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BORN
1937
DIED
2013
Merna Wechsler Obituary
Merna Lynn Gurvey Wechsler was born May 11, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She lived in Highland Park, Illinois, San Francisco, California and passed away in Laguna Niguel, California on November 18, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Wechsler, mother to Jim and wife Cheri, loving nana to Kati and Jenni, fond sister to Gary and Susan Gurvey and their family and treasured friend who will be missed by the many lives she touched.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marsha Zahler
May 16, 2021
Merna’s birthday just passed five days ago. She would have been 84. I miss Merna and Howard everyday. They were wonderful friends.
Merle Belcove
December 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Merna was a special person. We were friends in high school and Jim, you and our
son Ira were great buddies in nursery school. My deepest
condolences. Merle Belcove
Marsha Zahler
December 13, 2013
Merna was a terrific lady and a dear friend to me. Her memory is a blessing. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
December 2, 2013
My condolences to Merna's family. She was a very sweet girl that I remember as a boy.
Richard Zake
Jennifer Gurevitz
December 1, 2013
You were such a vibrant lady. RIP Merna
Alan Osheff
December 1, 2013
My condolences on the passing of your sister.
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