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Michael Merrow Obituary

DECATUR - Michael Merrow, 62 of Decatur, passed away at 6:35 am Monday, June 25, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family. Graveside services to celebrate Michael's life will be held at 1 pm Thursday, June 28, 2007 in Graceland Cemetery conducted by Pastor Nick Hardin. The Macon County Honor Guard will perform Military Rites. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the family. Michael was born on April 11, 1945 in Chicago, the son of Leroy and Delana (Boyd) Merrow. He worked at Anna Waters Head Start through DMCOC. He served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Michael enjoyed talking on his Hamm radio and working on lawn mowers. He married Marolyn Belke on May 16, 1975 in Decatur. Surviving are his wife, sons: Michael Todd Merrow and his wife Fran of Wichita, KS., Jeff Brown and his wife Lisa of Decatur, Keith Brown of Chicago, Chris Brown and his wife Shannon of Chicago, and Robert Ryan Merrow of Lexington, KY., brothers- Bob Merrow and wife Joan of Columbus, OH, Frank Merrow and wife Norine of Decatur and Darrell Merrow and wife Janet of Decatur, sister: Diane Scales and husband Steve of Decatur, sister-in-law: Bobetta Merrow of Decatur, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jun. 26, 2007.

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Douglas Frye

July 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donald (Donnie) Hall

July 1, 2007

Marilyn and Family,
Very sorry to hear of Mike's (Mr. Mike) passing. I am sure glad that I got to enjoy the company of you all while I was home a couple years back. God Bless!

Robert Merrow

June 30, 2007

Dear brother Mike.I am so glad I got to see you before your passing.You spoke to me on Saturday night.God was waiting for you to speak those words.Yeah,Bob,
hi.I love you Mike.you will be deeply missed in my heart.Joan loves you too.
Love,Bob Joan and Kim,from Col.,Ohio

Mike Legg

June 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mary Brown

June 28, 2007

Marolyn and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man and a great father. You have my most sincere condolences. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary (AJ) Brown

Sandra Porter

June 27, 2007

Dear Marolyn and Boys,
I was very shocked to read the obit today about Mike. I saw Ryan in Menard's several years ago, but hadn't seen him since. He filled me in then about everyone. I don't remember him saying that his Dad was ill.
Mike was a really nice person. He used to help out so much when he was needed at school. He will be missed I am sure by all who knew him.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Lindsey

June 27, 2007

Mike will be missed dearly!! His son Ryan and I have been friends for a long time. I remember when I first met him....he was sooo nice and always wanted a hug! I've always thought of him as "dad". I will miss his friendly how are you and his fatherly hugs!! He's in a better place now....GOD BLESS!!!

carolyn walston

June 26, 2007

WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MIKE AS A SMILING PERSON WHEN GREETED BY HIM & A HOW ARE U TODAY, I THOUGHT HOW SWEET IT IS TO C A PERSON, LIKE MIKE TO GREET PEOPLE WITH A SMILE, WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT FROM MIKE, U WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. U HAVE PASSED INTO DEATH ONLY INTO A NEW BEGINING, WHAT GLORY.

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