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Kimberly Merrick Obituary

Kimberly Ann Merrick, age 61, of Oscoda, formerly of East Tawas, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by friends and family on July 22, 2025.
She was born on June 5, 1964 in Alpena to Gerald and Ruth (Licht) Merrick. Kimberly was a 1982 graduate of Tawas Area High School and went on to obtain her cosmetology license from Bayshire Beauty Academy in 1993. Over the years, she worked as a cosmetologist at New Reflections Too and Eclipse Hair Salons in Tawas and was also employed by Hilton and Doubletree Hotels in the Midland, Bay City and Saginaw area.
Kimberly enjoyed playing the piano and singing in church and as a part of the Tawas Bay Players. She also treasured the time she spent volunteering with Harbor Lights Pregnancy Center.
Kimberly is survived by her daughter, Asia Milburn of Las Vegas, Nev.; parents, Gerald and Ruth Merrick of Oscoda; and sisters, Rachel Merrick and Amy Merrick of Oscoda.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hugo and Frances Licht and John and Genevieve Merrick.
A celebration of Kimberly's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Harbor Lights Pregnancy and Information Center in East Tawas. You may offer your condolences online to the family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Iosco County News-Herald from Jul. 25 to Aug. 5, 2025.

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Charlie & Vicki Huffman

August 2, 2025

So Sorry Gerald & Ruth, we are never ready to give our children back to GOD. Our prayers continue for each of you. Love and friendship, Charlie and Vicki Huffman

Toni Lehr

July 27, 2025

I went to high school with Kim and sang in choir with her. Recently got to reconnect at our high school reunion and she shared some of her recordings. Beautiful to listen to and she so enjoyed it. I loved her smile. May your heart sing on. Praying that your family be comforted by your memories.... And have peace resting in the palm of God´s hands.

Robin LeFebvre

July 26, 2025

Kim has been a close and special friend to me ever since we serve on a worship team together many years ago. From that time on, we navigated the joys and sorrows of life as confidants and allies. I look forward to being reunited with her and all my circle of dear friends who have departed ahead of me. Kim was a loving, faithful soul. My condolences to her family and her many friends.

Rene Amos (Monsell)

July 26, 2025

Kim was my friend in junior high and high school through 11th grade, and we attended church together, then I moved away to Florida. I remember her beautiful singing voice and piano playing. Sincere condolences to her family.

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