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Mark Merz Obituary

Merz, Mark R. Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at age 55. Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret (nee Pytlik) and Roland Merz. Loving brother of Matthew (Lisa) and Nancy Merz. Survived by his sons, Scott, Robert and Eric. Dear uncle of Kristie and Kelly. Further survived by grandchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 7, at 11:00 AM, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (8200 W. Denver, Milwaukee). Visitation from 10 AM until time of Mass. Private Interment.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 5, 2012.

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Betsy Gaglione

January 11, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mark will never be forgotten by all the guests at his infamous house parties. I'll remember his smiling face forever. Thanks for all the memories Mark. Rest in Peace.

Veronica Scott

January 10, 2012

Nancy, Mark is at peace now an resting with your dad an mom,I'm just a phone call away.God don't make mistakes it was his time....I will keep you an the family in my prayers Veronica (5)

Nita and Jerry Bybee

January 9, 2012

Grandpa and I are sending all our thoughts and prayers to you, Scott, and to your family. It is going to be rough for awhile, but the healing will begin, and good memories will replace the sad ones...........Take care and God Bless You. Grandpa and Grandma Bybee ( Portland, Oregon)

Janelle Kellett

January 8, 2012

So sorry to hear about Mark. Hopefully time will heal ....you have lots of memories.

January 7, 2012

Nancy, Matt & Marks children, Our thoughts are with you at this time with hope that God will replace the pain in your hearts with memories of happier times. Scott Rummel & Donna Vilkoski( Polinske)

Robert Polinske

January 7, 2012

Matt,Nancy&Family:My Sympathy goes out to all of you.I have alot of memories that will be with me of the times we had together.It is my regret that I could not be at the Funeral.We have alot of stories that could have been reminisced.For you Mark ,Rest in Peace and you wil be remembered until we meet again.

Clark& Dana Kromenaker

January 6, 2012

Matthew,Nancy&Family: Our Deepest Sympathies to you all.RIP Dearest Mark,you'll be deeply missed by your family & friends.

Tammy Bowman-Hoye

January 6, 2012

To Nancy and all of your family and Mark's friends. I am truly sorry for your loss. It's been forever since I have seen Mark, but I still remember all the fun with kegger softball games and SilverBird!! These memories are what I will reflect on and will hold close to my heart.

Karen Zurow

January 6, 2012

Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gerrie Heaney

January 6, 2012

Dear Matt I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to Mark. Please accept my sympathy and prayers.

Pete and Robbi Oleson

January 6, 2012

When loved one become memories, the memories become treasures. May time heal your pain. Our deepst sympathy.

Mark & Patty Landowski

January 5, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lori & Mike DeBenrardi

January 5, 2012

Matt, Nancy, and family,
Our condolences on the loss of your brother, Mark. May your memories soften your sadness. Silver Spring left a lot of memories for all of us.

Glenn Jagiello

January 5, 2012

Sorry, for your loss, Mark always had great stories to tell!!!

Corinne Dickey

January 5, 2012

To Marks family & Connie:
We'd like to send our deepest sympathy to all of you..He is now at peace.

Terry P.

January 5, 2012

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without  effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting,  when we meet again.

Source: derived from a sermon written by Henry Scott Holland and delivered in St. Paul's (London) on 15 May 1910, at which time the body of King Edward VII was lying in state at Westminster. Although not originally derived from Irish writings, versions of this sermon have been used at many Irish and Catholic funerals over the years.

May the light of God shine on you forever brother. I'll see you soon.

Matt Merz

January 4, 2012

Kitty Clark

January 3, 2012

With sympathy for your loss and prayers for Mark's peace in the next life. The beer and barbeque in heaven will be ready when the rest of us cousins get there!

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