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Gerri Merkwan Obituary
A celebration of her life will take place from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the South Haven City Hall, 521 Oak Ave. N. in South Haven, Minnesota. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.
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Deb (Thoreson) Bares
March 27, 2023
Gerri you were my first friend, many happy memories from NE Mpls from kindergarten until you moved to Annandale. Haha, found you there on our way to our cabin. Think of you often, you´ll always have a special place in my heart. Prayers for you and your family. Deb (Thoreson) Bares
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