Jeffrey Scott Merz

Jeffrey Scott Merz obituary, Granite City, IL

Jeffrey Scott Merz

Jeffrey Merz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory - Granite City on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Jeffrey Scott Merz, 63, of Mitchell passed away, May 31, 2025 at his home. He was born July 27, 1961 in Granite City.
Jeffrey enjoyed hiking, mountain climbing, golf and baseball. He also enjoyed watching the St. Louis Blues and he was a devoted Christian.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce (nee: Copeland) Merz of Mitchell; brother, Derek (Karen Andrews) Merz of Mitchell; sisters, Linda (John) Hoffman of Fairview Heights, Diana Merz of St. Jacob and Kimberly Timmons of Mitchell; 35 nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Myron Merz.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City. Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.

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