Marilyn Merlo

Marilyn Merlo obituary, Eldon, MO

Marilyn Merlo

Marilyn Merlo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips Funeral Home on Jul. 31, 2024.
Marilyn (Winters) Merlo, 82, of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born March 26, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Eugene and Arlene (Ennis) Winters. On February 6, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Gerald J. Merlo, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2001.
Survivors include,
Son, Gerald J. Merlo, Jr. of Ballwin, MO
Daughter, Jennifer Merlo of Osage Beach, MO
Granddaughters, Karli & Kati Reynolds of St. Charles, MO
Grandson, Gerald J. Merlo III of St. Louis, MO
Siblings, Robert Winters of Versailles, MO; Vera-Vickie Lavasani of St. Louis, MO
Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church of Lake Ozark, MO with the Funeral Mass beginning at 2:00 PM conducted by Rev. Michael Penn. Reception to follow mass.
Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, MO at a later date.
Memorials in her name are suggested to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church or the Humane Society of Lake Ozark, MO.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.
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