Merle Joan McCarthy

1929 - 2018

Merle Joan McCarthy

1929 - 2018

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

Merle McCarthy Obituary

Published by Klaassen Family Funeral Home - Grand Haven on Jul. 13, 2018.
Merle was born on December 22, 1929 and passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. Merle was a resident of Grand Haven, Michigan at the time of passing. A Memorial Mass for Joan will take place on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Grand Haven Township Historical Cemetery. Prayer Service Visitation at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on July 20, 2018.

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