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Merle B. "R.J." Merreighn III

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O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

1435 State Street

Quincy, Illinois

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Nov. 10, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Merle Merreighn Obituary

Merle B. "R.J." Merreighn III, 47, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 in his home. Friends and Family are invited to R.J.'s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Monday, November 10, 2025, from 12 pm to 2 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. Burial will follow in Arenzville North Cemetery in Arenzville, IL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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Christine Littig

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Love, Chris (Kline) Littig

Chrissy kindhart

November 5, 2025

My heart is totally broken for the loss of Merle he was such a wonderful unique person and amazing friend love him always will cherish the memories that I have with him and all the laughs so sorry for your loss to his family and friends he will be sadly missed

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