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Grace Mercks Obituary

GRACE G. MERCKS GRIFFITH,IN
Grace G. Mercks age 56 of Griffith passed away on Saturday July 30, 2016. She is survived by her life partner of 15 years Craig Bell; children: Rebecca (Jason) Garcia, Araceli (fiancée Lamart Carter) Campos, and Daniel (Priscilla) Campos; grandchildren: Allena, Angiada, Amilio, Christopher, Sienna, Christina and Viviana; sisters: Yolanda (David) Martinez and Janie Garza; many nieces, nephews, cousins and by her four legged companion Piojo. Grace was preceded in death by her parents Manfredo and Manuela Garza; brothers Manfredo Jr, Jorge and Manuel. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue Griffith. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday August 3, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home. Grace was a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars # 583. Her hobbies included bingo, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. For more information, please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at: www.whitefuneralhome ofgriffith.com

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Published by The Times on Aug. 2, 2016.

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Lydia Garza

August 3, 2016

My condolences to the family. I'll miss you cousin !!!

Amanda SANETZNIK

August 2, 2016

What an amazing woman, such a caring and loving spirit...you will be loved and missed so very much Gracie...thank you for your love and kindness

SARAH KELAITA

August 1, 2016

You will be missed.

Sarah Kelaita

August 1, 2016

My heart goes out to all of Gracies family.
Craig, Rebecca, Aracellie, Daniel, and all her grandbabies...i am deeply sorry for your loss.
When i first met Grace at Mcdonalds over 10 years ago , I didnt know she would become one of my greatest friends. I am going to miss her. This world will be a less bright, fun, and crazy with her gone. Good bye Gracie.

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