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2017
Robert Merrick Obituary
Robert "Bob" Earl Merrick, 84, of Rockton, Illinois died Thursday, June 8, 2017. following a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia at Pinecrest Community Center, Mt. Morris, Illinois. Bob was born March 14, 1933, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He graduated from Janesville High School, Class of 1952. Bob and Joann Cahill were married on September 28, 1954. He served in the U. S. Army 1953-1955. He was employed by Gunite Corporation for 32 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Joann; children, Nancy (Steve) Anderson, Steve (Lori) Merrick, Liz (Steve) Beerli, Patty Merrick, Bob (Stacy) Merrick, Tom (Heather) Merrick; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Julie, Brad, Tracy, Daniel, Patricia, Kaitlin, Sam, and Dominick; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Declan, Wesley and a fourth due in October, 2017. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Merrick and Isabel Merrick. The family expresses their gratitude and love to the entire staff at Pinecrest Terrace for the exceptional care of Bob, and to Sue Sklar at the Alzheimer's Association.
Services will be private. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 1111 S. Alpine Road, #307, Rockford, IL 61108.
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Kathy Cahill
June 16, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of uncle Bob's passing. May the peace or our lord in heaven put his arms around Bob and your family
Cindy Tuminskas
June 16, 2017
So Sorry for your loss
Cindy Tuminskas
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