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Merle Rathbun Obituary
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6 Entries
Ralph Sweet
April 30, 2025
Merle was the best sister in the world... she´ll trully be missed by everyone that knew her RIP my lovely sister
Pat O'Brien
April 22, 2025
I met Merle when I was attending Waterloo Grade School with her Brother Ralph. So sorry for your loss Ralph. She was a great lady.
CarolJohnsonForhan
April 20, 2025
I am remembering Merle, as a sweet lady, and now she is at peace. blessings and peace to her family also. She is now in the arms of Jesus and today he is risen hallelujah.
Roxcee Kountz
April 20, 2025
I met Merle when she was with Ralph at the dentist here. She was a very sweet lady and our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ralph!
Ralph Sweet
April 20, 2025
My wonderful sister was the best sister in world I really loved that woman she was so kind good hearted your going to be missed by all of us that knew her.... RIP Merle
Nancy Ruff
April 17, 2025
My cousin by marriage (to Ernie) - I´m glad my Dad (Richard Ruff) and my Aunt Dolly (Barr) got to see her last year. A very sweet lady - many Christmas dinners my mom hosted when I was young, and she along with other family attended. May our Lord Jesus be with you all, and strengthen and comfort you.
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