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Meryl Akers Obituary
Akers, Meryl T. (nee Johnson)
93, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James E. Akers. Loving mother of Kathryn Akers, James Jr. (Donna) Akers, Susan (John) Blattel and William (Janine) Akers. Devoted grandmother of Christopher Akers, Amanda (Justin) Ahlheim, Mary Beth Akers, Andrew Blattel, Sarah Akers, Nicholas Blattel, Olivia, Elizabeth, and Addilyn Akers. Godmother of the late Frank Johnson III. Sister of Kathryn (George) Firlit and the late Frank (Patricia) Johnson. Sister-in-law of the late Margie (late William) Vines. Meryl was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Bernice (nee Finn) Johnson.
Services: Funeral Tuesday, April 9 at 9:40 a.m. from SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Backstoppers. Visitation Monday, April 8, 5-8 p.m. Schrader.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Christine Juiris
April 9, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Todd Neel
April 8, 2024
With Deepest Sympathies to the Akers Family,
I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Akers, and the many days during my childhood that she was like a second mother to the Rosary Lane boys. She was an incredible woman with a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed.
Much love to the family.
Dorothy Finn
April 5, 2024
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you kids, grandkids and great grandkids. I am sure you will have many, many wonderful memories to look forward to of this wonderful lady. I still hold fun memories of our visits to Kootz Lake where we always stayed at your grandma’s (Bernice if I have my generations
straight) place there. Love to all. Dorothy and Family.
Carol Finn Bruno
April 3, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bob Karczewski
April 1, 2024
Merle was so good to me and my family. We would spend time together at her cottage and ours at Koontz lake Indiana. Best times of my life. Forever grateful to know such an incredible woman.
Carolyn Arnold-Marsh
March 31, 2024
Meryl was a dear friend and neighbor of my late aunt, Bernice Hoehne. The times Meryl and I spoke and corresponded, she was a kind soul and a good friend to my aunt. My sympathy and thoughts to Meryl's family from Colorado, where I live.
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8
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
Apr
9
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9:30 a.m.
Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
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