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Merle B. "R.J." Merreighn III
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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.
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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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