Marian Merkel

Marian C. Merkel, age 94, long-time Chicago Public School Teacher. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. Loving mother of Frank J., William K. (Suzanne McCutcheon), Margaret A., Thomas K. (Roberta) and Steven R. (Estela) Merkel. Fond Grandmother of Cathleen, Kevin, Meghan and Kelly, Loving daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Crosby. Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 3, 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Monday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Paul of the Cross Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at St. Gall Cemetery, Elburn, IL. For info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com