Susan M. Merritt Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Susan M. Merritt of Council Bluffs, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 80, on December 1, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Susan M. Merritt or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Staats and Leota Staats (Pleas). She is survived by: her husband Richard Merritt; her daughters, Tammy Blanchard (George) of Council Bluffs, Shawn Budwell (Christopher) of Council Bluffs and Cheryl Terry (Randy) of Omaha, NE.; her grandchildren, Cheyenne, Pheonix Terry, George Blanchard, Devin Kemmish, Ashligh Budwell and Nicholas Budwell; her great grandchildren, Leena Arrick, Parker Kemmish and Thea Blanchard; and her sister Robin Brown-Hanson.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory (545 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
