Deborah Merrill Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deborah Merrill (Woodbine, Iowa), born in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Merrill to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Deborah had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Deborah may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her mother Joan Delezene Burgmeyer James; her husband Ivan James; her brother Donnie Burgmeyer; and her niece Emily Moser. She is survived by: her daughters, Deana McKay of Modale, Mindy Merrill of Elkhorn and Angela Merrill of Woodbine; her siblings, Leslie Moser of Modale and David Burgmeyer of Omaha; and her close friend Anita Alexander. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
