Merrill Rose Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Merrill Rose of Benton, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrill Rose to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Paul Rose and Lela Rose (Wilson); his brothers, Curtis Rose and Paul Wayne Rose; his great grandchild Cordell Michael Ray Rose; and his nephews, Bobby Rose and James Rose.
He is survived by: his sons, John Rose (Judy) of Benton, IL and Ron Rose (Lisa) of Benton, IL; his close friend Diane LeFever of Benton, IL; his grandchildren, Amanda Gates (Justin) of Benton, IL, James Paul Rose (Alyssa Drenckpohl) of McLeansboro, IL, Scott Rose (Rebecca) of Bolivar, MO, Nicholas Scro of West Frankfort, IL, Alyvia Scro of West Frankfort, IL and Sophia Kendrick of Benton, IL; his great grandchildren, Eli Hill, Samuel Gates, Jackson Rose, Lillith Rose, Owen Stapp, Bentley Scro, Myles Little and Jackson Little; his sister-in-law Judy Rose of Benton, IL; his niece Laura Richardson (Eddie) of Benton, IL; and his nephew Gary Rose (Rhonda) of Peoria, IL..
Memorial Contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the services.
