Merita Ann Elson's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Effingham, Illinois

Merita Ann Elson

December 18, 1948 - December 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Merita Ann Elson's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Effingham, Illinois

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Merita Ann Elson

December 18, 1948 - December 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

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Merita Ann Elson Obituary

In loving memory of Merita Ann Elson of Effingham, Illinois, who departed this world on December 18, 2025 at the age of 77. Merita Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Zacha and Leona Zacha (Feldhake); her siblings, John Zacha, Ronald Zacha, Daniel Zacha, Barbara Rubsam and Diana Fuesting; and her brother-in-law Rick Heuerman.

She is survived by: her children, Robert Elson (Jennifer) of Dixon, MO, Timothy Elson (Christie) of Neoga, IL and Evelyn "Susie" Tolch (Brian) of Effingham, IL; her grandchildren, Riley Elson, Dartanyan Elson, Samantha Selby, Wes Elson (Ashlyn), Kiley Tolch, Kaley Tolch, Keyara Tolch and Khloe Tolch; her great grandchildren, Logan Elson and Jackson Selby; her siblings, Michael Zacha, Jane Heuerman, Cheryl Burns (David), Mary Ann Meyer (Paul), Roger Zacha (Judy), Martin Zacha (Cheryl), Christopher Zacha (Kimberlee) and Theresa Kollman (Jerry); and her siblings-in-law, David Fuesting, Dave Rubsam and Shirley Zacha.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads Cancer Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

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