Diane Merkle Obituary

Diane Merkle (Forest Park, Illinois), born on August 11, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 11, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Tim Merkle; her children, Sarah Merkle and Joseph Merkle; her siblings, Ida Ortega, Aurora "Georgie" Vendrell, Mildred Ortiz and Eliseo Ortiz; and her siblings-in-law, Suzanne Herbst, Joyce Merkle, Marla Merkle, Frank Ortega, James Herbst, David Merkle and John Merkle.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home (7319 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130). A memorial service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Events (7503 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.