Merle H. Rice Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merle H. Rice of Lincoln, Illinois, who passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle H. Rice to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Merle farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Merle is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his daughters, Victoria Green, Nancy Rice and Lisa Skelton; and his sister Shelly Hurt. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist with expenses.
