Merril Lee Edwards Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Merril Lee Edwards of Maple Park, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Merril Lee left this world on June 17, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merril Lee Edwards to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Edwards and Lillie Marvella Edwards; and his brothers, Robert Edwards, Duwayne "Dewey" Edwards and Verle "Whitey" Edwards.
He is survived by: his wife Alice Edwards of Dell's Roller Rink; his children, Ron Edwards (Sindy), Steve Edwards (Julie), Mike Edwards (Jeanette), Scott Edwards (Dawn) and Terri Zimmerman (Jerry); his grandchildren, Ron Jr. Edwards (Becky), David Edwards (Mary), Christopher Edwards (Deanna), Crystal Ancona (Chris), Tasha McPartlin (Andy), Sara Huerta (Antonio), Wayne Edwards, Jimmy Moberg (Mallory), Joey Moberg (Sami), Jason Edwards, Maddy Zimmerman (Matt) and Chuck Zimmerman; his sister Cheryl Frolich; and his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Edwards and Ruth Edwards. He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, many nieces and nephews, and his amazing caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Merril's name. Checks may be made to the "Merril Lee Edwards Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119.