Janella "Jan" Merrick's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2026 in Orland Park, Illinois
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Janella "Jan" Merrick

February 22, 1938 - August 4, 2026 (88 years old)

Orland Park, Illinois

Janella "Jan" Merrick's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2026 in Orland Park, Illinois
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Janella "Jan" Merrick

February 22, 1938 - August 4, 2026 (88 years old)

Orland Park, Illinois

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Janella Merrick Obituary

Janella Merrick, born on February 22, 1938, passed away on August 4, 2026. Janella leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband John M. Merrick; her child Monte Merrick (Kim); her grandchildren, Jon Merrick (Jaime), Dan Merrick (Katie) and Kiersten Mollema (Josh); her great grandchildren, Jack, Liam, Mia, Ava, Teddy, Ben, Mason, Beau and Landon; and her siblings, Larry Wallman (Barb) and Jeanette Wallman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Christian Schools, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 (https://www.chicagochristian.org).

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