Frances Jane Merkel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Jane Merkel of Celestine, Indiana, who passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frances Jane Merkel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Russel Sr. Farris and Betty Jane Farris (Flick); and her siblings, Cynda Jo Potts, Russel Jr. "Butch", David, Roy Dale and Monty Farris.
She is survived by: her husband Andrew "Andy" Paul Merkel of Celestine, IN; her children, Jason Merkel (Kathleen) and Wendy Jeffries (Greg) of Celestine, IN; her grandchildren, Madelyn Merkel, Heidi and Isaac Jeffries; and her brothers, Gary Farris (Justine) of Sheffield Lake, OH and Mick Farris (Susan) of French Lick, IN..
