Donna J. Merkel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donna J. Merkel of Dillsboro, Indiana, who passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Zapfe and Virginia Zapfe; her sister Barbara Jansen (Ronnie); and her nephews, Tom and Jerry Jansen.
She is survived by: her husband James Merkel; her daughters, Jennifer Petty (Nick) and Christy York; her grandchildren, Justin, Tristan, Madison, Izzy and Aiden; and her niece Sharon Bill (Jerry).
