Merita Margaret Lovato Obituary
The memory of Merita Margaret Lovato of Milton, Kansas, who passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merita Margaret Lovato to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Violet Walker and Irvin Walker; her spouses, Luster Toole and Lenny Lovato; her son David Toole; and her brother Jim Walker.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karla Toole (Sarah Diehl) of Nortonville and Christina Toole (Wendi Winans) of Blue Springs, Missouri; her siblings, Lorene Thieme, Lucille Hahn, Martha Carlson (Laverne), June Fairbank (Richard) and Frank Walker (Jackie); and her sister-in-law Carol Walker. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; and 18 nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made in Rita's memory to Victory in the Valley, supporting cancer patients and their families. Donations can be made online at victoryinthevalley.org or mailed to 3755 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218.
