Mary Elaine (Merkel) Swartz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Elaine (Merkel) Swartz of Jackson, Michigan, born in Mikado, Michigan, who passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Elaine (Merkel) Swartz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Elihu Swartz; her siblings, John, Richard Merkel and Una Mikazes; her son-in-law Doug Sarata; and her grandson Nathan Swartz.
She is survived by: her siblings, Karen Merkel, Ronald Merkel (Yvonne) and David Frayer (Donna); her siblings-in-law, Lowell Swartz and Sandy VanNorman; and her siblings' children, Michael Swartz (Tammy), Shannon Lynn, Sheri Sarata, Kelly Mulvihill (Sean), Kimberly Swartz (John Usher), Erin Crowley (Jamie) and Karen Johnstone (Vernon Schaff). She is also survived by ses 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
