With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nina Francine Merten of Traverse City, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nina Francine Merten to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Raymond James Sr. and Phoebe Collins (Culver); her former life partner Topper; her brother Raymond James Collins Jr.; her brother-in-law William Brown; and also Robin.

She is survived by : her husband Steve; her children, Christopher and Cassidy Merten; her sisters, Phoebe "Lorrie" Collins DeVol, Rosemarie Brown and Marion Fay (Larry); and her niece Morgan Collins. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Nina's Memorial Giving Page at The V Foundation for Cancer Research, (https://vfoundation.donordrive.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home