Edna Lydia (Nickel) Mertz Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edna Lydia (Nickel) Mertz of Ballwin, Missouri, who passed away on September 12, 2025 at the age of 103. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edna Lydia (Nickel) Mertz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolph Nickel and Emma Hoehne Nickel. She is survived by: her sisters, Verna Beinke, Marie Parker, Helen Fink, Dorothy Ruby and Betty Mertz; her children, Glenn (Holly), Denny (Valerie) and Janet Graham (Paul); her grandchildren, Jon Mertz (Megan), Beth Sinak (Luke), Carol Mertz and Brittani Owens; her great grandchildren, Isaac, Ava, Jude Sinak and Oliver Mertz; and her sister Lillian Putman (Ron). She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church (https://secure.myvanco.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schrader Funeral Home And Crematory

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Sep 17

Visitation

St. Mark's Lutheran Church
500 Meramec Blvd, Eureka, MO 63025

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Sep 17

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St. Mark's Lutheran Church
500 Meramec Blvd, Eureka, MO 63025

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Sep 17

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Sep 17

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St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
921 N Ballas Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131

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