Jane Josephine (Jackson) Merkle Obituary
We bid farewell to Jane Josephine (Jackson) Merkle of Maryland Heights, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Jane Josephine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Jane Josephine had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Jane Josephine may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James W. Merkle; her daughters, Pamela Merkle and Valerie Stewart; her granddaughters, Natasha Stewart and Samantha Garrison (Jimmy); her great grandchildren, Blake and Elliot; and her brother Gene C. Jackson (Allene).
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory (14960 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125).
If desired, contributions may be made to Faust Park Historic Village (https://stlouiscountymo.gov) or Association of Aging with Developmental Disabilities.
