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Lorraine Merritt
LORRAINE MERRITT
Walker
Lorraine Jean Merritt passed away Oct. 15, 2015, at her son's home in Walker after battling cancer for some time. She was 87. Visitation and funeral will be held at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 11 a.m., officiated by her grandson, Cody Merritt. Burial immediately following at the Walker Cemetery.
Lorraine is survived by her son, Stewart (Wendy) Merritt; brother, Howard (Ilene) Simanek; grand-children, Christopher (Sandra) Merritt of Davenport, Fla., Katie (Ruben) Garcia of Waterloo, Cody (Jennifer) Merritt of Sanford, Maine, and Holden Merritt of Robins; and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Victoria, Joey, Regan and Jacob Merritt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Marie Simanek; husband of 57 years, Paul Andrew "PM" Merritt; and her son, Richard Allen "Dick" (Julie) Merritt.
Lorraine was born outside of Walker, Iowa, on the family farm on July 20, 1928, in the same house and in the same room as her father, Elmer. She attended country school and then graduated from Walker High School. Soon after, she married Paul. They made their home in Walker. Lorraine worked as a cook at the Walker Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved serving food to all the children (especially to her grand-children). Lorraine also worked at the Corner Tavern for over 30 years. She loved to joke around with her customers. Lorraine excelled at baking kolaches.
She was an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan; she would often be found listening to their games on the radio. Lorraine was extremely proud of her Czech heritage. It was something she talked about often.
More than all else, she loved her family. Spending time with family was always the highlight of her day. Many lazy afternoons were spent together as a family at the Merritt cabin on the Wapsi near Troy Mills.
Lorraine's family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Ann and the entire Hospice of Mercy staff for taking such good care of Lorraine these last few months.
Please share a memory of Lorraine at www.murdoch funeralhome.com under obituaries.
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