Obituary of Isabelle Merrill

Isabelle Merrill, 81, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Meadow View Estates. Isabelle was born February 14, 1929 in Volinia Township to the late Wright and Ethel (Drake) Schoetzow. On March 2, 1946, she married Joseph (Shorty) Merrill, who preceded her in death on December 10, 1998. Survivors include daughters: Lorene Lundy (Roger Noecker) and Kathy (Jim) Peterson, granddaughters: Jodie (Craig) Allen and Tracie (John) Closson, grandsons: Jaime (Amanda) Peterson and Brent (Sarah) Peterson, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and spouse, Isabelle was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Wooden and Sharon Schoetzow and five brothers, Elmer Schoetzow, Harry Schoetzow, Patrick Schoetzow, Bud Schoetzow and Rolland Schoetzow. Isabelle enjoyed working with the retail public in downtown Dowagiac for many years and also enjoyed bowling, bingo and reading. Isabelle's family would like to thank the staff at Meadow View Estates for the loving care and compassion they gave her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.