She was born in Chicago on August 16, 1939.
Merryle was the youngest daughter of the late Ester (nee Neidhardt) and Alva Simon, sister of the late Alva (Marion) Simon, the late Gloria Bosonetta, and the late Joan Browell. She was delighted to be an aunt to three generations of nieces and nephews, and was a dear friend to many.
Merryle was a dedicated teacher with over 30 years of service to the Chicago Public School system. She enjoyed traveling and painting.
A visitation for Merryle will be held Monday, June 16, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30am at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, Illinois. A chapel service will follow at 11:30 am at the funeral home, with internment at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery.
