Marolyn Merrow's Obituary
Decatur – Marolyn K. Merrow, 67, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Aperion Care of Decatur.
Marolyn was born March 11, 1947 in Decatur to Robert and Sylvia (Cowger) Belke. She married Michael Merrow on May 16, 1975 in Decatur, IL. He passed away June 25, 2007. She loved to read and cook and spend time with her family.
She is survived by four sons, Jeff (Kim) Brown of Decatur, Keith Brown (Kim Durum) of Chicago, Christopher(Delrene) Brown of Lake in the Hills and Robert Merrow of Lexington; one step son, Michael (Mariko) Merrow of Japan; four grandchildren, Emily, Dylan, Paige and Blake Brown; one sister, Carolyn (Kent) Kirby of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael and one sister, Shirley Taylor.
In honoring Marolyn Merrow’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Decatur Public Library.
The family of Marolyn Merrow is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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