Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Beloved wife of Larry Merkel; loving mother of Patti (Michael) Long, Jim (Maureen) Merkel; adoring grandmother of Andrew (Whitney) Long, Sean (Caley) Long, Carolyn (fiance Andrew) Long, Brendan Long, Alexandra Merkel and Alaina Merkel; cherished great-grandmother of Addison, Cohen and Charles; dear daughter of the late John Sr. and Louise Borsa; dear sister of the late Dr. John (Patricia) Borsa Jr.; our dearest aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Adele was very involved in her parish, St. Catherine Laboure, she was instrumental in starting the food pantry at St. Catherine. She was VP of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, she volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House near Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Adele loved to polka dance, square dance and being with her grandkids. She loved dogs. A special thank you to Dr. Kathryn Henderson and her staff for all the loving care they always provided to her. Also to Seniors Helping Seniors.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. to St. Catherine Laboure for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations to the Ronald McDonald House. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m.
Love, thoughts and prayers for your entire family.
Great lady May she Rest In Peace and have eternal Life. Blessings to Larry and the Merkel family peace be with you all
My deep condolences and prayers for the whole family at this time. Adele was a classy lady and I pray she be received into the kingdom with a crown on her head, robe on her shoulders, and a ring on her finger. May God’s grace and peace be with the entire family at this time and in the days and weeks ahead.
Larry, please accept our condolences for your loss. Always enjoyed our time with Adele and you when we came to visit. Prayers for you and the family.
Larry, my heartfelt condolences to you, Patti, Jim and the rest of the family. May the loving memories of Adele last in your hearts forever and may God give you strength in the days that lie ahead. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Our condolences to you Larry and the family. Jane and I have very fond memories of our times together here in Omaha as well as the time spent with both of you in St. Louis. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Adele. She was a gracious lady and I enjoyed the times I was able to spend with her at KOC and parish events. My prayers go with and for one and all. Take care!