Obituaries

Elizabeth Merced, 87, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends at The Grove in St. Charles, IL. Born on November 3, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of Edward and Josephine (Singer) and a proud alumna of Waukegan High School.

Known for her boundless kindness, compassionate heart, and the warmth she radiated to everyone she met, Elizabeth will forever be remembered for making those around her feel truly loved and cared for.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Julie (Martin) of St. Charles, IL; her niece and daughter of her heart, Nellie; her beloved sisters, Delores, Patricia, and Theresa; sisters-in-law, Carmen, Margot, Mary, Angie, Lisa; brother-in-law, Julio; her nephews, Jorge and Jose; her stepchildren, Maria, Barbara, and Freddy; and her cherished grandchildren, Cerissa, Rebecca (Fred), Jennifer (Larry), Robert, and Emily (Michael). She was also a proud great-grandmother to Kieran, Zeph, Olivia, Violet, Nolan, Cayden, Braden, and Gaven.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Serafin “Fredo” Merced, whom she married on November 15, 1980; her brother, Edward; sisters-in-law, Loja and Amelia; and brother-in-law, Ray.

Elizabeth’s visitation and memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Yurs Funeral Home, located at 405 E. Main St. in St. Charles, IL. Visitation will take place from 9-11 AM, followed by a service at 11 AM, officiated by Pastor Ferguson of St. John’s. A burial ceremony will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL, at 1 PM. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebratory dinner afterward at 3 PM at La Mesa, 51 S. 1st St., St. Charles, IL.

In honor of Elizabeth’s love for bingo, her daughter, Julie, will be making a donation to The Grove of St. Charles’ bingo program, so all of Elizabeth’s friends can continue to enjoy the game she so loved.

For those wishing to leave condolences or share memories, please visit Yurs Funeral Home’s website at [www.yursfuneralhomes.com]. For more information, please contact Yurs Funeral Home at 630-584-0060.

Elizabeth’s loving spirit will live on in the hearts of all those she touched. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

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