- Date Of Birth: 1924
- Date Of Death: 2016
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Pearl Helen Merlone
Merlone, Pearl H. of Saginaw, Michigan, Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper with her family by her side. She was 91 years old. Pearl Helen Challenger was born on September 30, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward and
Anna (Varney) Challenger. She was married to the late Donald R. Merlone; he preceded her in death on July 30, 1998. For the majority of her life, Pearl, was a homemaker. She was a gifted and talented seamstress. In her late 60’s she began working at Feige’s Interior Design making the most beautiful drapes ever.
Surviving are three sons and two daughter: Richard (Cindy) Merlone of NY, Dale (Connie) Merlone of Saginaw, Robert (Dawn) Merlone of Battle Creek, Theresa Merkiel of Tawas, and Susan Merlone; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wanite Kubik of Saginaw. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Matthew John Merlone and David Merkiel; a granddaughter, Michelle Arndt; four brothers: Russel, Edward, Eli, and Lawrence.
