Marie Mertz

MARIE A. MERTZ Marie Mertz, 95, long time resident of Walnut, Iowa passed away at Heritage House in Atlantic early on Sunday morning, January 10, 2010. Marie was born the daughter of Charles and Mary (Thiessen) Koll on April 26, 1914 in Walnut, Iowa. She grew up and attended country school in the Walnut area. Marie was married to Herbert Arthur Mertz on August 18, 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple made their home in Walnut where they were blessed with a son and a daughter. They were members of the First Presbyterian Church and Marie was active in the Ladies Aide and Eastern Star. She was on the board of directors at Walnut State Bank. She especially took interest in her doll collection, horses, shopping and playing in the Marne Band. Her most memorable vacation was their family Alaskan Cruise to celebrate Herbert's and her 60th anniversary. Marie will be remembered for her love for people and being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She is survived by her son Donald Mertz and his wife Virginia of Yuma, Arizona; her daughter Jean Schmitt and husband Joe of Walnut; one granddaughter Vickie Weihs and husband John of Walnut; three great grandchildren, Josie and Drew Cable and Matthew Weihs; seven step-grandchildren; and a number of great-step grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her father Charles Koll; her mother Mary Koll Varns; her husband, Herbert; her sister Elsie Best; and brothers Lawrence Koll and Elmer Koll.Funeral Information Her funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut on Thursday, January 14 at 1:30 P.M. There will be open visitation from 8:00 to 5:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and family will meet with relatives and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 13 at Roland Funeral Home. The committal service will be in the Walnut Cemetery. Pastor David Krueger of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Roland Funeral Service of Atlantic is caring for Marie's family and arrangements. Condolences may be left at the Roland website at www.rolandfuneralservice.com. IN MEMORY Marie A. MertzBORNApril 26, 1914 in Walnut, IowaENTERED INTO RESTSunday morning, January 10, 2010at the age of 95 Years 9 Months 14 DaysFUNERAL SERVICEThursday January 14, 2010One Thirty in the AfternoonAt the First Presbyterian Church Walnut, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor David KruegerMUSICAL SELECTIONS"Praise Him Praise Him&""Sweet Hour of Prayer&""In The Garden"PIANISTConnie JensenCASKET BEARERSKennard Mertz Dennis Mertz Greg MertzJoe Schmitt Josie Cable Drew CableCOMMITTAL SERVICELayton Township Cemetery at Walnut, Iowa FLOWER COMMITTEE Barbara Lytle and Linda Sieck LUNCHEONThe family invites friends and relatives to join them for a luncheon at the church following the committalFor area church and cemetery directions, please click here:Church DirectionsCemetery Directions