Knapp Funeral Homes
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Send Flowers
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Send Flowers
Walter E. Merrill
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Walter E. Merrill

April 20, 1937 - March 21, 2022

Walter E. Merrill, 84, of Kankakee, formerly of Clifton, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Arcadia Care in Clifton. He was born in Bradley on April 20, 1937, a son of Ransom and Clara (Ward) Merrill. He married Sandra M. Donar in Kankakee on February 20, 1959 and she survives. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews. Walter was preceded in death by both parents; three sisters; and eight brothers. One brother, Larry O. Merrill, is listed MIA from during the Korean Conflict. Walter served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1959 during the Korean Conflict. He had several hobbies which he enjoyed including woodworking, doing puzzles, gardening, and was an avid reader. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Memorials may be given to Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais. Please share a memory of Walter at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Walter E. Merrill, 84, of Kankakee, formerly of Clifton, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Arcadia Care in Clifton. He was born in Bradley on April 20, 1937, a son of Ransom and Clara (Ward) Merrill. He married Sandra M. Donar in Kankakee... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Walter E. Merrill created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Walter E. Merrill, 84, of Kankakee, formerly of Clifton, passed...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the Merrill family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators

© 2022 Knapp Funeral Homes. All Rights Reserved - Made with love by funeralOne.