Doreen Merker (nee Applequist), 90, of New Port Richey, passed away March 13, 2025. She was born in Chicago and lived in Mt. Prospect, IL for many years with her husband Al and sons Steve, Mike, and Mark before moving to New Port Richey in 1990.
Doreen is survived by her son Michael (Kathleen) Merker, and grandchildren Jennifer Cone, Amanda (Jose) Flores, and Peter Merker (Chandler Kruckenberg), and great grandchildren KaLee(Jesse), Austin, Luis, Alaina, Noah, Kevin and Blakelyn. She was preceded in death by her husband Aloysius, and sons Steve and Mark.
Services will be private.
Joan Foerster
March 15, 2025, 12:49 am
Have many memories of your mom (aunt Doreen). Spent many a night around aunt Lorraine’s (mom’s) table talking and laughing. She definitely had a funny side. She was probably the aunt I was closest to when I was young.
I am sorry for your loss but she lived a long, good life. Longevity in this family.
Janet Gill
March 15, 2025, 12:52 am
RIP Aunt Doreen. You are now with many of your family and friends in paradise. May the perpetual light shine upon you.
Sarah Borscha
March 15, 2025, 2:18 pm
Rip Aunt Doreen I will always love and miss you fly high and rest easy say hello to my nana for me
Jane Gottardi
March 18, 2025, 1:29 pm
My heart & love are with you Mike. These recent years I was blessed to be able to visit with your mom which I will cherish always. Before my own mother passed, I was able to take your Aunt Diane down to see your mom & Peanuts. We laughed & laughed & then laughed some more. I now have visions of Aunt Lorraine driving at warp speed in heaven with Dolores, Doreen, Peanuts & my mom Diane having a grand time together. Those aunts of ours & your mom will always, always be fondly remembered. Love ya Mike.