MERRILOU NEWMAN (nee: DETLING) 

Age 75 of Hambden Twp., died at her home December 9, 2022. Born April 16, 1947 in Willoughby to Miles and Marilyn (nee: Taylor) Detling. She grew up in Willoughby, before moving to Hambden Twp.

Merrilou graduated from South High School in Willoughby in 1965, went to Kent State University and graduated the year the 4 students were killed in 1970. Her graduation was in absentia. She got her first and only job with the Willoughby Eastlake School system and proudly served 39 years as a K-3 teacher. She loved her job and worked tirelessly for it. She ran the jump rope club at the school, which she really enjoyed.

She loved to travel, having been to all 50 states. Some great, some not so great. Early travel was by tent, later by motel.

Merrilou traveled world wide in Galapagos, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, France, Belgium, England, Scotland, Ireland and Ecuador.

She was in good spirits and was always nice to everyone and they knew it.

She was a loving wife and mother, and she will be greatly missed.

Merrilou is survived by her husband of 51 years, and they together raised 2 adopted children. Jane died of cancer 15 years ago while Nicole lives in Willoughby. Nicole’s son, Dre (10) is being raised by Paul and Merrilou. She is also survived by her mother Marilyn at 99 years old, and her brother, Tim of Mentor. She was also preceded in death by her father and one sister, Pamela.

A Memorial Service will be held at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North Street, Chardon on January 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends immediately following in Hayden Hall. 

Arrangements handled by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.