Alice L. Merical

Alice Lorine Merical, 95, died December 8, 2023.

She was born on November 11, 1928, in David, Iowa to Roy and Laura Beaver. Alice graduated from Charles City High School. She married James E. Merical, Sr. on November 19, 1949. They had four children. After 17 years with the Iowa Department of transportation she retired.

Alice is survived by her daughters, Carol (Jeff) Jungman, Janice Pardekooper and Nancy Merical; grandchildren, Brian (Lindsey) Jungman, Eric (Emily) Jungman, Mathew Pardekooper, Cory (Sara) Pardekooper and Joshua (Hallie) Pardekooper; six great-grandchildren; and her sister, Ruth Panhoff.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband; son, James E. Jr.; her brothers, Owen, Bill, Lester and Ralph; and sisters, Joy Delaney, Helen Leidel, Esther Parmenter and Mary Pryor.

Private family burial to be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or Suncrest Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Print