Merrily Marla Outram

Merrily Marla Outram, 81, passed peacefully from this life the evening of Tuesday, June 11 at The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation. Merrily was born in Elgin, IL December 3, 1942 to Bernie and Suse Mischke. Merrily retired from Walmart after 17 years’ service. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Crocheting was a favorite pastime for her. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Henry Karl Outram, whom she married July 1, 1967; her children David Outram, Bernhardt Outram, Karla Sue (Vaughn) Gardner and Rebecca Taylor; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. A brief memorial service will be held Saturday June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints east building (3330 30th St, Columbus, IN). In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made in memory of Merrily to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You may send a message of condolence to the Outram family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com