Selma Eileen Merkle,73, passed away on Sunday morning May 7th, 2017. Loving and devoted mother of Kathleen (Jim) Black and William (Sandra) Merkle. Loving grandmother of Brittani, Cooper and Finn and step-grandmother to six. Beloved sister-in-law of Carol (late John) Travis. A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with a Chapel Service to follow at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway ( 7700 W), Palos Hills. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc. Directing. Memorial donations will be made according to the families wishes. For information please call 877-974-9201 or 815-462-0711 and www.orricofuneral.com