Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Karla Loy Merriam, age 79, of Butler

Funeral services for Karla L. Merriam of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2  p.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to The Cure Starts Now Foundation, Fairview Baptist Church or Alzheimer’s Assocation.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Karla Loy Merriam, age 79, of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at The Heritage of Overland Park, Kansas.   She was born March 28, 1944 to Clarence Myrl and Iris Irene Crozier Poore in Butler, Missouri.

Karla is survived by her husband, Chester “Chet” Merriam of the home;  two sons, Martin Thomas Merriam and wife Shelly of Lake Winnebago, Missouri and Brant Justin Merriam of Harrisonville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Austin, Kennadi, Shannon and Wyatt Merriam; a sister, Konna Shouse of  Butler, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kristin LaDon Poore.



Rotary Golf Tournament Cancelled due to Rain

Rescheduled due to Rain