Alice E. Merreighn

Alice E. Merreighn, 95, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home.

Alice was born June 18, 1929, in Clinton, IL, the daughter of Jacob and Maddie (Coffman) Bowman. She married Robert F. Merreighn on December 4, 1954, in Lincoln. He preceded her in death in 2006.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Jan (Bob) Hashman; grandchildren, Chris (Jane) Whiteman and Deanna Wilson; great-grandchildren, Stephanie White, Taylor Whiteman, Jade Peacock, Brathan Whiteman, and Serina Whiteman; several great-great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Penny the Boston Terrier.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and daughter, Christina Merreighn.

Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln. She loved to play cards at the Oasis Senior Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorials may be made in Alice’s name to Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.