Merry D. Bauer

Merry D. Bauer, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born December 8, 1933 in Chicago and was a longtime resident of Libertyville, living in Wauconda for the past 10 years. Merry was a graduate of Patricia Stevens Modeling Agency, was known for her epitome of grace, elegance and poise and teaching modeling and beauty lessons to young ladies. She was a former owner of Parkway Foods along with her beloved husband for 30 years in Grayslake and Libertyville, Tiffany's Bridal Shop, Bauer's Catering in Libertyville and was a former member of the Woman's Auxiliary Board of Condell Medical Center fundraiser committee. Merry enjoyed collecting and wearing fashionable hats, volunteering her time driving the elderly around to get their drivers licenses and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren attending every event they had. She will be remembered for her gracious entertaining around town and providing food and shelter for any in need. Surviving are her beloved husband, Edward Bauer; 6 loving children, Linda (Pete) Papilion, Tammi (Roger) Kopp, Eddie (Mary) Bauer, Tommy (Wendy) Bauer, Heidi (Arthur) Bess and Tiffany (Brad) Volk; devoted grandchildren, Danny, Tommy and Luke Papilion, Bradley and Dana Kopp, Megan Bauer, Brody and Gabby Bauer, Artie, Haley and Jessie Bess and Payton and Jackson Volk and by her dear sisters, Claudine Moran, Sharon Tyrell and Bonnie Bellucci. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Alice Graves; brother, Bobby Graves; sister, Sandra Strauser and nephew, James Strauser. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville. Prayers will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home before going to funeral mass at St. Joseph Church, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Church or Catholic Charities in her memory. A future memorial gathering will be planned for family and friends who may not be able to attend services at this time. For info: 847-362-30096 or sign the guestbook at www.burnettdane.com.

Merry D. Bauer

December 8, 1933 - August 29, 2017