Louise B. Merz, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away July 31, 2012. She was born March 19, 1925 in St. Louis. She was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Minnie (Vosbrink) Kelting; husband, John Merz; two brothers. Louise is survived by her daughter, Janet Merz and sister, Ida Karl. Visitation will be Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at the C. Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. Service will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre with Pastor Charles Henrickson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com