Carol Ruth Meringa

Carol was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan September 17, 1957. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Carol fought hard and survived her fight with breast cancer. Her family was her joy and happiness. Whether she was getting grandchildren to and from school, gathering for a celebration, or leaving sweet notes in lunch boxes, Carol always showed up. She always had a way of making you feel loved, especially when she wrapped you in a big hug. She loved music, tubing on the river in the summer sun, playing with grandchildren, and doing puzzle after puzzle. She spent over 20 years working at Ralph’s Market, where she made customers feel like family with her warm spirit, humor, and love.

Carol is survived by her husband, Morris Scheidel; siblings Debbie Smith (Frank), Shelly Cook (James), Larry Meringa (Ruth); children Melissa, Amanda Mullins (Marvin), Jackie Royce (George), and Charlie DeLany (Beth); stepchildren Melisa Overway (Abram), Megan Telman (Andrew), and Hana Bielaczyc (Zack); grandchildren Jasmine Royce, Mercedes Royce, Matthew Mullins (Mercedes), Marvin Jr. Mullins, Maddox Mullins, Marshall Mullins, Karlie DeLany, Violet DeLany, Coral DeLany, Calista DeLany, Mason Bradner, Charles DeLany Jr., Maya Overway, Calla Overway, Russell Lubbers, Lillian Lubbers, Parker Urbanik and Kaitlyn Urbanik; great-grandchildren Waylon, Tatum, MJ, and Brooklyn; special friend, Mike DeLany; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Barbara Sukup (Bob) and Marvin Meringa (Alice).

Visitation with Carol’s family and friends will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home (West Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan 49418.

“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.”

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Carol, memorial contributions may be made to Carol's family for funeral expenses, https://gofund.me/da378e97 or American Breast Cancer Foundation.

The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.