Ella Marie Mertens

Ella Marie Mertens, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at the age of 1. Beloved daughter of Betty Marie and Kyle Scott Mertens; treasured granddaughter of Michael and Lynn Mertens and Al and Pamela Kraus; dear great-granddaughter of Daniel Mertens and Robert and Caryl Vick; and cherished niece of Melissa (Paul) Wallis, Kelly (Michael) Pippin, Glen Kraus, Eric (April) Mertens, and Brett (Emily) Mertens. Ella is also survived by 12 cousins and many other people who loved her.

There will be a reception following the service at Zion Lutheran Church, 3866 Old Hwy 94 S., St. Charles, MO 63304.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Ella Marie Fund at St. Louis Children's Hospital. If submitting online, you may enter Ella Marie or Ella Mertens' name in the "Honor Someone with your Contribution" menu, then under fund designation, choose 'other' and enter "The Ella Marie Fund." If there is confusion or difficulty, the funeral home will gladly help you make a donation.