Merrill D. Vornkahl
January 31, 1931 - June 30, 2019
Merrill D. Vornkahl, 88, of Bourbonnais passed away June 30, 2019 at the Bickford House. He was born January 31, 1931 in Clark County, MO to Elmer and Bertie (Clifton) Vornkahl. Merrill married Betty Plankael October 1, 1949 and he later married Rosa Michel. He was a salesman and food broker. Merrill was a big Cardinal fan and involved with United Commercial Travelers. He enjoyed gardening and was a proud member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Merrill is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Vicki (Jim) Thomas of Toluca, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law; Kevin Vornkahl of Bourbonnais, Marty (Debbie) Vornkahl of Peoria and a granddaughter, Tara Vornkahl of Texas. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law; Verna Vornkahl of Montgomery, Texas and Ruth Vornkahl of Burlington, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty and second wife, Rosa Michel, two brothers, Melburn and Marvin. The visitation will be 10am to 12 pm, Friday, July 5, 2019 at Schreffler Funeral Homes, Kankakee Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 12 pm. Rev. Herb Thompson will officiate. Burial will be at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Asbury United Methodist Church. Please sign his online guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com
Merrill D. Vornkahl, 88, of Bourbonnais passed away June 30, 2019 at the Bickford House. He was born January 31, 1931 in Clark County, MO to Elmer and Bertie (Clifton) Vornkahl. Merrill married Betty Plankael October 1, 1949 and he later... View Obituary & Service Information