Wilfred D. Merriman age 95, formerly of Lyons. U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran during WW II. Beloved husband of the late Josephine M. (nee Privara); loving father of JoAnn (Mike) Luptak and Patricia (Frank Oles) Merriman; cherished grandfather of Ken (Katie) Luptak, Jane (Mark) Ruge and Katie (Pat) Reynertson; proud great-grandfather of Grace, Kevin, Connor, Kate, Jake, Ethan, Ben and Aubrey; dear brother of Jane (the late Ray) Gustafson; uncle of many. Visitation Monday, Dec. 28, from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers Tuesday, Dec. 29, 10am from the chapel to Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge for an 11 am Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com