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Merle Gene “Mooch” McColm

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Birth	:	25 Dec 1927 Monmouth, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 2021 Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3605995, -94.8292007
Description	:	Obituary Merle "Mooch" Gene McColm, 93, of Cherokee, KS, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born December 25, 1927, at Monmouth, KS, the son of Earl Durwood and Julia Erma (Hardin) McColm. Mr. McColm served in the United States Army before being Honorably Discharged. On November 30, 1947, he was united in marriage to Sharylene Clugston... Read More	Obituary Merle "Mooch" Gene McColm, 93, of Cherokee, KS, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born December 25, 1927, at Monmouth, KS, the son of Earl Durwood and Julia Erma (Hardin) McColm. Mr. McColm served in the United States Army before being Honorably Discharged. On November 30, 1947, he was united in marriage to Sharylene Clugston at McCune, KS. She survives of the home. Mr. McColm worked as a farmer, stockman and most recently was a road grader for the county before his retirement. Membership was held in the Osage Church of the Brethren, McCune and the Cherokee American Legion. He was a serious fisherman/card player, antique/junk dealer and bubble gum grandpa to many. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Allen McColm (Shelly) of Rogersville, MO, four daughters, Sherry Smith (Charlie) of Cherokee, KS, Kathy Stewart (Jay) of McCune, KS, Glenna Lovell (John) of Pittsburg, KS, and Torri Poteat of Cherokee, KS, 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren with 3 more on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 9 sisters. A service for Mr. McColm is set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Brenner Mortuary with Pastor Max Waldon officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. The family suggests memorials to Horses of Hope. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Merle Gene “Mooch” McColm's memorial is located at: Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA.
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Merle Gene “Mooch” McColm death on 20 Jul 2021 in Crawford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.3605995
Longitude: -94.8292007

Family Members:

Parent

Earl Durwood McColm

(1887 - 1943)

Julia Erma Hardin McColm

(1889 - 1962)

Spouse

Sharylene Clugston McColm

(1929 - 2021)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Earl Ralston McColm

(1925 - 2003)

Wanda Lee McColm Westhoff

(1929 - 2003)

Wilma Lou McColm Parsons

(1932 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cherokee Cemetery
Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3605995, -94.8292007

2. Hosey Hill Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3122750, -94.8099607

3. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

4. Weir Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3034200, -94.7890800

5. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

6. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3022003, -94.7593994

7. Saint Bridget Cemetery
Scammon, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2803001, -94.8069000

8. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

9. Dietz Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

10. Monmouth Cemetery
Monmouth, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3539009, -94.9492035

11. Myers Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4458008, -94.8889008

12. Langdon Lane Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3529800, -94.7052500

13. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020

14. Osage Brethren Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4039001, -94.9452972

15. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

16. Bird Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3241800, -94.7069600

17. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

18. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

19. Council Corners Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2661200, -94.7434400

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

21. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

22. Crocker Cemetery
Pleasant View Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3377991, -94.6718979

23. Rigney Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -94.9944000

24. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018