Funeral services for Merritt Van Roekel age 82, of Monroe will be held Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00 pm First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow in Silent City Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will begin Saturday after 2:00 pm at the church where the family will be present from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be designated for the First Baptist Church in Monroe or the Monroe Fire Department. The Van Dyke-Duven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.