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Linda Diehl
Merlyn's Mother
Merlyn Dean Hochhalter, Jr
November 22nd, 1980 - January 19th, 2002
November 22nd, 1980 - January 19th, 2002
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Resting Place
Ashdown Memorial Gardens Cemetery
33.7008189, -94.12136579999999
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Tammi phelps
Well it’s been almost 24 yrs since you left this world you are very well missed by everyone there isn’t a day go by that we don’t think of you and the things you did and the fun we had . I know you have mom and dad with you now and I hope you all are having a fun time with all of the family up there . I don’t understand a lot of things but god does he had his reasons for taking you from us. I go to your grave a lot to talk to you wishing you was here to talk to but I will take the next best thing we love and miss you lots .
Linda Diehl

Melanie Nicole phelps
Anonymous

Every year I write you a letter, but today is important. Today you would be 40. If you were with us I'd send you the "Sex After 40" meme - the book with blank pages. But all I can do is write and hope that somewhere, somehow you're listening. The last few years have been hard, and I haven't made the best decisions. But I think about you and the stories I've been told and when I feel like giving up I remember that if you could handle it then so can I. Despite how the last couple years have gone, you dont have to worry too much about me. I have a lot of positive influences in my life even if I don't listen to them. I love you so much. Happy birthday. I hope you're kicking ass wherever you are.
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