Kathleen Merz Obituary Merz, Kathleen, Kate our compassionate, energetic mother"", age 83 of Medina, died February 7, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Fritz Merz; brothers, Wally, Gerald, Chuck and John; sister, Dorothy. Survived by her children, Stephen (Irene), Gregory (Julie), Mary (Mike), Dave, Doug (Diane), Marcia (Mike), Richard (Denise), Claire (Bill) and Joe (Laurie); 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Peg Wald and Betty Mathias; brothers, Hank and Paul Christenson; as well as other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 4 PM Monday at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 155 County Road 24, Medina. Visitation at the church starting at 2 PM. Interment Holy Name Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph's Children's Home, 1121 E 46th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577