Kirwin resident, Nila Eilert, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at her home in Kirwin, KS at the age of 68.  She was born in Smith County, KS on February 4, 1944, the daughter of Charles & Beth (Carhill) Merrill.  Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death in 1990.

Survivors include her son, Dallas Eilert, of McPherson, KS; her daughter, Gina Peak, of Kirwin, KS; seven grandchildren; a brother, John Merrill, of Marysville, KS; and three sisters: Linda Eckland of Port Orchard, WA; Marta Chandler of Mankato, KS; and April Humphrey of West Manchester, WA.

Cremation was planned.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirwin United Methodist Church, Kirwin, KS with Pastor Becky Davison and Janet Reynolds officiating.

Friends may sign her memory book on Monday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kirwin Library, Kirwin United Methodist Church or Phillips County E.M.S.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.