Merlin Tobias Obituary Merlin Johnson Tobias, 90, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, IL. Merlin was born on February 1, 1935, at his home in rural Basco, IL. He was the son of Onno and Matilda (Paben) Tobias. He graduated from Carthage High School and went on to get a degree from Western Illinois University. On February 10, 1957, he was united in marriage to Anna Ramah Evans at the Mendon Congregational Church in Mendon, IL. Merlin spent a combined 40 years teaching in the West Point, Sutter, and Warsaw school districts until he retired. Merlin loved to read. You could often find him reading multiple books at the same time. He served on the Farm Bureau Board for many years. He was a leader of the 4H Club, Gideons International, and Worthen Earth Searchers. Merlin was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and served on the Basco fireworks committee. After retirement, Merlin worked for Bear Creek Custom Mill Works. Merlin is survived by his children; Becca Ruggiero, Keenan Tobias, Kent (Sandy) Tobias, Debra (Mark) Twaddle, and Kory (Andrea Hapke) Tobias; his grandchildren, Roxanne Tobias, Orinda (Jeff) Gillham, Spencer (Keely Walker) Twaddle, Ryan Twaddle, Katherine Twaddle, and Kari Tobias; his great grandchildren, Lyle Gillham, Charlotte Gillham, Jake Tobias-Moore, and Evey Tobias-Moore. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anna Ramah Tobias, his son in law, Rick Ruggiero, and his grandson, Justin Tobias. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Carthage. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, from 4 - 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Memorials may be made out to the Golden Good Shepherd Home, Blessing Hospice, or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services Visitation Friday February 14, 2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Printy Funeral Home 405 Cherry Street Carthage, IL 62321 Funeral Service Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00 AM Immanuel Lutheran Church (Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Carthage)