Dr. Aline K. Merkel, 94, formerly of Plymouth, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Parkview Haven in Francesville, Indiana. She was born February 14, 1916 in Wolcott, Indiana to the late Jacob and Emma(Goetzinger)Merkel. Dr. Merkel graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in 1945, and worked as a Chiropractor in Plymouth for over fifty years. She enjoyed watching and feeding birds, growing flowers and vegetables, and warm weather. After retiring, she spent several weeks in Florida every year. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Helen Merkel of Brook, Indiana, four nieces, and five nephews. Preceding her in death with her parents are two brothers, Otto and Alvin Merkel, a sister, Irene Knobloch, and two nephews, Michael and Robert Merkel. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Apostolic Christian Church in Wolcott, Indiana with the Ministers of the church officiating. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Wolcott. Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott in charge of arrangements.