East Grand Forks- Merlin Stone, age 75, of East Grand Forks, formerly of Thief River Falls and Erskine, passed away on Friday, January 10th, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor with Father Larry Delaney and Father Dave Super concelebrating. Interment will be at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Mentor. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Erskine and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.