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Marilyn Kenney Obituary

KENNEY, Marilyn Marie

of Washington Township, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 77 after a decades long and valiant fight with breast cancer. Marilyn was a devoted wife of nearly 50 years to Tom, selfless mother to her four sons and daughters-in-law, and loving grandmother to her thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Vivian Sull and her sister Barbara (Tom) Antonelli. Marilyn is survived and will be immeasurably missed by her husband Tom, sons Doug (Melinda) Witherby, Tommy Kenney, Jeff Kenney, and Scott (Katie) Kenney, her thirteen grandchildren Jessie (Aubri), Brooke, Dillon, Olivia, Tristan, Chesney, Cameron, Scarlett, Ezra, Mia, Beckton, Kalvin, Lucia, and Rae, sister-in-law Kathy Antonelli, niece Angie (Rick) Fozard, nephew Tommy Antonelli, goddaughter Lauren Fozard, best friend Linda Kenney, and countless other friends and family members. Marilyn's family and friends will gather on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 11-1pm with a Memorial Service at 1:00pm. Both will take place at The Gathering Church, 8911 Yankee St, Centerville, OH 45458. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, where Marilyn learned to love exercise.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Brent Severson

October 10, 2023

Tom and Tommy, Jeff, Scott and Doug
The obituary was beautifully expressed and captured the great strength the Marilyn had in all ways.
She was never one to say much of her struggles . Our talks tended to be on the lighter side yet we both had shared our journey with cancer.
Please know that if I had known that she had passed ...I would have been there to stand by you.
Marilyn will not be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of all of those who loved her.
You will be kept in my prayers.

Mary Terwilleger

October 8, 2023

Tom and Family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. You are in our hearts and may God provide you comfort. Sending our love, The Zimmerman Family

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9

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Gathering Church

8911 Yankee St, Centerville, OH

Oct

9

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

The Gathering Church

8911 Yankee St, Centerville, OH

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9

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Calvary Cemetery

1625 Calvary Ave., Dayton, OH

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