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LOUISE PETZOLD Obituary


LOUISE GODDARD PETZOLD (Age 89)  
On Friday, December 27, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Petzold; mother of Catherine (Bruce) Cottom, Roger (Anne) Petzold, Raymond Petzold, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Stokes, and Nancy Petzold-Earp. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, December 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 31, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 29, 2013.

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Christine Herron

January 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Petzold family during this trying time of sorrow, she will surely be missed, but live in our hearts and memories forever, may you find the strength to go on as you must knowing you have the support of family and friends all around you, and find comfort in the belief that she has lead a full life and is no longer in pain but in a better place, peace be with you all.

love always
Christine, Jessica, and Ryan

ps. I am sorry I missed the viewing Jessica had to work and I was sick, but I sent and edible arrangement to the house for Nancy and the girls to enjoy and share with everyone.

January 1, 2014

I am Louise' cousin (Goddard side of the family). I last saw her at Marion's son's wedding - many years ago. We kept in touch at Christmas, and I'll always think of her as part of the Sunday visits between our families on Long Island.
Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Connie (Goddard) Kienle

Selena White

December 31, 2013

May God bless you and your family [Alie, Catherine, Jackie and Brittney] in this time of sorrow. -

Carol & Rich Porac

December 30, 2013

Roger and Anne,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the Petzold family during this time of sorrow.

Hugh and Sandy Richards

December 29, 2013

Nancy,

Sending thoughts prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Hugh and Sandy Richards

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