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MARILYN GANTZ Obituary
MARILYN JOAN GANTZ (Age 85)
Of Silver Spring, MD died on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was born in Wichita, KS and graduated from Kansas University, where she obtained her Registered Nursing license. She was the beloved wife of the late Delbert "Del" Gantz; loving mother of Dianne (Dave) Lauer, Denise Gantz and Janet (David) Wilson; grandmother of Ian and Brian Lauer, Joseph Heath, III, and Nicole and Danielle Wilson; and sister of the late Wanda Richards (Don), John (Susan) Bookless and Lawrence (Bonnie) Bookless. A memorial service will be held at Riderwood Village Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. Private Interment for family only, will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Denise Gantz
July 8, 2019
We knew we were losing you, but when it happened everything was a rushed blur. I hadn't even remembered to sign your guest book until now, as I thought I'd already done so. To this day, I still feel the sting of missing you.
Tears well up in my eyes at times when it seems you should still be here to interact with. (Mother's Day is particularly rough.) You had the brightest light, were strong, yet gentle, supportive, smart and funny. And you were such a great host to family and visitors. I miss your big laugh, limitless patience, your example, talents and love. I wish more could've been done for your painful physical suffering while here. Thank you for being more than a mom. You were a true friend. I'm so grateful for you and always will be. Love, Denise
Janet Wilson
August 31, 2017
Mom, it's hard to find the words to express my appreciation for all that you did for me as a child and as an adult. I love you and will miss you dearly and will always keep you close in my heart. You've touched the lives of many, and we are all thankful for that. Rest in peace. Love always, Janet
David Wilson
August 30, 2017
Thank you for welcoming me into the family with open arms. You will be sorely missed and we think of you everyday in everything we do.
Doug & Sherry Richards
August 29, 2017
All our thoughts and prayers to the family. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all.
American Heart Association
August 27, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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