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Marion Brunner Obituary

(Herold, Turriciano, nee Howard) Age 79, of Sebastopol, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Paul Brunner; daughter Juliann Finnerty of Monrovia, CA, son Kenneth R. Herold of Hamilton, NY, son James T. Herold of Danville, CA, daughter Anastasia Herold of Union City, CA; her loving brother Dan Howard of Santa Rosa; two step-daughters, a step-son; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Her energy and vitality resounds within us. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Church, 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol. A Graveside Service will be held at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA, later this month. Arrangements entrusted to PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY-SEBASTOPOL, 829-5433. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2011.

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Rachelle Wall

January 13, 2011

To Marions family, I've known Marion for a long time and she will be missed. She had a heart of gold. I'd done her hair for years, and you could hear the pride in her voice when she talk about her family. We loved her laughter and her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayer are with all of you. Love you Marion, think of us well your up there dancing and laughing.

Michele Bryan

January 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Paul and all of Marion's extended family. She was a gift in the life of my uncle, Maurice, before he passed. May all her family and friends take comfort in knowing she is free to soar!

Julie, Nana, and Kate 10/5/08 Capitola, CA

Deborah Jones

January 12, 2011

I loved Nana with all my heart, I only knew her in the last four years but feel as though I have known her forever. Her smile and laughter would fill the room. I was so honored to have Nana and Paul at my wedding where she joined in the Hula lessons! These moments as well as all of my wonderful memories of her I will cherish in my heart always.

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