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Marilyn Cottrell Obituary

Born to Eternal Life March 30, 2005, age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Cottrell. Loving mother of Darrell (Jean) and Robyn (Dan) Houk. Dear grandma of Cassie (Ken) Krebs, Melissa Carroll, Heather, Rachel and Alison Houk, Megan, Kaitlyn, Michael and Kelsey Cottrell. Great grandma of Jennifer and Caroline Krebs. Sister of Shirley (Milton) Jacobs, Ruth Kutsugeras and Wesley (Shirley) Andersen. Special niece of Myra Pettinari. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, April 4, 2005 AT THE FUNERAL HOME from 4PM until time of service at 7PM. Funeral Services Tuesday, April 5 at FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF VERNON, S71 W23280 National Ave., Vernon at 10AM. Burial to follow Highland Memorial Park. Memorials to the church appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 3, 2005.

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Heather Cottrell

April 4, 2005

To me she was just "Grandma". Such a simple two syllable collection of letters, but with such great and complex meaning and emotion.



She always demonstrated the true meaning of the phrase "live each day to the fullest", and possessed the most genuine smile I've ever known. The memories created during her life will touch all those who knew her until our spirits meet again.



Her devotion and faith were unwavering. Surely, there must have been an opening for a new Angel in Heaven. In this time of mourning, one simply has to look to the skies and smile, for she is surely looking down on us with a twinkle in her eye.

Bill and Joyce Walton

April 3, 2005

Your parents were special people to us, as were all the folks at Vernon. We are truly sorry that we cannot be there in person to mourn with you, but our tears are shed with yours as we will truly miss Marilyn. God blessed us with her person and presence here on earth and God will bless her with her presence in heaven.

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