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Marilyn Speer Obituary
75, of Newcomerstown died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at her residence. She was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Coshocton County to the late Floyd and Madeline (West) Gardner. She was a 1957 West Lafayette High School graduate. She retired from General Electric of Newcomerstown in 1999 after 28 years of service.
She is survived by four children, Glenn Speer (Debbie Lehman) of Newcomerstown, Vicki Speer of Newcomerstown, Danny (Payao) Speer of Texas, and Eddie (Mary Lou) Speer of N.C.; one grandchild, Aaron Newns; one brother, Raymond (Joan) Gardner of Mass; three close friends, Rosalie Malloy, Faye Bryant, and Carol Bice. She was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Gardner.
Graveside services will be Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown with Rev. Garry Marlatt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Tusc. County 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com
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for Marilyn Speer
Carolyn Maurer
September 6, 2014
Glenn,my prayers are with you and your family, God Bless
shirley clark
September 5, 2014
glen,vicki and family,
so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. she will be miss by a lot of people. she was a very loving person.
pat Herbert
September 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss, One kind hearted sweetheart is at peace and enjoying her time with our family members that have been waiting for her. Your mom will live in your hearts forever and always be with you. love to all from Don and Pat
Joanna Mutschelknaus
September 5, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
It was a sad morning to read Marilyn's obituary in the newspaper.
I am a cousin to Marilyn and always remember that we were born 3 days apart and the same year.
Paul Gardner
September 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing .My deepest sympathy to all of you glad I got to see her at our family reunion. God bless all of you .
September 4, 2014
Glenn, Vicki and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Treasure your time and memories of Marilyn. She gave a good fight! She will be missed dearly.
Love,
Jeff, Diane and Jennifer
Raymond and Fern
Jerry, Darlene, Melissa & Amanda
Barbara White
September 4, 2014
Vicki, Glenn, Ed and Danny:
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a special lady. Glenn was so helpful when my mother passed the first part of April. If you need anything, call......prayers Love Barb
Gaye Johnson-Morgan
September 4, 2014
Dear Glen, Vicky, Danny and Eddie,
Our family has lost a precious part of us that cannot be replaced. Memories of the sweet, gentle soul that Marilyn was will remain in our hearts! We love you. ~ Gaye Lynn and Evelyn
Debi Weber
September 4, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Marilyn is at peace now.
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