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Marilyn Petrush Obituary

Marilyn (Micki) Christine Petrush 65, passed away Sunday November 20, 2005 following a gallant two year battle with breast cancer. Her positive attitude and strength throughout her illness was admired by many and known best by her supportive family. She was born and raised in Cloquet, Minnesota, where she worked as a hairdresser and bartender. She later moved to Tucson, Arizona, where she met her husband, John Petrush. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irma Nickerson, father, Arnold Oja; and her sons Timothy Harstad and Duane Johnson. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband John R. Petrush; daughter and friend Jodi Rennie (Bryan) of Tucson; brother Monty Nickerson of Tampa; and daughters through marriage Rhonda Blake (Dave) of Phoenix, Susan Bigler (James) of Portland, and Janet Petrush of Holbrook, AZ. She will be missed greatly by all whose lives she touched. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 at The Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 600 N. Kolb Rd. at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 28, 2005.

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Jodi Rennie

January 20, 2006

To the person I loved the most in this world... You will be in my heart now and always. God bless you, Mom. You were EVERYTHING to me. Thank God you are no longer in pain...

Susie Johnson

November 30, 2005

I will never forget Micki. She was always so welcoming and wonderful to everyone in her life. Her daughter Jodi, my sister, was not only her daughter but her lifelong friend. She was always a wonderful mother to her and I am very thankful for that. I will love and miss her more than words can express. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this hard time.

Heidi Verry

November 30, 2005

When I think of Marilyn, I will remember her smile and her laugh. I will always admire her for the caring and devoted Mother she was to Jodi. There is no love, like a Mother's Love.

My deepest condolences.

Tazuko Walker Foster

November 28, 2005

Our condolences to your family.

Heather Aguiar

November 28, 2005

I so looked up to Micky as a teen, my dad loved going to see her at Chandel's, my friend Jodi loved her mom soooo much, she will be missed by all.

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