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Obituary

XENIA, OH – Preston, Marylou, age 72, of Xenia, OH, passed away on September 25, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Marylou was born in Lima, OH on March 8, 1948 to the late Vernon and Betty (Roby) Meckstroth. Marylou married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Jim Preston, on December 31, 1970 in New Knoxville, OH. She played the tenor sax and was a drum majorette, twirling the …

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Coach,

I am sorry for your loss. In this time of grief remember the promises given to us by God. May the Lord bless yo…
Coach,

I am sorry for your loss. In this time of grief remember the promises given to us by God. M…
Coach,

I am sorry for your loss. In this time of grief remember …
I am so sad to hear of Marylou's passing but am so blessed to have known her. I am thankful for the godly influence she…
I am so sad to hear of Marylou's passing but am so blessed to have known her. I am thankful for the…
I am so sad to hear of Marylou's passing but am so blessed to ha…
Mr. Preston - I am so sorry for your loss. I can picture your loving wife at so many events in my life growing up and …
Mr. Preston - I am so sorry for your loss. I can picture your loving wife at so many events in my …
Mr. Preston - I am so sorry for your loss. I can picture your l…
Dear Jim: I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always, David and Carol Peterson & Famil…
Dear Jim: I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always, David and Ca…
Dear Jim: I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thought…

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Born

March 8th, 1948
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Graduated from high school

1966
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Got married to James Lee Preston

1970

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Method of disposition

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Final resting place

Pilger Ruhe Cemetery

65A, New Knoxville, OH 45871
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