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Marissa Anderson Obituary
4/30/1983 - 4/7/2011. Marissa left this life at the tender age of 27. While Marissa loved her family deeply, her spirit was unable to find peace or happiness here on earth. She has now found both, in a far better place, in the loving arms of grandparents and others who preceded her to heaven. However, Marissa leaves behind many people with broken hearts: her father, William C. Weeman III; brother William C. Weeman IV; mother Ann D'Amico; grandmother Katherine Albaneze as well as uncles, aunts, cousins and scores of friends. A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15th from 5-8 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 am at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3792. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org/myNAMICause/Memorials/MarissaWA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marissa Anderson
Jamie Botha
May 16, 2017
I ran passed this looking for someone else. Hope she is a light over all of you. What a soul this world lost. The pictures portray a beautiful and fun loving person. Sorry to the family of your loss. Marissa Weeman Anderson may you rest in peace for eternity.
Tonya, Mike & Majerle
May 13, 2011
May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. Marissa is in our daily thoughts and Bill, you are in our daily prayers.
Selene Garcia
May 13, 2011
I lived in the same dorm with Marissa. Marissa was always there to give us a hug, joke around, and advise us whenever we were feeling stressed out. Thanks for being so nice. My thoughts and prayers are with Marissa and her family.
Denia Garcia
May 13, 2011
During our time in college, I came to know Marissa as one of the most dedicated and friendliest persons. She worked hard to make Hobart House a welcoming and fun place to live. Marissa was someone who would go to great lengths to show her friends that she cared. I have many memories of her offering words of encouragement, academic advice, and making people laugh. Her “Diversity of Life” class notes were legendary and helped many Hobartians study for this class. My deepest sympathies go to her family.
Rebecca (Michael) Snediker
May 11, 2011
I'm heartbroken to hear that this earth has lost Marissa. Marissa and I worked on our high school's newspaper together. She was a thoughtful, wise and accomplished writer with a perspective that I admired. More than her writing, I will always remember her kindness, sense of humor and her intense love for her family. I feel honored to have known you, Marissa. May you rest in peace, and may your family find peace.
Regina
May 10, 2011
Marissa - I really hope you found your peace. You and your wonderful smile will be missed. I will never forget our times in Germany and the US during the official and private Sister Cities Program! I still have that Winnie the Pooh card and the great picture of the 2 of us.
Stephanie Vaughan
May 4, 2011
In loving memory of a dear friend...I first became close with Marissa after spending a week staying with her at a friend's apartment our 4th year at NU. We were both in pain but she still managed to bring sunshine to the days. Since then we have shared many experiences and she was a great friend to my kids, always knowing exactly the perfect gift for them and giving it cheerfully. She was such an emotionally and materially generous person. I am so thankful for the chance I got just a few months before her passing to live with her once again for 6 weeks. She really touched my life deeply.
Nicole Klekowski
May 4, 2011
I lived in the same dorm as Marissa in college and will always remember her bright smiles and laughter. My thoughts are with Marissa and her family.
May 3, 2011
I met you only a couple of times, but your smiling spirit lit up the room. I pray that your unwavering love and memories will enable your father to feel peace.....until he is able to hold you again in his arms.
Brian Hayes
May 3, 2011
Mr. Weeman, Marissa will be missed buy me more than i can tell you. She was one of the best person's i have ever known. Even though we met while we were both going through a tough time, she always still had a smile on her face and made a hard time in my life a little easier. I am glad i was able to visit with Marissa one more before her passing. She was truly one of the nice people in this world and i will miss having her as my friend. My thoughts are with you Mr. Weeman, i hope that you can find peace as Marissa has. Even though i will miss her, i am glad she is at peace and no longer hurting.
Anna Weaver
May 3, 2011
Marissa was a beautiful soul and a good friend.
Darin and Kari Lemon
May 2, 2011
Bill and Family,
May the memories with Marissa live in your hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Me & Marissa on the Northwestern campus in the sorority quads (2004)
Rownak (Rupa) Choudhury
May 2, 2011
Marissa made Hobart, our college dorm, such a bright place and filled the halls with her hearty laughter. She gave everyone genuine care and affection. I used to make her tea, helped wash dye out of her hair, and she scolded me when we had movie nights in her room and I accidentally dropped crumbs there. She was so generous with her gifts, and she gave the best hugs. She told me I should be a psychologist. I intend to finish my degree because she inspired me. I will miss her very much. I don't know how to say goodbye. I hope she is at peace. Please know how much she was loved and how many wonderful memories you have of her to celebrate her life.
Hobartians gathered in a dorm room doing the Wildcat Roar
Rownak Choudhury
May 2, 2011
Hanging out in the quad before lunch in town (Me, Marissa & Jiwon)
Rownak Choudhury
May 2, 2011
Marissa's 21st Birthday in Evanston, Illinois
Rownak Choudhury
May 2, 2011
Rosalina Siswara
May 2, 2011
Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss. And hoping, too, that comfort and peace may come to you.
Mark and Pam Peters
May 2, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Hope you can focus on all the wonderful memories of Marissa and know she lives on in those.
Julie Verolini
May 2, 2011
To Marissa's Dad and her brother Bill
Josephine Ho
April 16, 2011
Marissa is truly one of a kind in the very best sense. Even though she lived for only 27 years on earth, she touched more people in more profound ways than my heart can describe. I mourn with you.
Chrissy
April 15, 2011
Bill and Nana My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. I hope that Marissa has finally found the peace shes been looking for. I will miss her forever.
Until we met again..Fly high my Loverbug!!
April 15, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to Marissa's family and friends. She was my advisee as a student at Medill and I remember fondly her outgoing spirit as well as her heroic struggles. --Mary Ann Weston (Evanston, IL)
Javier Bravo
April 15, 2011
Our family's heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Weeman and Anderson families - We are sorry to hear of Marissa's passing.
susie jacobo
April 15, 2011
to bill and his family i am so sorry for your lost.
susie jacobo
April 15, 2011
my deepest sympathies and condolences to bill and the weeman family you are in my thoughts.
Ellen & Randy Jacoby
April 13, 2011
Randy and I are deeply saddened by your loss and cannot imagine the pain you all are going through. We know how strong a family you are and that you are all together now to lean on one another and give you the strength that you will need to carry you through. Not an hour has gone by since learning of Marissa's passing that you ALL are not in our thoughts. Randy & Ellen Jacoby
Mary Ellen Colangelo
April 13, 2011
My deepest sympathies & condolences to all Marissa's family. You're all in my thoughts and prayers at this time ...
Angela Marasia
April 13, 2011
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marissa. She was a brilliant and sweet young lady. I am still in possession of her sixth grade Italian notebook. She was always an articulate and conscientious student. God Bless her and keep her.
Margaret Tillis
April 13, 2011
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Weeman family on your loss. May Marissa rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Margaret, Ivan, Caitlin and Britney Tillis
Becky Anderson
April 13, 2011
Our heartfelt sorrow and condolences from all the Andersons. We hope Marissa has found peace at last.
Sheila Lockwood
April 13, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to all of the Weeman and Anderson Family. We are so sorry for your loss.
With Sympathy and Prayers,
The Lockwood Family
Sheila, Morgan, Austin and Landon
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