Marianne Wessel Slothower

For Annie, Susie, and Nina,

I am deeply sorrowed by your loss. I have many fond memories of Marianne from when I was a part of your family. Her innocent smile, her determination to better herself. But I will always be most grateful for the opportunities she gave me, even though I was not mature enough at the time to properly manage them. I would also like to express my condolences after learning of the recent death of Matt. My heart is filled with sympathy for all in your present...

Nina,
I had so many great times with you and your mother and I am deeply sadden by this lose. May you and your family be at peace knowing she is in a better place.

Susie and Annie -- you and your family are featured in some of my earliest memories, having lived across the street from you on Elm Street in the early '50s. The last time I saw your mother was years later, around the pool at your later home. It was a birthday of Susie's (or Annie's), before your Dad passed away. Your mother was so happy and beautiful -she and your dad looked like movie stars to me then.

We just recently lost my father, who had been a good friend of your Dad's. I...