Marianne Anders went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2006 after a long illness.
In celebration of her life, her family will receive friends at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline on February 22, 2006 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 1p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Patty Johanson presiding. Entombment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.
Marianne was born on July 22, 1949 in Moline, IL the daughter of Dr. Bill and Mary Heald. She was married to James "Leo" Anders on November 9, 1990.
She graduated from United Township High School in 1967. She worked at Sears in Moline and for the East Moline School district. She enjoyed cooking and crafts, but her greatest happiness came from her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Geneseo Country Club for many years, but more recently belonged to Valley View Golf Club.
Marianne especially wanted to thank all her friends and the wonderful people who took care of her during her illness. She will miss you all.
Those left to honor her memory
Husband Leo Anders
Sons Bill (Julie) Lage
Sam (Tammy) Lage
Daughters Beth (Richard) Mack
Mary (Brandon) Taets
Grandchildren Alexandra and Austin Mack
Sarah Romeo
Holly Wells
Devin, Danielle and Delaney Taets
Nathan, Taylor, Valerie and Abigail Lage
Sister Sylvia (Ken) DiSanto
Brother Jim (Cindy) Heald
Mother-in-law Esther Anders
Sister-in-law Jean (Arvid) Jones
and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Bill and Mary Heald, brother David Heald, and granddaughter Elizabeth Mack and her father-in-law James L. Anders.