Marianne Weis

Marianne L. Weis, 84, of Bettendorf, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Private Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, HDC- Handicapped Development Center, Genesis Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Marianne Louise Kernan was born December 1, 1936 in Davenport, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Keefe) Kernan. She married Eugene “Gene” Weis, June 29, 1957.

Marianne was co-owner and operator with her husband Gene at Weis Tile Company in Bettendorf for over 30 years.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She treasured her trips to Orlando, taking grandchildren to Disney World. Spending time with family and friends in Galena was another one of Marianne’s joys.

Marianne set an incredible precedent for her family in her approach to life. A selfless, kind, and gentle soul; the memory of her tremendous heart will never be forgotten. The family will preserve the legacy of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother through following her example in life. We will draw upon her gift of creating a genuine connection with others and carefully nurturing every relationship to create a unique bond. To Marianne, every one she loved had a special place in her heart. We will listen to others with intent and compassion. Putting other before ourselves. Above all else we will value family as the greatest gift we can ever receive. We will keep our traditions, recall all our favorite stories, and continue making memories together. Her memory will carry on in so many ways. In our minds. In our hearts. Through our actions. You will always be with us. We love you forever and always, Marianne Weis.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Gene and their children; John Weis, Davenport, Julie (Jon) Garrett, Fishers, Indiana, Mary (Chris) Grimm, and Kathy (Mark) Trizzino, both of Bettendorf, and Patrick (Cathy) Weis, Davenport. Twelve grandchildren; Mitchell Garrett (Kaitlyn), Michael Garrett (Allison), Christina (Seth) Johnson, Katie Grimm (Colton), Carly Grimm (Brennen), Nick (Emma) Trizzino, Joey Trizzino (Roni), Lisa Trizzino (Zubeen), Julianne Trizzino, Allie Weis, Alex Weis, and Zach Weis. Four great grandchildren; Leila Garrett, Ellie Johnson, and Caden and Cole Trizzino. Her siblings; Michael Kernan, Colleen Morthland, and Patricia Morgan, all of Princeton, Iowa, and Eileen Stichter, Green Valley, Arizona; As well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Margaret Lassiter and Kathleen Stahle, and two brothers, Patrick Kernan Terry Kernan. May they rest in peace.

Her family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to Genesis Hospice, special help aid Tillie, from Genesis VNA, and Kourtney her PTA with Genesis.