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Melissa Marie Anderson
MELISSA MARIE ANDERSON
Iowa City
Melissa Marie Anderson, 41, of Iowa City, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at home in Iowa City. Private Funeral Mass will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon. Private family inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
in Solon is in charge of arrangements.
Melissa was born on Oct. 27, 1979, in Wurzburg, Germany.
Melissa is survived by her mother, Joan Anderson of Solon; father, Jeffrey Anderson of Roswell, N.M.; her siblings, Rick (Pam) Anderson of West Point, N.Y., Kathryn Anderson of Solon and Theresa (Tom) McDonald of Minneapolis, Minn.; her niece and nephew, Maya and Marshall Anderson of West Point, N.Y.; her grandmother, Eileen Anderson of West Branch; as well as her many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Boots Breza and Harold Anderson.
Melissa made everyone smile with her larger-than-life personality and infectious laugh. She was known for giving the best hugs. She enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, attending Camp Courageous of Iowa, and watching the Hawkeyes and professional wrestling.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of Reach for Your Potential, for giving her the opportunity to live a full and happy life.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa in her name.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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