In reflecting on Marianne this week, it's hard to imagine that she has been gone for three years; or gone at all for that matter. Her love and strength were so big and felt so permanent. I miss her smile and her warmth.  I know it's been incredibly hard for Christa and Clarissa to lose her. I see her remarkable strength and resilience in both of them. Christa is a saint and hero carrying on and doing her best each day to live her life and manage Clarissa's without her mom.  I know Marianne is proud of Christa and who she has become as am I. I am grateful for the friendship I have shared with the family for many years and look forward to always feeling a part of the family.

Marianne was an amazing woman. She always greeted and treated me like a valued friend and guest. She always fixed me tea or enlisted Christa to do it. She tried to feed me with every visit and made many a salad for me. She never really complained about having to take care of Clarissa.  It did become harder to be away for too long with her. Still, Marianne was always looking for little adventures that could be had with such enthusiasm. We went to the circus and the strawberry patch with Clarissa. Marianne would talk me into going to church events with her and to the convention center to see the equipment for people with disabilities. She had a way of making things sound exciting and not to be missed.  Marianne had a brilliant mind and loved to feel out others for their thoughts. She was a great talker and listener. She had a beautiful smile that matched her heart. She was ever  so generous and caring of others. Her love and nurturing patience with Clarissa was enchanting to watch. She played so sweetly with her. She devoted her life to obtaining the highest quality of care for Clarissa and that was a full time job. Marianne spent many hours putting together appeals for things denied for Clarissa. I think that was the one thing that would get her down at times. Marianne will always be in my heart and best memories. The Todoroff's will always be family to me.

Happy Birthday Marianne! Love you so much💕

Happy birthday tante Marianne ❤️❤️❤️

Every act of my mom's was kind. She gave freely to others and always made you feel welcomed in her home. She was always quick to forgive and love and looked on the bright-side of things.

Alles gutes zum geburstag Matschi!

Starting your 69th year in Heaven, may you have peace and all the love that can be had.

Dear Claude and family, 

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. 

Dear Claude, dear Christa and Clarissa, dear Jesse,

We were deeply moved by the news of the early death of Marianne/your mom.

We mourn with you. But we know that she just preceded us and that we will see her again in heaven one day.

We wish you God's comfort, inner peace as well as strength and wisdom to shape your future without Marianne, your mom, and to rediscover a new zest for life despite the great loss.

God is with you and for you. He accompanies and helps you through this difficult and challenging time.

May the song "I will call upon your name" bless, comfort and lift you up: https://youtu.be/9seanJgbvbE

We pray for you.

With great love,

Ulrike, Doris and Bassam

I send my condolences to the Todoroff Family during this difficult time. I will keep you guys in my prayers and will light a candle Sunday at church on February 6th, 2022 for Marianne.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this painful time.
Thoughts are with you.

Lieber Claude, liebe Christa und Clarissa,

wir sind sehr traurig darüber, dass uns Matschi so bald verlassen musste. Wir denken an Matschi und euch.

Alles Liebe!

Eure Neumüller's vom Schedlberger
Philippe, Sandra, Isabella & Tina

To my friend Claude and all his family my deepest condolences on your loss.

Marianne was and still is a wonderful person.  She was an incredible advocate and I admired her dedication to her family.  It was an honor to know her.  I wish her and the family peace.

My condolences,

Johnanthony Alaimo

Dear Claude, Christa and Clarissa,

I am so shocked to hear the news and am deeply sorry for your loss. Marianne was such an incredibly self giving person, loving mom, doting wife and her smiles always touched you when she walked into the room.  May she rest in peace with the angels in heaven. 

With deepest sympathy,

Yen Walter

Liebe Matschi,

obwohl wir so weit von einander entfernt waren, warst und bleibst Du immer die liebe und lustige Schwester für uns. Wir denken so gerne an unsere gemeinsame Kindheit zurück und werden Dich immer in unseren Herzen tragen.

Lieber Claude, liebe Christa und Clarissa,

wir sind unendlich traurig über den Verlust unserer Matschi und fühlen den Schmerz mit euch. Wenn ihr unsere Unterstützung braucht, sind wir immer für euch da.

In Liebe!

Eure Erni & Friedl

I am so sorry for your loss. Marianne was the sweetest mom 🤍

Lieber Claude, liebe Christa und Clarissa,

wir haben Matschi immer sehr gerne gehabt und behalten Sie immer in unserer Erinnerung.

Herzliches Beileid aus St. Willibald wünschen euch.

Anni, Edi & Hedi