October 20, 1929 – January 4, 2023
Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Marian H. Panny, nee Hellmann, age 93, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was married on May 30, 1955, to her beloved late husband Joseph H. Panny. Marian and Joe had three children: David Panny, Michael (Lanis) Panny, and Joanne (Rick) Besich. She had three grandchildren: Chad, Alex, and Diane — who recently marred Steven Sjoerdsma. Preceded in death by her parents George and Tillie Hellmann (nee Nielsen) and her brother and sister-in-law George and Mary Hellmann.
Marian used to like to play cards and go square dancing. She was a good cook. She loved to watch Jeopardy while sitting in her lazy boy. She was loved and will be missed.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 3 – 6 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL. Lying in state on, Monday, January 9, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish, 900 E. 154th Street, South Holland. Entombment Assumption Cemetery – Glenwood, IL.
Memorial contributions may be given to Christ Our Savior Parish or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. For further info please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.
