Nancy Kay (Habben) Pannier, 78, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Morrison.
Nancy was born on August 17, 1943, to Elmer H. and Arline E. (Janssen) Habben in Morrison. She was educated in the rural Morrison schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1961. She married R. Everett Pannier on June 9, 1963, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in rural Sterling, IL, by Pastor Eldor Mueller. Nancy worked at several local businesses, including Herman Nelson, Peterson’s Drug Store, and the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office. Nancy was devoted to her husband, Everett, and the simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. She loved gardening, sewing quilts, a quiet evening at home, or hosting her family for holiday meals. She and Everett were hometown fans of Morrison sports and loved watching their children and grandchildren participate in a variety of activities over the years. She was known for her big heart and her unselfish love of family and friends. She was always a source of positivity and touched many with her genuine unconditional kindness. Nancy found true happiness in helping others. She was a loyal member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, where she was active in the WELCA Ladies Group, and could regularly be found cleaning, planning activities, or bringing meals to shut-ins. She is forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Survivors include her husband, Everett; daughter, Sherri Pannier (Lori Madden) of Ottawa, IL; sons, Doug (Kolleen) Pannier of Morrison, and Keith (Rhonda) Pannier of Roscoe, IL; eight grandchildren, Kyle and Cesselie Pannier, Lauren and Kelly Pannier, Rylee Madden, Nicole (Cody) Bowers, Jessica (Shayne) Glassburn, Ryan (Jackie) Palmer; six great-grandchildren; brother, Duane “Barney” Habben; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Ellen) Pannier.
She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Tammy S. Anderson, Pastor of Bethesda Lutheran Church, officiating.
A Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established.