A funeral will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for 99-year-old Mary Lucille “Lucy” Jannin of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 4, 1921 in Perry County to Louis Ferdinand and Mary Louise (McLain) Gibbar, who both preceded her in death.
She and Vincent Felix Jannin were married on December 30th 1941 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at Silver Lake. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters: Gary (Beverly) Jannin of O’Fallon, Missouri, Wanda (Bob) Courtois of Perryville, Barbara Ochs of St. Louis, Missouri, Brenda (Wayne) Winkler of Perryville, and Darrell (Norma) Jannin of Perryville; a daughter-in-law: JoAnn Jannin of Cape Girardeau; and 15 grandchildren: Karen (Scott) Wedlock, Rebecca (Matt) Thomas, Lana (Kyle) Kneezle, Steven (Kim) Courtois, Suzanne (Jason) Mueller, Sarah (Matt) Baer, Jennifer (John) Stika, Kelly (Charles) Eddy, Kimberly (Jason) Volz, Amy (Brian) Brickhaus, Michael (Amanda) Winkler, Anna (Matt) Zoellner, Neil (Brittany) Jannin, Kristen (Ryan) Lurk, and Marc (fiancee Kirstie Mangels) Jannin.
She was preceded in death by a son: Dennis Jannin; an infant daughter: Lywanna Jannin; a granddaughter: Amanda ‘Mandy’ Jannin; an infant grandson: Larry Jannin; six sisters: Mary Pearl Cissell Doll, Mary Hazel Whistler, Mary Edna Richardet, Mary Rosemary Layton, Mary Etheline Jannin; and a brother: Joseph Albert ‘Bub’ Gibbar.
She was a life long member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Silver Lake.
She worked at International Shoe Factory in Perryville.
Lucy was co-owner and operator with her husband Vince of Perryville Heating and Cooling.
As Lucy reminisced with her children she shared these following memories. “As a young child growing up during the depression the farm life at times was hard raising a family. My husband Vince could always make things work out. We were happy with our family. We loved our church St. Rose of Lima in the little community of Silver Lake. Neighbors were like family. The parish of St. Rose of Lima was just one big family and our church was the foundation that kept the community together. My husband Vince died on Dec 21, 2005. I miss him dearly. I have out lived his family of fourteen children, brothers in law, and sisters in law with the exception of my husband’s brother Leon’s wife Delphia Jannin. I have out lived many cousins, nieces, nephews, and good neighbors. I am very sad that we don’t have weekly masses at St. Rose of Lima. I did not see that coming, but very grateful for all that God has given me. It’s been a good life.”
She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Lucy always enjoyed playing bingo, scratch off tickets, and going to the casino.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, October 18 and 8-10:20 a.m. Tuesday October 19 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
A funeral mass for 99-year-old Mary Lucille “Lucy” Jannin of Perryville will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Silver Lake with the Rev. Ben Melaku C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Silver Lake.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, charity of your choice, or Crown Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.