Rita Pannier Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rita Pannier of Belleville, Illinois, whose life came to an end on November 8, 2025 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Pannier to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Paul Ray (Beulah Mae); her siblings, Barbara Lepine (Bill), Dolan Melton (Kathy), Paul David Melton, Kenneth Melton and Norman Melton; and her siblings-in-law, Jennie Melton, Farrell Caesar and Joseph Zacharski.

She is survived by: her wife Mary Zellerman; her daughters, Michelle Pannier and Kelly Hueffmann (Billy); her siblings, Clarence Melton, Mary Caesar, Odis Melton (Mary Ann), Richard Melton, Joseph Melton (Lisa) and Tonya Dehn; and her siblings-in-law, Jane Melton, Jean Zacharski, Kim Lougeay and John Zellerman (Debbie). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.