Penny Hellman
1950 – 2023
Penny Hellman, 72, of LaSalle, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Columba Cemetery on a later date.
Penny was born on August 19, 1950 in Ottawa to Gerald and Rose Marie (Brucki) Linn. She had worked as a waitress a bartender and a CNA for 13 years. Penny married Andrew F. Hellman on December 21, 1979 in Ottawa. Penny loved nature, meeting new people, and had many friends.
She is survived by two children, Jason Hellman of LaSalle and Michelle Mente of Earlville; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a brother David Linn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Andrew; a daughter, Ranae Pellett; brother, Jerry Linn; and a sister, Debbie Loughridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433