Lilly E. Panholzer
April 30, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lillian “Lilly” Echavaria Panholzer, age 75, of Everton, who died on April 28, 2024.
Lilly was known for her cooking, singing, green thumb, generosity, toughness, sarcasm, and infectious laugh. She was feisty and you rarely had to guess what she was thinking. She never complained, unless her food needed more salt. She loved her only grandchild fiercely, and moved from San Diego to Indiana to be near her after she was born.
Lilly was strong mentally and physically. In 1994, Lilly was driving from San Diego to Tucson to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family, when in the middle of the night, in the middle of the desert, her tire blew out. Her car flipped several times, she was ejected and the car landed on her. This was the reason for her prominent limp. She survived that accident by the grace of God, and we got to be loved by her for almost 30 more years.
She was born on July 10, 1948 in Bataan, Philippines, to Pedro and Dominga Echavaria. Lilly married in 1968 to Tom Panholzer and moved to the United States in 1969 and was proud to become a U.S. Citizen shortly after. Lilly and Tom went on to have two children, Charles and Rochelle.
Lilly worked multiple jobs over the years, including her most recent job at J & J Packaging in Brookville from where she retired. She then spent her time relaxing with her fur babies, gardening, and watching singing, reality and game shows on television.
Survivors include her son, Charles Panholzer of Everton; her daughter, Rochelle Ritzi of Dallas; her granddaughter, Keilani Ritzi of Dallas; two sisters, Susan (Keith) Cowell of Raleigh, North Carolina and Rebecca (Rev. Thomas) James of Cebu, Philippines; a brother, Rev. Reynaldo ‘Rey’ (Gaylene) Echavaria of West Harrison; a sister-in-law, Meria Echavaria (Jojo’s widow); nieces and nephews, Deven and Kayla Echavaria, Kristen Echavaria, Jennifer Whitaker, Kimberley and Keith Osborne, Esther and Rev. Andrew Quezada, Phillips and Madison Echavaria, Brian and Denise Polcyn, cousins in the Bay area of California and Sugarland, Texas, as well as a host of friends and extended family members throughout the U.S. and the Philippines,
Lilly was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro & Dominga Echavaria, her brother, Reverend Jorge ‘Jojo’ Echavaria, sisters, Angelita ‘Angie’ Embuedo, Fe Echavaria; and her niece, Daniela ‘Dani’ Cunningham.
Family and friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at The Calvary Church, 12061 State Road 101, Brookville, Indiana.
Her brother, Rev. Reynaldo Echavaria will officiate the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Calvary Church, 12061 State Road 101, Brookville.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Lilly Panholzer, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lillian “Lilly” Echavaria Panholzer, age 75, of Everton, who died on April 28, 2024.
Lilly was known for her cooking, singing, green thumb, generosity, toughness, sarcasm, and infectious laugh. She was feisty and you rarely had to guess what she was thinking. She never complained, unless her food needed more salt. She loved her only grandchild fiercely, and moved from San Diego to Indiana to be near her after she was born.
Lilly was strong mentally and physically. In 1994, Lilly was driving from San Diego to Tucson to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family, when in the middle of the night, in the middle of the desert, her tire blew out. Her car flipped several times, she was ejected and the car landed on her. This was the reason for her prominent limp. She survived that accident by the grace of God, and we got to be loved by her for almost 30 more years.
She was born on July 10, 1948 in Bataan, Philippines, to Pedro and Dominga Echavaria. Lilly married in 1968 to Tom Panholzer and moved to the United States in 1969 and was proud to become a U.S. Citizen shortly after. Lilly and Tom went on to have two children, Charles and Rochelle.
Lilly worked multiple jobs over the years, including her most recent job at J & J Packaging in Brookville from where she retired. She then spent her time relaxing with her fur babies, gardening, and watching singing, reality and game shows on television.
Survivors include her son, Charles Panholzer of Everton; her daughter, Rochelle Ritzi of Dallas; her granddaughter, Keilani Ritzi of Dallas; two sisters, Susan (Keith) Cowell of Raleigh, North Carolina and Rebecca (Rev. Thomas) James of Cebu, Philippines; a brother, Rev. Reynaldo ‘Rey’ (Gaylene) Echavaria of West Harrison; a sister-in-law, Meria Echavaria (Jojo’s widow); nieces and nephews, Deven and Kayla Echavaria, Kristen Echavaria, Jennifer Whitaker, Kimberley and Keith Osborne, Esther and Rev. Andrew Quezada, Phillips and Madison Echavaria, Brian and Denise Polcyn, cousins in the Bay area of California and Sugarland, Texas, as well as a host of friends and extended family members throughout the U.S. and the Philippines,
Lilly was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro & Dominga Echavaria, her brother, Reverend Jorge ‘Jojo’ Echavaria, sisters, Angelita ‘Angie’ Embuedo, Fe Echavaria; and her niece, Daniela ‘Dani’ Cunningham.
Family and friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at The Calvary Church, 12061 State Road 101, Brookville, Indiana.
Her brother, Rev. Reynaldo Echavaria will officiate the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Calvary Church, 12061 State Road 101, Brookville.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Lilly Panholzer, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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