JOHNSTON CITY -- Pearl Zanotti, 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at her home in Johnston City.
She was born July 20, 1919, in Johnston City, the daughter of Alfred and Hjordis Andresen, both Norwegian immigrants.
Pearl grew up in Johnston City, working in her parents' restaurant/confectionary, Andresen's Café, during her youth.
She married J. Lorenzo "Larry" Zanotti on June 7, 1942. Pearl and Larry shared 49 years of marriage until his death in 1991.
Pearl helped Larry run their family business, Superior Bakery, for over 30 years. They both loved to travel, particularly together on golf trips.
Survivors include three children, Darlynn Zanotti, Judith Zanotti and John Lyndell Zanotti (wife Patti), all of Johnston City; two grandchildren, Brityn Zanotti and Brandon Zanotti (wife Katie), both of Johnston City; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Zanotti; a great-granddaughter due in January 2018; and two nephews, Jack Lecerf (wife Marianne) of Copley, Ohio, and Marco Andresen (wife Mary Beth) of Herrin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents; siblings, June Lecerf of Johnston City and Alfred Andresen Jr. of Herrin; and nephew, Gene Lecerf of Johnston City.
Pearl was an active and fun-loving woman who was an avid golfer and bowler through her early 90s. Until her death, she still played in a weekly domino game at Stardust Golf Club with her beloved group of friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Franklin-Williamson Child Advocacy Center.
For additional information, to sign the book of memories or light a candle, visit www.pylefuneralhome.com.
