West Branch, Iowa Joseph Guido Panozzo, 87, died peacefully in his sleep following an extended illness Wednesday March 5, 2014 at the Crestview Care and Rehab Center in West Branch, Iowa. Funeral mass will be held 10 A.M. Saturday March 8, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois. Burial with military honors will be held in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch, Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Joseph was born January 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Angelo and Marina Zonata Panozzo. On October 14, 1950 he was united in marriage to the former Josephine DeBenedetto. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 – 1952. He had been employed with Carnation for many years in Los Angeles, California and Rochelle, Illinois. He served on the Planning Commission for many years and served as Mayor for 4 years in Rochelle. He authored two books American in Jeopardy and One Man's Journey into War. Joe was an avid golfer and bowler. He is survived by his wife, Josephine of West Branch, one son Joey Panozzo and his wife Kim Wiley Panozzo. Granchildren, Joey, Rene', and Marie Panozzo and Brack Bingham. Sisters in law: Anita (Jay) Guarino, Pauline Panozzo and Judy DeBenedetto. Nieces and nephews: Karen and Frank Guarino, Mark Panozzo and Brian and Judi (DeBenedetto) Schrock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Son Angelo August 29, 1991 and a brother Gino.