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Anita Banks Obituary

Banks, Anita L. (nee Travis) Age 77, late of Hegewisch and formerly of South Deering passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John J. Banks, Jr.; loving mother of late Mark (Lt. CPD) (Lenora) Banks, Denise (William) Radford, Charlene (Rene) Cardona, Timothy (Patricia) Banks and Christopher (CPD) (Jennifer) Banks; devoted grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 11; dear daughter of late Mildred (late Clarence) Neumann and late Elmer Travis; dearest sister of Marion (late Michael) Pantalon, late Daniel (late Evelyn) Travis and late Diana Poznanovich; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 4, 2018.

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Pat

January 11, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by relying on God in prayer. He loves you and wants to care for you during this most difficult time.

January 9, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. Please find comfort in the words at 1Cor 1:3,4.

January 9, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

Rose Maryq Woodley

January 6, 2018

My condolences to the entire family. I attended both grammar and high school with Anita, her sister Diane and have fond memories of her grandmother Mildred as well. I am sorry for your loss.

Carlos Sanchez

January 5, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bank family. May she Rest In Peace .

Jill Bruder

January 4, 2018

We are truly sorry for your loss. You are all in our Prayers

Lois Ann (savich) Bruder & Family

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 4, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Anita will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

CN

January 4, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Philipians 4:13)

Carolyn Lofquist

January 4, 2018

Dear Charlene - condolences to you and your family. I wish I could be there for you.

Carolyn Lofquist
Toronto, Ontario

Maria Andrade

January 4, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).

David G Rich

January 4, 2018

Dear Denice, Charlene, Timothy and Christopher we are so sorry to hear about your Mom dear Anita and offer our deepest condolences to the family. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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