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Eleanor Banasiak Obituary

Banasiak, Eleanor T. (nee Szafranski) Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Chester J.; devoted mother of Dennis (Diane), Richard (Marian), Mary Ellen (Norbert) Czajka, Carole (Paula Marr) Banasiak and Nancy (John) Chruscinski; loving busia of 13; great-grandmother of 2 and 5 on the way; dear sister of the late Theodore Szafranski; cherished sister-in-law of Elizabeth Piwowar and Jean and Chester Czyznik. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708)974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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December 9, 2013

A life so beautifully lived
A heart so deeply loved
Miss you Mommy
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Christine Smith

November 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Banasiak family. My your Mom rest in peace. Love Yah Pretenders Girls!
Smitty

November 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carole, and your entire family. Let me offer your Mom a traditional prayer in Polish "Dobry Jezu, a nasz Panie, daj Jej wieczne spoczywanie. Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. Amen. Niech Jej ziemia lekka bedzie."

Andrea, Mike & Gabrielle Czyznik (Grande)

November 22, 2013

Ciocia Eleanor - you will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Alvin Hayashi

November 21, 2013

Carole,

Lately, I have skipped a day or two in regards to accessing the Internet. Patty sent me a notice about your mother (it is 6:09 PM, 11/21/13). As I told Patty, I will try my best to stop by. Not too sure I can make it.

Please take care!

Alvin

Diane Vlachos

November 21, 2013

Eleanor was such an integral part of everyone's life and will be remembered so fondly. Can't help but smile when I think of her. She was so lucky to have such a wonderful family caring for her and loving her.

Dennis & Maureen Weichel

November 21, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. Eleanor was such a great lady and she will be missed by many.

Arlene, Paulina, and Granit Xhemajli

November 21, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to your wonderful family. I am so blessed to known such a wonderful lady. Eleanor has blessed us with her wonderful children..May she rest in peace. Sending lots of love to her family.

Gina Groveau

November 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Banasiak family on the loss of your beloved Eleanor. Love, Gina

Laura and Donald Firkins

November 20, 2013

Your love for your children was extremely powerful and it is carried on threw your children you will be missed

November 20, 2013

You are all such loving, caring people. What a wonderful legacy she has left behind in her family. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all. Love, The McElroy family

Regan Family

November 20, 2013

Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. I only met her once, but she was a wonderful person and am glad to have met her. Praying for all of you and just know that heaven has another angel to watch over you all.

November 20, 2013

My love to all of you for the loss of your mother,one beautiful lady, inside and out. She was absolutely wonderful, she so reminded me of my Busia. My heart breaks for you...Love Linda

November 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories you share. The Staton Family

Evie and Kevin Polsley

November 20, 2013

What a wonderful legacy of love she leaves. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris and Bill Schultz & Family

November 19, 2013

Your mother's light will never be extinguished. She will live on and shine brightly with every loving thought and memory you cherish and in every kindness you convey to those around you. You are all her living legacy and our love and support surround you.

David Gaidas and Family

November 20, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Chris Carroll

November 19, 2013

Carole, Paula and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Carole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Chrissie & Carol

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