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John Banks Obituary

Banks, John W. "Jack" Of Elmhurst. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Stojak); loving father of John Eric (fiancée, Lisa Hardieck) and Michael J. Banks; cherished grandfather of Alexis, Christyna and Eric; dear brother of Kathy (the late Greg) Karr; fond brother-in-law of Michael (Sharon) and Ed Stojak; treasured uncle of Debbie (Mike) Pistello, Jill Karr, Steven and Scott Stojak; great-uncle of Brianna and James. Proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union Local 73 for 40 years. Funeral Service Tuesday 9:45 a.m from Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester to Visitation Church, Elmhurst. Mass 10:45 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Info: 800-562-0082.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2014.

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Perry Frulla

September 27, 2014

In loving memory of a man who will always be a loved part of our family.

Thank you, Jack, for the memories you gave us. We love you and miss you.

Perry and Sheri Frulla

Las Vegas 04/14

Ron & Tina Kostrzeski

September 21, 2014

We will miss him always.

Amanda Banks

September 18, 2014

Jack, I will root for the BEARS for you this year. GO BEARS. I will miss you Jack

Sarah Karr

September 15, 2014

Donna,

I'm so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.

September 15, 2014

Sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this very difficult time. 2Cor 1:4

Nancy Catalanotto - Geary

September 14, 2014

Dear Donna and family my deepest condolences to you and your family. Jack was a great man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Nancy Orozco (Doran)

September 14, 2014

Donna,
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences for you and your family. Jack was a wonderful person who was loved by everyone who knew him, we all have wonderful memories of him as we grew up together.
Jack and his sense of humor will be missed dearly by all of us who knew and loved him.

September 14, 2014

Dear Donna and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing and your terrible loss. May you find the strength and comfort from your loved ones during this difficult time. I remember that Jack had such a vivacious spirit and my mother always spoke so highly of him too!

September 14, 2014

My best buddy through thick and thin, a guys guy who was there for everyone anywhere anytime, a life long friend who I will never forget...love ya

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Sep

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

Sep

16

Funeral service

9:45 a.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

Sep

16

Funeral Mass

10:45 a.m.

Visitation Church

Elmhurst, IL

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Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

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