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Ronald Banks Obituary

Banks, Ronald J.P. The Honorable Ronald J.P. Banks; beloved husband of Donna (nee Smat); devoted father of Ronald (Shelly), Kimberly, Samuel (Rosella), Lynn, Hope (Dean) Jaeger and Heather Banks; loving son of the late James J. and Hope Marie Banks; dear son-in-law of Virginia (the late Charles) Smat; proud Grandfather of Ariana, Marisa, Miles Banks, Matthew and Jacob Jaeger; dear brother of Marlene Panebianco, The Honorable William J.P. (Shirley) and of the late James, the late Samuel V.P. (Dorothy) Banks; beloved uncle and great-uncle of many. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago to St. Giles Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. For info 773-889-1700. www.salernofuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 4, 2015.

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January 10, 2015

Dearest Donna and family, We are so saddened to learn of Ronald's passing. I We have the fondest of memories with all of your beautiful family . My memories of Ron will always put a smile on my face, how he could make me laugh !!! One of the nicest men I have ever met ... Rest peacefully in Heaven Ron..... Love Always Diana and Paul Carrao

Janet Hartnett

January 10, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Judge Banks. We spent many years working and laughing together in Courtroom C at Maybrook Square. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 10, 2015

My condolences for the loss of Ronald Banks. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time. John 17:3
Sincerely,
Janice

Sue Jadin

January 7, 2015

Sejal,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 6, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the entire Banks Family. I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I enjoyed my time and many laughs with him. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With love,
Colleen Crilly Bruno

January 5, 2015

Dear Lynn,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn

January 5, 2015

Dear Donna & Family,
Our Prayers are with you and your family
Terry Leo Bartoski and family

January 5, 2015

Dear Heather,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you.

Sejal

Ute&Hubert Pfeffer

January 5, 2015

Ron Banks. Thank you for letting us get to know a great man like you. We will allways keep you an our common evening we shared in mind. Ute and Hubert Pfeffer

January 5, 2015

Dear Bill, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. Leon.

January 5, 2015

Dear Donna, Kim, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May the Lord comfort and guide you thru your sorrow.
Rich and Marge Marcello
Chicago, IL

January 5, 2015

Our deepest condolences. The Judge was an example of grace and strength and optimism
despite severe challenges.

Richard Mattis and everyone at Westside Medical

Daniels

January 5, 2015

Our sympathies to the Banks family. May your memories always bring you comfort. Please know, God is our refuge and strength - Psalms 46

Kim Velasquez

January 4, 2015

Ron and Family--

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you all.

January 4, 2015

My deepest condolences go out to the Banks family
Gerald Pearson

January 4, 2015

Dear Marlene,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
I have so many good memories of time spent with you, Ron, Jim, Bill, Sam, and your parents- dear friends of my parents, Hazel and Rocky Pintozzi.
May he rest in peace.
Marie Stacy

January 4, 2015

MS. PANEBIANCO,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.
THE MULLEN FAMILY. (YOUR FORMER JOHN MILL STUDENTS)

January 4, 2015

Marlene,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betty and Holly

Darlene Jurik

January 4, 2015

Our deepest sympathy so out to the Family. Ron, you will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace dear Brother-In-Law.

January 4, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Banks family-Barry S. Grossman

Seymour & Rosemary Sapoznik

January 3, 2015

R.I.P. My Good Friend, You Will Be Missed By Many. Thoughts And Prayers To The Family And Friends.

Mr.and Mrs.Fred Karlinsky

January 3, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the entire Bank's family. Ronald will have a special place in my heart. I have great memories that I shared with Ronald and the Bank's family. My dear friend rest in peace.

January 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family. "Fortunately God knows best and Ron is finally resting peacefully"
Condolences from Victoria R. Moffitt (granddaughter of the late Sylvia Mencarini-(nee)Panebianco)

Kris Majcen

January 3, 2015

On behalf of the entire Majcen family we would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire Banks family. Mr. Banks will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Mr. Banks will be personally remembered for his sense of humor, love of family, honor, and dedication to the legal system. We send our love to you Judge Banks and to your entire family. You will be missed Sir.

Love,

Kris, Christine, and Evelina Majcen

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1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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