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Lawrence "Bill" Banister
MASON CITY, IL - Lawrence "Bill" Banister, 85, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015, at St. John's Hospice.
He was born on April 18, 1929, the son of Wilbert and Anna (Mason) Banister in Sweetwater, Ill. He married Betty Garrison on August 8, 1949. She preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by five children, Roger (Monica) Banister of Mason City, David (Brenda) Banister of Mason City, Greg (Lesley)Banister of Geneseo, Lori (Randy) Stadsholt of Green Valley, and Jill (Bob) Kendall of Mason City; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister, two brothers, and two grandchildren.
Bill was a member of the Mason City Presbyterian Church. He served his country with the United States Navy. Bill was a mason and was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Consistory. He retired from Caterpillar as a maintenance welder and after his retirement he drove a truck for Garland Gehrke Trucking for many years.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the Mason City Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Boni Quandt will officiate. Visitation for Bill will be Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City beginning at 3 p.m.
Masonic Rites will be held at 4:45 p.m., Sunday.
Burial will be at the Mason City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Masonic Lodge, Mason City Presbyterian Church or Pets without Parents.
Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online memorial messages can be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
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becky hamm
February 12, 2015
Roger and family,I am so sorry for your loss of your dad,
Ashley Banister
February 9, 2015
Grandpa Bill, You'll be missed so very much.. I wish I was able to see you before you passed.. Im sorry sorry that you couldn't pass away in your own bed, one thing I am grateful for is that you're now with Grandpa Betty.. I love you so much and miss you so much already. I may not have seen you everyday but when I could see you I always loved getting a great big hug from you. I love you so much!!
Gary Harrison
February 9, 2015
Roger and family ,I was so sad to hear of Bills passing. I hope that the angels will wrap you in their wings and get you through your time of need. you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Harry & Teri Callison
February 7, 2015
Sorry for loss. Fond memory of him coMing to my business to eat and have beer.
Harry & Terri Callison
Gladys Stacey-Farnam
February 7, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers for your family.
February 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bills passing. I lived by Bill and Betty 35 years. I always admired their family values. They were wonderful neighbors. Couldn't' ask for any better. I so missed our backyard conversations when I moved 11 years ago. My heart. Is with the family. Virginia
February 6, 2015
Grief can be so hard with the loss of a father. Cherish your memories. Let God's word comfort your family and give you hope. Luke 7:11-17
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Glenna Bozarth
February 6, 2015
Lori and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. I pray your memories will comfort you all and bring you peace.
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