Photo courtesy of Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Dec 2, 1926 – Jul 20, 2013
Stella Marie (Gaides) Banks R.N. passed away July 20, 2013, in the comfort of her home. She was born December 2, 1926, in Baldwin, MI, the youngest of six children, to Frank and Hattie Gaides. Stella graduated from St. Ann's Nursing School in 1948, earning her RN. Also in 1948, Stella married...
Read MoreDr. Banks and family - Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your great loss. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
The Burdett Family
Jim, Marilyn and Debbie
Debbie Burdett & Family
August 01, 2013 | Wheaton, IL
Thinking of the Family especially at a time like this you are in my prayers and thoughts love always. Stella will be remembered as a wonderful woman may she rest in peace.
Oren Banks
July 23, 2013 | Winnsboro, TX
Dear Sue and family. How many great stories I have heard about Stella. Sue was incredibly proud of her mother and loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers for all of you. May the Holy Spirit surround you during this time and give you peace.
Linda Boyle
July 23, 2013 | Anchorage, AK
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Stella. We have wonderful warm memories of her. She lived life to the fullest and the world is a better place for her being in it.
Marianne Bodony King
July 23, 2013 | West Chicago, IL
My deepest sympathies to the entire Banks family on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. May your grief be lessened by your treasured memories.
Paula Graffy
July 23, 2013 | Lemont, IL
Our deepest sympathy to all of your extended family. We have shared so many happy times over the years with Stella and will miss her. Keeping her and each of you in our prayers.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
- Thomas Campbell
Joanie and Jim Tyree
July 22, 2013 | New Lenox, IL
