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Ronald Milfred Banta was born on March 1, 1933, in Springfield, Illinois. Ron lived in five states and the District of Columbia, where he served a long career in law enforcement. Ron graduated from the American University with a BS Degree in Public Administration and a Master's Degree from the...

Carlos Woodrow "Woody" Banta, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Pensacola, FL, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Woody was born in Paris, KY to the late Robert and Lorene (Florence) Banta on February 19, 1939. Woody graduated from Bourbon...

James "Jim" Banta was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the age of 91. Born April 14, 1934, in Paris, KY to the late Ray and Beatrice Wagoner Banta. Jim was a Store Manager for many JCPenney's stores for...

Caroline Banta, long time teacher at Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. She was originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Washington, DC, in the early 1960s, where she started teaching, met her husband Henry Banta, and raised her...

John Banta passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The family is being cared for by Strong-Hancock Funeral Home.

Robert C. Banta, age 75 of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at the Milford Manor in West Milford. Born in Franklin to the late Charles C. and Elizabeth (Smith) Banta, Robert grew up there and in Hamburg before settling in Vernon. Robert enlisted in the US Army in the...

Laurel Banta, raised as an only child in New Jersey, was a lifelong fan of New York baseball teams and carried her spirited enthusiasm throughout her life. After college, she pursued her passion for teaching as a Spanish teacher, dedicating herself to her students with warmth commitment....

Robert C. Banta, age 75 of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at the Milford Manor in West Milford. Born in Franklin to the late Charles C. and Elizabeth (Smith) Banta, Robert grew up there and in Hamburg before settling in Vernon. Robert enlisted in the US Army in the...

John Banta, 90, of East Wenatchee, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Donald John Banta, Sr November 18, 1941 December 20, 2025 Donald John Banta, Sr, passed away peacefully at his home in Eloy, Arizona on December 20, 2025. Born November 18, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he lived most of his early years in Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduating Las Vegas High...

Deborah A. Banta 77, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC. Born July 14, 1949 in New Jersey, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Rita J Stonka.  Prior to her retirement, Debbie worked as a legal secretary to several lawyers. She enjoyed spending...

Jody L. Banta, age 61, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A visitation will be held on Saturday February 7, 2026, at Feldner Ritchay Funeral Home from 10:00am until 12:00pm. A graveside service will immediately follow at Green Hill Cemetery at 12:30pm. Jody was born on...

“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” Proverbs 18:24. Harry “Gil” Gilbert Banta, Jr. was born on April 15, 1963, and left this earth on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 62. Gil was a Deputy Sheriff and dispatcher for...

Virginia Carol Banta (Ginger) passed away peacefully at her home in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 85 on November 26, 2025. She had shown great strength, determination and courage during her long battle with a terrible progressive disease. Ginger was born in Denver Colorado on May 22, 1940, as...

Rex Charles Banta passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 75, at home in Newark, Illinois. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Greensburg, Kansas, to parents Frank (Clair) and Wilda Banta. Rex married Brenda Welch on November 2nd, 1974. Rex moved to Illinois in 2013 after retiring from...

James Drew Banta, aged 78, of East Canton, Ohio, passed away Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) after a short battle with cancer. Jimmy was born July 26, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Lovie Christine Banta (Stringer) and Warren Russell Banta. He lived most of his life in the Canton area,...

Victoria Lynn Banta passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 9, 2025 in Bedford, Massachusetts. She was 69 years old. She is survived and is loved by her mother, Maria Del Rosso Banta and step father, Dr. Alexander Van de Velde, by her sister Martha Dericks, her husband Bob and their...

James "Jim" Banta was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord 0n Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the age of 91. Born April 14, 1934, in Paris, KY to the late Ray and Beatrice Wagoner Banta. Jim was a Store Manager for many JCPenney's stores for...

An obituary is not available at this time for Ann A. Banta. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ann, please visit our floral store.

Stephen Clay Banta, Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2025, in Saint Augustine, surrounded by friends and family. Stephen, “Steve,” was a lifelong St. Augustinian, born and raised in the nation’s oldest city. Steve graduated from St. Augustine High in 1968 and earned a bachelor’s...

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we celebrate the life of Mary Elizabeth Banta, who left us peacefully on November 22, 2025. Born on February 23, 1942 in Vincennes, IN, to the late Chester & Hester Helderman, she was born with a passion for nurturing both her family and...

Linda N. Banta, 83, of Aurora, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born August 9, 1942, in Milan, IN, the daughter of the late Clayton Cheek and Josephine (Watts) Kittenbrink. Linda is survived by her daughters, Cindy Banta Ward and Deborah (Steve) Wiersman; grandchildren, Stacy,...

Mary Ann Banta passed away on the evening of October 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Mary Ann first moved to the DC area in the early 1960's. She started teaching elementary school, then migrated to her true passion - early childhood education and Montessori. She dedicated much of her life to the...

Mr. Clinton Banta, age 75, of Rossville, Georgia, departed this life Friday evening, December 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Clinton was born February 14, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, a son of the late Aubrey and Agnes Bunch Banta. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Banta passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Tribute Memorial Care Southwest - Tuttle.

Joseph Fitzgerald, 86, of Giddings, passed away early morning on February 12, 2026. Joseph Banta Fitzgerald was born on December 12, 1939, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Edward Joseph Fitzgerald and Eleanora Marian Banta. He was baptized on January 12, 1940. Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy...

Zenaida Page Banta passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The family is being cared for by Forest Lawn - Glendale.

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Banta (nee Engelbrecht), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Charles J. Banta; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Alice Engelbrecht; daughter-in-law of the late Francis Banta, dear sister of DeLite...

Michael (Mike) Travis Banta, age 69, of Augusta, GA, died on September 1, 2025. Born in Fort Worth, TX, Mike was a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. For four years, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, advancing to the rank of LTJG. Following his military service, Mike worked...

Eunice Charlotte Banta, age 96 years, passed away in Mercy Hospital with Hospice Care in Coon Rapids on September 7, 2025, after a week of pain and suffering from a heart condition. Visitation services will be at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with her funeral beginning 10:00 AM and a...

Lois Herr Banta August 8, 1933 - August 24, 2025 Aledo, Texas - Lois Juanita Herr Banta, 92, of Aledo, Texas, passed away at home on August 24, 2025. She was born to parents Willard Herr and Maxine Brock Herr on August 8, 1933, in Nappanee, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Carolyne Sue Banta, age 85, longtime resident of Forest Lake and wife of James E. Banta (deceased), passed away on July 1, 2025, after battling dementia for many years. Carolyne was an accomplished homemaker and hostess, and a wholehearted “people person” who enjoyed making family,...

Kay Elizabeth Banta passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Kay was born on January 23, 1940, in Ogden, Utah. She is the daughter of William and Maxine Galbraith. Kay married Allen H. Banta on March 14, 1958, in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later...

Penelope Rose “Penny” Marchand Banta, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:40 a.m., at the age of 69. She left this world surrounded by love, with Uncle D.J. at her side, reading...

Jeffrey D. Banta, 68 of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1956 in Green Bay, WI to the late Edward “Jim” Banta.  After high school, he started a business repairing radios for local businesses. He proudly served in the United...

Carol Jean Banta King, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Landmark of Plaquemine on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 79. She was a resident and native of Plaquemine, LA. A memorial service will be held at Victory Baptist Church on Saturday, April 25,...

Dennis Joseph Banta, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Dennis lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, hard work, laughter, and most of all—a deep and abiding...

Patricia Ann Burton (Banta) passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. The family is being cared for by Ingram, Smith & Turner Mortuary.

Carol Lee (Banta) Schell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, to the late Washington Lincoln Banta and Iva Marie (Padgett) Banta....

Obituary No services will be held for Carlene Oleta Banta-Fogle, 89, of Kerrville, who passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Kerrville. Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Passed away on May 10th, 2025 at the age of 99 at Zilber Family Hospice. Her life journey was filled with loving family and friends. Mary Lee is survived by son's Randy (Mary Beth), Cary (Mary), Neal and sister-in-law Kay. Private family services to be held at a later date... To send flowers to...

Brenda Sue Wray Banta Louque, 61, of Norco, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born in Danville on April 19, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Helen Josephine Turpin Wray. Brenda was a retired LPN having worked in the nursing field for more than 25 years until her...

Banita L. Smith Obituary Banita L. Smith, 56, of Belleville, New Jersey, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24 after a courageous battle with ALS. She faced her illness with faith, strength, and peace. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the beloved...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Luis R. Banda, a beacon of love and kindness, who was born on October 4, 1996, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Luis R., as he was affectionately known, was a loving individual with a radiant spirit that touched everyone he met. Despite his short time...

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Gatia Banda has passed away. The family is being cared for by Meiszner Funeral Home - Chicago.

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Sarah Mary Sullivan Basta passed peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Spencerport, NY. Born in Glens Falls, NY, on August 16, 1946, she was a graduate of St Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls, attending the University at Albany before marrying the love of her life, John Carmelo Basta, on August 14, 1965....

Joseph Basta passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Scobee Funeral Home.