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Lewis Banks Obituary
Ernie was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. He was a member of St. George Byzantine Catholic Church. He retired from UPS after thirty years of service. He was a longtime member of the Aurora Turners Club and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
He is survived by his wife Debbie (Gurley) Banks; three children, Nathan (Lana) Blusiewicz, Kim Banks, Jeff Banks; six grandchildren, Jacob Blusiewicz, Nina Blusiewicz, Hannah Banks, Derek "DJ" Santiago, Kaitlin Santiago, Haley Banks; three siblings, Gloria (Richard) Brolley, Donald (Karen) Banks, David Banks; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis F. and Helen C. (Meszaros) Banks and his beloved dog "Gracie".
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 7:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY; Fr. Frederick Peterson, O.S.B. will officiate. Interment will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506. (630) 631-5500.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic protocols social distancing and face masks are required for those in attendance.
Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Ernie's family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Banks
6 Entries
Ron Moeller
August 31, 2021
My condolences to the family, he will be missed.
Trisha M Alvis
August 31, 2021
To My Cousin Kim and Her Family, I cannot begin to tell you how heartbroken I am by Uncle Bob's passing. He was loved by every single person who had the pleasure to know Him! I will never forget the beautiful childhood I had growing up in my second home with Uncle Bob and Aunt Janet, You, Jeff, and Mark and I. So many Holidays at Gramma and Grampa Banks', Meszaros Family picnics, night swimming when it was too hot to sleep, Birthdays on NYE at Turners. I'll miss Him forever. May He rest in the arms of our Lord. Amen.
Ann and Jim kain
August 30, 2021
Bobby was always happy at turners. And always asked how we are doing. We knew Bobby at turners
We will miss u Bobby
Doug Benson
August 29, 2021
I knew Bob well ,Hellen & Lou . Gloria , Dave and my good friend Don Banks . The Banks family was my second family back in the days . Bob could tell you any trivia on movies !! I will miss Bob . Doug Benson
Robin S
August 27, 2021
Oh the memories Uncle Bob.... All of the cookouts and my grandparents, dancing together on my wedding night, the big hug you gave me the last time I saw you. I wish we had more time to catch up. You´ve touched so many lives in your lifetime. Your passing will be felt by many. I´ll keep the memories close to my heart. I also know grandpa has a fishing pole up there waiting for you. Catch a few more big ones.
Lynn and Joe Pooler
August 27, 2021
Our sincere condolences to everyone. Bob could ALWAYS make us laugh and his Big smile was contagious. Bob will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.
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