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1938
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2024
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Lorraine Banas Obituary
Oct 31, 2024
Loving companion of 35 years to late Robert Zwelling; beloved daughter of the late Viola (nee Jelonek) and Alex Malinowski; devoted mother of John (Sue) Banas, Lenore Hofmann of Arizona and James (Donna) Banas; loving grandmother of Michael and Christopher (Rachel) Banas, Erika and Alyssa Hofmann of Arizona, Anthony (Chelsea) and Cassandra Banas; fond great-grandmother of Michael, Raegen and Quinn Banas; dearest sister of Maureen (late James Konczal) Richards, late Elaine (Frank) Loomis and late Arnold Malinowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family present Monday 3 to 7 p.m. at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem), services will take place at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd., on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Please assemble at the Main Office. Flowers gratefully declined. www.Pietszak.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Banas
6 Entries
Deborah Reczek
November 3, 2024
Dear Lenore & family-I´m deeply saddened to know of your Mom´s passing. My heartfelt sympathy & love to all of you grieving for her. Your Mom was an inspiration to everyone one who had the pleasure of meeting her. She truly touched my life, knowing & working with her. Lori was a one in a million woman; , strong, caring, dedicated and most importantly a loving family woman.My love, thoughts, & prayers go out to all of your family Deborah Reczek
Betty J Tryjankowski
November 3, 2024
Jim & Donna, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on this terrible loss. May she soar with the angels, but always live in your hearts!
Steve & Betty T.
William Garlock
November 3, 2024
John,
May God give you His peace and His Spirit take her home.
DMM
November 3, 2024
Na zdrowie
Michael Banas
November 1, 2024
I love grandma , I. Know you
Will be always with me
, rest easy you deserve it, you did nothing but gave your whole life, love, advice, now it’s time to fly, love you.
Michelle DiPirro
October 31, 2024
Mike,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved grandmother. Prayers sent to you and your family. May she fly with the angels
Michelle Kasza DiPirro
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