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Francis Banich Obituary

Name: Visitation for Francis Banich M.D.
Start: 2016-09-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-20T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

Francis E. Banich, M.D., age 84; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Gloria Banich, nee Shegenda; devoted surgeon, teacher, mentor and friend who inspired and healed many; loving father of Carolyn (David) Schanzer, Fran Banich, and James (Aveen, M.D.) Banich, M.D.; cherished grandfather of Jessica and Nicholas Schanzer, Madeline, Luke, Claire, and James Banich; dear brother of Terence (the late Mimi) Banich and the late Mary Ann (John) Ovnik; fond uncle of John (Kimberlee) Ovnik, Anne Marie (Eric) Leader, Paul (Grace) Ovnik, Terence (Katherine) Banich, Robert Banich, and Douglas (Danielle) Banich. Visitation Monday, September 19th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant St. Hinsdale, IL. Funeral Tuesday, September 20th; family and friends will meet for a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S. 314 Summit Ave. Oakbrook Terrace. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, 2160 First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153, www.ssom.luc.edu appreciated. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 10 to Sep. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Banich

21 Entries

Garnette Delaney

September 4, 2020

I was a student nurse and RN at St Anne's Hospital. I remember Dr. Banich fondly for his kindness and generosity. He was a wonderful surgeon. My mother was also a nurse at St Anne's Hospital and spoke very highly of Him. God Bless you DR Banich and my condolences to your family.

david fagelson

September 4, 2020

Frank was one of my first friends in college and we stayed friends through medical school....I remember eating dinner at his house and spending time with his family.. We were lab partners in many classes and he was a talented hard working doctor. I regret not having spent more time with him as we aged...he was a good friend and a fine doctor.

L. Smith

September 25, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort-comfort you during this time of pain and sorrow. 2 Cor. 1:3-5

My deepest condolences

September 23, 2016

I was so sad to hear of Dr Banich passing. I worked with him when I was an RN at St Anne's and he was the finest physician, diagnostician and all round wonderful man. He leaves a legacy like none other and I was privileged to know him.
God Bless Gloria and the entire family. You are in my prayers as you grieve his loss.
Jan Murphy
Punta Gorda, FL
Formerly of River Forest, IL

September 22, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

September 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family of Francis Banish, M.D. May you cherish the memories you share. May you find hope that one day soon God's promises will be fulfilled. Isaiah 65:17.

September 19, 2016

A great friend, Doctor,& golf
partner; he always had strong opinions & great stories based on his experiences & relationships. He will be missed. My sympathy to his family.
Leo Fronza

September 18, 2016

To the family of Dr. Banich.
What a wonderful man he was. Had it not been for him, I wouldn't have gotten a job in the O.R. I was pregnant working on 3N and they wouldn't hire anyone pregnant in the O.R. Well, Dr. Banich made it happen. I spent 24 years circulating in his room. What a great surgeon and wonderful gentleman he was. Always talking about his children. Cant believe how much he loved you all. He even took my husbands appendix out on Valentines Day 1991. He gave me grief for making him work that evening, but it was funny. I'll never forget him giving one of his used cars away to a Scrub Tech that couldn't afford a car. He had a heart of gold. There are soooo many stories about Dr. Banich. Lastly,,,,,nobody ever dressed as sharp as he did. What a sophisticated man. May God rest his soul, may his wife and 3 beautiful children find a way to go on. The Operating Room hasn't been the same since he left us. Respectfully, Mary Zaiter.

Michael Wojciak

September 16, 2016

To Aunt Gloria, Carolyn, Francis and James, my deepest sympathy. Dr. Banich was always kind. He was never hesitant to offer excellent advice in our brief encounters over the years.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Karen Pezzati

September 16, 2016

Our thoughts are with each of you--cherish the special memories you have of Frank! I remember him as warm, welcoming, kind, funny, a professional in his field,proud of his great wine cellar, and most importantly loving of his wife, children and grandchildren!

Always welcomed the three of us into his home--

Love,
Karen, Lexa, and Parker Pezzati

September 15, 2016

So many fond memories of Camelot Drive and the Banich Family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Debbie (Malloy) and Dan Turner

September 14, 2016

Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. May the god of comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Timothy 1:11 says that God is a happy god so he will help you to be happy despite the heartache

Charlene and Gene Byrne

September 14, 2016

Gloria and Family,
Please accept our sympathy over Frank's passing. Frank was such a joy to be around.
We will always remember the happy times we spent together.

david fagelson

September 12, 2016

Frank and I were in med school together and I even had the privilege of having dinner at his house. We were lab mates and I have had nothing but fond memories of him I last saw him at our 50th reunion and was looking forward to seeing him next year. I will miss him and hope the family takes joy in his life and acomplishments.

Susan Muller

September 12, 2016

Surgeons like him do not come along everyday. Add in a nice human being. Great combo. He was definitely an asset as a doctor and an human being.

Chet Slonina

September 12, 2016

I had the good fortune to work with Dr. Banich while at St. Anne's in surgery. "Frank the B" we would call him because he was THE BEST!!! Gregarious, personable, and very skilled, he was a beacon of light that emitted kindness, compassion, and heart. Rest in Peace.

Phyllis

September 12, 2016

Condolences to the family . May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.

Garnette Delaney

September 12, 2016

God bless you Dr. Banich. I loved working with you on 4N at St. Annes Hospital. My deepest condolences to your family.

Garnette Delaney, RN

Cheryl Bolling

September 10, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Banich family. The death a loved one no matter the age is always difficult. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may comfort other give us the strength beyond normal to make it through this most difficult time.

From the Staff of Sullivan Funeral Home

September 10, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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