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Scott Banish Obituary
Born: Feb. 14, 1947 In Berwyn
Died: Dec. 23, 2015 In DeKalb
Scott E. Banish, age 68, of DeKalb, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at home. He was born February 14, 1947 in Berwyn, IL and was the son of Edward and Loretta (Kay) Banish.
Scott graduated from Clay High School in South Bend, IN in 1965. He married Nancy Pavelich on November 28, 1970 at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Scott worked for NIU as an Electrical Foreman for 20 plus years. He enjoyed fishing and his weekly meeting with his friends. Scott was a member of the NRA, IBEW #364, Columbus Club of DeKalb and he was a DeKalb Public Library Board Member for many years.
Survivors include, his wife Nancy, a sister Kathryn (Henry) Nowicki of Homer Glen, IL, a sister-in-law Mary Carter of DeKalb and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
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Daphne Rudhman-Litton
October 2, 2017
I remember you, Scott, coming to our house and you guys played basketball. Am sorry to hear of you passing. May God wrap His loving arms around your family, Scott. Sorry I didn't respond earlier...I just didn't know...you still have friends here in SB, In...Daphne Rudhman-Litton SB IN
Roberta (Derix) Morgan
December 25, 2015
Thinking of you at this hard time. My sympathy
You are in my prayers,
Roberta (Derix) Morgan
Sara Dewey Taylor
March 21, 2016
Nancy, this is a message from long time ago and I hope you get it. Marriage seemed to separate us as we went our different ways but I still think back of some of our good times. Sorry to read about Scott. It has to be a great loss. Other than that I hope life has been good to you.
Dennis & Carol Buss
December 30, 2015
Nancy, we are so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. His wonderful smile and many acts of kindness were legendary. He was a very special person and will be dearly missed in the Smoltich/Pavelich family. We are thinking of and praying for you in your sorrow.
December 27, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Scott! His smile and warm heart are fond memories I will never forget! My prayers are with you!
Love~ Alysia (Moret) Schmerbach
December 27, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, Nancy. Ken & Jean Pumfrey
Mary Crumbacher
December 27, 2015
My thoughts are with you Nancy. Scott was one of the many great guys I worked with at the PP. He was so easy to talk to and it was so easy to make him blush.
Barbara & John Hocking
December 26, 2015
You were the best, cuz. That incredible smile will live on in our memories. Enjoy that big family picnic in the sky.
Barb and Ron Pearson
December 26, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear of Scott's passing. He has left his family and friends with many happy memories of his life on Earth. We are happy to have known him.
December 25, 2015
I am so sorry for your families loss.
"His spirit goes out, he returns to the ground; on that very day his thoughts perish." but his memories live on so cherish them always.
DS
Bonnie and Tom Riley
December 24, 2015
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Nancy, and Scott's family.
Scott was an awesome person.
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