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John Bannec Obituary

John Andrew Bannec (formerly Banchansky) Valparaiso/Miller John Andrew Bannec (formerly Banchansky), age 74, of Valparaiso, formerly of Miller and a lifetime area resident, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the VNA Hospice Center. He was born May 17, 1932 in Gary, the son of John and Anna (Cisorik) Banchansky. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from Butler University and had owned and operated Dunes Rexall Pharmacy in Miller for 47 years retiring in 2004. On August 20, 1955 in Gary, John married Marlene Scharf who survives along with their three children: Carol (Bill) Michaelis of Fishers, IN, Eric (Amy) Bannec of Bloomington, IN and Greg (Jacquie) Bannec of Parker, CO; one brother, Rick Bannec of Angola, IN; one sister, Susan Banchansky of IN and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ingrid Bannec in 1996; his parents and one brother, Robert Banchansky. Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory, a Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, July 22, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon with Memorial Service at 12:00 noon at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County or a charity of the donor's choice. Moellerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times on Jul. 20, 2006.

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Luann Kenworthy

November 9, 2006

Mrs. Bannec - I pray that the wonderful memories that you hold so dear, bring peace to your heart. Your family is a very special part of my life - I think of you so often.

Sabine Obry

August 13, 2006

Dear Marlene,Carol, Eric and Greg,

just want to say that we think of you all a lot.John did so much for us when we visited the United States.

We will always remember!!

Love Sabine and family from Germany

Sally Rempis

August 2, 2006

It is hard to express to all of you, how much John meant to me and to so many people whose life he touched. I am so sorry for your loss, he is now with all that have gone before him, making a place in heaven for all those he left behind. I will always keep your family in my prayers...know that we as your friends will always be there for all of you, should you ever need us....love, Sally

Terese Ostrowski

July 27, 2006

Dear Bannec Family, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My family grew up (my sister still lives in the family home) a couple of blocks from "Johns" drug store. We always referred to it as Johns drug store. My parents/family were very good friends with John. When my father passed away in 2002, John came back from vacation for my dad's funeral. John was such a great person. All of the Ostrowski family will miss him.

PATRICIA SMITH

July 25, 2006

WE WORKED FOR/WITH JOHN FOR MANY YEARS.HE WILL BE MISSED.DEBORAH HALL & PATRICIA SMITH

Glen Pietraszewski & Family

July 21, 2006

Dear Bannec Family, we were very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God bless you all and carry you through your time of grief.

Susan McKay (Szoke)

July 20, 2006

Eric and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Joe and Shirley Sullivan

July 20, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Peter Gianopoulos

July 20, 2006

There are people in life who leave a piece of them with you that you carry forever. It could be kindness, love, or laughter. All of which you have given to me and my family. Thank you Uncle John! My love for you only continues to grow, even in your absence. I will miss, but never forget our conversations. You are a part of me. May the Lord hold you as close as my love for you!

Bob& Helga Morton

July 20, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Elizabeth Doogs

July 20, 2006

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,



Sam, Beth, Sydney, and Samuel Doogs

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