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STELLA MARIE (GAIDES) BANKS, R.N. Stella Marie (Gaides) Banks, R.N., passed away July 20, 2013, in the comfort of her home. She was born December 2, 1926, in Baldwin, Michigan, the youngest of six children, to Frank and Hattie Gaides. Stella graduated from St. Ann 's Nursing School in 1948, earning her RN. Also in 1948, Stella married Robert G. Banks, Sr. and together raised five children. Living the majority of her adult life in Glen Ellyn, she was very active in the community with active roles in St. James Parish, St. Ann 's Nursing Club, Catholic Daughters, CDS Auxiliary, Lilac Garden Club, and her Bridge Club. Stella leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert Banks, DDS; her children, Robert, Jr. (Claudia); Thomas, Sr. (Mary); Susan (Steve) Jones; Gregory (Ginger); and Valerie (Kirt) Haggard. She is also the loving grandmother of Jack (Emily) Jones; Steve, Jr. (Eli) Jones; Catie (Chris) Peterson, Thomas, Jr. Banks; Shannon (Dan) McCormick; Jeremy (Kate) Banks; John Banks; Jessie Richardson; Wendy (Jason) Mullins; Laura Banks; Nicole Haggard; and Abby Haggard. Stella also enjoyed her 16 great-grandchildren: Samantha, Ashley, Auston, Micah, Cole, Bennett, Logan, Luke, Radon, Emily, Grace, True, Connor, Kaedance, Audrey, and Xander. She also leaves behind her sister, Evelyn Grimm of California, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ben Gaides; Frank Gaides, Margaret Marek, and Frances Kipper. Visitation will be Thursday, July 25 th , 2013, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at The Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday, July 26 th , at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL. Donations to Vitas.com and BVMcong.org are appreciated.
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Dr. Banks and family - Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your great loss. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
The Burdett Family
Jim, Marilyn and Debbie
Debbie Burdett & Family
August 1, 2013
Thinking of the Family especially at a time like this you are in my prayers and thoughts love always. Stella will be remembered as a wonderful woman may she rest in peace.
Oren Banks
July 23, 2013
Dear Sue and family. How many great stories I have heard about Stella. Sue was incredibly proud of her mother and loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers for all of you. May the Holy Spirit surround you during this time and give you peace.
Linda Boyle
July 23, 2013
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Stella. We have wonderful warm memories of her. She lived life to the fullest and the world is a better place for her being in it.
Marianne Bodony King
July 23, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Banks family on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. May your grief be lessened by your treasured memories.
Paula Graffy
July 23, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all of your extended family. We have shared so many happy times over the years with Stella and will miss her. Keeping her and each of you in our prayers.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
- Thomas Campbell
Joanie and Jim Tyree
July 22, 2013
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