Gloria J. Banich, nee Shegenda, age 83, of Oak Brook, Illinois, passed away comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was an incredibly graceful, strong, and loving soul who is undoubtedly dancing in heaven. Beloved wife of 60 years to her late guardian-angel-on-earth, Dr. Francis E. Banich; devoted and loving mother of Carolyn (David) Schanzer, Fran Banich, and James (Aveen, M.D.) Banich, M.D.; cherished grandmother of Jessica and Nicholas… Read More » Schanzer, Madeline, Luke, Claire, and James Banich; adoring sister of the late James T. Sygenda (the late LaVerne), dear sister-in-law of Terence (the late Mimi) Banich and the late Mary Ann (John) Ovnik; fond aunt of the late James Sygenda, Susan (John) Benson, Julie (Mike) McCormick, Kim Sygenda, John Ovnik, Anne Marie (Eric) Leader, Paul (Grace) Ovnik, Terence (Katherine) Banich, Robert Banich, and Douglas (Danielle) Banich. Gloria was a professional dancer before her marriage to Frank and was a lifetime ballet enthusiast. She was also a very devoted volunteer, serving the St. Anne’s Hospital Auxiliary (President), Oak Brook District 53 School Board, Butler School PTA, Illinois Club for Catholic Women, Ronald McDonald House at Loyola (Founding Board Member), Loyola Stritch School of Medicine (President’s Council and Award Dinner Chairwoman) and ICCW Presentation Ball (Chairwoman). Visitation May 31st from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant St. Hinsdale, IL. Funeral Mass June 1st at 10:00 AM 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 Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church or Salt Creek Ballet, 95 East Chicago Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, www.saltcreekballet.org appreciated. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gloria J Banich 2018. Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Hinsdale, state: Illinois