Dorothy Banas Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Banas of Northbrook, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on July 31, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Banas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Skaja and Helen Skaja; and her brothers, Buddy Skaja (late Marilyn) and Jerome. She is survived by: her children, Veronica Shedd, Andrea Bauer, Mary Hess (Robert), Stanley John "S. J." Banas (Susie), Michael Banas (Mary Gaye) and Jim Banas (Bobi Jo); her grandchildren, DeAnn Sizemore (Adam), John Shedd (Ashley), Jim Shedd, Rachael Banas, Hayley Banas, Nicholas Banas, Corey Mattas (Jamie), Meghan Genard (Ben), Molly Banas, Moriah Swedberg (Nathan), Michael Banas (Chandler), Dayton Banas (Adria), Kelsey MacDonald (Kyle), Maren Hess and Robert "Preston" Hess; her great grandchildren, Breck, Mac, Solie, Johnny, Addy, Joshua, Aria, Andrew, Olive, Estelle, Hewitt, Bryton and Brees; and her siblings, Lorraine Buenz (late Ted), Mickey Skaja (Ann), Tom Skaja (Carol), Jack Skaja (Barbara), Jim Skaja (Irene) and Larry Skaja (Jan). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in loving memory of Dorothy to the Divine Mercy Parish located at 1962 Old Willow Rd., Northfield IL; Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 or the charity of your choice.
