Obituaries

James Oliver Banks, 82

Services scheduled for Jan. 20-21.

James Oliver Banks, 82, of Buffalo Grove went home to his heavenly Father on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 47 years, Sharon; his four children, Dawne (Luke) Piotrowski, Cynthina Benzinger, Beverly (Brian) Linning and Brian Banks; his eight grandchildren, Andrew and Timothy Piotrowski, Corinne and Michael Benzinger, and Aubrey, Grace, Noah and Abigail Linning; his sister, Anne (Jerone) Liebrecht; as well as many loving nieces and nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and a caring church community.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Jim's career at IBM spanned more than 26 years, and he continued his pursuit of learning after his retirement in 1991 by working and taking classes at Oakton Community College.

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Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, at , 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks, Palatine, with a viewing at the church beginning at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. For more information, call 847-358-7411 or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com.

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