It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lawrence Walter Banas of Sterling, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on April 24, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lawrence Walter Banas to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harry Banas and Dorothy Banas (Peterson); and his siblings, Terrance "Terry" Banas and Sherri Davis. He is survived by : his wife Carol Banas (Haig) of Sterling; his stepchildren, Tom Hager (Kathy) of Oak Park, IL, Kristin Deyle of St. Charles, Ryan Hager (Michelle) of St. Charles and Elizabeth Gazzolo (Frank) of Riverside; his grandchildren, Mary Kate Hager, TJ Hager, Jadyn Deyle, Jake Hager, Rylee Hager, Frankie Gazzolo, Ella Gazzolo, Finley Gazzolo, Korbyn Steichen (Chad) and Logan McCombs; his great grandchild Easton Steichen; and his brother Gary. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.