Robert T. Banhidi 1940 - 2017*
Robert T. Banhidi, age 76, of Lansing, Illinois passed away May 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving family. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.
* Note from his Daughter Janet:
Dear All,
My dad asked that I reach out to those on his contact list when he passed. As you likely know, he was diagnosed with Leukemia this past summer and has spent the last 9 months fighting to survive. Several weeks ago he fell and fractured his pelvis and decided to come home for hospice. Last Friday he took a turn for the worse and finally expired early this morning. We have been blessed with time to ask questions, share stories and experience his love these last months. Yesterday he had several visitors and was surrounded by many loved ones and he died early this morning. On behalf of my family (mom=Karen, sister=Diane and I) I want to thank you all for your love, prayers and support.
He had asked me to pass on these words: Do not be sad. This happens to us all and he hopes that God blesses all of you.
We will have a memorial service Saturday May 13th at 11:00am Central at our Church.
Grace Church, Lansing
2740 Indiana Ave, Lansing IL 60438
708-758-4400
My mom's address is:
Karen (Johnson) Banhidi
2514 Indiana Ave
Lansing IL 60438
If you need more information or want to reach out to me, my email is janetbanhidi@gmail.com
Janet L. Eng (Gollberg)
Dear Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I remember him well from West Pullman. May he rest in peace, and may you and your family enjoy your fond memories.
God bless.
Janet Eng Gollberg
Salvador Navarette
BOB WAS A NICE MAN SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS--SAL
Robert J. Bindner
I was in many of his classes at Fenger
Connie Chiappori (Wallace)
So sorry for your loss, Karen. West Pullman usually had at least 2 classrooms for every grade and Bob and I were always in the same one. Quiet, but smart. So glad I had a chance to visit with him at the 50thConrad D. Agnos
Karen, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on Bob's passing. Cherish your fond memories together and know that Bob is with God and lives on in our hearts. I am proud to have been a classmate and friend.
Conrad Agnos
Elizabeth J. Tupycia (Gatto)
Dear Karen and family:
Sorry to hear about Bob and remember him well from Grammar School at West Pullman. May happy memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Elizabeth (Tupycia) Gatto
Raymond A. Rattary
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's Family. Remember Bob well from Fenger High days. Very sorry for your loss.
Sincere Regards
Ray Rattary
Thomas L. Barsotti
Karen, My condolences to you and your family of Bob's passing. I've enjoyed reaquainting with Bob over the internet during these last few years, and will miss Bob's emails.
Tom Barsotti
Rosalie Poledziewski (Daley)
My sincere sympathy to Karen and daughters for the heartbreaking loss of their husband/father. Bob was a great person, I remember him well from West Pullman grammar school and Fenger. I'm glad my husband and I had a chance to visit with Bob and Karen at the 50th Class Reunion. May God bless your family through the healing process.
Rose (Poledziewski) Daley
LaVerne M. La Fleur (Belligio)
Karen I am so sorry to hear of Bob"s passing. May he rest in peace. Your daughters eulogy was very touching.