Karen R. Banach, 59 of Algonquin, IL was born March 1, 1962 in Park Ridge to Edward and Ruth (Ziegler) Petersen and passed away October 9, 2021. Karen was the beloved wife of Scott W. Banach; loving mother of Michelle Banach; dear sister of Leslie (Scott) McGough and the late Cheryl (Daniel) Boncher; cherished daughter-in-law of Muriel and the late William Banach; dear sister-in-law of William (Dana) Banach, Mark (Lisa) Banach, Mike (Hyun Hee) Banach and Pat (Brian) Dumser; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Karen was an avid dog lover and especially enjoyed the companionship of her grand-dog, Wrigley.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday, November 13 from 9:30 AM until
the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bernie Mac Foundation for sarcoidosis research would be appreciated.