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Carol Lorraine Banks

Dec 25, 1927 – Feb 27, 2017

Service Details

A private service was held

RACINE – Mrs. Carol L. Banks, 89, passed away at United Hospital System in Kenosha on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Carol was born on December 25, 1927, the daughter of the late Clarence and Cora (nee: Harmann) Petersen.  She graduated from Washington Park High School.  On October 22, 1949 she married Robert Frank Banks.  He preceded her in death on October 11, 2016

Carol enjoyed gardening and arts and crafts such as painting, knitting and ceramics. She was devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was happiest in the company of her family.

Carol is survived by her daughters and son, Barbara Banks of Racine, Richard (Carla Krembs) Banks, Patricia Banks both of Lake Tomahawk; her granddaughter, Jennifer (Craig Lafreniere) Adams; her grandson, Matthew (Samantha) Adams; her great grandsons, James Lafreniere, Lucas Adams, Liam Adams; her great granddaughter, Lainey Adams; her goddaughter, Gail Petersen; sister-in-law, Angie Banks; as well as nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clarence “Sonny” (Dorothy) Petersen; her brothers-in-law, Alfred Banks, Ralph Banks; her sister-in-law, Dorothy (Robert) Schulz and sons-in-law James Adams and Tommy Zinda.

A private service was held and interment took place at West Lawn Memorial Park.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to the Clairidge House in Kenosha for the loving and professional attention given to Carol while under their care.

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