James A. Bansley
January 22, 2025 – 11:00am cst
James A. Bansley age 93, passed away January 13, 2025., U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Korean Conflict.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee McCann) Bansley.
Devoted father of Jim (Mary), Andy (Therese), Jean (Tom) Maroney, Anne Bansley, Mary (Dave) Maroney, Geri (Gerry) Doherty, John (Kim), Bobby (Elena), Tony (Jane), Barbara (Brian) Cronin, Helen (Josh) Bollhagen, and Lucy (Tom) Riles.
Dear grandfather of 55 incredible grandchildren.
Proud great-grandfather of 64.
Loving brother of Michael (Diane), the late Eileen (the late Dr. John) Gulden, the late Annie Laurie (the late Jack) Gallagher, and the late John (Marilyn).
Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Member of the Romeo Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out) at Top Notch , and proud Alumni of Christ The King and De LaSalle. IUOE Local 143: Chicago Public Schools Operating Engineers 1963-1993 and Children’s Memorial Hospital 1968-1995.
Visitation Tuesday January 21st at Christ The King Church 9235 S. Hamilton Ave. from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Missionaries of Charity (Mother Theresa) https://missionariesofcharity.org/. or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation https://www.cff.org/. or De La Salle Institute https://www.dls.org/.
Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. For info (773) 238-0075 sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com
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