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George Ellis Banning

Birth	:	19 Nov 1921 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 2007 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Hill Cemetery, Broad Cove, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.1725000, -64.4963890
Description	:	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * George Ellis Banning was born on Saturday; November 19, 1921 in Spirit Lake; Dickinson County, Iowa. He was the son of: Frank and Nancy (Francis) Banning. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1939. Beginning in October 1942, George served his country in the 96th Infantry "Deadeye" Division during World War II, seeing action in Okinawa and Leyte. He was honorably discharged in January, 1946. George was united in marriage to Betty Hummel in Jackson, Minnesota on December 7, 1943. He worked for Northwestern Bell/U.S. West for over... Read More	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * George Ellis Banning was born on Saturday; November 19, 1921 in Spirit Lake; Dickinson County, Iowa. He was the son of: Frank and Nancy (Francis) Banning. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1939. Beginning in October 1942, George served his country in the 96th Infantry "Deadeye" Division during World War II, seeing action in Okinawa and Leyte. He was honorably discharged in January, 1946. George was united in marriage to Betty Hummel in Jackson, Minnesota on December 7, 1943. He worked for Northwestern Bell/U.S. West for over thirty-five years before retiring in 1983. George has been a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church for over sixty years as well as a member of the VFW and Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, woodworking, and volunteer work, which included providing hearts for the hospital "Tree of Love" for several years. George was a kind, gentle man who would do anything for anyone. He loved his family and was proud of his girls, sons-in-law and grandchildren. He made many trips with Betty to visit his family in St. Louis and Texas. Those visits were always highly anticipated and such fun. For several years, he attended his annual Army reunions and reminisced with the men he fought side by side with in the war. They became life long friends with a special bond. George truly was an honored member of "The Greatest Generation" and he will be missed by his friends and family. George Ellis Banning, age 86, passed away on Sunday; December 30, 2007 at the Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Those left to mourn his passing are: His daughters: Marcia (Gary) Lundberg of Spirit Lake, Iowa and Melanie (Craig) Christensen of McAllen; Hidalgo County, Texas. His grandchildren: Kim Lundberg of O'Fallon; Saint Charles, Missouri. Kara (Scott) Gilmartin of Wildwood; Harrison County, Missouri. Kory (Angie) Lundberg of Bella Vista; Benton County, Arkansas and Nick Christensen of Spirit Lake, Iowa. His six great-grandchildren: Zachary and C.J. Gilmartin, Deja and Bryn Lundberg and Raylee and Dalton Lundberg. His two sisters: Bernie (Lee) Kolpin of Estherville; Emmet County, and Leah Peters of Clear Lake; Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. His brothers and sisters-in-law: Doyne Hummel, Dick (Mary Lou) Ayres and Dean (Elayne) Hummel. Also several dear nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of sixty years: Betty. His brother: Frank. His sister-in-law: Louise Banning and his brothers-in-law: Johnny Hummel and Everett Peters. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday; January 2, 2008 with the family present from: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday; January 3, 2008 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake, Iowa with the Reverends Chad Kendall & Phill Andreasen officiating. Interment will be at the Spirit Lake Memory Gardens Cemetery. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website. TURNER FUNERAL HOME is caring for the family and the arrangements. 1302 Hill Avenue Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360 USA PHONE: (712) 336-2575 FAX: (712) 336-1326 WEBSITE: http://www.turnerfuneralhomes.com/index.htm

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George Ellis Banning's memorial is located at: Forest Hill Cemetery, Broad Cove, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did George Ellis Banning death?
George Ellis Banning death on 30 Dec 2007 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 44.1725000
Longitude: -64.4963890

Family Members:

Parent

Frank LeRoy Banning Sr.

(1894 - 1950)

Alma Nancy Francis Banning

(1897 - 1990)

Spouse

Betty Lois Hummel Banning

(1924 - 2003)

Siblings

Frank LeRoy Banning Jr.

(1916 - 1968)

Leah Pearl Banning Peters

(1930 - 2016)

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