Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Richard J. Ban, "Dick"

Passed away on August 7, 2026

Richard J. Ban (Dick), 2/2/1930 - 8/7/2026

Died happy and peacefully, worshipped his wife, Josephine (Miceli), loved his daughters Debi (Pillarella) and Michele (Pygon). Adored his grandsons Joseph, Luke, Tyler, Jake, and Jason. Admired his son-in-laws - James Pillarella (late) and John Pope. Son-in-law to the late Angelo and late Sylvia Miceli; brother-in-law to the late Pat Miceli and Carol Miceli and the late Angelo Jr. and the late Sharon Miceli. Uncle to Angela, Angelo III, and John Miceli. Retired Chicago Board of Education teacher, assistant principal, acting principal, coordinator, and central office administrator. Former St. Louis Cardinal organization professional baseball player. Proctor of employment examinations for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Patient advisory council member of Powers Health Community Hospital and devotee of health and wellness at Powers Health Fitness Pointe in Munster, Indiana. Member of the Matt and Louise Ban family of 95th and Commercial, South Chicago, Illinois.

Visitation and Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Directly at Christ Our Light Church (Formerly St. Florian Church) 13145 S. Houston Ave. Chicago, IL. 60633 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.

Funeral Mass:
Christ Our Light Catholic Church (Formerly St. Florian Church)
13145 S. Houston Ave
Chicago, illinois 60633
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
6001 W. 111th St.
Alsip, Illinois 60803

Visitation Location

Christ Our Light Church (Formerly St. Florian Church)
13145 S. Houston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60633
773-646-4877

Visitation Information

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 9:00 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
" I was so sorry to hear of Richards passing, my condolences to Josephine, your daughters and their families. I remember his kindness to me when we worked at CPS. He was so very proud of his family whom he loved deeply. May he RIP. "
- Lydia Rivera
August 10, 2026 11:48 am
"My sincere condolences to entire family, I worked with Richard at CPS and I gave him some times ride to his house after work he was an kind person He always talked so highly of Josephine he will be missed. Leticia Rivera/Nelson"
- Leticia Nelson /Rivera
August 10, 2026 12:27 pm
"Mr Ban was my sixth grade teacher in 1963 I’m glad I got to speak with him as a adult in the mid 80’s and thanked him for inspiring me to read He was one of my best memories in grammar school"
- Linda Villanueval
August 10, 2026 11:10 pm
"Dearest Cousin Josie and Family, Donald and I are deeply sorry for the loss of Dick. May he be at peace in the arms of the Lord now enjoying paradise after a glorious fulfilling live he shared with you here on earth. With Much Love, Terrie and Donald "
- Don Micelli
August 12, 2026 4:58 pm
Candles Lit
"Rest in peace You were a great neighbor, friend and surrogate grandpa! You will be greatly missed . "
- The Robles Family
August 8, 2026 5:09 pm