Laurie Ann Banta, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on April 3, 1954, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to her parents, Patrick Weber and Kathleen Vanderhei, Laurie spent her life surrounded by family and friends in her beloved hometown.
On October 2, 1982, she married Michael Banta and they enjoyed many years of flower gardening, watching the Green Bay Packers and especially babysitting their grandchildren. Over the years, Laurie also enjoyed playing racket ball, bowling, playing pool, sewing, and swimming,
Laurie graduated twice from Gateway Technical College, earning degrees as a clerk typist and paralegal/secretary. She proudly worked in the automotive industry for many years at Chrysler, where she earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues before retiring to focus on her greatest joy—her family. She is remembered not just for her professional accomplishments, but for the love and laughter she brought into every room she entered. Her home was always filled with kindness, delicious meals, and endless stories that captivated everyone around her.
Laurie is survived by her husband, Michael Banta and her two children, Cassandra (Christopher) Herrington and Paul (Natalie) Banta. As a grandmother, Laurie was cherished by her grandchildren: Cameron Voss, Chelsea Banta, Mason Banta, Aylla Banta, and Korra Banta, as well as her step-grandchildren, Shaun, Kyle, Kasey, Carly, Eric, Justin, Ava, and Alex Banta and her many step-great grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings, David (Traci) Weber, Pete (Rachel) Weber and Trish Bain and her nephew Ryan (Stephanie) Bain. Laurie’s nurturing spirit and warm smile will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Teresa Montgomery.
Service Date February 28, 2025
SERVICE LOCATION Piasecki Funeral Home
Funeral services honoring Laurie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI.
Entombment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
A visitation for Laurie will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
