Peg Noreen (Banks) Martinek

Peg Martinek, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Barrington, Illinois.

She was born and raised in Clinton, IL with her 5 brothers and sisters and many beloved pets.  Her mother, Marguerite, and father Maurice (Ray) Banks instilled in her a deep love of the Catholic faith.  She saw the beauty of God in all of creation including his two and four legged creatures.

Peg opened her heart to anyone in need and always chose forgiveness over judgement.  Her family meant everything to her, and if you are reading this, know that she considered you family too.

She is preceded in death by her parents Maurice (Ray) and Marguerite Banks; her sisters Rita Rolando (Carl), Alice Randall (Stan), and Mary Anne Banks; brothers Maurice Banks (Sue), and Tom Banks (Maxine); her infant son Raymond Martinek; her ex-husband and friend, Clarence Martinek; and many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and pets (her furry, feathery, and scaley extended family).

Family and friends are invited to attend any or all services on Tuesday, December 12th beginning with the Visitation at 9:30 a.m., and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. which will be held at Holy Family Parish in Inverness.  A luncheon will follow at Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine.  Private interment.

Peg sincerely requested that masses be offered for her.

Although she donated to and supported an amazing number of wonderful organizations, the following are some of her favorites.  In honor of Peg’s giving spirit, please donate in lieu of flowers.

OXFAM www.oxfamamerica.org

St. Joseph’s Indian School www.stjo.org

Catholic Charities USA www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org

The Humane Society of the United States www.humanesociety.org