Catherine Ann Banks

Catherine Ann "Katie" Banks, 69, of Karbers Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital.Katie was born on August 13, 1956 in Rock Island, Illinois to Christina Raymer and Haskel Ruble. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1975 she married James William "Jim" Banks.After Jim and Katie married, they worked at Jim's family's general store, Banks and Son General Merchandise. After the general store sold, Katie was hired by DeNeal Building Supply where she used her talents on the kitchen displays. Later she was a salesperson and bookkeeper. Then, in 2004, Jim and Katie converted their garage into Briarbank Ridge Gift Shop where they sold primitive decor and custom built furniture. Katie had a gift for making everything special, from beautiful gardens to always thoughtful handmade touches to everything. Katie was also proud of her Scottish heritage and was able to visit Scotland in 1996 with her cousin, Susan. Survivors include her husband, Jim; niece, Tracy (Ken) Kietzer of Jackson, MO; great nephews, Mack Kietzer of Jacksonville, MO and George Kietzer of St. Louis, MO; nephew, Scott Ellis; sister-in-laws, Rosalee Haney and Janet (Terry) Smith of Eldorado, IL; nephews, Scott Haney and Steve Haney of Eldorado, IL and Thomas J. (Crystal) Haney of Martinsville, IN; niece, Amanda (Tim) Etienne of Eldorado, IL; special cousin, Susan (Greg) Hodson of Harrisburg, IL and several great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother and step father, Christina and Art Raymer; father, Haskel Ruble; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Jo and John Ellis; brother, John Nobel Ruble; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Banks; brother-in-law, Sidney Dale Haney and nephew, Kevin Smith.A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Honeycomb Church. Friends may call from 11 AM until service time at the church. Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL is in charge of arrangements. Donations can be made to Vinyard Cemetery c/o Barbara McDowell 788 IL Route 146 East, Cave In Rock, Il. 62919