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Joanie Bastian Obituary
PEORIA — Joanie L. Bastian, 57, of Peoria, IL, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist.
She was born on February 18, 1962, in Havana, IL, to Kenneth and Donna Huprich Weeks. Joanie married Jeff Bastian on July 2, 1983, in Peoria.
Surviving Joanie are her husband, Jeff, of Peoria; mother, Donna Weeks, of Peoria; two children, Nicki (Jon) Rook of Peoria and A.J. (Kelsey) Bastian of Chillicothe; and two grandsons, Grayson Rook and Wally Bastian. She is also survived by her brother, Chip Weeks of Dunlap; two nephews, Kyle and Jared Weeks; and two fur babies, Kevin and Norm. Joanie was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Henry Bastian.
She worked for Peoria Public School District 150, where she was filled many roles but spent most of her career as a secretary at Woodruff High School. She loved spending time at the beach, taking many trips to various beaches in Florida. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to Hawaii with her husband for a two-week anniversary vacation. On Saturday afternoons she could be found having lunch with her mother, Donna, but Sunday afternoons were reserved for watching her beloved Chicago Bears. She also loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her two dogs, whenever she could.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Philomena Church on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 10 a.m., with a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Visitation will also be held Sunday, January 12, 2020, at The Wilton Mortuary from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Burial will follow the funeral mass at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or TAPS No Kill Animal Shelter, or Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
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January 13, 2020
We extend our sympathy to your family --- from Norma Weeks Bleed and Joan Weeks Boettcher, cousins of Ken Weeks.
January 13, 2020
Our sympathy to your family
Norma Weeks Bleed and Joan Weeks Boettcher
January 13, 2020
Our sympathy to your family.
Norma Weeks Bleed and Joan Weeks Boettcher
Jan Fletcher
January 12, 2020
Jeff,
So sad to hear of Joanie's passing. Remember our chats over the back fence when you lived on Renwood. I remember her great sense of humor and love of her family. Ken and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jan Fletcher
Bill Dwyer
January 12, 2020
A.J. Condolences on your loss.
Jeannie Quin
January 10, 2020
Joanie was such a great person. I came to know by phone when she was the secretary at Woodruff High School, then she came to the Admin Bldg and spent many times in talks with her. I met her years before when her husband and my son in law were making a Cursillo, Jeff and Doug were roommates and became friends. Joanie and I had many talks, laughs and supporting each other through some bad times. She will be so very missed and I am sad about her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I know there will be a huge hole in their lives. Rest in Peace.
Ray & Jan Hassett
January 10, 2020
Our sincerest sympathies on the passing of Joanie.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the whole family.
Blessings,
Ray & Jan Hassett
Dawn
January 10, 2020
She was secretary at my daughters school Sterling Middle School and was such a wonderful lady. She would often talk with me outside after school and will be so missed. She bragged a lot about her grandkids and kept everyone up to date on Wally. So sorry that she passed.
Al Harms
January 10, 2020
Jeff I am very sorry for your loss.
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