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Stephen Bastien Obituary

HAVANA - Stephen E. Bastien, 68, of Havana passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Mason District Hospital.

He was born on May 29, 1947, in Springfield to Clarence and Doris (Tanner) Bastien. He married Lois Garman on Oct. 22, 1967, in Havana, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Mathieu (Lynn) Bastien of Pekin and Jason (Georgine) Bastien; four grandchildren, Brant, Austin, Natalie and Ava; and one sister, Pam Marshall of Havana.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Stephen was 1st chairman of the Havana Ducks Unlimited, was active in Ducks Unlimited for many years and was also involved in St. Jude's for many years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his farm.

He owned and operated Bastien Wireless since 1989 and was a former police officer for the city of Havana for 24 years.

A funeral service will be held today, July 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the 1st United Methodist Church in Havana. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Visitation was held Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana.

Memorial contributions can be made to 1st United Methodist Church or St. Jude's Midwest affiliate.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2015.

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Caroline McCampbell -Anderson

July 23, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I just found out today. He was a great man and he was always very kind to me. I always enjoyed working with him. He will will be missed by so many. My prayers are with you Lois and your family at this time.

Brenda Kaeb

July 23, 2015

Lois,so sorry for your loss. i always enjoyed the time I got to spend with the two of you at the office.

July 20, 2015

Lois - so sorry to see this. I live in OH now, so only check the obits monthly. Was quite surprised to see Steve had died. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Sharon (West) Maylum..

Janet Mann

July 17, 2015

Steve was a friend to all of us from the first time he met you. Just had recent contact in June after ALL these years when he cop and I worked at MDH and he came into old ER and talked to us. Prayers for the family at the loss of this great man.

Steven/Sharon Hopwood

July 17, 2015

Lois, Jason, and Matt. I am so sorry, I just found out about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 100 years ago I remember coming down to Havana to sell some cop a bunch of dial a page beepers. We could only imagine where that lead. Thinking of you all.

Pat Sours

July 16, 2015

Steve was a member of our HCHS Class of 1965 and a wonderful citizen of Havana. I'm glad to see he remained in Havana and contributed so much to that community. I am very glad to have known him.

Al Harms

July 16, 2015

Sorry for the family's loss.

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