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Mary Bastounes Obituary

Bastounes, Mary (nee Pappas), age 93, died on February 17, 2020. Mary was the wife of the late Peter Bastounes for 39 years; cherished daughter of the late Christ and the late Evelyn Pappas; beloved sister of the late Gus (the late Mutzie) Pappas; devoted mother of James (Marie) Bastounes, the late Chris Bastounes, the late Gregory Bastounes, the late Lawrence Bastounes, Anna Maria Bastounes, the late Andrew (Joline) Bastounes; dear grandmother to the late Michelle (Michael) Skulemowski and Peter (Shari) Bastounes; great-grandmother to Kayla, Lisa, Jessica, Danielle, Bob, Will, and Ray; and much-loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral service Thursday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 18, 2020.
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Dear Aunt Mary,
I know you are up in heaven with the angels. You taught me about faith, when my family needed the most help you were there for us, I know one day I will see you again in heaven. I express my deepest condolence to the Bastounes family, may God bless you all and give you peace in these times of need.
With sympathy,
Christina Skentzos Mannion

Christina Mannion

February 20, 2020

Pete Bastounes

February 19, 2020

Kayla Bastounes

February 19, 2020

James Bastounes

February 18, 2020

I will forever miss my YiaYia. To know her was to know love and to be loved.

Pete Bastounes

Grandchild

February 18, 2020

Mary was an incredible lady! So many will miss her but we know she has arrived safely home. Praying that the Lord will comfort this precious family!! Love always, Randy and Lorna

Randy and Lorna Lindstrom

Friend

February 18, 2020

What a dear, sweet lady she was. I know she will be missed, but she is in her Heavenly Home, safe in the Arms of Jesus! Praying for the dear family!Esthw

Esther Carbol

Friend

February 18, 2020

Lisa Fitzgerald

February 18, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

February 18, 2020

My deepest sympathies . Mary was one of the sweetest people I have ever known

Diane Banks

Family

February 17, 2020

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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