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Francis Bastien Obituary

Bastien, Francis "Butch" 69, at rest March 2, 2012. Loving father of Kelly, Thomas (Michelle) and Shannon. Devoted grandfather of Jacob, Peyton, Thomas, Caitlyn, Chyna and several others. Great grandfather of two. Dear brother of Norman (Rose) and Sharon Bastien. Fond cousin of Red. Former husband of Darlene (Kenneth) Homer.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2012.

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shannon bastien

July 19, 2012

I REALLY miss you though your up in heaven smiling down i know your spirit still remains around all your loved ones we will always remember the goo times we had and you will always be in my heart and soul forever god bless you.

shannon bastien

June 17, 2012

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY dad i miss you dearly my heart has beentorn apart its never a goodbye its til we meet again

shannon bastien

March 18, 2012

i miss you dad dearly and wish i was there for you or got to see you part of me went with you but i will always carry your leagacy on its never a goodbye its till we meet again god bless and R.I.P. your in my heart and soul forever

Oldhams

March 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the bastien family . We're so sorry to hear about your loss
The oldham family

March 6, 2012

Extending my heartfelt condolences to the Bastien family. Please remember that you can always look to God to be a true source of comfort and endurance. Isaiah 12:2 assures us that God is our salvation, our strength and our might. Do not hesitate to throw your anxieties on him because he cares for you

Glenda Ford

March 5, 2012

I would like to express my condolences to the Bastien family. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends and throw all your anxiety upon God because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

THERESA OLDHAM

March 5, 2012

to my uncle butch, i know you had a rough life and my dad helped you as much as possible, his heart is breaking because he could not get up there in time to see you at the hospital. we all are sorry, we weren't as close as we should have been, but you will never be forgotten. love your niece theresa

Teresa & Dolores

March 5, 2012

Sorry for your loss ..

March 5, 2012

To the family and friends of Francis Bastien I am very sorry to hear about your loss and I send my condolences to you all. May the God of comfort be with you during this hard time. ( Isa 41:10-13)

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