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Janet Helen Basten

1933 - 2015

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

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Janet Basten Obituary

Janet was born March 28, 1933 to John L. and Helen Donahue in Waukegan, Illinois. She married Raymond F. Basten in 1955. Janet died October 31, 2015 at home in her sleep.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Geraldine and Patricia; brothers, John, Michael, Robert, and David.

She is survived by her husband Raymond; brothers, Thomas and Howard, and sisters Rosalie, Mary Lee, and Sharon; sons, Robert, Michael, and James; daughter; Paula, several nephews, nieces and grandchildren.

She graduated from Waukegan Township High School and was employed at Victory Memorial Hospital before becoming a housewife and volunteer at Penrose Community Hospital, and Fort Carson Catholic Chapel.

She was a member of The Golden Agers at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 Carefree Circle where her visitation will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, November 6, 2015 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM.

Inurnment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Holy Apostles Rectory Building Fund will be greatly appreciated.

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

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 4, 2015.

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Michael Thomas Francis Basten

October 31, 2024

REMEMBERING YOU EACH & EVERY DAY WITH LOVE, THOUGHT & PRAYER...YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU

Michael

November 13, 2021

YOUR MEMORY will Live on 4 EVER.....!!!!! Now that Maria & Myself are here in the Springs we Feel Your Spirit Daily, Living in the House You Called HOME.....!!!!!!

Michael Basten

October 30, 2019

MOTHER DEAR.....YOU & DADDY DEAREST ARE an INSPIRATION to ME EACH & EVERY DAY......MISS U BOTH SO SO MUCH, but one day we WILL MEET AGAIN in the HEAVEN of HEAVENS

Michael Basten

November 8, 2015

MOTHER DEAREST...Your light shined brightly here on earth, as with this candle

Doris Pierce

November 8, 2015

Extending my sympathies to the Donohue family. You're in my thoughts & prayers. From Holly & Dave's friend...

November 8, 2015

MOTHER DEAR.....You have been an inspiration for so so many people. You have changed the world more than you could have humanly knew. Now you are needed with JESUS, back home...PLEASE pray for US !!!!

LOVE YA MOTHER DEAR,

Michael T.

November 8, 2015

Dear Ray and family, Jan was a wonderful lady, we loved her so much. We are so very sorry for your loss. I was able to speak on the phone to her about 8 weeks ago, my husband and I will never forget her, God Bless you all, Prayers and love for all of you, Mary and Phil Peloquin

E. Brown

November 7, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Words of comfort at Psalms 90:10 & 1 Cor. 15:26.

Diane Bell

November 4, 2015

My dear, dear friend and confidant. I will miss Jan more than I could ever express. Condolences to Ray and Children. Love, Diane Bell

larry Groggel

November 4, 2015

Dear Ray and Family, Jan just joined the faithful departed to be with the other saints before her. She was a great visionary and a joyful woman. We will miss her insight, wit and loving personality.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

The Golden Agers at Holy Apostles Catholic Church

4925 Carefree Circle, IL

Nov

6

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

The Golden Agers at Holy Apostles Catholic Church

4925 Carefree Circle, IL

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3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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