Helen Darlene Bast

Helen D. Bast, age 83 of Highland, IL, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL. She was born on Saturday, June 05, 1937, in Boulder, IL, the daughter of William and Cora (nee Cox) Lanham. On Saturday, November 01, 1969, she married Delmar G. "Mike" Bast at Marine E & R Church, Marine, IL, who passed away on Monday, December 08, 2008. She was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine and Order of Eastern Star, Unity Chapter #608 - Marine, IL. She was born at Boulder, IL and grew up there and Carlyle, IL. She graduated from Carlyle High School. She and her husband owned and operated D & D Oil Products at Edwardsville for 15 years. They also lived on a farm they owned and operated west of Marine. She later moved to Highland and worked as a kitchen manager for the Highland Home. She enjoyed her grandchildren and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. Survivors include: Daughter - Donna S. (Jimmie) Wildhaber, Edwardsville, IL Son - Michael D. (Rebecca) Elliott, Douglas, WY Son - William L. (Josie) Elliott, Highland, IL Son - Keith G. (Nancy) Bast, Highland, IL Son - Brian C. (Dawn) Bast, Highland, IL Step Daughter - Michelle L. Waeckerle, Highland, IL Step Daughter In-law - Sue A. "Susie" Bast, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Tammy (Allan) Gieseking Grandchild - Dana (Jason) Bohnenstiehl Grandchild - Sean (Kimi) Elliott Grandchild - Elizabeth (Ben) Butkus Grandchild - Samantha Elliott Grandchild - Ashley (Trey) Wilson Grandchild - Kristee (Taylor) Brady Grandchild - Hazel Bast Grandchild - Erica (Ryan) Robinson Grandchild - Casey Waeckerle Grandchild - Jamie (Matt) Todt Grandchild - Courtney (Carl) Chambers Great Grandchildren - 15 Sister - Lucy Mae Hammel, Huey, IL Brother In-Law - Hollis "Chuck" Tull Nieces and Nephews - Many Former Husband - Jimmie Elliott, Keyesport, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - William I. Lanham Mother - Cora E Lanham (nee Cox) Husband - Delmar G. "Mike" Bast - Died 12/8/2008 Step Son - Michael L. Bast - Died 3/9/2021 Brother - Wayne Lanham - Died 7/28/2014 Sister - Ruth Tull - Died 12/13/2019 Brother In-Law - Charles "Butch" Hammel - Died 4/3/2019 Sister In-Law - Grace "Maxine" Lanham - Died 4/10/2016 Brother In-Law - Wilbur Bast - Died 4/25/2000 Sister In-Law - Bernice Loos - Died 10/6/2009. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 07, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 08, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 08, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Philip H. Kershner, Pastor, United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Helen Darlene Bast

June 5, 1937 - May 28, 2021