Marlene C. Bastian, 87, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Ennoble Manor, Dubuque. Funeral services will be held at Noon, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She was born on November 2, 1936, in North Buena Vista, IA the daughter of George and Iola (Cook) Dix. She was united in marriage to Thomas “Tom” Bastian on August 3, 1963, in Dubuque and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2014. Marlene enjoyed crocheting, painting ceramics, playing cards, and camping. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Bastian of Des Plaines, IL; one son, Tim (Lisa) Bastian of Waconia, MN; two granddaughters, Christina and Alyssa (John Lara) Bastian; a brother, Donald (Cindy) Dix, three sisters, Fay (Gene) Hansen, Cindy (Jeff) Hanson, Mary Jean Koeller, three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, sister, Joan Dix, and four brothers, Jack, Tom, Ken, and Roger Dix, and a brother-in-law, Carson Koeller. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Carolyn Dausner and the staff at Ennoble Manor.
Marlene Bastian
My thoughts and prayers to the Bastian Family. She was a very nice person and will be missed!
Susan (Murphy) Roth
I’m sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I always enjoyed when Tom and Marlene would come out or we would go into their house to play cards. Deepest sympathy to Tim, Lisa, Judy and entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Marlene passing. She was so always friendly, talkative & joy to be around. Y’all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sorry for Your loss Tim & loved ones. Since She left Windsor Park Apts.,I never got the chance to meet Her but hope Her Time here was memorable & You cherished visiting Her. Kim K.
Dear Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Judy
So sorry to hear this! For some reason I have thought about her a million time this last couple weeks!, Now I know why!
Judy I am so sorry for your loss; sorry I cant b there since i have 2 appointments that day! Teri Buddys Clubhouse