Marjorie Bastert

Marjorie L. Bastert, 90, of Golden Good Shepherd Home, formerly of Camp Point, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2021, at the home.

Born October 22, 1930, in Quincy, Marjorie was a daughter of Harry and Esther Humke Moore. She married John C. Bastert on September 17 ,1950, at the Camp Point United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2016.

Marjorie was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed providing for her family, putting up bounteous produce from their large garden for many years, and was locally famous for her delicious homemade yeast bread and pies. She was a life long member of the Camp Point United Methodist Church and an active participant in the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was also a long time member of Adams County Home Extension.

Survivors include six children: Mary (Roger) Lakamp of Chapin, Alice (Ralph) Snodgrass of Chapin, Jim (Linda) Bastert of Camp Point, Becky (Terry) Reuschel of Camp Point, Andy (Tami) Bastert of Carthage, and Karen (Rick) Garnett of Carthage; nineteen grandchildren: Amanda (Adam) Wagner, Mariah (Joe) Faivre, Melinda Snodgrass (Tyler Carpenter), Gus (Kelsey) Lakamp, Brandon (Tammy) Garnett, Emma Reuschel, Drew (Maria) Snodgrass, Tyler (Abby) Bastert, Leah (Paul) Hamilton, Megan (Chad) Argabright, Matthew (Allie) Snodgrass, Lauren (Mohit) Sood, Katelyn Bastert, Maggie (Eric) McClarey, Zachary Reuschel, Jack Bastert, Graci Bastert, Carly Garnett, and Jake Garnett; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Rosemary) Moore; sisters in law, Marilyn Moore and Millie Bastert; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, William, and a brother, Ronnie.

Graveside services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Camp Point by Rev. Jim Crozier.

Memorials may be made to the Camp Point United Methodist Church or Golden Good Shepherd Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net.

The Lummis Hamilton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.