Mary Bastuba

Mary ?Wilma? Bastuba, age 85, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 1, 2011 in Canton. She was born May 11, 1925 in Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Bastuba was very active for many years at St. Dennis Parish. She participated in Project Help. She loved cooking, playing cards in her card club and bowling. She is survived by her children, Thomas Lynn Bastuba, Kathleen Dewey Norton, Karen Dennis Hughes and George W. Nori Bastuba; brother, J. Lloyd Sandra Clapper; and grandchildren, Craig Norton, Kevin Bastuba, Lisa Norton and Katie Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Bastuba; parents, Lloyd F. and Anna Clapper; and sister, Anne Marie Leonard Bastuba. The visitation will be Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 3-8 p.m. with a 5:30 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mrs. Bastuba will lie in state Saturday 11:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 12 noon at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Royal Oak, with the Rev. Antonio Ong officiating. The burial will take place at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Memorials to the Smile Train appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.