Blaine Edward Bastien
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Blaine Edward Bastien, 55, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:21 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at his residence.
Blaine had worked for the City of Du Quoin for many years as City Administrator. He graduated from Du Quoin High School in 1974 and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Mine Engineering Degree. Blaine had worked for Consol Coal for over 20 years. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin. He was a member of Du Quoin Elks and Du Quoin American Legion.
He was born Sept. 1, 1956 at Santa Monica, Calif., the son of Robert E. and Barbara (Nesbitt) Bastien.
He married Randee J. Heape on Aug. 20, 1983 at Du Quoin, Ill. and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three sons - Reid Bastien and wife Katie, Heath Bastien and Cale Bastien, all of Du Quoin, his father and step mother - Robert E. and Verna Bastien of Du Quoin, his father-in-law - Robert Heape of Du Quoin, one granddaughter - Aubrey Bastien of Du Quoin, one brother - Blake Bastien and wife Jane of St. Louis, Mo. and one sister - Marcy Clubb of St. Louis, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his mother - Barbara Nesbitt, and mother-in-law - Edythe Heape.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin with Rev. Rich Luh officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin and from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.