Sandra Kay Basista Obituary
The family of Sandra Kay Basista of Aurora, Illinois announces her passing on October 1, 2026. Sandra, born on May 19, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sandra Kay Basista or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hartmann and Delight Hartmann; her former husband Lawrence Basista; her brother Terry Hartmann; and her granddaughter Brianna Aylesworth.
She is survived by: her children, Laura Aylesworth (Al), Wendy Parpart (Tom), Scott Basista (Kari), Mary Rice (Chuck) and Julia Alsup; her grandchildren, Kevin O'Brien, Michael O'Brien (Stacey), Ashley Staba (Edward), Erin Martin (Brian) and Cheyanne Rice; and her siblings, Kenneth Hartmann (Patricia), Debbie Erickson (Rusty) and Nancy Cory (Matt). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Moss Family Funeral Home (209 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510). A prayer will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 9:45 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Angels Catholic Church (120 S Lancaster Ave, Aurora, IL 60506).
