Hal Bast Obituary
The memory of Hal Bast (Springfield, Illinois), who passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hal Bast to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bast and Mildred Bast; and his brother James Bast. He is survived by: his wife Jan Bast (Smith); his children, Jerod Bast of Fort Wayne, IN and Jennifer Durbin (Brian) of Mason City, IL; and his grandchildren, Jacob, Elisabeth, Quin, Kayla, Will, Maddy and Hannah.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
