Illene Kay Basler
  • Born on: February 26, 1937
  • Departed on: January 27, 2011

Illene Kay Basler

Illene K. Basler, 73, of Spencer, died on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service is pending. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. Illene Kay Basler was born on February 26, 1937 to Leland and Margaret Heien Johnson in Spencer, Iowa. She married Dick D. Basler on May 26, 1957. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick; children, Tamera (Jesse) Juarez and Debra (Jim) Byars both of Spirit Lake; James A. Basler of Spencer; and Becky (Ron) Lopez of Tracy, CA; 5 grandchildren, Desiree (James); Chris Juarez; Jennifer Lopez; Samantha (Derek); and Ashley Lopez; 8 great grandchildren. Illene was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Charlene Basler. Special thank you to the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer and Hospice of Spencer. The most caring and compassionate group of people you will ever meet.
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