Sarah Basting
March 01, 1975 - November 16, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Sarah Ann Basting, age 44, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1975, in Madison, the daughter of Richard and Linda (Moritz) Basting. Sarah graduated from Madison East High School in 1993.
She was a very active and devoted member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and especially loved singing in the church choir and performing with the St. Bernard Performers. She also enjoyed singing in her high school choir. Sarah traveled to Europe with her family. She truly loved spending time with her whole family, especially her cherished nieces and nephew.
Sarah is survived by her parents, Richard and Linda Basting; two brothers, Matthew (Jennifer) Basting and Nathaniel (Shaun Dow) Basting; sister, Katie Krauss; four nieces, Mackenzie Basting and Joycelyn, Chloe and Norah Krauss; nephew, Nicholas Basting; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin, 1302 Mendota St., Suite 100, Madison, WI 53704. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 22, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Nov 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Michael
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I went to school with Sarah from grade school all the way up to graduating from high school. I wasn’t very close to her but I remember her pretty much always having a smile on her face. My sympathies to all family and friends. Michael Sutton
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Torence Buss
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I only got to know Sarah recently through theatre and St Bernard’s. It was easy to see she had a passion for singing and performance. She worked so hard to do everything that was asked of her. Through it all, she smiled and giggled like she was never bothered by a thing. This kind of faith and joy is so rare in these modern times. I found it truly inspiring. My fondest memory will always be the little chats we had after rehearsals while she waited for her ride home.
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Fellow St. Bernard Member and Performer
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I worked with Sarah in many musicals. She always made sure to say hi and ask about my day. She was by far the most enthusiastic and dedicated performer I knew and inspired me to give me all in every performance. She will be missed!
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
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Sharon Bartosch
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What a gem! Sarah, I will always remember you in the St. Bernard's Players theater and singing in the church choir. You were one year older than my oldest daughter and good friends. I will miss you very much! Sincerely, Sharon B.
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Elizabeth Pinekenstein
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I am so sorry to hear that Sarah passed away Sarah was a wonderful person and friend She had a great smile and it was wonderful to meet her at the Epilepsy Foundation heart of Wisconsin retreats We talked quite often and I have great memories of her She will be missed I will miss her My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Betsy
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Melissa Miller
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To Sarah's Family, Sarah and I were such good friends and I am heart broken that God has taken her away too soon. Her service was beautiful and I am glad that I got to meet you all today. Melissa Miller