Claretta C Bass

Claretta “Rita” C. Bass, 89, of Bourbonnais, passed away in her home on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born on February 28, 1933 in Manteno to Carl P. and Edna Marie (Bettenhausen) Weber. On March 25, 1951, she married James L. Bass at Manteno Methodist Church. She was a stay at home mother and wife, whose baked goods earned her the title of “The Cake Lady.” She was a dedicated member of the Wesley United Methodist Women Church organization for over 66 years, a church trustee for a number of years, and even taught Sunday School. Claretta was a Cub and Boy Scout mother and leader for several years. She was also involved in 4H club in her youth, and enjoyed quilting and crafting for the entirety of her life. Claretta is survived by her sons, Gene (Carolyn) Bass of Bourbonnais, and David (Jeri) Bass of Tolono; daughter-in-law, Debra Bass of Bourbonnais; grandchildren, Kate Bass-Dever, Luke (Jasmine) Bass, Mary Bass, Clay (Alyssa) Bass, Susanne (Peter) Bult, Justin (Natalie) Bass, Robbie (Leah) Yeates, Jamie (Alex) Hoffman, Nathan (Megan) Bass, Alison Bass, and Ashley Bass; great grandchildren, Bryant Yeates, Tanner Yeates, Marshall Bass, Cora Dever, Ruby Bass, Carter Bickers, Nora McDonald, Colton Billings, Emberly Johnson, Everett Bult, Asher Bass, Maeve Hoffman, and Cooper Bass; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James L. Bass; her parents, Edna and Carl Weber; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Bass and Mark (Marsha) Bass; siblings and in-laws, Carlyle (Louise) Weber and Barbra (Harold) Stuart. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 1:00PM - 3:00PM at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bradley. A memorial service will follow immediately after visitation, beginning at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church of Bradley, Uplifted Care of Bourbonnais, or to the wishes of the Bass family. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.