Rhonda Dudley Gustafson

Rhonda Dudley Gustafson, age 53 of Oshkosh, won her seven year battle with cancer and transitioned peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born August 20, 1958 in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Darwin and Iva Davis Dudley. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School, then went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Stephen F. Austin University. She married Jim Gustafson April 9, 1988, in Longview, Texas. Rhonda is loved and will be missed by her husband, Jim; children, Zack and Abby; her mother, Iva (Bobby) Wallace of Lilbert, Texas; her brother Kent (Sheri) Dudley of Midlothian, Texas; brother-in-law, Bruce (Pat) Gustafson; sisters-in-law, Diane (Robert) Tallman and Terry (Warren) Kempfert; and by many other family members and friends whose lives she has touched. She is preceded in death by her father, Darwin Dudley. Rhonda was a gentle and loving wife, mother and friend who was totally devoted to her family and to improving the lives of those around her. Her honesty, kindness and warm nature were traits that guided all who knew her. Her favorite thing in life was spending time with family. Over the years, she hosted many holiday and family events; she was the glue that held her family together. While fighting her illness, she remained a positive light on those close to her, proving her strength of character and unwavering faith. She was an unbelievable influence on those around her, selflessly putting our problems before her own. Though we all are saddened by her passing, we take comfort in the beautiful life that she led and knowing that her struggle has ended. Memorial service for Rhonda will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Laird Funeral Home, 2116 South Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota St., Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54902 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123 would be greatly appreciated. Please visit lairdfh.net to leave online condolences. Laird Funeral Home.