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JANET GUSTAFSON Obituary

Janet LaVerne Gustafson, formerly of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Janis (Brian) Butterfield, Richard, II, Donna (David) Whitney and Julie (Chris) Zurowski. Devoted grandmother of Timothy (Samantha) and Tina Butterfield, Jaime (Nathan) Loeser, Jared (Abbey), Lindsey and Matthew Whitney, Peter, MaryClaire, Christopher and George Zurowski. Dear great-grandmother of Holden Butterfield, J. D., Layla and Marshall Loeser, Bryce and Charley Whitney. Fond sister of Elaine (late O. G.) Huffman, the late Betty (late John) Banek, the late Constance and the late Richard (Merle) Malmquist. Dear aunt of many. Visitation 10am until time of Funeral Service 11am Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Ogden & Catherine Aves., LaGrange. Private interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association., or Grace Lutheran Church appreciated. Janet was very active at church, serving in Church Circle, Project Day and WELCA. She was a registered nurse at LaGrange Colonial Manor, serving in many capacities, as well as Director of Nursing during her 20+ years there. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 7 to Jun. 9, 2016.

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June 12, 2016

Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. There are many fond memories of hanging out at the Gustafson house in LaGrange. I had the pleasure of working briefly with your mom at Colonial Manor. May she rest in peace.

With Love and Sympathy,
Susan Johnson Hopkins
and the entire Johnson family

June 12, 2016

Please know that we are thinking about all of you at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of hanging out at the Gustafson house in LaGrange. I had the pleasure of briefly working with your mom at Colonial Manor. May she rest in peace.

With Love and Sympathy,
Susan Johnson Hopkins
and the entire Johnson family

June 8, 2016

Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time!

David and Kris Cook

Robert Nale

June 7, 2016

Julie -

Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Love,

Bob and Liz

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Memorial Events
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Jun

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

Ogden & Catherine Aves., LaGrange, IL

Jun

9

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

Ogden & Catherine Aves, LaGrange, IL

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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