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Lee Gustafson Obituary

Gustafson, Lee H. Age 96, a three-year resident of Manteno and former resident of Lombard passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017. His was the beloved husband of the late Marian E.; loving father of Christine M. (Walter) Augustine, the late Edward L., Mark J. (Diane), Trudy A. (Michael) Ray and Candace J. Crawford; dear grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 18. Lee was a 70-year member of the Boilermakers Union Local Lodge #1, a veteran of the US Army Air Corps and enjoyed bicycle racing and spending time with family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, January 23, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Memorial Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oak Brook Terrace, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Illinois Veteran's Home Manteno, on the memo line write Lee Gustafson Memoriam, 1 Veterans Drive Manteno, IL 60950. For funeral information (630-469-0032) or www.leonardmemorialhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2017.
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Romans 12:12. Always rejoice in this hope promised to all honest hearted people and their love ones who have died. Sincerely from my heart.

January 16, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from family, friends and promises such as Ps 37, Jn 5:28.

January 16, 2017

Dear Christine and family we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

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