Lila Gustafson

Lila J. Gustafson, age 98, of Schaumburg (former longtime South Holland resident) passed peacefully on November 2nd, 2023, with family by her side. Lila is survived by her 2 son's: Kenneth (Diana) Gustafson, Schaumburg, IL, Kurt (Andrea) Gustafson, Hiawassee, GA, 5 grandchildren;, Steven (Rita) Gustafson, Ami Gustafson, Eric Gustafson, Kyle (Yennifer) Gustafson, Gregory Gustafson; 4 great-grandchildren, Kailey (Stewart) Vazquez; Chloe Gustafson, Charlie Gustafson, Santiago Andres Ramirez-Celemin; 2- great-great grandchildren; Adrien Steven Vazquez and Victoria Hannah-Gustafson Ramirez.

Lila graduated from Parker High School (1943) and worked for Bethlehem Steel. As a member of the Hegewisch American Legion Glee Club, Lila enjoyed some traveling and made many lifetime friends. While raising her children, Lila worked housekeeping jobs in order to focus on homemaking. Later she took a position in the Thornton Township High School industrial arts department, retiring in 1987.

Following the death of her husband (Arthur), Lila relocated to Friendship Village Schaumburg and actively participated in many events such as the Silver Games where she won several medals in the Pinochle tournament.

Lila was a founding member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in South Holland and while living in Schaumburg she attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hoffman Estates IL. Lila spent her final years in the care of family members. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

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