Carol Ann Gustafson of Chesterton passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at
Porter Hospital Valparaiso Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was
73.
She was born on
August 8, 1937 in Michigan City to Edgar Fredrick Ahrendt and Evelyn Bernice
Campbell-Ahrendt, both whom preceded her in death. On June 11, 1955, she
married Carrol “Gus” Gustafson, who survives in Chesterton. She is also
survived by sons Greg Gustafson (Hilda Lim) of Chesterton/Singapore and
Brian Gustafson (former wife Suzie) of Porter; daughter Suzy Diaz (Ralph) of
Lakes Of The Four Seasons; grandchildren Eric, Nicholas (Meghan), Brian Jr.,
David and Danielle; an aunt, Joan; and many cousins.
Carol was a
member of the Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, an Altar Guild member
and a member of the Chesterton Woman’s Club. She was a loving, caring wife,
mother, grandmother and a dear friend to many.
The funeral
service will be on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Erik Bernth
officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the White-Love Funeral Home, 525 South 2nd Street, Chesterton.
Cremation will follow. Private burial in the Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran
Church Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Carol’s name. For more information, call 926-1309.
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Posted 11/30/2010