Obituary of Debbie Gustafson

Debbie A. Gustafson, 54, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Debbie was born on March 16, 1959, in Waukegan, IL to Max and Sally (Adams) Chumbley. She attended Beach Park Schools and Zion Benton High School. On May 10, 1980, she was united in marriage to John M. Gustafson. They were soon blessed with the birth of their sons, David and Bryan. Debbie will be best remembered for her love of laughter, cooking, and entertaining large family gatherings. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, John Gustafson of Zion, IL; sons, David (Nichole) Gustafson of Beach Park, IL, and Bryan Gustafson of Zion, IL; sister, Nancy Cole of Valier, IL; brothers, Dale (Teresa) Chumbley of Camp Lake, WI, and Jeff (Wanda) Chumbley of Powers Lake, WI; mother-in-law, Joan Gustafson of Zion, IL; brother-in-law, Bob (Barb) Gustafson of Garden, MI; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Bernie) Neibor of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Jim Gustafson of Carol Beach, WI; and sister-in-law, Sally Gustafson of Beach Park, IL. Survivors include many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Sally Chumbley; and father-in-law, Robert Gustafson; A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at from 3:00- 6:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Assocation or the American Heart Association.