Mildred T. Gustafson

Mildred (Milly) T. Gustafson (Tyschen) We are left with a large empty space where the family heart was. Milly was born on October 18, 1922 in Chicago, IL. She met the love of her life, Fred Gustafson (deceased) while at Oak Park and River Forest High School. When Fred went off to World War II they planned their life together through letters that expressed the deep love for each other that lasted more than 50 years after they married on December 15, 1945. Milly studied nursing at Valparasio University and Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital. She practiced this career at various hospitals throughout the Chicago area including Rush-St. Luke's, Oak Park, West Suburban and Lutheran General. Milly's lifelong love of learning earned her a Master's Degree from Northeastern University in 1987. Milly's lifelong legacy of love has been left to her children: Christine Gerulat (Edward), Fred (Pat), Elizabeth Fitch, Judith Powers (Bernard), Robert (Marlene deceased), Allen ""Sam"" (Marilyn), Peter (Erin), Mary and John (Sofia). Grandchildren: David Gerulat (Jamie), Wonder Gustafson (Jim Pearson), Cael Gustafson, Michael Fitch (Stephanie), Sara Cagle (Brian), Kelley Strandberg (John), Kerry Powers (Juha Sirrka), Courtney Mattes (Michael), Katy Powers, Tyanne Gilbert (Warren), Stephen Todd (Linda), Ryan Gustafson, Matthew Gustafson (Martha), Heather Schramm (Brian), Eric Gustafson, Haley Gustafson, Leo Zimmerman, Bruno Zimmerman Carla Gustafson, Theodore Gustafson, Colin Gustafson (deceased) Her Great Grandchildren: Taylor Strandberg, Hayley Strandberg, Matthew Strandberg, Samantha Strandberg, Collin Fitch, Andrew Fitch, Chloe Cagle, Elle Cagle, Christopher Mattes, Zachary Mattes, Tomsita Gilbert, Destin Gilbert, Jasmine Gilbert, Marianna Gilbert, Marissa Gilbert. Her family wishes to express deep appreciation to everyone at Shalom Cares, Beth Israel Nursing home for the love and care she received. In lieu of flowers, donations in Milly's name to Helping Paws Animal Shelter, Woodstock. It will honor her lifelong love of all creatures large and small. In her memory, please join us in singing a song, planting a flower, feeding the birds' day old bread, dancing to the music and smiling at each other. A Mass of Celebration will take place Monday June 6th at 11 am, St. Michael the Archangel's 19099 E. Floyd Avenue, Aurora, CO. Though not completely firmed - plans are for the internment of Milly's ashes next to Fred's in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL to take place on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Please share your memories of Mildred and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.