Alvin E. Gustafson
December 3, 1929 - October 18, 2018
Alvin E. Gustafson, 88, of Monticello, passed away at 1:32 p.m., October 18, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana.
Al was born December 3, 1929 in Lansing, IL the son of Archie and Ruby (Drollinger) Gustafson. He married Jean Pontious on December 6, 1987 in Bondville, IL.
Al is survived by his wife, Jean Gustafson of Monticello; children, Darlene McGuire of Clinton, Richard Pontious of Austin, TX, Diana Orberson of White Heath, and Dennis Pontious of White Heath; grandchildren, Jeff McGuire, Molly Sarther, and Corey McGuire all of Danville, David Pontious, Doug Pontious, Christina Pontious, Melissa Waller, Elise Foran, Will Pontious, Abe Pontious, Alex Orberson, Westin Orberson, Lindsay Zanoni and 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie Gustafson, Jr. of Danville and sisters, Betty Slayton and Bonnie Olrich both of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, children April Gustafson, Marianne Gustafson, William Gustafson, Bill Pontious, grandson Richard Pontious, and a brother Robert Gustafson.
Al was a retired electrician from the University of Illinois. Al served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the I.B.E.W. #601 and the Perrysville Lions Club. Al enjoyed dancing, wood carving, fishing, traveling and loved his family time together.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Sweet officiating. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Illinois time), Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the DACC Nursing Program.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com
December 3, 1929 - October 18, 2018
Alvin E. Gustafson, 88, of Monticello, passed away at 1:32 p.m., October 18, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana.
Al was born December 3, 1929 in Lansing, IL the son of Archie and Ruby (Drollinger) Gustafson. He married Jean Pontious on December 6, 1987 in Bondville, IL.
Al is survived by his wife, Jean Gustafson of Monticello; children, Darlene McGuire of Clinton, Richard Pontious of Austin, TX, Diana Orberson of White Heath, and Dennis Pontious of White Heath; grandchildren, Jeff McGuire, Molly Sarther, and Corey McGuire all of Danville, David Pontious, Doug Pontious, Christina Pontious, Melissa Waller, Elise Foran, Will Pontious, Abe Pontious, Alex Orberson, Westin Orberson, Lindsay Zanoni and 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie Gustafson, Jr. of Danville and sisters, Betty Slayton and Bonnie Olrich both of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, children April Gustafson, Marianne Gustafson, William Gustafson, Bill Pontious, grandson Richard Pontious, and a brother Robert Gustafson.
Al was a retired electrician from the University of Illinois. Al served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the I.B.E.W. #601 and the Perrysville Lions Club. Al enjoyed dancing, wood carving, fishing, traveling and loved his family time together.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Sweet officiating. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Illinois time), Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the DACC Nursing Program.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com
Alvin E. Gustafson
December 3, 1929 - October 18, 2018
Alvin E. Gustafson, 88, of Monticello, passed away at 1:32 p.m., October 18, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana.
Al was born December 3, 1929 in Lansing, IL the son of Archie and Ruby (Drollinger) Gustafson. He married Jean Pontious on December 6, 1987 in Bondville, IL.
Al is survived by his wife, Jean Gustafson of Monticello; children, Darlene McGuire of Clinton, Richard Pontious of Austin, TX, Diana Orberson of White Heath, and Dennis Pontious of White Heath; grandchildren, Jeff McGuire, Molly Sarther, and Corey McGuire all of Danville, David Pontious, Doug Pontious, Christina Pontious, Melissa Waller, Elise Foran, Will Pontious, Abe Pontious, Alex Orberson, Westin Orberson, Lindsay Zanoni and 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie Gustafson, Jr. of Danville and sisters, Betty Slayton and Bonnie Olrich both of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, children April Gustafson, Marianne Gustafson, William Gustafson, Bill Pontious, grandson Richard Pontious, and a brother Robert Gustafson.
Al was a retired electrician from the University of Illinois. Al served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the I.B.E.W. #601 and the Perrysville Lions Club. Al enjoyed dancing, wood carving, fishing, traveling and loved his family time together.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Sweet officiating. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Illinois time), Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the DACC Nursing Program.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com
December 3, 1929 - October 18, 2018
Alvin E. Gustafson, 88, of Monticello, passed away at 1:32 p.m., October 18, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana.
Al was born December 3, 1929 in Lansing, IL the son of Archie and Ruby (Drollinger) Gustafson. He married Jean Pontious on December 6, 1987 in Bondville, IL.
Al is survived by his wife, Jean Gustafson of Monticello; children, Darlene McGuire of Clinton, Richard Pontious of Austin, TX, Diana Orberson of White Heath, and Dennis Pontious of White Heath; grandchildren, Jeff McGuire, Molly Sarther, and Corey McGuire all of Danville, David Pontious, Doug Pontious, Christina Pontious, Melissa Waller, Elise Foran, Will Pontious, Abe Pontious, Alex Orberson, Westin Orberson, Lindsay Zanoni and 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie Gustafson, Jr. of Danville and sisters, Betty Slayton and Bonnie Olrich both of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, children April Gustafson, Marianne Gustafson, William Gustafson, Bill Pontious, grandson Richard Pontious, and a brother Robert Gustafson.
Al was a retired electrician from the University of Illinois. Al served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the I.B.E.W. #601 and the Perrysville Lions Club. Al enjoyed dancing, wood carving, fishing, traveling and loved his family time together.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Sweet officiating. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Illinois time), Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the DACC Nursing Program.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com
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