Jeffrey Andrew Gustafson

Jeffrey A. Gustafson left us too soon on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and friend. Jeff was born on December 30, 1980 in Havre, Montana; to his parents, Gayle (Herochik) Gustafson and Roger Gustafson, Sr. After graduating in 1999 from Guilford High School, he went on to graduate Cum Laude from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Jeff enjoyed fishing with his older brother, Rog, camping with his friend Chad Chico Gonzalez and cooking for many of his friends. As a loyal Cubs fan, Jeff enjoyed cheering them on at Wrigley.

Jeff is survived by his parents, Gayle Gustafson and Roger Gustafson, Sr. His only brother, Roger and Lauren Gustafson and their children, Evan, Ben and Carter. Jeff was a beloved uncle to Evan, Ben and Carter and was "Uncle Jeff" to Olivia, Addie, Hannah, and Joe, his friends' Joe and Kate Drevlow's children. He is also survived by his favorite aunt Marcie and Dennis Cashen and cousins Jessica and Andrew; and uncle Jerry (Kathy) Herochik.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service to follow at 7 pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Jeff’s honor to the Rockford Spinal Cord Injury Support Group at Van Matre Rehab Hospital. Share condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.