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     Anna Gunther married Johann Rauser.

     Arthur Guntle was born on 16 February 1921 at Jefferson Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. He married June Semler, daughter of Oscar William Semler and Mildred A. Johnson.

     Elsbeth Guntlisberger married Joseph Schurch.

     Mae Mollie Gunzier was born on 18 September 1889 at Carroll Co., IL. She married Vernon Ivan Christian, son of William H. Christian and Adelaide Fulrath, on 10 September 1913 at Carroll Co., IL, no children. Mae Mollie Gunzier died on 21 April 1979 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 89.

     Carl Benson Gupton was born on 5 June 1923 at Cheatham Co., TN; son of Loyd Huron and Effie Mae Louise (Ellis) Gupton. He married Annie Sue Smith on 11 November 1947 at Franklin, Simpson Co., KY. Carl Benson Gupton died on 28 September 2012 at Cheatham Co., TN, at age 89. He was buried in 2012 at Gupton Cemetery, Ashland City, Cheatham Co., TN, Findagrave #98050297.

     Gary Benson Gupton was born on 14 July 1949 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He was the son of Carl Benson Gupton and Annie Sue Smith. Gary Benson Gupton died on 14 March 2012 at Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN, at age 62

Obituary -- The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 15 MAR 2012, page B5 (Newspapers.com):

GUPTON, Gary B. --Age 62 of Greenbrier, passed on March 14, 2012.

Preceded in death by mother, Sue Smith Gupton.

Survived by wife, Lindyn Wendell Gupton; sons, Kelly (Susan) Gupton and Matt Gupton; grandchildren, Kaleb and Lucas Gupton; father, Carl Gupton; brother, Lary (Luzviminda) Gupton; sister, Carla (Mike) Sheets.

Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Anderson & Garrett Funeral Home with Bro. David Royalty of First Baptist Church, Joelton and Bro. Rex Boles of Day Spring Community Church, McMinnville officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Joelton Benevolence Fund; Nashville Rescue Mission; or Alive Hospice. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Friday at ANDERSON & GARRETT.

He was buried in March 2012 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #124265633.

     Matthew Wade Gupton was born on 16 June 1980 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He was the son of Gary Benson Gupton. Matthew Wade Gupton lived between 2009 and 2023 at Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN. He died on 14 April 2023 at Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN, at age 42

Obituary -- Forest Lawn Funeral Home Website:

Matthew W. Gupton
June 16, 1980 -- April 14, 2023

Matthew Wade Gupton of Gallatin, TN passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was 42 years old.

Born in Nashville, TN to Lindy (Wendell) Gupton Reece and the late Gary Benson Gupton, Matt is also preceded in death by his grandparents Lila Wendell, Sue Gupton, Carl Gupton and Janice Wendell.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna and daughter Breanna; his mother Lindy Reece (Bo) of Goodlettsville, TN; brother Kelly Gupton (Susan) and their sons Kaleb & Lucas; grandfather Bud Wendell; “Spot” the Beagle & “Toby” the Beaski; uncles Lary Gupton (Luzvimenda), Dan Wendell (Patricia), Andy Wendell; aunts Beth Cosgrove (Dave), Carla Sheets (Mike); mother-in-law Deborah Mock of Waynesville, NC; father-in-law Joe Hampton, Jr. of Nashville, TN; brothers-in-law Jay Hampton (DeAnn) and their children Emma & Charlee Ann of Hendersonville, TN and Bernie Hampton (Jaime) and their children Elijah, Ethan & Elise of Waynesville, NC; Joanna's grandmother, who was very close and dear to him, Vivian Hampton; numerous cousins and their children, as well as, many other beloved extended family and dear friends.

As a teenager, Matt and Joanna had a special friendship, that flourished later in their lives after reuniting. Matt devoted his life to Joanna and Breanna. They became his world and he loved them unconditionally.

A man of many talents and experiences, Matt was caring, compassionate, loyal and loving. His gracious and selfless devotion to his family was unique.

Matt had a strong christian faith and a loving heart like no other. He was a licensed golf instructor and a recent graduate of a commercial driver licensing school.

Matt enjoyed working with his hands and eagerly built a lake house with his dad for a family vacation retreat. He was genuinely caring and an outstanding role model to his young nephews and nieces. He was kind and generous, dedicating a lot of his time and empathy to caring for elder family members in recent years. Matt was a bright, shining personality with a kindness for people. He had many long-lasting friendships and made new friends quickly. His kind, gentle soul will be dearly missed, but his memory will live in our hearts forever.

Visitation for Matt will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 from 5:00pm ~ 7:00pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1150 S. Dickerson Pike Rd., Goodlettsville, TN.

A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 1:00pm ~ 2:30pm with a funeral service officiated by Pastor Danny Spano to begin at 2:30pm, all at Long Hollow Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN. Cremation will follow at a later date.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Kelly Gupton, Jay Hampton, Bernie Hampton, Kyle Conley, Ryan Coker and Trinity Claud.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the family during this difficult time.

     Virginia Gurgacz was born on 1 September 1915 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA. She married Alvin Earle Pfau, son of Adolph H. Pfau and Helen Elizabeth Faulhaber, on 8 November 1944.

     Alfred Gurley was born circa 1867 at Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Alfred Chester Gurley and Juda Smith Ormsby.¹

     Alfred Chester Gurley was born on 25 July 1831 at New York Father born New Hampshire, mother Vermont, per 1880 census info.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Gurley and Clarinda (?) Alfred Chester Gurley married Juda Smith Ormsby, daughter of Almon Ormsby and Margaret Bell, on 4 November 1852 at Boylston, Oswego Co., NY. Alfred Chester Gurley died on 17 March 1906 at Waupaca Co., WI, at age 74. He was buried in March 1906 at Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, Findagrave #102999616.

     Benjamin Gurley married Clarinda (?).

     Kate May Gurley was born on 20 May 1873 at Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. She was the daughter of Alfred Chester Gurley and Juda Smith Ormsby. Kate May Gurley married Charles Jefferson Munsinger, son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer, on 29 June 1890 at Aniwa, Shawano Co., WI. Kate May Gurley lived on 1 June 1900 at Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.¹ She died on 30 June 1945 at Maydelle, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 72. She was buried in July 1945 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX.

     Maggie Gurley was born circa 1870 at Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Chester Gurley and Juda Smith Ormsby.¹

     Randy Ray Gurley was born on 22 May 1961 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. He was the son of Virgil Lee Gurley and Roberta Louise Hudson. Randy Ray Gurley died on 19 April 2018 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 56

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Randy Ray Gurley, age 56 died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home in Oklahoma City. He was born May 22, 1961 in Oklahoma City to Virgil and Roberta (Hudson) Gurley. He grew up and attended school in Oklahoma City and had worked most of his adult years in metal construction. He loved the great outdoors, especially fishing and being with his family and playing dominos. Randy was preceded in death by his parents and is survived one son Evan Gurley and life partner Michael of San Antonio, TX, two daughters Sarah Calhoun and husband Brandon of Mustang and Samantha Teal and husband Bryce of OKC. Also by four grandchildren Halie, Kathryn, Dylan and Katelyn, two brothers Gene and Kenneth Gurley, both of OKC and two sisters Ramona Gurley of OKC and Kathy McBride of Frisco, TX. A time of visitation and remembrances will be held from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at McNeil’s Funeral Service, Mustang, Oklahoma.

     Virgil Lee Gurley was born on 15 December 1937. He married Roberta Louise Hudson. Virgil Lee Gurley died on 2 March 2014 at age 76. He was buried in March 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery, Minco, Grady Co., OK, Findagrave #125874204.

     Margaret Gurnesy married Horace V. Lawrence.

     Ann Gurney married John Gilman, son of Edward Gilman, on 1 October 1626 at Hingham, Norfolk, England.

     Julia Guscott was born in August 1870 at Illinois.¹ She married Edward Nesbitt on 8 July 1888 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. Julia Guscott died after April 1940.

     Thressa Guse married Carl Krute, son of Charles Krute and Tessa Larimore, in 1924.

     Mary A. Gushee was born in January 1862 at Illinois.¹ She married Howard S. Cameron on 17 December 1884 at Mercer Co., IL.

     Alfred Carl Gustafson was born on 14 December 1917 at Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Emil Leander Gustafson and Eva Blood.¹ Alfred Carl Gustafson began military service in 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted. He married Florence Charlene Wilt, daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex, on 12 October 1946 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA,

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 06 October 1946; Page 27; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG -- The Old Grove Christian Church will be the setting for the marriage of Miss Charlene Wilt and Alfred Gustafson on Oct. 12. The announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt, parents of the bride-elect. Mr. Gustafson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gustafson of Vinton.

Alfred Carl Gustafson lived in 1957 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He and Florence Charlene Wilt were divorced. Alfred Carl Gustafson lived in 1992 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. He died on 17 July 2011 at Keystone, Benton Co., IA, at age 93

Obituary -- (Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton, Iowa):

Vinton—Alfred C. Gustafson, age 93, died peacefully Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Daubs officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.

Alfred Carl Gustafson was born December 14, 1917 near Anamosa, IA, to Emil and Eva (Blood) Gustafson. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. In 1942, Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

In 1947 Alfred married Charlene Wilt in Shellsburg, IA. They later divorced. Alfred farmed between Urbana and Shellsburg for a time before moving to Vinton. Alfred owned a Coast to Coast Hardware store in Waterloo, WI and later in Watertown, WI before moving back to Vinton to retire. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and the Baptist Church. He was an avid reader and stamp collector and enjoyed riding bicycles until well into his eighties.

Alfred is survived by his sons, Gary (Barbara), Vinton, IA, David, Kuna ID, and Alan (Leane) Gustafson, Lakefield, MN, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul, and sisters, Dorothy Jean and Mary.

A memorial fund has been established.

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Alfred and his family. Online condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.

He was buried in July 2011 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA.

     Emil Leander Gustafson was born on 7 October 1889 at Sweden.¹ He immigrated on 12 November 1912 to New York City, NY; from Malmo on the SS Hellig Olav, per "Declaration of Intention" filed in the Northern District of Iowa, source: National Archives at Kansas City; Kansas City, Missouri; ARC Title: Declarations of Intention for Citizenship, 1910 - 1981; NAI Number: 648557; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21 (ancestry.com). He married Eva Blood. Emil Leander Gustafson died in 1982. He was buried in 1982 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #44359222.

     Harold Raymond Gustafson was born on 23 January 1911 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John William Gustafson and Emma Josephine Olson.¹ Harold Raymond Gustafson married Lavina Kitzmiller, daughter of George Kitzmiller and Mabel Frances J. Rustad, in 1930. Harold Raymond Gustafson died on 7 February 1963 at Cook Co., IL, at age 52

Obituary -- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois); Saturday, 09 February 1963; Page 106; (Newspapers.com):

GUSTAFSON

Harold R. Gustafson, dear father of Joyce Erhenberg, Nancy Lindahl and Harold? ? Jr., loving grandfather of seven; fond brother of Arthur, Willard, Della Olson and? ? Evelyn Peterson. At Herdesen Funeral Home, 2838 N. Lincoln avenue. Funeral? ? Monday, 1:30 p.m. Interment Rosehill cemetery.

He was buried in February 1963 at Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

     Harold Raymond Gustafson Jr. was also known as "Hal". He was born on 17 April 1942 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He was the son of Harold Raymond Gustafson and Lavina Kitzmiller. Harold Raymond Gustafson Jr. died on 8 November 2003 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 61

Obituary -- The Cincinnati Enquirer; Cincinnati, Ohio; Thursday, November 13, 2003; East Edition, Page 13 (Newspapers.com)

GUSTAFSON

Harold R. "Hal", loving husband of Sally J. Gustafson (nee Elliott), beloved brother of Joyce (Dan) Bolda, also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends, November 8, 2003 at age 61. A memorial service will be held 1 P.M., Saturday, November 15th at the College Hill Christian Church, 1631 Marlowe Ave. Donations may be made in his name to the church. Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

     John William Gustafson was born on 9 August 1871 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married Emma Josephine Olson on 8 October 1898 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. John William Gustafson died on 26 July 1919 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 47 John's widow Emma is found in the 1920 census living in her sister in-law Bettie Gustafson's household, with children Della, Arthur, Harry, and Willard. He was buried in 1919 at Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #152557198.

     Muriel Gustafson was born on 18 December 1919 at Plainfield, Union Co., NJ. She married Norman Eby Jones, son of James Corbett Jones and Irma Smith, in 1941 at New Jersey. Muriel Gustafson died on 20 March 2013 at Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ, at age 93. She was buried in March 2013 at Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Warren Co., NJ, Findagrave #11691288.

     Nancy Lee Gustafson was born on 21 October 1936 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She was the daughter of Harold Raymond Gustafson and Lavina Kitzmiller. Nancy Lee Gustafson married Richard Peter Lindahl, son of William Lindahl and Grace A. Brod, circa 1953.
Note: Newspaper Article -- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Thursday, January 21, 1971; Main Edition, Page 80 (Newspapers.com):

No Generation Gap (photo)

Ninety-four-year-old Mrs Alma Reichert [right] started it all and now the six generations of women in her family are proud to step forward. From left are nine-week-old Heide Marie Polowczyk and her mother, Mrs. Debra Polowczyk, Mrs. Nancy Lindahl, Mrs. Lavina Steier, Mrs. Mabel Shanewise and Mrs. Reichert, the great-great-great-grandmother.

Nancy Lee Gustafson and Richard Peter Lindahl were divorced. Nancy Lee Gustafson married Thomas John Karavites circa 1975. Nancy Lee Gustafson died on 4 March 2002 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., FL, at age 65

Obituary -- Tampa Bay Times; St. Petersburg, Florida; Wednesday, March 6, 2002; Other Editions, Page 105 (Newspapers.com):

KARAVITES, NANCY LINDAHL, 65, of New Port Richey, died Monday (March 4, 2002) at home. She came here in 1985 from her native Chicago and was a homemaker. She was Lutheran. She was a member and former senior vice president of the Marine Corps League 567, Ladies Auxiliary, Holiday; member Egypt Shrine Temple Daughters of the Nile, Tampa, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7631. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Thomas J; a son, Richard Lindahl, River Grove, Ill; four daughters, Diane Gross, New Port Richey, Dale Lindahl, Cary, Ill., Donna Shelton and Debra Nelson, both of Fox River Grove, Ill; a brother, Harold Gustafson, Cincinnati; a sister, Joyce Bolda, Chicago; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

     Amos H. Gustin married Margaret Eyer.

     Clarissa Gustin was born on 1 March 1837 at Warren Co., OH. She was the daughter of Amos H. Gustin and Margaret Eyer. Clarissa Gustin married Nathan Hollingsworth Starr, son of Charles West Starr and Elizabeth Wilson, on 1 September 1868. Clarissa Gustin lived in June 1900 at Fall Creek Twp., Henry Co., IN.

     Inez J. Gustin was born circa 1926. She married William Donald Porter, son of Robert Rogers Porter and Mary Sallie Morris, on 25 November 1953 at Alameda Co., CA. Inez J. Gustin and William Donald Porter were divorced in August 1972 at Alameda, Alameda Co., CA.