Nola Ilene Gustafson, 83
Nola Ilene Gustafson (nee Marberger), 83, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away on November 25, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children. Beloved wife of John Arthur Gustafson for an unbelievable 57 years, she was also the loving mother of Ilene (Tom) Eckert, Karin Nola (Dean) Teglia, and John Franklin (Jennifer) Gustafson; devoted grandmother of Tommy, Elle, Kari, and Jasper John; cherished sister-in-law of Joe Denaro; dear aunt of Mark and Susan Denaro.
Nola was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Verle Marberger; sister Teddi Denaro; and parents-in-law, Elmer and Mabel Gustafson.
Nola earned a Bachelor of Music with distinction from Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. She was awarded the Master of Music with distinction in piano at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University. She was a student of Jose Echaniz (Eastman School of Music) and Menahem Pressler (Indiana University). Nola taught at the University of Vermont, Indiana University, and private piano. Nola has performed extensively in the Chicago area as a soloist and collaborative artist. She was an active performing member of the Chicago Musician Club of Women, the Illinois State Music Teacher Association, Western Springs Music Club, and Salt Creek Music Club. Nola was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Hinsdale. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Nola loved her Savior, her family, and her music.
Nola’s funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Interment will be at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery, Bridgeport, NE, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, with Reverend Jonathan Berosek officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church of Hinsdale, or to Western Springs Music Club, c/0 Melissa Raub, 423 Pershing Ave., Wheaton, IL, 60189.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, and Bridgeport Memorial Chapel, www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com.