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This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle.
This scholarship is open from December 1st to February 1st.
uliann Gustafson passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born January 1, 1969, in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Russell C. and Jacqueline (Conley) Peterson.
Graduate of Rockford Lutheran High School and Blackhawk Technical College. Juli married Ron Gustafson on October 2, 1993. She worked for Farmers Insurance.
Juli fought a courageous twenty-year-long battle with myelofibrosis and related chronic conditions. Throughout these years she was tolerant, patient, and composed. Juli was most content when watching Tom Selleck (any format) and spending time with family, including Conley (“You are truly my joy and my heart”), Ron, dogs Enzo and Daphne, and extended family. She spent many years grooming a beautiful flower garden including stargazer lilies (her favorite) that will continue to provide joy for many years. Watching birds congregate in her fountain gave her great joy as well. No matter how tired, uncomfortable, or stressed Juli may have been she enjoyed grooving to her 80s rock, punk rock, new wave, and dance-rock with sounds of clapping and dancing emanating from the room. She was sharp-witted, organized, and selfless, including her last days. Juli knew her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and did not fear, in fact, she looked forward to meeting her Heavenly Father.
Survived by her husband, Ron; son, Conley; mother Jacqueline Peterson; sisters, Sharon (Paul) McKenzie and Marcy (Michael) Bozeman; father-in-law, Ronald (Debbie); mother-in-law, Marlyn Gustafson; brothers-in-law, Matt (Michelle) Gustafson, Brian Gustafson, and Tim (Liz) Gustafson; sister-in-law, Heather (Michael) Wagaman; and many nieces and nephews.
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