Obit for GUSTAFSON, Edward (b.1883 d.1964), Kandiyohi Co., MN 
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Wilmar West Central Tribune, Nov. 2, 1964, page 9
Three Gustafson Brothers are Buried Within a Week
(photo) Martin Gustafson-Alfred Gustafson-Edward Gustafson
Funeral services were held in New London for Martin, Alfred and Edward 
Gustafson, the last three members of the family of Frank and Johanna 
Gustafson, pioneer residents of the New London area. The three, all of 
whom were born and raised on the Gustafson homestead just west of New 
London, died within a period of a week's time.
The Rev. B. R. Quanbeck officiated at each of the services held on three 
subsequent days and Leroy, Adolph, Ernest, Walter, Harry and Chester 
Gustafson served as pallbearers for each of their uncles.

Edward Gustafson   Wilmar West Central Tribune, Nov. 2, 1964, page 9
Final rites for Edward Gustafson, 3020 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, 
were conducted Saturday, August 8, at 11 am at the Trinity Lutheran church 
in New London. Youngest of the three brothers, he died in Minneapolis on 
August 6, at the age of 81.
Mrs. Soren Hille, organist, accompanied Mrs. B. R. Quanbeck who sang  
"Beyond the Sunset" and "Abide with me", two favorite hymns of the deceased.
Burial was at the Oak Hill cemetery. 
Edward Gustafson was born June 5, 1883. On December 9, 1907 he was 
united in marriage to Clara Espelien, the wedding taking place at the 
Trinity Lutheran church. The couple resided in New London where he was 
engaged in the automobile business. Six children were born to this union, 
Ellsworth, Frances, Henry, Arthur, Grace and Ruth. 
In 1936 the couple moved to Minneapolis where they celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary in 1957. Mr. Gustafson retired from the 
Lithium Corporation in 1955.
Mrs. Gustafson's death occurred September 9, 1959 as did that of two 
sons, Henry in 1928 and Ellsworth in 1937; one sister, two brothers, 
two half-brothers and his parents.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Harold Eckdahl (Frances) and 
Mrs. Milburn Swenson (Grace) of Minneapolis and Mrs. Rudolph Dusek (Ruth) 
of St. Paul; one son, Arthur, South St. Paul; seven grandchildren, a number 
of nieces and nephews, and one brother, Alfred.
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Wilmar West Central Tribune, Nov. 2, 1964, page 9
Three Gustafson Brothers are Buried Within a Week
(photo) Martin Gustafson-Alfred Gustafson-Edward Gustafson
Funeral services were held in New London for Martin, Alfred and Edward 
Gustafson, the last three members of the family of Frank and Johanna 
Gustafson, pioneer residents of the New London area. The three, all of 
whom were born and raised on the Gustafson homestead just west of New 
London, died within a period of a week's time.
The Rev. B. R. Quanbeck officiated at each of the services held on three 
subsequent days and Leroy, Adolph, Ernest, Walter, Harry and Cherster 
Gustafson served as pallbearers for each of their uncles.