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In Memory Of

Marlee Kay Gustavsen, 77, Butte, MT

January 27, 1942 – October 27, 2019

Marlee Kay Gustavsen, 77, Butte, MT, passed away on October 27, 2019. Marlee was born to Edward and Inez (Brock) Braunstadter in Billings, MT on January 27, 1942. She graduated from Butte High School in 1960. Marlee then met and married Clifford L. Gustavsen on July 18, 1975.

Marlee worked as a secretary for many places in Butte, including Hennessey’s, Freeway, Safeway Office, Rocky Mountain Clinic, and then retired from Lady of the Rockies. She enjoyed ceramics and homemaking.

She is survived by her loving husband, Clifford, her children, Stacie Carmichael, Chuck (Kari) Carmichael, Mike (Sue) Gustavsen, John (Linda) Gustavsen, Robert (Shelley) Gustavsen, Ken (Bernie) Gustavsen, Sharon Erickson, and Nancy (Tom) Sharkey, siblings, Marcia and Mike Doto and Cheryl Nelson, nephew Ross, 25 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.

Marlee is proceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Leila and Lyman Leppanen, sister, Karen, daughter, Debbie Gold, son Rusty Gustavsen, granddaughter, Christina Gustavsen, nephew, Edward Leppanen, grandson, Timothy Crumpton.

No services are planned at this time. A reception will be held in Marlee’s honor at Uno’s Lounge, 3235 Harrison Ave # 1 on November 2, 2019 at 3 p.m.

Donations can be made in Marlee’s honor to the Lady of the Rockies.

Please offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Marlee. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Marlee and her family.

 

 

Service Schedule

Reception

3:00 P.M.

Saturday November 2, 2019

Uno's Lounge

3235 Harrison Ave # 1

Butte, Montana 59701

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Service Schedule

Reception

3:00 P.M.

Saturday November 2, 2019

Uno's Lounge

3235 Harrison Ave # 1

Butte, Montana 59701

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  1. Diane Nees and Jerry Robbins says

    October 28, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    Thinking of Cllff and family at this difficult time. Jerry and I always enjoyed our time spent with Marlee and Cliff at Unos.

  2. Dennis and Luciene Ellingson says

    October 28, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    Our love and prayers go out to Cliff and family. Working with Marlee was a great pleasure and just being in her presence and visiting with her and Cliff was really nice. Love and prayers are with you.

  3. Cheryl Grant says

    October 29, 2019 at 6:41 am

    Our thoughts and prayers to all the families of Marlee. Marlee was such a beautiful, loving person, may she Rest In Peace , God Bless !!!

    Bill and Cheryl Grant

  4. Joe and Diane Mullaney says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Marlee’s family. She was a very kind and generous person. Keep her memories close to your heart. God Bless!

  5. Kandice ONeill says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:48 am

    Such great memories of Marlee and the families. Love, Kandie, Shirlee and Jolene

  6. Midge Rivenes says

    October 29, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to Cliff and all of the family. Marlee was a great woman, mother and friend. God Bless

  7. Pepper Miles says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    How fortunate I was to know and work with Marlee. She was one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. My deepest sympathy to her family. May your memories of this lovely lady be comforting in the difficult days ahead.

  8. Julie Winston says

    October 30, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    Deepest sympathy to Cliff and all of the family.

  9. Joodee Workman says

    November 1, 2019 at 9:20 am

    Stacie, Cliff & Family, My thoughts are with you. What a great mother/wife you got to share your lives with. Marlee was one to always make me laugh and just have fun. Even though I didn’t get to see much of her lately, she definitely will be missed. A Big Hug to all of you.

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Reception

3:00 P.M.

Saturday November 2, 2019

Uno's Lounge

3235 Harrison Ave # 1

Butte, Montana 59701

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