Elizabeth A. (Kastens) Gustafson, 86 of Eagle, formerly of Otoe, entered into rest on April 8th, 2023, at her home. She was born on Oct. 27th, 1936, to Lawrence & Shirley (Miller) Naffziger in Jefferson City, Missouri. Liz attended Peru State College where she received her teaching certificate and taught in country schools until she and Harold started their family.

On June 14th, 1957, she married Harold G. Kastens in Otoe and they were blessed with 5 children. Harold passed away in 1997. Liz had many loves in her life including gardening, reading, cooking for family, crossword puzzles, polka music, nature, and all animals. She also played organ and sang in the choir at St. John's Lutheran Church in Otoe. Liz will be remembered for always being up for an adventure and her many one-liners. Most importantly to Liz was her family and all her friends that she considered as family and the time that she could spend with them. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children Jeffrey Kastens of Omaha, Jerry (Dawn) Kastens of Otoe, Jennifer Kastens of Valley, Jon Kastens of Syracuse and Judy Kastens of Eagle; many grand & great grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, & friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence & Shirley, brother Samuel, husband Harold G. Kastens and second husband James Gustafson.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 15th at 4 p.m. at 232 Main St. in Otoe.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation, or a tree may be planted in remembrance of her with a link found on the Fusselman website.

Arrangements by: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse

Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com