Racine – Jill C. Gustin, passed away at home, suddenly and without warning, on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Jill was born in Racine on March 2, 1961 to Stanley and Leone (nee: Eschmann) Lenart. On December 23, 1987, Jill married William L. Gustin in Racine. Jill was the treasure of his heart. Jill was a member of Hope Community Church, 5040 Northwestern Avenue in Racine.

Surviving are her loving husband, William (Bill) Gustin; son, Christopher Bruno and daughter, Jana Bruno; stepdaughter, Emily Gustin, stepsons, John (Wendi) Gustin and Adam (Kristin) Gustin; grandchildren, Sydney (Gustin) Baumstark, Alex Gustin, Elijah Bruno, Janae Boatner, Kristoffer Bruno, Ian Bruno, Jaden Gustin, Alana Gustin and Conner Gustin; sister, Karen (Michael) Williams; cousins, Judith Marie Lenart and Rick Lenart; other relatives and friends. Jill was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Susan Tarver; aunt, Emma (nee: Eschmann) Lenart; uncle, John Lenart; uncle, Joseph Lenart; aunt, Juanita Lenart; aunt, Rose Kober; uncle, Edward Kober; other relatives and friends.

Services celebrating Jill’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12:00PM with Pastor Donald Bennett as officiant. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Monday from 11:00AM until the time of service. Private inurnment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.