Sara A. Guth

May 7, 1939 - May 29, 2022

A small private family service is planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to:

Crane Lake Chapel

7399 Handberg Rd.

Crane Lake, MN, 55725

Sara A. Guth, née Westerfield, age 83, of Evanston, IL, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Evanston Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born May 7, 1939, in Galesburg, IL, to Dean and Marian, née Young, Westerfield.

Sara spent summers with her family at their cabin in a remote area of Northern Minnesota. Many wonderful memories were made there. A 1957 graduate of Aledo High School, she attended Knox College, where she was a member of the Alpha Zeta Delta Sorority, graduating with honors in 1961.

After graduation, she married the love of her life, Gordon Guth, and moved to Evanston, where she was a wonderful homemaker, mother and wife. Her career was in proofreading, and she was often called on to proofread many papers for her family and friends. She was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, Evanston, and a lifelong volunteer, most recently in the library and little store, sewing walker bags at her residence, Westminster Place. She was known there as a loving wife to Gordon and was always seen walking on the campus holding his hand. She loved playing Bridge and Mahjong and was active in several groups, where she was known for her amazing variety of homemade cookies.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Marian. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Guth, and two children, Gregory (Amie) Guth and Jennifer Crossland, as well as her grandchildren, Jessica and Jake Guth, Ashley and Kevin Crossland.

A small private family service is planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to Crane Lake Chapel, 7399 Handberg Rd., Crane Lake, MN, 55725.

Funeral info: 847.673.6111.

Sara A. Guth, née Westerfield, age 83, of Evanston, IL, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Evanston Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born May 7, 1939, in Galesburg, IL, to Dean and Marian, née Young, Westerfield. Sara spent summers with her family at their cabin in a remote area of NorthernContinue Reading

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We were so sad to learn of Sarah's passing. She was always so congenial and so very special. We'll always remember her stories about the Dickerdike statue at Knox College, and that wonderful ever-present smile. She was both the perfect hostess or the perfect guest; knowledgible and engaging. Ravinia attendances with the Huffs were particularly memorable and we hope all these memories will somehow lighten your sadness and make her death more tolerable. You have our prayers and sympathies.

In memory of Sara A. Guth, Karen & Kevin Meister lit a candle

I am so sorry to hear about Sara's passing. She always was cooking up a storm at her home on Rosalie in Evanston, Illinois and her cookies were amazing. She was always someone who was busy and loved arts and crafts. She was the homemaker many of us wanted to be and will always be missed. Hold on to the memories, her smile and most of all her friendship.

So very sorry to hear about Sara's passing. My condolence to Gordon and her family. What a wonderful lady. I so remember her calling me when I moved to Westminster to offer her help in getting me settled. I along with her many friends here will miss her.

I am so sorry to hear about Sara's passing. I have such fond memories of her from spending so much time at the Guth's home. I especially remember the great cookies around the holidays and how she was always proofreading something. I was so happy to get to see Sara when she and Jenny stopped near me on their way up to the cabin about 15 years ago. I remember her telling me how she was so happy that Jenny and I were still friends as we watched the little girls swarming around Kevin in the hotel pool. I loved her and always felt welcomed in their home. She was a wonderful Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you feel her warm embrace as you share so many memories together.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.