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AUSTIN STANTON Obituary

Austin V. Stanton, Sr., 86, formerly of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away at home in Watervliet, Michigan, November 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; his children, Austin, Jr. (Jill), Sherri, Wendy, Scott, Christy (Kurt) Schmidt, and Corey; his grandchildren Danielle, Kate, Brina, Cassidy, Ryan, Ashley, Jordan, Colleen, Jamie, Cheyenne, Symphony, Erin, and Corey, Jr.; and his great-grandchildren Trenton, Scarlett, Weston and Zoey. He was born in Chicago and served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. Memorial Gathering will be Saturday, December 3 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Service at 4:00 p.m. at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For information 847-437-3783.

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Published by Daily Herald from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2016.

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Therese Lullo

November 30, 2016

Pop your light lives on in your wonderful family

Alex Glanz

November 29, 2016

Dear Big Austin,

It's a beautiful day in Michigan as I write you this note...You were, and are, a great Dad, Grandfather, Husband, and friend -- always ready with a joke and a smile. My memories of you and your family will remain in my heart -- blessed to have known you. RIP

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Robert Leslie

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November 25, 2016

Please accept my condolences. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ...

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