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Rustin Cawthon Obituary

McHENRY - Rustin Anthony Cawthon, 36, of McHenry, died Sunday, June 7, 2009.

He was born April 1, 1973, in Libertyville, to William F. and Lynn (Kiefer) Cawthon. On Jan. 7, 1994, he married Erin D. McSweeney in Woodstock.

He had been a resident of McHenry for most of his life. He was employed for the past 15 years at Aerex Pest Control in Rolling Meadows.

He was a musician, playing mostly rock & roll on his guitar. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping and playing cards with friends, and loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Erin; two children, Brianna and Damien; his parents, William F. and Lynn Cawthon of Holiday Hills; his mother-in-law, Ann Williams of Crystal Lake; a brother, Dustin Cawthon of Crystal Lake; and a brother-in-law, Steve Garrity of Crystal Lake.

The visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. There will be a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be private.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400 or send the family an online condolence at www.justenfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Herald from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2009.

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Rachel Reed

June 19, 2009

Erin, Bri, and Damien, I am so saddened and shocked by this news. I'm so sorry I am only learning of this now.

Leanne Stoddard

June 11, 2009

Cawthon Family - I am so sorry for you loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know he will be missed forever.

June 11, 2009

Lynn and Family, I am very sorry to hear about your son.
Please know you are in my prayers.
God Bless
A former co-worker from Baxter
Diane Wilson

tina bigham

June 10, 2009

Rusty was a great friend to me and my family and he will be forever missed!!!!

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