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1926
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2014
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MILFORD AUSTIN Obituary
He was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Independence, Wisconsin, the son of Helmer and Julia (Wik) Austin.
He is survived by three children, Linda (Larry) Hudgens of Grant Park, Mitch (Karen) Austin of Hoffman, Texas, and Stephanie (Mike) Ritz of DeKalb; seven grandchildren, Travis Hudgens, Rebecca (Jeff) Boatman, Lori (J.C.) David, Teri Johnson, Stephanie (Dan) Freeman, Dustin Ritz and Desiree Ritz; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth (Lyman) Swaim of Batavia; and many nieces, nephews and a family of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma; son, Jeff Austin; twin daughters, Ruth and Rose, who died in infancy; and five siblings, Vivian McKinney, Waldo, Howard, Merle and Floyd Austin.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, with a service to celebrate his life to follow. Interment will follow at Kaneville Cemetery, Kaneville.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Milford's name. Checks can be made to the "Milford Austin Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119.
Tributes also can be forwarded to the same address or at www.conleycare.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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S R
May 3, 2017
STILL MISS YOU
STEPHANIE RITZ
September 4, 2014
MISS YOU DAD
Travis Hudgens
June 21, 2014
To the memories of a wonderful man and outstanding grandfather, a quiet man but strong with his few words. A man that everything had its place and there was a certain time for everything . He'd always tell me to quit fiddle fartn around. The time he was here will always be remembered and truly charished. He is now in a better place with his partner his love his wife. Grandma. Both wonderful people will always be remembered and loved! R.I.P.
Travis Hudgens
June 20, 2014
To the memories of a great man strong to his words that were seldom spoken. Things always had a time and place and always stop fiddle farting around. His laughter and smile will be greatly missed, but now he's in a better place with is wife and partner.you will be missed and loved grandpa!! R.i.p.
Lori David
June 19, 2014
A man of few words, that could eat faster than everyone in the family. I still remember some of the conversations we had as he drove me to my pre-k. He will be greatly missed. We love you grandpa. ?
Cindy Gould
June 18, 2014
When I think of Uncle Milford I get this picture in my mind of him throwing his head back and laughing. He was always so nice to everyone, he was on the quiet side, but I think that is an Austin trait.
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Jun
21
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Conley Funeral Home - Elburn116 West Pierce Street P.O. Box 8049, Elburn, IL 60119
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21
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
Conley Funeral Home - Elburn116 West Pierce Street P.O. Box 8049, Elburn, IL 60119
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