Photo courtesy of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel - Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Apr 15, 1938 – May 3, 2025
Austin W. O'Banion, 87, of Saint Joseph, MO, passed away peacefully May 3, 2025.
Austin was born in Gentry County, MO, April 15, 1938 to William A. and Minnie Lucille (Weese) O'Banion. He attended Stanberry High School. He began his career at Farm Marco and would later retire and work at O'Reilly Auto Parts as deliveryman. He was very proud of his membership at Turning Point Church Of The Nazarene. He was the keeper of the O'Banion family history.
Austin was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Minnie Lucille (Weese) O'Banion; daughter Twila O'Banion; and siblings Bill, Agnes, Mary Ellen, Clara, and Roy.
Surviving family includes, Arleen O'Banion of the home; son Austin James O'Banion of Saint Joseph, MO; Step Children Kim Furgeson (Richard), Kevin Fajardo, and Anthony Fajardo; Grandchildren Shantel O'Banion (Sandra), Kira O'Banion, Tieleigh O'Banion, Nicole Gauert, Brad Fajardo, Amanda Furgeson - Ponce, Levi Fajardo, Hunter Furgeson, Destiny Fajardo, and Elvin Fajardo; and Numerous Great Grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Austin will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with a visitation hour prior starting at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery to follow after the service.
Read MoreWe are going to miss you. Your kind, caring, and funny heart. We were truly blessed to have you in our life. You became more than just a neighbor and friend, to us you were family. Rest in Peace.
Bill and Janet Geske
May 08, 2025 | St Joseph, MO | Friend
My childhood was filled with great memories of The O’Banion Family members. Playing cards, chasing Jamie and growing up together. Brushing Twila’s hair and playing Nertz card games together with our families. May Austin Rest In Peace and be joined eternally with his Family members in heaven. Love ❤ Cindy Ritchie Rupp
Cindy Ritchie Rupp
May 07, 2025 | Omaha, NE | Friend
Arleen,So very sorry for your loss.You worked for me at Caregivers and I'd met Austin a few times when you'd be in the office. Time flies by but I wanted to let you know I remember you and your husband.You were a pleasure to work with.
Deb LeRette
May 07, 2025 | St Joseph, MO | Acquaintance
Grandpa we love you and will miss you
Jean Wilson
May 05, 2025 | Sheridan, MO | Grandchild
