Austin John Waldron

Austin John Waldron obituary, New Lenox, IL

Austin John Waldron

Austin Waldron Obituary

Visit the Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox website to view the full obituary.

 Age 31, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. AJ was born July 1, 1992 in Homewood to Michael Austin Waldron and Darlene (Dancey) Waldron. Proceeded in death by his brother Michael Lee Waldron. Survived by his loving family; Parents Michael and Darlene; sisters Brenna (Tim) Ryan and Kate (Ryan Eichweldel) Waldron; loving uncle to his nephews Timothy Michael Ryan, Jack Austin Ryan, and soon to be niece Baby Eichweldel. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. AJ was a Local 597 Pipefitter following in his dad and brothers’ footsteps. AJ loved to be with his family, play with his nephews, and was creative and brilliant. He had the kindest soul & made sure everyone felt important. AJ will always be in our hearts. 

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral service, Monday, June 24th, 2024 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 West 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment, Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

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102 E. Francis Rd. P.O. Box 129, New Lenox, IL 60451

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