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Agnes Austin Obituary

Austin, Agnes R. (nee Krautter), passed away at the age of 80 on Christmas Day after a courageous fight with several illnesses in the past five months. She lived her life for her husband and her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Austin, devoted mother of Raelene (Dale) Langley, Beverly Cramer, Gary, Gregory (Terri), Matthew, Jeffrey, the late Raymond Jr., the late Nancy Ann Gervasio, the late Timothy and the late Daniel, loving daughter of the late August and the late Anna (nee Bolta) Krautter, fond grandmother of 34, great-grandmother of 35, dear sister of two brothers and five sisters, dear aunt and great-aunt of many. She will be missed very much by all. Family and friends to meet for the funeral on Saturday, December 29th, 8:30 a.m., at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Joseph A. Russo, Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Chapel service to be celebrated promptly at 10 a.m. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Northlake, IL. Visitation Friday, December 28th, 3 to 9 p.m. For info: 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 27, 2007.

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Kathie Gabriel

December 29, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the Austin Family. Agnes was one of the strongest and most loving mothers, as well as one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She will be missed by many. You are all in my heart during this difficult time.

Nicole Austin

December 28, 2007

Grandma,
You were a very strong woman. I will look for you in the butterflies and in the rear view mirror when I am in the car. Send my love to the other side.

Dianna and Billy Congelosi

December 28, 2007

My deep and sincere sympathies in your time of sorrow sorry Agnes never got a chance to know her great grandson she would be proud to know he is a fine young man everyone is in our prayers

Douglas Kondziolka

December 27, 2007

Aunt Agnes:

You are loved and will be missed. God keep you and say hello to your brothers and sisters for me at "That Side of Heaven".

Kathy Austin

December 27, 2007

Agnes,

You have a fine group of people ready to great you. You will be missed by many. Strength was your middle name.

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