Carol Austin Obituary
We bid farewell to Carol Austin of Granite City, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Carol touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol Austin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Vollmer and Ella Vollmer (Marose); her siblings, Donald Vollmer and Juanita Boone; her sister-in-law Arleen Fransen; and her nephews, Steven Vollmer and Russell Boone.
She is survived by: her husband William Austin (Bill); her children, Dr. Todd Austin (Eugena) of Virden and Julie Randall (Nathan) of Mitchell, IL.; her grandchildren, Taylor (Ben Rapp) of Edwardsville, IL., Austin Randall (Leah Paxton) of Glen Carbon, IL., Ava Kloppe (Daniel) of New Berlin, IL., Zorah Austin (Josh Atchisson) of Virden, IL. and Aegea Austin of Virden, IL.; her sister Joyce Spies (Peter) of Bonne Terre, MO.; and her siblings-in-law, Beverly LeBeau of Crestview, FL., Larry Austin (Judy) of Wildwood, MO. and Stephen Austin of Granite City, IL.. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in honor of Carol to the APA Animal Shelter in Granite City, IL.
