Kent Austin Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kent Austin of Marion, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 26, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Harold and Mildred Lorraine Austin (Willms); his granddaughter Echo Ryan Mustain; and his siblings-in-law, Joe Rogers, Leonard Haslett and Joan Taylor.

He is survived by: his wife Leah Beth Austin of Marion, IL; his children, Mike Austin of Marion, IL, Lisa Mustain (Christopher) of Central Point, OR, Brad Austin of Marion, IL and Lynn Franklin (Michael, Sr.) of Belleville, IL; his grandchildren, Courtney Mustain (Adrien Aucoin) of Central Point, OR, David Mustain (Katelyn) of Central Point, OR, Elizabeth Mustain (Gennady Hahne) of Central Point, OR, Morgan Lowe (YaQ'Keha) of St. Louis, MO, Lily Justice (Nicolas Mercado) of Belleville, IL, Livia Franklin of Belleville, IL, Amariya Franklin of Belleville, IL and Michael Franklin, Jr. of Belleville, IL; his great grandchildren, Gwen Mustain, Diego Mercado and Bibiana Mercado; his siblings, Stanley Austin (Peggy) of Potosi, MO, Linda Meyer (Harry) of Hillsboro, IL and Janet Watkins (Del) of Canute, OK; and his siblings-in-law, Dick Taylor of Decatur, IL, Jack Rogers (Marilyn) of Sullivan, IL, Marilyn Haslett of Mattoon, IL, Cathy Flowers (Red) of St. Elmo, IL, Lois Gillispe (Ronnie) of Forsyth, IL and Tammie Rogers of St. Elmo, IL. He is also survived by other extended family and many friends.

For those who prefer, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to either or both "The ALS Association" and/or "The Disabled American Veterans.".