Austin Eldridge Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Austin Eldridge of West Frankfort, Illinois, born in Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 31, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Austin Eldridge to show support.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Henry Eldridge and Margaret Hauffe; and his pet Arnold. He is survived by: his wife Holly Roeder of West Frankfort, Illinois; his son Camden Michael Eldridge of Marion, Illinois; his parents, Betsy Shanks (Don) of Pittsburg, Illinois and Michael Lee Eldridge (Tara) of Herrin, Illinois; his sister Emma Turnbow (Kevin) of Herrin, Illinois; his stepsisters, Jessica Kirkpatrick (Kris) of Benton, Rebecca Shanks of Brussels and Taylor Shanks of Harrisburg, Illinois; his brother Samuel Anderson (Joy) of Queens Creek, Arizona; his nieces and nephews, Aldo Turnbow, Kobie Kirkpatrick, Kruz Kirkpatrick, Khloe Kirkpatrick, Willow Jansen, Roan Jansen and Mila Zuniga-Anderson; and his grandmothers, Kristina Elridge of Anitigo, Wisconsin and Marlene Barter of Harrisburg, Illinois. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Camden Michael Eldridge Educational Fund at Farmer's State Bank.