Laurie Austin Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 27, 2025, at the age of 79, Laurie Austin of Brookings, South Dakota passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurie Austin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mark "Bill" Porter and Eloise "Pat" Porter (Pew); her brother Mark Jr.; and her niece Anna May. She is survived by: her children, Tim Austin, Tami Austin and Andrea Austin (Todd Torgerson); her grandchildren, Roger Austin, Becca (Tim Van Dyke), John Austin (Kayla Hemmingson), Devon Austin, David Austin, Sonja Austin and Sophia Austin; her great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Texlie, Baylie, RIley, Rip and Rowdy; her sisters, Marsha (Tom Murphy) and Merri Lee (Weston Grow); and her pet Baxter Dale Austin. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Rude's Funeral Home (105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
