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Obituary for Austin Walquist
Austin Walquist, age 22, of Temple Hill, IL passed away July 27, 2018 in Pope County, IL.
Austin was born March 22, 1996 to Matthew Walquist and Shannon (Parr) Markus in Paducah Kentucky. He was a member of Temple Hill Church, UBC Millwrights Local 716 in St. Louis, MO member, enjoyed tractors, tending cows, his Bloodhound, Red.
Austin is survived by his mother, Shannon (Keith) Markus of Temple Hill, IL; father, Matthew Walquist of Karnak, IL; sister; Gracie Markus of Temple Hill, IL; brother, Logan Markus of Temple Hill, IL; grandparents, Jerry (Carol) Parr of Temple Hill, IL, Howard (Carolyn) Walquist of Karnak, IL, Chris (Susie) Marcus of Metropolis, IL; two aunts, Tammy (Mark) Stevens of KY, Melissa (David) Stier of Springfield, IL; one uncle, Phillip Walquist of Belknap, IL; several great aunts, great uncles, cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Krysten Walquist; uncle, Kevin Parr.
Funeral service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Brother Kevin Richerson will be conducting the service. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Temple Hill Cemetery in Temple Hill.
Memorials may be made to: FFA, c/o Wade Swinford, 125 State HWY 146 W., Golconda, IL 62938. .
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