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Obituary

Chris Austin, 69, passed away in Eugene, OR surrounded by his children and grandchildren on August 10, 2025. He was a father, musician, outdoorsman, and behavioral health worker.He was the son of Ardis M. and Robert E. Austin and was raised with his sister, Holly, in Highland Park, IL. He completed his high school education at Windsor Mountain School in Lenox, MA.He spent most of his life in Lake County, IL, where he made a …

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Born

November 23rd, 1955
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Passed away

August 10th, 2025
Eugene, OR

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Cremation

Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service
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Pete Moore Hospice House
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