Austin Lee DeWitt

Austin Lee DeWitt, age 8, of Liberty, Illinois died unexpectedly on Monday, December 27, 2010 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 7, 2002 in Quincy the son of Eric & Carrie (Walker) DeWitt. Austin was a 3rd grader at Liberty School. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Liberty. Austin enjoyed fishing. He loved horses, playing baseball and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by:
ONE SISTER: Caitlyn DeWitt
MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Barbara VanOrder and her husband Clint
MATERNAL GRANDFATHER: Kevin J. Conover and his wife Amanda
PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Diana Meyer and her husband Leon
PATERNAL GRANDFATHER: Robert DeWitt and his fiance Jeanette Quesenberry
PATERNAL GREAT-GRANDMOTHER: Dolores Herzog and her husband Leo
PATERNAL GREAT-GRANDPARENTS: Floyd & Dorothy DeWitt
AN ADDITIONAL GREAT-GRANDMOTHER: Shirley Allison
A host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Zion Lutheran Church in Liberty by Rev. Thomas R. Kamprath. Interment will be in the Walker Cemetery near Liberty. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy. Memorials may be made to the family.
www.dukerandhaugh.com

25 Comments

  1. lori butler norvell on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    carrie i am so deeply sorry for your loss . i will be praying for u and your family. he was a handsome little guy. so so sorry

  2. Keith & Sally Miller on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Eric and Carrie, sorry about your loss our thoughts and prayers have been with you.

  3. Cheryl Altgilbers on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Carrie and Eric and Family,
    I don’t know if you remember me but I worked with your family and Austin through the First Steps program deveral years ago. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Sincerely, Cheryl Altgilbers

  4. Cathy Wagner on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Carrie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. I know there is nothing worse than losing one of your children. Have faith in God. He is always with you and has a plan for each of us. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Connie & Robert Stemmler on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Dearest Carrie & Eric, We are truly saddened by the loss of your son, Austin. Please know that you and all your family members will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all at this time and into the future. Sincerely, Connie & Robert

  6. Jared Predmore and family on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Jared was in Austin’s grade and he wanted to say he will miss him and he enjoyed playing baseball with him. We are sorry for you loss.

  7. Monica Huber- Waddill on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Eric and Carrie,

    You have my deepest sympathy. I have no words that I can express to comfort you during this time of loss. May you find your comfort and strength in God to guide and lift you up each of the coming days.

  8. James McNary on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss.

  9. andrew birckelbaw on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    me and my son andrew are really sorry to hear of austins passing he was a good friend to andrew and will be truly missed

  10. Jared Predmore and family on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    My son Jared was in Austin’s grade, he wants to say Austin will be missed and he had fun playing with him in baseball. We are sorry for you loss.

  11. christina elwood on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    i am so sorry to hear about your loss, as a mother myself i could never imagine going through the loss of one of my children. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. sending much love your way.

  12. Sarah and Ashley Becks on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    We are very sorry to hear about the loss in your family. we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  13. Karl and Stephanie Flentje on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    We are deeply saddened by the loss of your boy Austin. We are praying for your family. May God hold you close in His hands in this time of mourning.

  14. Jeff & Angela Kill on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Carrie & Eric, our hearts go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. kurtus&terri miller on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Sorry for your loss, you are all in our prayers.

  16. Christina Ice on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    My son played with Austin at school. He will be truely missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

  17. Paula Vandermaiden Shelley on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Eric I am very sorry for your loss If there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to ask Your sister has my phone number! All my prayers and love to your family!

  18. Mark & Lana Ohnemus on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  19. Cathy Badgley on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time.

  20. Mrs. Frericks on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    I am a teacher at Liberty Elementary School. Although I did not have Austin in my class, I remember seeing him at school and always having that sweet smile on his face. He will be greatly missed and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  21. Wanda Duke on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Carrie, words cannot express how sorry I am. You and your family are in my prayers. Wanda

  22. Sara Bowman on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Austin was in 3rd grade with my son. He will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  23. MELISSA KURFMAN on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    WE ARE DEVASTATED TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF LIL AUSTIN AND HIS HEART OF GOLD. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF NEED!

  24. sara gordy and matt higley on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Carrie your in our thoughts and prayers… I miss you and Love you…. I will keep yo in our thoughts and prayers forever and sorry to hear about Austin… He is so darn cute just like his mommy!!!!

  25. Kimberly Patrick(AUNT) on November 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Austin Aunt Kim loves you and misses you dearly. I cant believe this has happened to us again. I know u didnt have any intention for this and we will get answers lil buddy. But I do promise this…Mommy loves you dearly so does sissy Katy. I just want you to know that Aunt Kim and Uncle Kevin love you and know that you are in the lords hands now and will be watching over us. You help take care of grandma and grandpa up there and u watch over us here and one day we will all meet again. You will never be forgotten no matter what…and I will make sure sissy and mommy are taken care of and that we make the best that we can with our emptiness. I LOVE YOU BUDDY AND U HAVE TOUCHED ALOT OF HEARTS IN SUCH SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. Love you Aunt Kim and Uncle Kevin

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