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Official Obituary of

Randy Austin

February 28, 1954 ~ July 13, 2025 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Randy Austin Obituary

Randy Austin, 71, of Pana, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025.

Randy was born in Stockton CA, the son of James Gerard and Patricia Northcraft. He married Shelly Sisk on September 26th, 1971 but later divorced. He then married Madonna Chiapale on June 18th, 2002. He was a member of NewHope Baptist Church. He a was a self-employed drywall installer for over 54 years. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He loved gardening and canning, but loved nothing more than spending time with his grand children and great-grand children.

Randy is survived by his children; Barbara (Carlos) Cohan, Nokomis, Timothy (Rebecca) Holtz, Valley Springs, CA, Michael Holtz, Stockton, CA; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother Mike Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Patricia Austin, a brother Timothy Austin, and his wife Madonna Chiapale-Austin.

A visitation will be held Friday July 18, 2025 from 12pm until the time of service at 1pm at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. Pastor John Largent officiating.

Burial will follow at Rosamond Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s.

Online memorials may be made at stiehldawsonfh.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
July 18, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home- Nokomis Location
200 East State St.
Nokomis, Illinois 62075

Funeral Service
Friday
July 18, 2025

1:00 PM
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home- Nokomis Location
200 East State St.
Nokomis, Illinois 62075

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