William D. Auten's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2022 in Benton, Illinois

William D. Auten

March 17, 1927 - April 28, 2022 (95 years old)

Benton, Illinois

William D. Auten's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2022 in Benton, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leffler Funeral Home LLC

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William D. Auten

March 17, 1927 - April 28, 2022 (95 years old)

Benton, Illinois

William D. Auten Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William D. Auten of Benton, Illinois, who passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewey Auten and Edith Auten (Weston); his wife Easter Risner; his son William Brian Auten; and his brothers, Hiram and Robert Auten.

He is survived by: his children, Debby Cantrell (Gary) of Benton, IL, Karen Furlow (Rodney) of Christopher, IL, Brad Auten (Leslie) of Monticello, IL and Brett Auten (Emily) of St. Peters, MO; his grandchildren, Aaron Cantrell (Amy), Kristen Lampley (Chad), Katie Matthews (Cullen), Lily Furlow (John), Adam Auten, Anna Auten, Reid Auten and William Auten; his great grandchildren, Lacey Jerkins, Lance Jerkins, Lane Lampley, Luke Lampley, Kanon Cantrell, Kash Cantrell, Harrison Matthews and Amelia Matthews; and his brother Kenneth Auten of Downers Grove, IL. He is also survived by sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Public Library and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leffler Funeral Home LLC



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“Farewell to a great man, a great educator, a great friend. We often pay lip service to someone being missed but with Bill it is real and those who knew him will carry his memories to their grave. RIP Bill.”


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Apr 30

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Leffler Funeral Home
401 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812

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Apr 30

Funeral service

Leffler Funeral Home
401 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812

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Apr 30

Committal service

Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery
12474 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812

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