Austen Michael Gleason
2004-2021
Austen Michael Gleason, born April 16th, 2004 at 2:56 p.m., our little angel entered this world, strong and determined. On August 11th, 2021 at 12:34 a.m. he left us at the young age of 17. Austen Michael Gleason passed away after sustaining injuries in a car accident.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa with Melony Conley, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery, Ottawa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at the funeral home. Additional visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the funeral home.
Austen is survived by his parents Joseph and Jennifer Gleason. Brothers: Kyle, Sean (Madison), Ryan and Bryan. Sisters: Paige, Kayla (Bryce) and Skylar. All of whom will miss his quirky jokes, infectious smile, and his quick comebacks.
Austen will be missed dearly by his niece Lilianna, whom he cherished!
He is survived by maternal grandparents Mike and Glenda Murray of Wyoming, IL and Cliff and Tina Smith of Chillicothe, IL. Along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents James and Angeline Gleason of Ottawa.
Austen was a senior at Ottawa High School with plans to attend trade school in the summer. Austen leaves behind many beloved friends at school, especially Donovan and Johnny. These three musketeers were inseparable and the funniest group of young men.
Austen had a love for anything outdoors, especially fishing! This is something he loved to do any chance he got. He also enjoyed relaxing nights with his buddies playing a video game or two.
We will always cherish the time we had with him and hold onto the memories forever.
Pallbearers will be Sean Gleason, Bryce Welch, Ryan Gleason, Bryan Gleason, Donovan Jones, and Johnny Szewczyk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family so they can establish a scholarship in memory of Austen to be presented to his graduating class.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433