Austin S. Raysby
Obituary's Biography:
Austin Scott Raysby, 34, a resident of Park Ridge, IL, was called home to our Lord on September 4, 2024. Austin was born on May 17th, 1990, and is survived by his parents, Arthur Raysby Sr. and Susan (Barry) McCarty (nee: Torok), his partner in crime Kellie Laudani, his grandparent Ingeborg Torok, his siblings Arthur Raysby Jr. of Ingleside, IL, Andrea (Jeremie) Bartelt of Lindenhurst, IL, and Sara Raysby of Gurnee, IL, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Austin’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He was very charismatic and a big kid at heart. The smiles Austin wore when surrounded by family and friends were heartwarming and contagious and revealed immense affection for them. Austin gave the greatest hugs and everything he did, he did with love. Austin enjoyed life. He loved fishing, dancing, going to the gym, pickleball, gaming, spending time outdoors, and cuddling his dogs.
Austin will be deeply missed by everyone.
“Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.”
A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the service commencing at 7:00pm. Inurnment will be held at Grant Cemetery. For more information, please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
You will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest easy Austin.
Sending prayers and light to the family.
This is such a heartache. God bless you all as you honor this wonderful life. ❤️
I am VERY sorry for your families loss. I pray that all of you carry the love he had for you throughout this rough season.
I am so sorry for your loss
My heart aches for you Sue and your family.
On behalf of the staff here at the Holiday Inn Express Milw West Med Center, we would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family of Austin. Whenever Austin came to the hotel for work he would always have the brightest smile and the kindest spirit. Praying for comfort and peace for the days ahead.
On behalf of the staff here at the Holiday Inn Express Milw West Med Center we would like to send our deepest sympathies in the loss of Austin. Whenever Austin would come to stay at the hotel for work his smile and kindness would brighten up your day. Praying for comfort, peace, and strength for the days ahead.
Today, we say goodbye to our dear cousin Austin, a bright light in our lives. Your passing leaves a gaping hole in our hearts, but we take comfort in the memories we shared with you. Your kindness, sense of humor, and contagious smile inspired us all. You had a way of making everyone feel seen and heard, and your presence in our lives was a gift. You may be gone, but your legacy will live on in our hearts and the memories we all made together. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten kiddo!
I remember Austin as a force of positive energy and good vibes that were shared with everyone in his presence. He was easily bored and always full of ideas. He seriously loved food and would get super excited about whatever food that may be. He also got excited about things most people would not, like when he was really looking forward to his dental procedure because the anesthesia was going to give him good dreams… typical Austin, I will never, ever forget when he said that. While all the kids loved gaming, I remember his love of a particular game called Tibia, a game with extremely poor graphics that was the subject of many, many jokes around here. Always good natured, he took it in stride. To Sue, Barry, Artie and all of the family, we are crying for all of you, you raised an amazing kid and I have no words to properly express the sadness we feel. To Austin, thank you for being like a big brother to Tyler, you were one of the best parts of his childhood and your influence remains with him today. With love and broken hearts, Max and Marci