Jason was a 1999 graduate of Canton High School. He then attended and played baseball for Lincoln College and St. Ambrose University. He married Rachael Ossman in 2006 and together they had two daughters, Emma Rose Rockhold and Addison Dee Rockhold.
Jason later met who he called his “soulmate” Brittany. They were married on February 6, 2026. Well before they were married, he became a bonus dad to her children, Ainsley, Mason, and Quinn Hemmele.
Jason spent much of his life coaching on a softball field, giving hitting lessons, watching sports, and watching his daughters Emma and Addi show their horses. He was a beloved coach to hundreds of talented athletes across central Illinois. He had a big heart and sense of humor. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. If he couldn’t come to an event in basketball shorts and a hoodie, he probably wouldn’t come at all. Even then, he would be late and on “Jason time” as his family called it. He loved his family dearly. Nothing brought him more joy than being a dad.
He is survived by his wife, Brittany Rockhold; his children, Emma Rockhold, Addison Rockhold, Ainsley Hemmele, Mason Hemmele, and Quinn Hemmele; his parents, Robert and Toni Rockhold; his brother, Nicholas Rockhold; his nephew, Rylynn Rockhold; and uncle, Chuck (Jane) Rushford; an aunt, Vinnie Cufaude; his father and mother – in – law, Charles and Michelle Johnson; and several loving cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Shirley Rockhold, Irwin “Doc” Rushford, Rose Rushford; and his uncle, Dan Caufaude.
Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL A visitation will be held the same day from 5pm - 7pm at the funeral home. Rev. Steve Mason and his daughter will be speaking at his service. It would be an honor to Jason if you dressed casual and comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a fund at Ipava State Bank to support his five children. Online condolences may be left at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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