Lynn Utsinger

Lynn Utsinger, 81, of Canton, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2026, at Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born in Canton, on August 19, 1945, to Howard and Lucielle (Howerter) Utsinger. They preceded him in death as well as his twin brother, Lyle Utsinger, and sister, Jean Cattron.

Lynn is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol (O’Bryant) Utsinger. They were married on July 31,1965.

Also surviving is his son, Bill (Rachel) Utsinger of Canton, brother, Blaine (Wilda) Utsinger of Galesburg, and sister, Donna Williams of Bushnell.

Lynn retired from Caterpillar in Mossville; he worked for 45 years before his retired in 2008.

Outside of taking care of his family, Lynn enjoyed farming with his brother.

Cremation rites will be accorded with Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A graveside service will be held at Wiley Cemetery at a later date.

Jack Purtle

Jack Purtle, 69, of Canton, passed away on September 19, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on December 6, 1956 in Canton to James and Laura (Breese) Purtle.

Surviving are his brothers, Bill and Joe Purtle of Canton and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Jim, John, Terry, Donald and Oscar.

Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Lee Marshall

Lee (Leland) Marshall of Palm Desert, CA passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Lee was born on December 2, 1929 in Macomb, Illinois. He was the son of Deane and Ruth (Graham) Marshall. After graduating from Ipava High School he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1951. In 1953 Lee married Norma Power of Clayton, Illinois.

He is survived by nieces Jamie Hare, Kim Mareth, Jodi Hare-Paynter, Cindy Roe, Janet Horvath, nephews Steve Simpson and Guy Power and many grand nieces and nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by his wife Norma, his parents, sister Ruthe Hare, niece Pam Smith, grand-nephew Samuel Stone and grand-niece Nora Jagodzinski.

After graduating from college in 1951, Lee was inducted into the United States Army, commissioned a 2nd Lt., and was attached to a training command at Camp Atterbury, IN. He was discharged in 1953. In 1957 he and Norma moved to California where he accepted a position with an aerospace company as Quality Assurance Director. He later held positions as Vice-President of Programs and Vice-President on International marketing. He retired in 2000.

Lee became an avid golfer at Ironwood Country Club, enjoying many rounds with his many friends during his 43 years of membership. Over the years he served on Ironwood’s board as well as several committees.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 5th at 10:00 am at the Ipava Cemetery. Pastor Don Long, Jr. will officiate. Military services will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard and the Ipava American Legion. Masonic services will be provided by the Ipava Masonic Lodge. Memorials in Lee’s memory may be given to your preferred charity. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

No need for sorrow, heavy and deep. My soul awoke; it did not sleep. The flame returned me to the skies, where love lives on and never dies.

Jason C. Rockhold

Jason Charles Rockhold 45, passed away at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center on September 17, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1981 in Canton, IL to Robert Rockhold and Toni (Rushford) Rockhold.

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.

Richard J. “Rick” Batterton

Richard J. “Rick” Batterton, 75, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 8 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Canton, IL, the son of Junior and Mae (Hamm) Batterton. Rick married Phyllis Shanks on June 2, 1973 in Astoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his three children, James (and Stephanie) Grossnickle-Batterton of Lititz, PA, Andy (and Virginia Bolt) Batterton of Summum, IL and Molly (and Dustin) Curless of Astoria, IL, eight-grandchildren; Kenny (and Morgan Dunbar), Justice, Koda, Dawson, Kobe, Haley, Elias and Reid, two great-grandchildren; Parker and Emerson, and one brother Bill (and Mona) Batterton of Astoria.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Rick worked at Astoria Fiber Steel and then worked at L & N Industries as a welder for over 40 years. He also was a farmer.

He was a former member of the Summum Fire Department and the Astoria Saddle Club. Rick loved horses and enjoyed reading and doing puzzles.

Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Ricks’s son Jim Grossnickle-Batterton will officiate. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to MDH Hospice or the Astoria Fire & Rescue Department.

Darlene Yarbrough

Marian “Darlene” Yarbrough 85 of Canton, IL, died at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was raised in Canton, IL. to Robert and Catherine Swanson. She first married James Owens, and later married Melvin Yarbrough. They preceded her in death.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her step-children, Larry Owens and Wanda Majors, and one brother Robert Thompson.

She is survived by her grandchildren Kathie (Janell Estes) Owens, James (Melanie) Owens, Dan (Mackenzie) Majors, and Karen (Ralph) Sedgwick; and great-grandchildren Brayden, Jaina, Kutai, Grace, Josh, Lena, Trinity, Jack, Tony, Alexis, and Gracie.

Darlene worked as a secretary for Mohammed Shriner’s and later worked for Fayette Companies / HSC.

A funeral service will be held at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at 5pm. Cremation will be entrusted with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory following services. Rev. Curtis Atchley will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Shady Hill Cemetery in Hardin, TN. at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Alison Rose Wolf

Alison Rose (Valencia) Wolf, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, and devotion to family. Born on November 20th, 1947, in Canton, Illinois, Alison was the beloved daughter of the late Anton (Tony) and Olga Valencia.  

Growing up, she treasured time with her brother Jay (Susan) Valencia, as well as many close-knit cousins. After graduating from Canton High School in 1966, she attended nursing school at Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses, where her compassion and gift for caring for others were evident.

On July 6th, 1968, Alison married the love of her life, Warren (Warrenie) Wolf, with whom she built a life on the firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. They shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Bryan (Deana) Wolf of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Sarah (Robert) Stewart of Yorkville, Illinois; and Matthew (Sarah) Wolf of Springfield, Missouri. As a family, they enjoyed life on the farm, water skiing during summer vacations at the lake, and preparing 4-H projects for the Fulton County Fair, where, fittingly, Alison had first met Warrenie in 1966.

She was the proud grandmother of Hannah (Gonzalo) Torres, Kristine (Stephan) Stewart Willard, Molly Wolf, Karoline Stewart, Samuel Wolf, Lilly (Wyatt) Wagner, Keith Stewart, Sophia Wolf, and Annalia Wolf, as well as great-grandmother to Hazel, Margot, and two babies due in February. Alison loved the nonstop chatter, laughter, and games that filled every “Wolf Cousins” gathering, and her presence at the table will be one of the family’s greatest losses.

In her retirement—though a farm wife never truly retires—she and Warrenie enjoyed traveling, sharing dinner with friends, and keeping tabs on her grandchildren. She was involved in Altruistic Club of Canton and Chapter LY P.E.O. and assisted with teaching Sunday School for more than 50 years. She had a lifelong love of planning trips for her family and cooking for her loved ones, and she will be forever known for her chicken and noodles and Christmas caramels. Yet her greatest contribution and first loves were always her children: a pastor, a farmer, and an artist.

A celebration of Alison’s life will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton, Illinois, with her son, Bryan Wolf, officiating. The family invites everyone to join them for dinner and fellowship in the church’s Fellowship Hall following the service, as sharing a meal with loved ones was one of Alison’s most treasured joys. 

A livestream of the service will be available at http://cantonwesley.org.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Alison’s memory to Cross Lutheran Yorkville School Scholarships as she deeply valued Christian Education, Lifepoint Church Bellville as her son pastors this congregation in Ohio, or missions at Wesley United Methodist Church.