Lyle Gene Utlaut

Lyle Gene Utlaut, 85, of Sesser, passed away on Monday February 16, 2026 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton. He was born on February 27, 1940 in Greenville, IL to Harold and Orvetta (Ulmet) Utlaut. He married Marilyn Sue (Wingo) Utlaut on July 15, 1972 and she survives of Sesser. He is also survived by his children Rick (Teresa) Utlaut of Sesser, Starla (Tim) Jay of Johnston City, IL, Jason (Joni) Utlaut of Sesser and Mark Utlaut of St Louis, MO; grandchildren Ashley Williams, Courtney Utlaut, Brianna (Shawn) Gilbreath, Hannah Utlaut, Wyatt Utlaut, Adalynn Utlaut and Sylvie Utlaut; great grandchildren Kiley Williams, Malakai Cavins, Gabriella Delgadillo, Graciella Delgadillo, Kayden Stone, Ares Utlaut, Mia Utlaut, Brayden Miller, Braylee Utlaut and Braxton Wilson and one special little buddy Lilly Rose Hittle. He was a coalminer and was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Donald Utlaut and brother Sterling Utlaut. Funeral services will be on Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Walter Rexing officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.