Obituaries

Richard J. "Rick" Batterton

January 16th, 1951 – September 19th, 2026

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.

Condolences

September 20th, 2026

Phyllis and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Joyce Behymer and family

September 20th, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

September 20th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm.

September 20th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Duck and Susan Duckwiler

September 20th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Beverly Surratt Lee

September 20th, 2026

Phyllis & all families
Sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort in knowing Rick is at peace now, not suffering anymore.
Thoughts & prayers for all of you.
Gary & Bev(Malott) Taylor & family

September 20th, 2026

We were so sorry to hear of Rick's passing! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keith & Christy Lehman

September 20th, 2026

To my sister by heart, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. JoEllen

September 20th, 2026

I am so sorry and heart broken about the loss of Rick. He was such a wonderful person who I always loved so much. I am thinking of you and his family. He will be greatly missed.

September 20th, 2026

So very sorry about the loss of Rick. My thoughts are with your family.
Diane and Gary Westlake

September 20th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Marsha Bucher

September 20th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of the family in prayer.

September 20th, 2026

Phylis’s and families. So very sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. My condolences. Nancy Carithers

September 20th, 2026

Prayers for Phyliss and her family. So sorry to hear about their loss. Joyce Pittman Angell

September 20th, 2026

Sorry to hear of u folks loss

September 20th, 2026

Opps Roy and family

September 21st, 2026

I’m so sorry to hear that Rick passed away! Sending love, hugs and prayers for all of you!
Steve and Sally Lovett

September 21st, 2026

Phyllis and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and Jim Park

September 21st, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Prayers 🌺

September 21st, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Thoughts and hugs and prayers for all of you!

September 21st, 2026

So very sorry to hear of Rick's passing! Thoughts and hugs and prayers for all of you! Cindy and Randy Constable

September 21st, 2026

Sending prayers! Loved talking horses with him! He was one tough cowboy! Cindy Chaffin

September 21st, 2026

Thinking of Rick's family with condolences. Hugs to you Phyllis. Tim & Vicki Phillips

September 21st, 2026

Phyllis - So very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers. Jodie & Robbin Kost

September 21st, 2026

Phyllis & family,so sorry about Rick. Always enjoyed our visits when he would come in the hardware store. Tommy and Pam Trone

September 21st, 2026

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Phyllis and family. Hugs to all. Kathleen Drecktrah

September 21st, 2026

So sorry for your loss I’ve got memories of working with him at L and N Hugs and prayers for your family and friends Larry Bucher and Lisa Bucher

September 21st, 2026

Our sympathy to your family in your loss. May God comfort you in this time. Marilee Derry Griffin, (Barbara's sister)

September 21st, 2026

So very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. May you find comfort in all your memories. Sending you all love, Tim and Tracy (Behymer) Wildermuth and family.

September 21st, 2026

To the Batterton family, My deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Rick. He was a very friendly, thoughtful man. May his wonderful memories live on forever with everyone. Lorenda Spilker

September 21st, 2026

So sorry Phylis’s and. Family…..maybe he and uncle Ray. Can. Have. A chat

September 21st, 2026

Phyllis, so sorry to hear about Rick. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Letha & Joe Stambaugh

September 22nd, 2026

We are very sorry. We knew Rick way back in high school days. He was very knowledgeable with horses; we bought good quality hay from him. To his loving family, you are in our prayers. John & Sandy (Douglas) Bybee

September 22nd, 2026

Steve & I are very sorry to hear about Rick. May thoughts & Prayers for all of Rick's family. Take care. Steve & Pam Burget

September 22nd, 2026

So sorry to hear of your loss. Lots of fond memories of rick and his family.Roy and Mettie Jean

September 24th, 2026

Our deepest sympathies for all the family
Scott and Teresa Burget and families

September 24th, 2026

Me And Lindsey Smith Are Sorry For Your Loss Of Rick Batterton!