Kevin Jay Utsinger "Kip", 56, of Bowling Green, passed away on August 1, 2017. He was born on October 25, 1960 in Canton, Illinois and had been a Hardee County resident for approximately 20 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Center for Construction Education and Research, and was employed as a pipe fitter.

Survivors include his mother, Sharlee Utsinger of Cape Coral, FL; one son, Jay Utsinger of Stuart, FL; one brother, Arkie Utsinger, Jr. of Canton, IL; one sister, Sharlyn McKinney of Peoria, IL; and one grandchild.