All Obituaries

Salvatore J. Giangrosso, 78, of Roscoe, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory - Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, with a memorial visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Full obituary to come soon.

Harold Chester Nelson, 84, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Born January 12, 1940 in Elgin, Illinois to Harold Chester Nelson and Anna Mae (Callahan) Nelson. Harold was a man who went by many names, had numerous hobbies, and was equipped with infinite talents.  First and foremost, a loving and compassionate husband to his wife of over 60 years, Lynnette La Marca. A caring Dad to four boys. Grandpa to three grandchildren he adored with every fiber in his...

Funeral service will be held Monday, April 22, 2024, at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory-Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111, at 11:00 AM with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will immediately follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Winnebago, IL. 

Dot Opperman, 88, of Rockford, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born September 16, 1935 in Arab, Alabama. Dot met and married the love of her life, Charles, in Cocoa Beach, FL; they moved to Dubuque, IA, where they raised three sons. Dot spent her entire life serving her family and others. Dot loved God, spoiling her two puppies, gardening, the Packers (and the Crimson Tide and Hawkeyes), cooking, crocheting, and watching British murder mysteries, cooking shows...

Stacy Lynn McClintock was born on October 10, 1972, to parents Robert and Audrey McClintock in Wichita, KS.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Glenn and Zelma Burris and Orville and Jean McClintock. Also preceded in death by uncle, Daniel Burris and cousin, Grant Burris.  She is survived by her parents, Robert and Audrey McClintock; brother and sister-in-law, Trevor and Shelley McClintock; nephews, Landon and Megan McClintock,...

David M. Crawford, 71, of Roscoe, passed away too soon on April 9, 2024. He was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather, and friend to many. David was generous, told it like it was, and loved his family fiercely. He will be dearly missed by many, but most by his loving wife, Angela, his daughter Stephanie (Crawford) Tenconi, son-in-law Jon, and his three beloved grandchildren, Francesca, Jonathan (J.D.) and Dominic. His grandchildren will forever remember geode hunting, fishing,...

Jon Paul Tanner, 52, of Roscoe, passed away suddenly April 8, 2024. He was born March 17, 1972, the son of Jon and Adele Tanner. Jon graduated from Hononegah High School in 1990. He worked in construction to include roofing, siding, framing, home remodeling and landscaping. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He is survived  by his parents, Jon and Adele Tanner; son, Chase Tanner; sisters, Tracey (Michael) Monte; brother, Toby Tanner; nieces and nephews, Morgan (Caleb) Goodrich,...

Ronald Francis Peterson, 84, of Naples, FL, went on to his rest on April 6, 2024.  He was born October 13, 1939 to Gunnar and Mabel (Johnson) Peterson.  He was a graduate of East High School, Rockford University and Illinois Institute of Technology.  Ron worked for 37 years at Sundstrand. Ron was passionate about traveling, nature and photography.  He was an avid supporter of the Rockford and Naples Symphony Orchestras.  He also took pleasure spending time with...

Gaylon Lee Bennett, 69, of Rockford, passed away April 6, 2024. He was born February 8, 1955, the son of Gail and Joyce (Spencer) Bennett. Gaylon worked for Chrysler for 35 years and retired in December 2008. He loved riding motorcycles and doing yard work. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Bennett; son, Bradle Bennett; brothers, David and Phillip; sisters, Teressa and Melissa; and grandchildren, Sloane and Archie. Predeceased by his father, Gail Bennett and brother, Thomas. Services for...

Jasmine “Jazz/Jazzy” M. Murphy, 39, of Machesney Park, IL was greeted by Jesus in heaven after a sudden illness on April 5, 2024. Born in Rockford, IL on September 15, 1984, to Michael Dandridge and Genevieve Zimmerman. Jasmine was a 2002 graduate of Christian Life High School. Jasmine married Kyle Murphy on March 17, 2012, in Rockford, IL. They had met earlier in life as teenagers and later they reconnected and together they share 3 children. Jasmine was a homemaker and she took...