All Obituaries

James F. Geaschel, 79, of Cherry Valley passed away April 21, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, May 3, 2024 in Maywood Free Church, 3621 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL with a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park.  Full obituary to come. 

Carolyn J. Hopper, 77, of Loves Park passed away April 21, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory-Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park with a visitation on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Burial will be in Scottish Argyle Cemetery.  A full obituary coming soon.   

Reynaldo A. Reyes, Sr., 85, of Loves Park, IL passed away April 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Philippines on January 4, 1939, to his parents, Moises Reyes and Olympia Parada. Reynaldo married his true love, Bienvenida G. Reyes on November 23, 1958, in Manila, Philippines. Survived by his children, Jeanette (Manny), Josie (Renie), Chito (Rowena), Jackie (Rowel), Jovie (Soc), Hector (Mian), Eduardo, Christy, Jimmy, and Rowena; many grandchildren from the USA, Canada,...

Cecil H. Kennington (Coach K) was born on October 1, 1942 to Virdie Lee Kennington in Humboldt, TN. He moved to Rockford, Il in 1953 with his mom and 5 brothers. As a youngster, he loved playing baseball and fishing. In 1957, he met the love of his life, Donna Mae Hutchins. He married her on March 26, 1960. The two have been sweethearts for 64 years. Between 1962 and 1965, Donna and Cecil had 3 children, Kim, Tina, and Craig. He worked hard to provide for his family and taught himself...

Salvatore “Sam” Giangrosso, 78, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024, with his family by his side. He was married 52 years to wife, Geri Giangrosso.  They were introduced to each other by cousins Pete and Paula in 1971. Sam was a graduate of West High Class of 1965, and received an associates degree from Rock Valley College. He worked for W A Whitney and Barber Colman for 41 years and retired in 2007.  Sam enjoyed history, racing, and cars...

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...

Teresa Ann Bever, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  She was a graduate of Auburn High School and Rock Valley College Nurses Aid Training.  She married Robert E. Bever in 1970.  Teresa was a CNA, waitress and a homemaker.  She enjoyed crocheting, car rides, walking at the park and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Bever; parents, Andrea and Maria (Sincik)...

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,...