Collins & Stone Funeral Home

10/17/2026

The celebration of life for Mr Larry Charles Dean, Sr will take place on today Saturday October 1
7, 2026 with visitation begining at 12 PM and the service will begin at 1 PM. Please keep this beloved family in your thoughts and prayers 🕊

With love and cherished memories, the family of the late Larry Charles Dean Sr. wishes to announce the arrangements for the Celebration of Life honoring their beloved loved one.

Family and friends are invited to gather this Saturday as we reflect upon his life, honor his memory, and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM, followed by the Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM.

Please continue to keep the Dean family lifted in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to celebrate a life that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Larry Charles Dean Sr.
May 8, 1954 – October 10, 2026

Collins & Stone Funeral Home
128 S. Fifth Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104

10/17/2026

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10/15/2026

A Legacy of Love, Service & Passion

Renaldo D. Stone was truly an all-around wonderful person whose life was defined by love, generosity, and a genuine desire to help others. He possessed a giving spirit and was always willing to lend a helping hand, never hesitating to be there when someone needed him.

Renaldo found joy in the things he loved. He took great pride in a clean, beautiful car, had a special gift for creating beautiful floral arrangements, and poured his heart into the funeral home that meant so much to him. To Renaldo, funeral service was more than a profession it was a passion. He understood that caring for families during some of their most difficult moments required compassion, dignity, patience, and above all, love.

But beyond his talents and accomplishments, Renaldo will be remembered most for the way he loved. He loved his family wholeheartedly, treasured the people God placed in his life, and extended kindness to those who had the opportunity to know him. His warmth, generosity, and caring spirit left an impression that will not soon be forgotten.

What may have started with a dream became a life of service, a legacy of compassion, and memories that will live on in the hearts of countless people.

Renaldo D. Stone
Forever in Our Hearts. Forever a Part of Our Story.

10/15/2026

With love and cherished memories, the family of the late Larry Charles Dean Sr. wishes to announce the arrangements for the Celebration of Life honoring their beloved loved one.

Family and friends are invited to gather this Saturday as we reflect upon his life, honor his memory, and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM, followed by the Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM.

Please continue to keep the Dean family lifted in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to celebrate a life that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Larry Charles Dean Sr.
May 8, 1954 – October 10, 2026

Collins & Stone Funeral Home
128 S. Fifth Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104

10/06/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | KNOW YOUR OPTIONS 🎀

Collins & Stone Funeral Home believes caring for our community means supporting families in life as well as in times of loss.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want the women of Rockford and surrounding communities to know that cost should not keep you from getting screened.

💗 FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING MAY BE AVAILABLE

Through the Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), eligible Illinois women can receive FREE mammograms and breast exams. The program serves women who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover these screenings, and there is no income requirement.

📍 LOCAL ROCKFORD RESOURCE
Winnebago County Health Department
555 N. Court Street • Rockford, IL 61103
IBCCP local program: 815-972-7252

☎️ Illinois Women’s Health-Line: 888-522-1282
Call to find out if you qualify and to be connected with a screening provider.

Early detection matters. Encourage your mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, friends and loved ones to get screened. One appointment could make all the difference. 💕

Collins & Stone Funeral Home
People • Projects • Purpose
Together, we support. Together, we fight. Together, we hope. 🎀

10/06/2026

You have to say it until you see it! You have power to unleash what you desire.

09/24/2026

The homegoing celebration for Mr Richard L. Mack, Sr will be held on tomorrow at St Luke Missionary Baptist Church on Friday September 25, 2026 at 1 pm. The public viewing will be begin at 11 to 1 pm. Please keep this loving family in your thoughts and prayers. You are welcome to offer condolences to the family at collinsandstonefh.com.

09/14/2026

🌅 MONDAY MOTIVATION FROM COLLINS & STONE FUNERAL HOME 🌅

A new week is a new opportunity to begin again. Whatever last week brought your way disappointments, challenges, tears, or uncertainty don’t allow yesterday to steal the possibilities of today.

Take a deep breath. 🙏🏽
Keep your faith.
Keep moving forward.
And remember that every day you are given is a blessing.

There is still purpose in your life, there is still greatness ahead of you, and there are still reasons to smile. Sometimes you may not understand what God is doing, but trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.

Walk into this Monday with faith, gratitude, and expectation. Your best days are not behind you they can still be ahead of you! ❤️

From our family at Collins & Stone Funeral Home to yours, we pray you have a peaceful, productive, and blessed week.

“Built on Faith and Committed to Excellent Service.”
🕊️ Have a Blessed Monday!

09/09/2026

At Collins & Stone Funeral Home, we believe every day is another opportunity to make a difference. 🤍

Sometimes it’s through a kind word. Sometimes it’s simply being present. And sometimes, it’s helping a family through one of the most difficult moments of their lives.

We are reminded daily that "life is precious, love should be expressed, and kindness should never be delayed."

Today, take a moment to call someone you love, forgive where you can, encourage someone who needs it, and be thankful for the gift of another day.

Tomorrow is never promised, but "today gives us another chance to love, serve, and leave something beautiful behind."

🕊Collins & Stone Funeral Home🕊
"Built on Faith. Committed to Excellent Service."🤍