Kevin Kuntzelman

Kevin Kuntzelman obituary, Rockford, IL

Kevin Kuntzelman

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Apr

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Fred C. Olson Chapel

1001 Second Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

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Apr

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Fred C. Olson Chapel

1001 Second Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

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Apr

10

Graveside service

Sunset Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum

8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115

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Kevin Kuntzelman Obituary

Kevin A. Kuntzelman, 60, of Rockford, IL, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Javon Bea hospital. He was born April 18, 1965 in Rockford.

Kevin graduated from Guilford in 1983 and had some college experience. He worked for 36.5 years as a UPS driver. Kevin was an avid sports fan and would cheer on the Packers and Dodgers, as well as following his favorite Nascar drivers. He also enjoyed bowling and had several 300 games and a 800 series.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Vicki (Dr. Gary) Foster; his aunts, Pattie (Frank) Casarek, Connie Kauppinen, Cee (Bronek) Ruszkowski, and Carol Kuntzelman; his uncle, Edwin (Marilyn) Cassady; and several cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents, Edwin and Cleta Cassady; and his uncle, Bob Kauppinen.

Visitation will take place Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 am at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, with the funeral service starting at 11 am. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Memorials can be made to the family. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.olsonfh.com.

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Apr

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Fred C. Olson Chapel

1001 Second Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Fred C. Olson Chapel

1001 Second Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

10

Graveside service

Sunset Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum

8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

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