ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Olson Funeral and Cremation Services in Rockford has acquired Genandt Funeral Home, a funeral home located at 602 N. Elida Street in Winnebago.

Scott Olson, 49, owner and president of the funeral home, represents the fifth generation of Olsons to head the business. He said his father loved nature, his family and "perfected enjoying life." ...

ROCKFORD -- Gasparini Oliveri Funeral Home is changing owners as its principal enters retirement. Olson Funeral & Cremation Services in Rockford will assume responsibility for Gasparini Oliveri's ...

In 1960, they established Rees Funeral Home and in 1985 bought Olson Funeral Home in Portage. The Reeses were very active in their communities until their retirement in 1990.