Francene Mary Roinas, 56, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  Fran was born on October 15, 1964 to Eugene H. and Geraldine E. (Matranga) Horn in Rochelle, IL.  On November 14, 1998, she married Scott Roinas at St. John's Lutheran Church in Creston, IL.  She is preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law.

Fran is survived by her husband, Scott of Rochelle; four children: Jessica (Chris) Dewey of Kings, IL, Shane (Theresa) Roinas, Jason Roinas both of Rochelle and Keven (Ashley) Roinas of DeKalb, IL; two sisters: Charlene (James) Bussell of Rochelle and Amy Horn of Doniphan, MO; seven grandsons: Matthew, Jonathon, Nathaniel, Declan, Skylar, Mason and Elijah.

There is not a person who ever met Fran that was not impacted by her vibrant spirit.  She always saw the best in everyone. She loved to bless others with her love of baking, best known for her peanut butter blossoms and Italian fig cookies. Fran was also known for her love of flowers, roses her favorite. She earned an Associate's degree in horticulture and enjoyed creating arrangements for various occasions. Fran will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.