Henry Arthur Knetsch IV, age 63, passed unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025 as a result of a farming accident.  He was born on March 10, 1962 in Rochelle, Illinois, the son of Henry and Donna (Roberts) Knetsch III.  Henry was the hardest worker & loved farming. He could always be found with a tool in his hand or out eating & having coffee at his favorite local spots. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.  He also really enjoyed being outside, whether that was time fishing or out in his fields pulling weeds. He would go out of his way to help anyone & truly had a heart of gold.
He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survived by his daughter, Kristie (Kyle Mahaffey) Knetsch of Ashton, 8 grandchildren: Kaiden & Kaleb Gomez, Kameron & Khloe Davis, & Isaac, Carter, Rowan & Kingston Mahaffey; brother, Jim (Jenn) Knetsch of Steward; 2 sisters: Karen (Jim) Maliszewski of Rockford, and Kim (Jeff) Munson of Dixon; and several nieces and nephews.

Private family graveside service will be held at the Steward Cemetery.

Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle is assisting the family with arrangements.
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