Kristine Kay St. Vincent

Kristine “Tina” St. Vincent (Manning), age 62, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 27th, 2026, in Rockford, IL. Tina was born on June 7th, 1963, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Tina graduated from Jefferson High School in 1981 where she was a member of the poms team, senior class president, and homecoming queen. During this time, she met the love of her life, Dave, while working at Taco John’s. She then lived in Long Beach, California in her early 20’s, working at the Queen Mary and going to the beach every day. She later worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital and several restaurants as a server or bartender for many years. She loved her co-workers and regulars, who turned into lifelong friends.

Tina loved her family and friends more than anything. She married the love of her life on August 22nd, 1992, at Fisher Chapel in Rockford. Tina loved spending time with her loved ones laughing and having a great time. She loved all things from the 1970’s, especially the music from this time. Tina was proud to be the Rockford David Cassidy fan club president as a teenager. She loved spending time with her children and their friends, becoming a second mom to many of them. Tina was a Girl and Boy Scout troop leader for many years and absolutely loved it. Her favorite places in the world were San Diego, her back patio with her husband, at her family’s cabin in New Auburn, Wisconsin, and being with her beloved grandbaby, Gabby.

Tina would have liked to be remembered as someone who made everyone feel like an old friend—someone you felt you’d known your whole life.

Tina is survived by her husband of 33 years, together for 46, Dave; Her children Jordan (Jake) Graham, Colton (Beth) St. Vincent, her grandchild, Gabriella; Siblings Sue Kroll, Dave (Beth) Manning, Jill (Craig) Lawler, Bruce (Shelly) Manning, and Leann (Jeff) Dobbs; Special Cousins Mark Hobel, Kathy (Nan) Hobel, Her in-laws Peggy Hendel, Steve (Sheila) St. Vincent, Jim St. Vincent, Don St. Vincent, Lisa (Pat) Peterson, Mitzi (Don) Prather, Becki (Clark) Shanks, Bobby (Sue) St. Vincent, and Jan St. Vincent; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by her parents Virgil and Dorothy Manning, Harry and Betty St. Vincent, Brother Chuck Manning, Sister-in-law Sandy Manning, Sister Marcia Sauer, and brother-in-law Gary St. Vincent.

The family would like to thank UW-Health Home Health staff and Northern Illinois Hospice for being angels on earth.

To honor her wishes, she would love us to have a party to celebrate her life. All are welcome Sunday, 2/15 from 2-5pm at Blackhawk Athletic Club 2023 Broadway Rockford, 61104. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com