Ruth J. Giesecke, 77, of Belvidere, Il died peacefully, Monday, January 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born March 13, 1936 in Belvidere the daughter of Fred and Katheryn (Bowley) Schnor. Ruth married Louis B. "Ben" Giesecke in Belvidere on July 15, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Ben; sons, Robert and Michael both of Belvidere.