Belvidere, IL

Shirley Fidder, 87, of Belvidere, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 8,1930 in Harvard, IL the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Streit. Shirley married the love of her life, Edward Fidder on June, 28 1952 in Belvidere, IL. She was a graduate of Belvidere High School and spent 45 years working for Green Giant General Mills as a Machine Operator, Lead Lady, Line Grader and Supervisor. Shirley believed in the golden rule and the power of prayer. With Shirley what you saw is what you got, she didn't need the light to shine on herself. She always strived to do her best and help those in need. Most importantly she loved spending time with her family, friends and working in her yard

Shirley is loved and will be missed by her sons, Bret (Mary) Fidder, Brad (Brenda) Fidder; grandchildren, Brian (Kristie) Fidder, Michael (Lindsay Wares) Fidder, Benjamin Fidder, Brandon Fidder; great-grandchildren, Chase Fidder, Anthony Karels, Emslee Arwood; brothers, Edward (Lois) Streit, Donald (Darlene) Streit and Ronald Streit; brother-in-law, Roger Fidder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward, parents and sister-in laws Pat Streit and Joyce Fidder.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family for a bench to be made in her memory. To light a candle or to share a memory, please visit www.Andersonfcs.com`