Feb 19, 2026

Marguerite Konsdorf, known as Jean to family and friends, was born in Belvidere, IL, on June 30, 1927, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Dillman) Schlottman. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was married to LaVerne William Konsdorf on December 1, 1946. They were the proud parents of four children: Sally, Lynne, Lisa, and...

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Lee Blake, 90, of Belvidere, IL, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. Born on July 29, 1935, to Alice (Russel) and Roy Fleming, Donna was a lifelong resident of Belvidere. She graduated from Belvidere High School and went on to work various jobs in manufacturing and retail, faithfully helping to provide for her...

Feb 12, 2026

Joseph Todd Anderson, 60, of Rockford, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1965, in Spencer, West Virginia. The son of Lavon (Carpenter) and Joseph Edward Anderson.

Joseph was a proud graduate of Belvidere high school and honorably served his country in the United States Army. A hardworking and dependable man, he...

Feb 11, 2026

Gerald C. Hulstedt, 85, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by family. Gerry was born on August 11, 1940, to Hazel (Swanson) Hulstedt and Walter Hulstedt. A lifelong resident of Belvidere, Gerry devoted his life to his family, his faith, and the land he loved.

In May of 1962, he married the love...

Feb 10, 2026

Gloria Ruth Peck, 79, of Belvidere, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1946, the daughter of Julia (Anderson) and Earl Hoeg.

Gloria grew up in Belvidere and later spent some time in Florida with her aunt before returning home, where her beautiful life truly began to unfold. It was there she...

Feb 9, 2026

Vickie Shelabarger, 72, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1953, to Nancy Eleanor Goodrich and Wesley Ray Buffington.

Vickie was known for being stubborn in the best way, sweet, sassy, humble, and endlessly kind. She would help anyone in any way she could, never hesitating to give...

Feb 1, 2026

Lynnell "Lynn" Saso, 71, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 5, 1955, in Joliet, Illinois, Lynn lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and devotion to others.

Lynn was the beloved wife of Donald Saso, whom she married on August 29, 1980, in Wheaton, Illinois. Together they built a home that...

Jan 27, 2026

Burdette "Bud" Henry Anderson, age 86, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1940 in Belvidere, Illinois, the son of Florence (Honecker) and Floyd Anderson. Bud was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He attended school in Belvidere and began working for the Belvidere Daily Republican at a young age, starting as a...

Jan 23, 2026

Maddy W. Geissman, age 60, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the beloved son of Mary (Love) Geissman and Donald Geissman.

Maddy grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Streamwood High School. From a young age, he was known...

Jan 20, 2026

Richard P. Todd, 65, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Richard, known to most as Rick, was born on December 10, 1960, to Robert Todd and Phyllis Lange. In 1987, he married the love of his life, Trudie (née Wilson), and together they shared nearly four decades of marriage and raised two...