Obituary

Sandra Whitfield, 64, of Belvidere, Illinois, died peacefully October 30, 2019 in Rockford, Illinois. She was born April 20, 1955 to Robert and Shirley (Brogley) Richards in Platteville, Wisconsin. Sandra graduated High school in Platteville and was a Homemaker.

Sandra loved baking, especially Christmas cookies with her daughter, Heather. She loved shopping and gambling and especially loved her family and grandkids. She liked to be around them often.

She is survived by her son, Teddy Whitfield, Jr.; daughter, Heather (Brad) Verhagen; grandchildren, Teddy III, Lucy, Bryton and Harper; ; sisters, Kristi Anderson and Kay Hundt; and brother, Terry Richards.

Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Teddy, Sr.; parents; sister, Patricia Schildgen; and brother, Craig Richards.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 7 at the funeral home. Reverend Dudley Matties will officiate. Burial at Highland Garden of Memories. A special thank you to Corie Amman for helping with caregiving. The family would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, in Rockford, for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor to Autism Speaks. To light a candle or write a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.

Service Schedule

Wednesday, November 6, 2019
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL, 61008.

Thursday, November 7, 2019
11:00 am

Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services

218 West Hurlbut Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008

815-544-2616

Highland Garden of Memories

Burial at Highland Garden of Memories.

Leave a Condolence

I can’t believe you are gone. I never knew when you would call. Could be anytime. We met when we were born & again when we were 12. From then we had a lot of fun. Then that racoon you had in Belvidere would scare the crap out of me. You always said when I had my baby that it was going to look like it. Then the time we highlighted your hair. I hated it, you loved it. We had fun. You were always talking about your children. You thought the world of them. You left this world to soon. I will miss your late night laughs. I’ll see you again. Love Diania
Diania Bottomley 2019-11-13T23:30:14

My heart goes out to Teddy and Heather. I’m going to miss her so much. Its strange that your mother and my which was sisters named us both Sandra I know you were born first. Lol. Plus we both married Ted’s how weird is that. Going to miss are talks that went on forever. Give mom a hug for me love you lots. We have a lot of history girl. Love you
Again Teddy and Heather my heart goes out to you.
RIP my cousin until we meet again.
Sandra Finch 2019-11-06T10:09:44

Shocked to hear this! She was a nice lady who had amazing decorating and cooking talents. She opened her home and heart to many. We enjoyed having her, Teddy, and the rest of the family as neighbors for many years. My family sends their condolences to Teddy and Heather, as well as the rest of Sandra’s family and friends.
Kathleen Diamond-Lynn 2019-11-04T17:41:38

So sorry for your loss. Teddy I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray for your peace and strength at such a time as this
Lanette Maclin 2019-11-02T23:06:20

Teddy and Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. May she be at peace with your dad. I loved your Mom’s laugh and I had so much fun making Christmas cookies with her. She will never be forgotten.
Debbie Reints 2019-11-02T16:12:03

So very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to all, used to walk to school with her, hugs and Prayers. Terry Brogley Lattin
Terry lattin 2019-11-02T15:32:14

my deepest sympathy, Sandy was a classmate of mine and a dear friend, God bless!!
michele bartels 2019-11-02T14:37:05

Heather I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an angel. Our Condolence to you and your families.

Roger and Linda Engle
Roger Engle 2019-11-02T12:18:05

Teddy and Heather, We miss Sandy so much and we are so sad for you. We love you always..Aunt Sue and Uncle David
Susan Whitfield 2019-11-02T11:33:20

Lifting the Family up in prayer 🙏
Remember Gods promise, we will all be together one day .
Sherry Hicks 2019-11-02T08:59:17

I can’t believe you are gone. I never knew when you would call. Could be anytime. We met when we were born & again when we were 12. From then we had a lot of fun. Then that racoon you had in Belvidere would scare the crap out of me. You always said when I had my baby that it was going to look like it. Then the time we highlighted your hair. I hated it, you loved it. We had fun. You were always talking about your children. You thought the world of them. You left this world to soon. I will miss your late night laughs. I’ll see you again. Love Diania
Diania Bottomley 2019-11-13T23:30:14