Brenda L. Hernandez

Brenda Lynn Hernandez, nee Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Beloved former wife of the late Jerry D. Hernandez. Loving mother of Amy and Eric Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Mina Hernandez and Jalen Sykes. Dear sister of Larry Killian, Debbie Smith, Steven (Kathy) Bates, and Lisa Wooton. Brenda was a kind, caring, and compassionate nurse for many years. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Service to be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Interment to immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, Steger, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.smitsfh.com .