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Renee J. Hefner

September 10, 1953 — September 9, 2025

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Renee J. Hefner, age 71 of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Edwin) Walter, Stephen (Christina) Zeman, and Zachary (Rebecca) Zeman. Loving grandmother of Courtney (Joshua) Beckwith, Caitlyn (Tanner) Brandt, Carlye Walter, Madelyn Zeman, Stephen Zeman, Alexandra Zeman, Dylan Zeman, Tristan Zeman. Dear sister of Steven (Linda) Yednak, Kevin Yednak, Karen Byrns, and the late Thomas Yednak. Dear daughter of the late Steven and Jean Yednak.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Renee will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3:00 until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Interment to be held privately. In Lieu of flowers memorials to South Suburban Humane Society appreciated.  www.smitsfh.com

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

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3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

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