There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carmen was born June 13, 1954, in Raymondville, TX, to Anastacio and Guadalupe (Carrisclesz) Hernandez, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison school system and graduated from Morrison High School. During her school years, she also attended Sterling Vocational School. She married Roger Dean Blasdell on September 28, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL. Carmen was employed at Resthave Home and later at Ben Franklin. She went on to work at Hillsdale Fast Break and most recently at Home Depot in Clinton, IA. In her free time, Carmen enjoyed sewing and crafting. She had a passion for dancing during her younger years and was always happiest when helping others. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Roger D.; two sons, Roger C. Blasdell of Fenton, IL, and Jason Blasdell of Albany, IL; six grandchildren, Collin, Austen, AAliyah, Daisy, Noah, and Kalob; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Maria Blasdell of Fenton, IL; one brother, Antonio (Julie) Hernandez of North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Nancy “Carol” Shafer & Mike of Morrison, IL; one brother-in-law, Donald “Butch” (Sandy) Hamm of Morrison, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Anastacio H. Hernandez, Jr., Daniel Hernandez, and Juan Hernandez.
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What a woman! Aunt Carmen was always such a fun time to be around. Shay have been tiny but she was mighty! Thanks for all the memories, Aunt Carmen! Love you 💕Lois