Brenda J. Simmons

Brenda J Simmons entered into eternal life with her family by her side on Friday, July 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer that she fought valiantly. She was born August 20, 1960, in Kankakee, the daughter of Patrick and Bonnie (Grant) Krick. Brenda married Richard (Rick) Simmons in 1993. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1996. Brenda worked at General Foods in Kankakee until it closed, and she also worked at Municipal Bank of Bourbonnais for several years. She loved spending time with family and friends canoeing down the Kankakee River, camping and music. Brenda was a follower of Jesus Christ and of the Baptist faith. Surviving is her mother, Bonnie Griffin of Manteno, one son, Ryan Simmons and Erica Munoz of Limestone, one brother, Richard Krick of Kankakee; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Susan and Michael Metz of Ashkum, Donna and James Woolard, Sondra Stone of Bradley and Janice Laminack of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Jadi, Samarah and Maverick, of Limestone; and many nieces and nephews. Brenda is preceded in death by her father; one special brother-in-law, Leon Laminack; and one nephew, Jason Garrison. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family inurnment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.