Brenda L. Stimpert

Brenda L. Stimpert, 68, of Streator passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by family.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Brenda was born April 10, 1958 in Streator, a daughter of Edward and Patricia (Slattery) Mosell. She married Robert Stimpert on November 15, 1991 at the Erven Avenue Baptist Church in Streator.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; their children, Scott Vickers of Sioux Falls, SD, April Vickers of Streator, Bridget (Jason) Mohr of Streator, Bobbie Jo Fraga of Kangley, and Billie Jo Bednar of Normal; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Kathleen Sherwood and Pam Mosell, both of Streator; and two brothers, Daniel Mosell of Clinton, IA, and Russell Mosell of Streator.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Randy Mosell; and a close aunt, Esther Minder.

Brenda had worked at Mareta’s in Leonore, Thatcher Glass in Streator for 15 years and at Smitty’s in Leonore. When she had moved to Tennessee, she had worked as a cafeteria cook at Calsonic Yorozu Manufacturing, Praters Barbeque and had owned her own food truck. When she retuned to Illinois she had worked in the cafeteria at State Farm, Northlawn and Centennial Schools, and at Liberty Village as a dietary aide. She was also a home health care aid for many.

Brenda was truly a “one of a kind” person. She loved collecting garden Gnomes, was a talented crafter, and an avid cat Lover. She enjoyed having her cup of tea with cream in the mornings, and riding in her yellow Mitsubishi Spider convertible. She loved Elvis, her shopping trips, camping and traveling.

Memorial contributions may be made to OSF Cancer Institute, Peoria or the Family House of Peoria.