Carmen Blasdell, 71, of Albany, IL, formerly of Fenton, IL, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA.
Carmen was born June 13, 1954, in Raymondville, TX, to Anastacio and Guadalupe (Carrisclesz) Hernandez, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison, IL, 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. Carmen was employed at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation and later at Ben Franklin. She 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. Blasdell; sons, Roger C. Blasdell of Fenton and Jason Blasdell of Albany, IL; six grandchildren, Collin, Austen, AAliyah, Daisy, Noah, and Kalob; several great-grandchildren; sister, Maria Blasdell of Fenton; brother, Antonio (Julie) Hernandez of NC; sister-in-law, Nancy “Carol” Shafer (Mike) of Morrison; brother-in-law, Donald “Butch” (Sandy) Hamm of Morrison; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Anastacio H. Hernandez, Jr., Daniel Hernandez, and Juan Hernandez.
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.