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Official Obituary of

Brenda Gates

November 29, 1957 ~ January 2, 2026 (age 68) 68 Years Old

Brenda Gates Obituary

Brenda Gates, at rest January 2, 2026. Beloved daughter of Roger and Ruth Chitwood (nee; Brent). Visitation on Friday January 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with service at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation 3117 S. Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, IL. Interment following services at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, IL.

Due to extreme weather conditions expected for Friday, we encourage all parties going to the cemetery service to have appropriate outdoor weather gear, as burial will be at the graveside.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
January 23, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Heritage Funeral Home
3117 South Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402

Chapel Service

Friday
January 23, 2026
11:00 AM
Heritage Funeral Home
3117 South Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402

Interment

Forest Home Cemetery
863 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130