Local obituaries for Cardinal Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd.

Mar 26, 2025

Barbara J. Krich, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on March 26th 2025 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington. She was born on September 18th 1933 in Elgin to Anna and Albert Kupitz. She married Elroy Krich and is survived by 3 daughters, Kathy (Al Hirsch) Cindy Strelcheck and Laurie Krich. Grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Strelcheck, Adam (Julie) Hirsch Great-grandchildren; Ayden,...

Feb 27, 2025

Jerry D. O’Rourke of McHenry Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family February 27, 2025 in Barrington Illinois. Born March 9, 1961 in Washington D. C. to the late Gerold and Waunita.  Beloved husband of 42 years of Agnes; loving father of Jennifer (Kent) Pleva; proud grandfather of Owen, Gwenyth, Ginger and Kane; caring brother of Kathleen and...

Jan 22, 2025

Leroy Epperson of McHenry passed away peacefully January 22, 2025 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry.  Born  November 8, 1961 to Charles and Mary Epperson. Beloved father of Shauna D. Samayoa and the late Leroy S. Epperson; loving brother to the late Rita J. (William) Lameka, the late Kevin C. Epperson and the late Patrick W. (Anne) Epperson. 

He lived a quiet...

Jan 21, 2025

Dennis Bish of Crystal Lake passed away at home surrounded by his loving family January 21, 2025. Born October 28, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn; loving father of Antony (Kelly) Bish, Crystal (Shawn) Morris, Tasha (Alfredo Jr.) Anis; proud grandfather of Shaylee, Madison, Kyle, Draeden, Alexander, Savannah, Asher, Hunter, Joey, Daimon (Nicole) and Malakai; caring...

Jan 1, 2025

Melanie Lynn Tucker, of Lake In The Hills passed away January 1, 2025.  Born April 24, 1971 in Elgin Illinois.

Melanie was the kind of person who loved deeply and unconditionally.  Her warmth made everyone feel like family, but it was her devotion to her daughter and best friend, Autumn that truly defined her.  There...

Dec 31, 2024

John Parkhurst Grey of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home December 31, 2024. Born June 13, 1946 in Evanston to the late Lawrence and Verna (nee Parkhurst) Grey. Husband of Laura; loving father of Carol Grey, Jordan (Stacy) Grey, Jennifer (Matt) Campisi, Sarah Grey and Amy Grey; caring grandfather of Timothy and Leah Grey, Emilee and Abigail Campisi...

Dec 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Weng passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 18, 2024.

An amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a tender hearted, fun loving and incredibly optimistic family man, who always found the humor in every situation. He was honest and caring to everyone he met. . He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Dolores...

Nov 9, 2024

Carolyn Mary Deike, 81, passed away peacefully November 9, 2024 in Huntley IL.  Born in Chicago May 6, 1943 to the late Harry and Cleo (Dennig) Deike.  Carolyn's family moved to Crystal Lake in 1956.  She is a graduate of St. Thomas the Apostle School, Crystal Lake Community High School (now Central High School) and Northern Illinois University.

Oct 17, 2024

Janette Dickerson of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at her home October 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 3, 1931 to the late Rex and Annie (nee Bryan) Mays in Richmond Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Roy Dickerson; loving mother of Rick Dickerson and Lee (Billie) Dickerson; caring grandmother of Kristin Ausmus, Heather Dickerson and...

Oct 16, 2024

Enid passed away unexpectedly October 16, 2024. She was born November 20, 1942,

to Emil and Ethel (Martin) Klucina, loving sister to late Erna Klucina.

Beloved wife of 63 years to Herman Zeitler; loving mother of Mark (Donna) Zeitler,

Thomas Zeitler, Nancy (Dann) Giesey, Carrie (Scott) Jewitt, and Scott (Karen) Zeitler;

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Oct 16, 2024

Dolores H. Westergaard, 80, Johnsburg passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side on October 16, 2024.  Born August 8, 1944 in Chicago to the late Ralph and Helen (Nee Lohrmann) Kuersten.

Dolores "Dee" was a people person who made friends everywhere she went.  She loved the outdoors, country music line dancing, entertaining, but most...

Oct 9, 2024

Joel Alan Chambers Jr., of Lake In The Hills passed away October 09, 2024 at his home.  Born May 8, 1987 in Walterboro South Carolina.  Joel is survived by his loving parents Joel (Lisa) Chambers and Henri Ross Schroeder; caring brother Mark (Rheann Russell) Chambers; niece Lexi Chambers and nephews Aaron and Jase Chambers.  Services for Joel will be...

Oct 6, 2024

Lee Sturtevant, 78, of Wonder Lake passed away October 6, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenery after a long and courageous 26 year battle with cancer and its many complications.  Born June 6, 1946 in Chicago to the late Bruce and Louise Sturtevant.  Devoted husband to Patricia; loving father of Rick (Kim), Lisa and Kate; proud grandfather of Taylor...

Oct 4, 2024

Stacy Claussen of Crystal Lake passed away October 04, 2024.  Born September 6, 1979 in Winfield Illinois to Gary Slager and Boonhieng Pairo.  A Memorial Visitation will be held in remembrance of Stacy Saturday November 16, 2024 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Cardinal Funeral Home 7715 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake IL 60012.

Aug 8, 2024

Alexander Joel Tsuetaki, of Crystal Lake, passed away on August 8th, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 12th, 2002. He leaves behind his mother Elba Tsuetaki, three brothers: Anthony Tsuetaki, Jonathan (Janet) Tsuetaki, & Benjamin Tsuetaki (Jocelyn Ramos) and six nieces and nephews named Anthony Tsuetaki Jr., Olivia, Evan, Natalie, Katherine and Denise.

Jul 21, 2024

Kathryn Irene Finnegan, of The Village of Lakewood, passed away peacefully in Crystal Lake with her loving husband by her side July 21, 2024.  Born in Chicago Illinois June 19, 1958 to the late James F. Mazzanti and Irene Mazzanti (nee Tater).  Beloved wife of Robert Kevin Finnegan; loving sister of the late Timothy Mazzanti, Pat (Mark) Zorko, Anita...

Jul 17, 2024

Patricia Ann Smith, of Lake In The Hills, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family July 17, 2024.  Born June 13, 1951 in Harvard IL to the late Gifford and Phyllis Hisel.  Beloved wife of Thomas Smith for 51 years; loving mother of Jennifer (Marc) Labelle; caring grandmother of Ridley and Willow Labelle; fond sister of...

Jul 9, 2024

Ernesto Elizarraraz Soto, 38, of Woodstock passed away due to illness July 9, 2024 in Chicago Il.  Born July 11, 1985 in Mexico to Rafael and Maria Elizarraraz.  Ernesto was loved by many and will be greatly missed.  Join us to honor Ernesto Saturday July 13, 2024 from 8:00am - 1:00pm for a time of visitation at Cardinal Funeral...

Jun 29, 2024

Scott Dale Karsten passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1961 to Dale and Jane (Nicklas) Karsten and the world welcomed a truly unique guy!

He grew up in Fox River Grove where he met the love of his life, Lynn Bringe, and married her 39 years ago. But the proudest...

Jun 13, 2024

Patti was born September 19th 1960 to Frank and Mona Basham (Lazier) in Joliet, Il at Silver Cross Hospital. She was the only girl of five children. She spent her formative years growing up in Warrenville, Il and eventually moved to Woodstock, IL where she’s lived for many years. She attended Woodstock High School. She worked many years at...