Local obituaries forCardinal Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd.
Amada Sanchez
March 7, 2026
Amada Sanchez of Woodstock passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born September 13, 1946 in Mexico.
Please join us for a time of visitation Friday, March 13 from 3 PM to 9 PM at Cardinal Funeral Home 7715 US Route 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 14 at 10am at Saint Monica Catholic...
Ruth Ann Hanks
March 3, 2026
Ruth Ann Hanks, formerly of Algonquin, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children (and their spouses) Bill (Gina), Sharon (Chad), and Steven (Carol), and grandchildren Nathaniel, Anthony, Matthew, Bridget, Megan, and Aaron. Born to her parents, Rudolph (Sr.) and Frances Martin on April 4, 1940, Ruth will be missed by her...
Laura T. Barnett
March 2, 2026
Laura T. Barnett (nee Klehr) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving friends and family.
Laura grew up in Mount Prospect and attended John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. She graduated in 1974 and went on to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. In 1978 she graduated with a bachelors degree and became a medical technologist. She was...
Lori J. Wojtkiewicz
February 18, 2026
Lori Wojtkiewicz passed away at her home on February 18, 2026, at the age of 64, after struggling with dementia. She was born on February 28, 1961 to Edith and Roy Gibson, who preceded her in death, along with her stepfather Donald Schaefer, and siblings Clifford, John, Linda, and Jodie. She was survived by her brother Mark Gibson, her husband...
Pedro Gonzales
February 15, 2026
Pedro Gonzales of South Elgin Illinois passed away peacefully February 15, 2026 in DuPage Illinois. Born April 16, 1937 in San Antonio Texas to the late Consejo and Juanita Gonzalez. Pedro bravely served in the United States Army. He will be joined with his wife Martha, who passed away in 2023, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elmwood Illinois Thursday,...
Diane E. Hill
January 16, 2026
Diane Elizabeth (Blake) Hill of Woodstock Illinois passed away at her home January 16, 2026. Born in Chicago September 27, 1946to the late Harold and Irene (McMahon) Blake.
Beloved wife of late Walter James (Jim) Hill Jr.; Loving mother ofJennifer Rowzee (Michael), Jim Hill (Claire); Caring grandmother of Connor Hill, Brody Hill, Chloe Rowzee and Caelyn Rowzee. Diane also leaves behind...
Janelle Lynn Venet
December 27, 2025
Janelle Lynn Venet, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully in her sleep December 27, 2025. Born April 28, 1968 in Hampton Virginia to Alfred Rex and Connie Johnson. Beloved and loving wife of Michael G. Venet; devoted mother of Abigail Butler of Crystal Lake, Logan Butler of Charleston SC, Austin Butler of Austin TX; caring step mother of Michael J....
Charles William Harrison
December 24, 2025
Charles William “Chuck” Harrison
March 25, 1936 – December 24, 2025
Charles William Harrison, who is lovingly known as Chuck, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Tessie Marie and Charles Wayne Harrison. Although his family roots were in Mountain Grove, Missouri, Chuck spent...
Susan Marlene Reinecke
December 11, 2025
Susan Marlene Reinecke (Sue), passed away on Dec 11, 2025 at the age of 64 after battling her third bout with cancer.
Sue was born in Elgin, IL on Sep 13, 1961 to Melvin and Ruth Reinecke of E. Dundee, IL where she resided most of her life. Sue attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school and graduated from Dundee Community High School.
Sue...
Kathy Titel
December 1, 2025
Kathy Ann Titel, née Beyer, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love that will endure in the hearts of those who knew her. She was the devoted mother of one child (Nathan Titel) and a proud grandmother of one grandchild (Logan Titel) both of whom were the light of her life.
Kathy was known for her love, strength, and the care...
Gheorghe Oaida
November 25, 2025
Gheorghe Oaida of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family November 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Dorica; loving father of Angelica (John) and Ciprian (Rocsana); proud grandfather of Christopher, Robert, Brandon, Sebastian, Aimee and Lara; caring brother of Aurel (Valeria). Gheorghe is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Cornelia, Aurica, Gratiana and Iosif.
Gheorghe...
Erick Jansberg Jr.
November 21, 2025
Erick Jansberg Jr., 93, of Cary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family November 21, 2025. Born January 12, 1932 in Chicago to the late Erick Sr. and Margit (nee Skrudland) Jansberg. Beloved and faithful husband of Loretta; loving father of Brian (Gina) Jansberg and Lynn (Joe) Pattalio; caring grandfather of Anthony (Emily) Pancochar, Nicholas Pattalio, Taylor Vincent, Kyle...
Dennis Hanlon
November 20, 2025
Dennis Hanlon, age 83, of Schiller Park and later South Elgin, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army and remained active with the American Legion, embodying a spirit of dedication and service.
For many years, he worked on the railroad and retired as a welder by trade to take...
Edward “Ed” Charles Steadman Jr.
November 11, 2025
Edward "Ed" Charles Steadman Jr., 82, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2025.Born on February 2, 1943, in Chicago to Edward C. Sr. and Winifred H. (Simmons) Steadman, Ed built a life filled with laughter, music, and family. He and his wife Jacqueline ("Jackie") made Crystal Lake their home for more than four decades, creating a lifetime...
Roberto Elizarraraz
November 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roberto Elizarraraz, who left this world on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 59.
Born on July 9, 1966, in El Venado, Michoacán, Mexico, Roberto was one of eleven children. He emigrated to the United States in the 1980s and became a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Roberto...
Harriet Cuel
October 27, 2025
Harriet Cuel (nee Thompson) of Algonquin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family October 27, 2025. Born April 7, 1935 to the late Thomas and Louise Thompson in Avenue Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Cuel for 56 years; loving mother of Karen (John) Witkowski, the late Maryann (Jon) Young and Jean (Steve) Freund; caring...
Lawrence Splitt
October 25, 2025
Beloved son, brother, fiancé, and friend
Lawrence Richard Splitt, age 52, passed away on October 25, 2025, from pneumonia and heart failure. Known affectionately as “Larry,” he was originally from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and later made his home in Johnsburg, Illinois.
Larry was an exceptionally talented and intelligent man. From a young age, he demonstrated an extraordinary ability with technology - he...
Maria Dimas de Angeles
October 25, 2025
Maria Dimas de Angeles of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family October 25, 2025 in Barrington IL. Maria was born in Mexico December 26, 1947.
A visitation will be held Saturday November 1, 2025 from 4-7pm at Cardinal Funeral Home 7715 US Highway 14 Crystal Lake IL 60012. Arrangments are be made for transportation to Mexico where...
John A. Radka
October 23, 2025
John A. Radka died on Thursday, October 23rd at Harbor Village Assisted Living in Greendale, Wisconsin. John was a native of Bloomington, Illinois and a more recent resident of Champaign after his retirement of 24 years as Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations for the Woodstock Illinois Schools.
He was born in Bloomington to John and Anna Mulgrue Radka and graduated from...
Jeremiah Winsett Howard
October 2, 2025
It is with deep grief and so much love that we mourn the passing of Jeremiah Winsett Howard, of Crystal Lake, IL, on October 2nd, 2025, at the age of 45.
Jeremiah was born on July 3rd, 1980 in Meridian, MS to Kaye Carr (Hayes) and Wayne Howard, who survive. He is also survived by his wife, Amy Howard; his children,...
