Cardinal Funeral Home

05/03/2025

View Sandra Lynn Vourlos's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/03/2025

View Shirley D. Hamilton's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/03/2025

View Gregory Rolewski's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/26/2025

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Jim Carrey once said: Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.

In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.

Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.

There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.

08/15/2024

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 ...

08/02/2024

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...

07/26/2024

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...

07/11/2024

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 ...

07/03/2024

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 day...

06/19/2024

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 Woodst...

06/17/2024

Lazaro Munera Jr., 56, of West Dundee Illinois passed away June 4, 2024 at his home. Born May 23, 1968 in Colombia to the late Lazaro and Nora Munera. Lazaro was deeply loved and be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Mass in honor of Lazaro will be held June 19, 2024 at 10:00am at Th...

05/13/2024

Emily Reyna passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 4, 2024. Born in Chicago May 11, 1960 to the late Anthony and Beverly Pearson. Beloved wife Jeff Reyna; loving mother of Joel Reyna, Clint Reyna, Lola (Michael Morris) Reyna, Cheyenne (Eddie) Gonzalez; caring grandfather of Mak...