James Crane Obituary

Crane, James P. 104, past President and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 from 1954-1962 passed away in Bradenton, FL on February 23, 2010. His devoted involvement with the Union established a long lasting legacy of honest unionism within Local 150. Mr. Crane was highly regarded and respected by the 23,000 members of Local 150 and will be long remembered for his outstanding and dedicated service to its members. Mr. Crane was the longest living member and Officer (74 years) of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Mr. Crane, formerly of Harvey and Chicago Heights, IL, was the beloved husband of (the late) Edna Crane, and loving father of (the late) Ronald J. Crane. Mr. Crane was the loving father of his caring and devoted daughter, Janice M. (James G.) Schrader of Bradenton, FL, he was also the dearly loved and cherished grandfather of Tammy Gaede, James, Daniel and Ronald Schrader, and Robert and James Crane, a great-grandfather of 12, and great-great grandfather of two, and a beloved friend to many. Family will meet with friends at Cedar Park Funeral Home 12540 South Halsted Calumet Park, IL 60827 (708) 388-8605 on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Delmar Meester officiating. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family will greatly appreciate and graciously accept donations in Mr. Crane's loving memory to the IUOE-Local 150 Food Bank c/o FFC 6170 Joliet Road Suite 200 Countryside, IL 60525. Services entrusted to Peggy J. Thompson, Funeral Director honored to serve families in states of IL and IN.