John Crane Obituary

May little Johnny continue to rest in peace, amen. Respectfully, Ken Kufner STL

Karen and John, my deepest regrets that I am just now reading for the first time precious Johnny's beautiful and stirring obit. Karen I have said it always, you should be a writer. I love this picture and know that in as much as Johnny was a special gift from heaven to you guys, you were the most perfect parents a baby could have ever had. I am so sorry I did not know of the service or else I would have been there. I love you guys, and you know I loved Johnny with the big, absolutely beautiful mesmerizing blue eyes. That was absolutely the most beautiful Obituary I have ever read, and you are the most beautiful family I have ever known. Please forgive me for this oh so late entry, and for missing the service. I pray continually that you and John console one another and know all the while that your perfect little angel is watching over you.

Love you both with all my heart.

Praying for you & your parents, little guy.
Wish I had the pleasure of meeting you, I think of you often.
Xoxo.

Sweet Baby Crane
I am praying for your parents today.You are so Loved & Missed.Hugs kisses & giggles with uncle Tom.

As so many others have said, I do not know your family, but was moved to tears by the beautiful tribute you gave your son. He, like all children, was a precious gift. His life was so brief, but he was unbelievably lucky to have parents like you. May God comfort you in your sorrow.

Sweet baby Crane,

What a devastating loss for your family,May your mommy & daddy find the strength they need together to get thru this day & the remaining days of their lives.You are missed & loved so much.

Karen and family, so very sorry for your loss. Karen, you and I were pregnant at the same time when you were working here at the USAO, and my daughter Collette is just a few months younger than John. I can't imagine what you're going through, but please know that our prayers are with you.

John and Karen, I just learned of JohnJohn's passing. Words cannot express my sorrow. While I didn't know him, I certainly know the love that a child can invoke in your heart. I pray that you find the strength to weather this storm together. As a GranNee to two beautiful little bundles of joy, I can only imagine the pain. When you're flooded with sadness, think of his beautiful face. When you're tempted to give up, think of his perseverance. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and hold my little ones a little bit closer. Love, Josephine with HSA.

I do not know you at all, and you do not know me, but I am writing to say how sorry I am at the loss of your beloved son. The obituary you wrote was so vivid and beautiful, I felt I could almost hear John listing his favorite foods and laughing. I can't begin to imagine your heartbreak, but I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family tonight. God bless and keep all of you.

We've never met, but I'm a mother and a grandmother, with a darling little two-year-old grandson. I read your beautiful obituary, saw a picture of the pudgy little arms, and a bit nod formed in my throat. What a beautiful little Angel this little Johnny appears to have always been! God's will be done, and God please grant us strength and faith when we sometimes do not understand.

A is for Apron. Which matches this hat.
B is for Butter.
And C is for? Cat? No. Cookies.

I miss you more every day my little monkey-man.
You are forever alive in our hearts. Those who met you were blessed to have seen your beautiful smile, heard your heart-warming voice and feel your precious Eskimo kisses. You changed my life, little man.

Aunt Karen and Uncle John,
I love you both. I am so glad you were his Mommy and Daddy. Mommy tumming. Daddy Tumming. He loved you both so much and you were the best parents he could have ever had throughout all of this. You gave him so much love.
"Mommy's Gotchu". Aunt Karen. You are an amazing mother and a beautiful person. You have a truly amazing capacity to love. You are, without a doubt, the strongest person I know. I am so blessed to have you as my Aunt. I love you.

He will live forever in our hearts.

With so much love,

Karen and John, our hearts are broken, but as you so beautifully and courageously articulated at the funeral, he is everywhere with us, he is the wind, he is in the rays of sun, he is everywhere that there is beauty. We will hold him in our hearts forever. We feel so blessed to have had him as such a special part of our lives. We miss him every minute and love him more each day. Thank you for the 2.11 uears/months we spent with Johnny. His memory will live on and we will tell all the funny memories/stories that we have tucked safely in our hearts for the rest of our lives. All those who knew him, loved him, were captivated by him and always commented about just how special he was. He was truly a shining light in this family. He brought such joy and happiness to all of us. Thank you both for such a beautiful little boy. We have him under lock and key in our hearts forever.

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The picture of your beautiful little boy caught my eye. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Though we have never met, I too am a mom and know the love that only a parent can hold for their child. My prayers are with you.

My heart aches for you. What a gorgeous little boy taken so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John is another angel in heaven. God Bless You.

My deepest sympathy to the Crane family. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. May you allow the loving memories of John and your lives with him to hold you thru this difficult time that you are enduring. John5:28,29. Such a beautiful baby, my heart goes out for you.

Dear John, It was a pleasure meeting your family and your little boy at my graduation party last year. I'm sorry for your loss, you now have your very own guardian angel watching over you always. Love Kelsey Chavez

Karen and John,

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. May your son rest in peace.

Love, Tom and Cindy

John, Ed and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, both now and always. Please also remember that Johnny will always be in the loving arms of our lord Jesus Christ, now and always, Amen.

God bless,

Ken Kufner
St. Laurence High School '85

John, Karen and Family:
What a wonderful tribute to your son. We don't know if there are words that can bring you comfort but know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich ("Jughead") and Peggy Nielsen

John and Karen,
I know words are not much comfort now. My parents lost two young children. At times when it seemed impossible to go on, they found the courage and strength to do so and I know you will. Their bond is unbreakable. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary tomorrow. They have said numerous times the only way they made it through is to believe that their precious Tommy and Mary Ann are in heaven looking down on them and they know they will spend eternity with in heaven with them. Please now that Johnny is in heaven with my brother and sister and they are showing him the ropes. They will keep him safe and happy until you meet again in heaven. You are not alone, he is there with you in your heart and soul.

John, you are such an amazing man. When you were in pain you always comforted Tony. I will be forever grateful to you for helping him through.

Love,
Jeanne

John and Karen,
There are no words. I'm so very sorry.
Bob Scully

Dear Karen, John, Lynn & Crane Families, What a beautiful tribute to your Son. There are no words that can comfort you, except perhaps that Johnny is in God's loving arms, safe and sound. He will be protected for all eternity. We wish you strength, love and faith, during this awful time in your lives. We are praying for all of you. Our Deepest Sympathies.... Patti Holzner and families.

Karen and John, Johnny will be forever in our hearts. We will miss him. We love you all! Patrick, Colleen, Maura, Sean, and Bridget

I have never met you nor did I have the honor of meeting Johnny, but his "big kid" Ann Scully is one of my favorite people in the world and I know how much she loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you cherish every beautiful memory and may you find comfort knowing he is with the Lord. What a beautiful angel! PEACE
Jeni Pilcher

I am very sorry for your loss. I read the obits all the time in the sun times and his cute picture and age caught my eye. Your family will be in my prayers. In Sept of 1999, I had my 1st child, a stillborn daughter. I know what it is like to lose a child and I want you to know your little boy is now an angel that is watching over you and the rest of the family. Maybe he will make friends with my little girl! May God bless you and your family in this time of mourning.

We loss a child, our only one. God gives comfort thru the very difficult days ahead. 2 Corinth 1:3-4

our deepest sympathy to your family Nancy..
we were your neighbors@4341 keeler...
joanne-laurie-roberta and h.keohane

Dear John and Karen,
Our condolences to you and your family. Life does not make sense and losing a child is tragic. We are truly sorry for your loss. Our heart aches for you and your family.
Kate & Dan Sullivan

My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was so saddened to come into work on Mon. & see Johnny's room empty. You have a very special little Angel forever watching over you.

karen, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

May god bless little John he is in Gods hands now.Our prayers are with you and your family. We will continue to pray for you.

God bless you and your family

Dear John and Karen I am so sorry to hear about your son John my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your families I am so sorry for your loss.

You do not know me but I read your incredibly moving obituary in the SunTimes today. Your son was clearly a remarkable boy (I have a 2 year old daughter myself and was moved to tears reading your beautiful tribute) Please know that your family is in the thoughts and prayers of many people out there. Lorna, Chicago, IL

Dear John & Karen
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of little Johnny. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen and John,

Mike and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and to your families. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless you. Mike and Teresa Volpentesta

Although I do not know your family, your tribute to John was absolutely beautiful. My deepest sympathy to your family. May the Lord wrap John in his arms and keep him until you all meet again one day.

dear crane family my deepest sympathy to everyone kris,kevin kelsey,keller,keaton,karlin;chavez

dear john,I realy feel very sorry for your BIG LOST.jose cabrera.

God's blessings to you. Sorry, I will not be able to be with you at this time, but if you need me for anything later, just pick up the phone. Wacile Anderson

Dear John and Karen, Words cannot express how saddened we are for your loss.John was a lucky boy to have such wonderful parents .Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God bless you and your family.
All or love, The Sallas family

My heart is just broken for all of you. I know anything I can possibly say is inadequate. I have the newborn picture of Johnny and his Daddy on my desk and looking at it just makes me smile. That's how I will remember him with a smile on my face and in my heart. God bless all of you. I know he thanks you for his newest beautiful little Angel.

Crane and Lynn Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a handsome little boy. Your Tribune tribute brought tears to my eyes. May he rest in peace and may God comfort you in the next days ahead.

Dear John, Karen, Nancy, the Crane and Lynn Families,
What a beautiful little boy, and such a wonderful tribute above.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your families are
in my thoughts and prayers. Marie O'Ryan

Dear jOHN and Karen may God watch over you and your family at this sad time my deepest sympathy.

John and Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that Johnny is watching out for you from up above. He will forever be your guardian angel and be with you in your heart until one day you meet again.

Our deepest sympathy.

Marge, Alisa & Kristen Luchene

God Bless Johnny Crane! You will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. May God grant you peace, hope, and strength John and Karen. We love you all, Patrick, Colleen, Maura, Sean, and Bridget Green

Dearest Karen & John, Lynn & Crane Families,

In our hearts and with deepest faith in the Lord, we know Johnny is in Heaven, from where his soul came to you here on earth. He will forever be cherished, loved and missed. God bless him and keep him forever, and may He comfort you as you need to be. We will keep Johnny and you in our prayers. With love and deepest sympathy, Ray & Cherie Fiedler and family.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

John and family- Our thoughts, prayers and heavy hearts are with you on this day. May God bless Johnny and may God keep him at his side.

Johnny will have friends in heaven to keep him company until you are reunited. I do not know your family, but your story touched me today in the Tribune, so please know all of you are in my prayers. Tom

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Karen and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless lil Johnny

This is truly a time when words are inadequate. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Love & Prayers. Tom & Marge Swanson

My deepest sympathy, you are in our prayers. Judy,Mike,Cameron,Colin Quartuccio

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Know you are both in our thoughts and prayers and may God bless you and embrace you during this difficult time

May God Bless and watch over you at this most difficult time.

He was absolutely perfect in every way.

You are in our thoughts in this most trying time.

Although I never met Johnny, his Aunt Caroline and cousin Therese spoke so lovingly of him. My heart aches for your family. May God bless you and embrace you during this most difficult time.

Our prayers are with the family.

May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.