Michael Crane Obituary

1 year ago today...
Pop open a Mountain Dew and give mom a big hug from me. Miss you both and love you...

I am so sorry about your loss. Michael was a great guy, and my heart goes out to all of you in his family.

Our deepest sympathies to Mike's family, friends and colleagues. Mike will be missed as a respected business acquaintance.

William Dean
Fifth Third, Private Bank

Mike will be very, very missed, my heart goes out to his family

" In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing.
And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing. When you look at the sky at night... you- only you- will have the stars that can laugh! And when your sorrow is comforted, you will be content that you have known me."
You are at peace now, Mike.

We will all miss Mike who left us too soon. Memories are all we have left and we are all sad that no more memories will be made.

Mr Crane was one of the few really great guys in Chicago. Extremely generously and never looked down on anybody in spite of his wealth... He will be missed, greatly..... Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Dear Tommy and the Crane family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are saddened by your loss and are there if you need anything.

The Blackman Family

Dear Tommy and family,

We feel so sad for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers at this time of sorrow.

David and Maryann,
Emmaline, Stephanie, Marina.

Dear Marley and Steve,

My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your son Michael.

Dear Crane Family,

Mike was such a kind person and he will truly be missed.

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Bill Welch Family

my thoughts an prayers go out to all of you that are hurting. Death is never easy to deal with, stay strong, im so sorry for your guys loss.

my condolences

Dear Jimmy and brothers,

We loved your dad. He was always so kind to us every time we talked to him. He was so generous to all the teens to let them all come over to your home so often. Carleasia said he was always so nice to her.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for any of you. We will be there in a heartbeat!

Rely on your catholic faith at this time of need to help you. God hears all of your prayers, we just have to remember to ask Him to be there for us!!

Love, Mr and Mrs Mark Kengott, Caiti, Carleasia and Caileigh

Dear Tommy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time, and always.
Sincerely,
Jack & Andrea Smeeton and family

Dear Crane Family, Susu, and Boys,

Michael was a great man. He touched a lot of peoples' lives in one way or another. He will never be forgotten and always remembered as an inspiration to people around him; an amazing father; and a loving, caring, and loyal friend. I send you my deepest sympathy and support through this difficult time. I ask God to guide and comfort you. I would also like to share a message of comfort on the passing of beloved Michael, "Hard working hands are at rest, a golden heart stopped beating, God proved to us that he only takes the best." Good men must die but death can never kill their names. Michael Crane will always live in our thoughts and hearts. He left us with many happy memories. His life should be celebrated for the amazing person he was and the way he touched everyones' lives in one way or another.

Dear Crane Family, SuSu & Boys

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My Family and I wanted to share this message with you to comfort you and we ask God to help you during this difficult time. I know that words seem inadequate to express the sadness you feel at the loss of a very great man, and although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

"When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of beloved Mike.

~Diyana Maamary
~Maamary Family

Dear Crane Family, I hope this message reaches you in great health and spirits. Mike was a great man. It is rare that you meet a man so kind. I am so blessed to have known a person so generous and of such great character.

Dear Crane Family, I had the pleasure of working with Michael many years ago, and will treasure our laughs everyday.My prayers and thoughts are with you through these very tough days and weeks ahead.He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Kristen

Dear Maggie, Gayle and boys:
We are so sorry for all of you and this incredible loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Dear Crane Family and my dearest Sue,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. It's obvious to everyone that Mike was a generous, caring and loving man that touched all those he came in contact with. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives.
Stay strong...we love you!

My deepest condolences go out to the Boys and to Sue. I will always be thankful to Sue for introducing me to Mike. Working fo him was such a joy and pleasure. I will always remember the trip to the Sundance Film Festival and the many great times with Mike that George and I shared.

Regina and George Daniels

Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, Comfort in the midst of pain. ~Phil,Joanie,Caroline,Katherine,Ryan&Hannah~

Maggie and Boys - you have my deepest sympathies for your loss.

My wife and I were fortunate enough to get to know Mike. He was extremely kind, generous, caring, and very personable. In the little time we have spent with him, it is very obvious his children were the most important thing to him. He cared for them so much and was a great father. Our hearts and prayers go out to the boys. You should be very proud of your father and if there is anything you were not able to tell him before he passed, you can tell him in your prayers, he will hear it. He will be truly missed. Stay strong, God bless.

To The Crane Boys and SuSu,

There are no words to ease the pain all or you are feeling right now. I just hope you can take some comfort in knowing what a wonderful person Mike was and how he touched so many lives. Just as he loved you in life, he certainly loves you right now. Whenever you're in need I hope you look to your friends,including me, to be there for you. If if there is anything you need from me please don' hesitate to ask. My deepest most sincere prayers are with you.

Love,
Lindsay

Thank you to whomever put the picture up of Mike driving the boat on Lake Geneva, WI. Those truly were some of the happiest, most carefree days for all of us. This would be Heaven for Mike.

To The Crane Family,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My thoughts are with you.
Debra Kahn-Washburne Teacher

Dear Michael, Tommy, Will, Jimmy and Jack
We send you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and hope you know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Aunt Sue, Uncle Brian, Brian, John & Sean Snediker

Dear Crane Family,
I didn't know Mike for a long time, but as his flight instructor, I got to know a great deal about him during the many hours we spent together recently. I truly enjoyed his company and will miss him. Learning to fly is an emotional endeavor and you tend to get close to your students rapidly. He was kind and funny and we laughed a great deal. He talked about his sons a lot. He was trying to live life to its fullest and was very excited about flying and truly learning to master this new challenge he had set for himself. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

To the Crane boys,
Stay strong and support each other,hold together as your father would have held you. my prayers and thoughts are with you. Remember the happiness shared with your dad. Stay well Stumpy

Dear Maggie, Michael, Tommy, William, Jimmy, Jack and the Crane family-
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. God bless you at this time.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

My Deepest sympathies for Mike Kides & Sue.

He was a great father and a good freind, My deepest sympathies goes to his children, I will keep them all in my prayer.
_ K B, Hickory Hills, IL

Mike, you were an outstanding caring and loving man who cared a great deal about the people around you. You welcomed everyone, and enjoyed life with a great bright smile. You were a rock for many people, and your thoughts and opinions were always valued. By truly being loved and respected you achieved a rare thing that people often can’t. You made you, and you judged no one. You were an inspiration to many people (even when you didn’t know it) with the mind of a warrior and a heart of gold. You left the world five amazing boys that will soon grow into their own, and be tremendously accomplished men with great qualities that you as the amazing father you were had been able to instill into them. I know you will continue to protect and watch over them along with all the people you loved most. You always seemed to know how to take the father role you loved and stay a kid at heart. Although, you left too soon we are all grateful for having the opportunity to know you in some way or another. Many people are hurting from this because you left too soon and sudden but I know you are in a better place.
Mike, you will be greatly missed but with deep respect you will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace
My deepest sympathy to the Entire Crane Family and Loving Friends, my heart continues to poor out to you all and my God be with you and give you strength to carry on through the tough times. I believe Michael Crane will always be with you all and by your side.

MIKE YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE MISSED AND IN ARE HEARTS.U MENT THE WORLD TO MY SISTERS AND THEY MISS U AND LOVE U MORE THAN I CAN EVEN THINK.I KNOW U ARE LOOKING DOWN AND TELLING US IT WILL BE OK.I KNOW NOW U ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.I WOULD LIKE TO TELL THE BOYS THAT THERE FATHER WILL ALLWAYS BE WITH THEM.
R.I.P.MIKE H. CRANE

The Crane Family has been apart of my life since they lived across the alley from me on Stewart Street in Evanston.

A couple memories of Michael stick out the most. Sue had invited me for a sleep over at the Birch Street House. Sue and Mike told me how creepy the house kitty corner to them was. Then Mike told me a really scary story about the house and said he would ride his bike over there and ring the bell and run. Sue and I watched from Mike's bedroom window, crouched down really low, and watched Mike ride up the driveway and out of sight behind some trees. Then he didn't come back. I was so scared that the creepy house got him. Next thing I remember he was back in the Crane house scaring me. Mind you I was about 10 yrs old. I think I was the guinee pig for a lot of tricks he and Sue would play on me. Sue once told me that a summer home they rented in Crytal Lake was haunted by a ghost named Felicity. Because Mike backed up that story, I believed it. He was a good story teller.

My prayers are with all of you during this time. I know Mike is with Lee now and smiling down on you. They both will always be there watching over your families. Please know that his memory remains alive in the hearts of his family and friends who knew and loved him.
God Bless.

Mike Jr., Tommy, Will, Jimmy, Jack, and Sue

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mike was an amazing man; he will live on in the hearts of all of those whose lives he touched. He will truely be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike was a good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him, and he has left us all with many fond memories.
Steve, Andrea, Kathleen, Mike & Annie

Dear Maggie, Michael,Tommy,William, Jimmy, General Crane, Steve, Susan, and and the entire Crane family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Some of the fondest memories I have are of the summer vacations spent with Mike,the Crane family and friends up in Lake Geneva. They were special years and times spent with Mike - unbelieveably fun and happy. Please know that Mike and all the Crane's are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy and Condolences,
David Ray

My deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. I knew him well as a friend in the business and found him to be a caring, affable personality and a man much respected by his colleagues. I will miss him.

Dear Entire Crane Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we write this note. We are thinking of you all during this most difficult time. Please know your friends are here to help now and in the future. We send our love, our prayers, and hope you keep your memories close to your heart.
Mary Beth, Clay, Katie, Connor and Willy Goss