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Crane, Thomas A. "Chief" age 55, passed away peacefully Tuesday after a long courageous battle. He was a treasured husband and best friend of Karen Crane (nee Frugoli), beloved father of James (Tammy), Eric (Meggan), and Tammy (Jason) DeLaVergne, loving son of Nancy (nee McCabe) and the late Edward Crane Sr., who is awaiting his son's arrival, cherished and proud papa to Jessica DeLeVergne and Matthew and Kevin Crane, dearest brother of Martin, Patricia (John) Scully, Edward Jr. (Judy), John (Karen), and Carolyn (Mark) Boyich. Tom, was a loving uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many. He was also a proud member of I.O.U.E. Local 399 Union. Visitation Friday 3 PM to 9 PM Funeral Saturday, 9 AM from John Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL to St. Bernard Catholic Church 13030 West 143rd St., Homer Glen, IL_ for Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, www.JDRF.com Info 708-636-0031.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2010.

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July 27, 2018

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May 23, 2018

Havent been here in awhile !!!!!!!!!!! Still miss & Love you more Everyday

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May 28, 2016

I miss U magloo

Me

May 2, 2016

Last night was one thee toughest since you passed No particular reason that I can think of.Cried for hours .
I miss your shoulder to sleep on .
I miss your smile & those beautiful blue eyes .
I miss you .
I miss Us.
I miss your voice .
I miss the silly song games we played .
I miss watching you play with kids .
I miss watching you sleep & thinking how lucky I was that you came into my life when you did .
I'm so incomplete & empty without You .





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January 11, 2016

Praying it was All she anticipated
Time with your family makes me Miss you more ...

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December 22, 2015

Missing you so much ...Living behind a mask
Watching Our Christmas movies first time since you left .. Still so hard without you..My life is good as it can be without you .Til we meet again my Only Love ....

Always & Forever

October 26, 2015

Haven't been here in awhile ,So much has happened ,Life is good however still an empty space in my life where you belong..Miss & Love you More with each passing hour.Kids are all healthy (Thank you God) & Grankidsdkids growing like weeds.

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me

June 3, 2015

I



miss you so much buddy


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Wifey

May 14, 2015

Today you should be here for your 61st Birthday .My life hasn't been the same since you left & it will never be the same til we meet again.Love & Miss you more Everyday .Thanks for all the wonderful memories You were def one of a kind "Tis Himself " Will live in my heart Always & Forever ..123

Me

April 26, 2015

Please write back ,I need ,Love & miss you

Me

April 26, 2015

Never in my entire life did I ever even Imagine all I would have left of you is memory ,So surreal & sad ,Missing you .....





Always & Forever

Me,

April 22, 2015

Your death is killing me
I need you to make me laugh

April 1, 2015

Life without you is a sad & boring existence ,You gave me all I ever needed to make me smile.If only I believed we will meet again someday .

Me

February 23, 2015

Oh Buddy,Forty years together flew by yet the five you are gone seems an eternity.Still listening to all the music you bought me ,Must confess I nevr thought you were romantic however Now as I really listen I know you were .You don't know what you have til you've lost it.Im still lost & broken without you.My days are full with work,Nights & weekends not so much,That's when I miss you the most.Hopeing you are able to see how much the kids are growing ,Too quickly for sure.Still pray every day you will come for as I belong with you,Til Death do us part just wasn't long enough !! I Love You with every death I take ...

Always & Forever

January 18, 2015

Hope you knew you were the Best thing that ever happened to me .



Always & Forever

January 1, 2015

2015 Another year without you ,Still extremely difficult .Miss you Everyday & At night before I lay my head on your pillow I say Wish it was your shoulder .Id do anything to have back the simple things in life that we took for granted.Live & Learn.Miss you my love ....

Always & Forever

December 25, 2014

Christmas was Womderful,All the kids & grandkids.Watching Kevin & Blake opening gifts priceless"Most importantly Only You was Missing.Phenominal gifts,Great company & food.Only thing Missing was You..Where ever you are wishing you Peace,Sending my Love.Take care of my broken heart .


ALWAYS & Forever 123

December 4, 2014

No tree, No lights, No presents ribbons or bows can light my life as you did.Christmas will never be the same until I am at your side.Miss & Love you so so much .

October 11, 2014

Nothing I would prefer to do on weekends than Look at your pictures & listen to our music.This is so surreal I'm never gonna awaken nor accept this nightmare...

October 7, 2014

Heard a story today that makes me think maybe you do get my messages ,Trying so hard to Believe again Even my faith is broken.Love & Miss you my sweet angel

October 3, 2014

Still read the Obit daily it hasn't gotten any easier . Listen to All the music you bought for me Too bad I didn't realize how romantic you actually were til it was too late...Miss & Love you So So Much ......

me

September 18, 2014

Missing you more than usuall Today My Sweet Angel



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karen

September 10, 2014

I Love You so much & know you somehow are with me still

Just me

September 8, 2014

Every time one of our kids have a Birthday I miss you So So much.You should be here to celebrate with us.Why didn't I go first when I hit that tree ,We should be together we had plans ... My life is okay Everytime something good happens to me I know you are still looking out for me.I just want to be with You bc it is where I belong.We had more in 34 years than some don't find in a lifetime.Thank You for that.its not really that I can't move on I just choose not to.My memories with you are more fulfilling than anything else could ever offer.If that is wrong than so be it.See you in my dreams til you come for me,I'm ready when you are.


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Me

August 31, 2014

Missing your boyish charm & the shoulder I slept on ever so secure.all that should have been.I need you to make me laugh..

Always & Forever 123

Me

August 16, 2014

Where are you

Me

July 30, 2014

I love you ,I miss us !!!!

me123

July 29, 2014

Just thinking of you as I do Everyday,Still look at your pictures multple times a day,still cry & miss you everytime.YOU made my life worth living !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Me 123

July 3, 2014

Had a Great B day baby,Still miss you like the desert misses the rain every minute of everyday .Best part of my day is bedtime,Hoping you will appear in a dream...Tammy & Eman,GO TO YOUR ROOM,IM TALKING TO DAD !!!!


Always & Forever

Just me

June 17, 2014

I did not forget you on Fathers Day my once in a lifetime.Technology.Miss you & Love you so much.I pray everyday the lord will remove the bitterness from my heart & help me accept that you are gone forever .

May 29, 2014

Wishing you were here

Just me

May 22, 2014

Happy 38th Anniversary My Love.We should be in Vegas Together.My World is empty & Numb without you.


Always & Forever

May 14, 2014

Big #60 Should Be.Still looking for Happy even tho I know you took it with you,Thats okay You deserve happy.Miss & Love you everyday you are my def irreplacable Superman


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Just me

April 16, 2014

Help me out baby,Out of solutions,ideas,energy.Lost the fight,giving up.Not worth it without you.This is not a life just a mere existence of struggles?Want to rent a room ??.

just me

March 17, 2014

Some days are tougher than others,This My Love is a tough one !!!!!!!!!!! Happy St.Paddy"s Day.Hope you get your "2 Beers" In Heaven.Miss You So much Every Day & Night. Feel free to come for me anytime,I'm waiting, I Belong with you !!!


Always & Forever

me

February 23, 2014

I Love You



Always & Forever

February 14, 2014

I would prefer to be at Hallmark, Love you My only Valentine


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Me

January 1, 2014

Another year without you,Never imagined it could be so difficult.You are my everything.My heart hurts thinking about you.Miss ..& Love you..Wish you could be here to watch the kids growing so quickly,So sorry you were cheated.Wish it could have been me.You would have moved on better.


Always & Forever

November 2, 2013

miss u soo much magloo ,not fair .

me

October 11, 2013

Been a long bittersweet month,Miss you so much !!!!!!!!!! Hope this will be best for everyone,I tried to be a good mother I feel like a failure .Hope to see you soon my love.


Always & Forever

123

September 9, 2013

I Miss You so much baby I'm so totally Lost, w/out You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Always & Forever

me

August 27, 2013

starting over without you prob the hardest thing I've ever done.Address doesn't matter you will forever live in my heart.Miss & Love you so much


Always & Forever

August 19, 2013

I too wish he was here babydude,I knew him pretty well & I'm sure he would tell you to take care of your family & not to worry about mom,because she is smart strong & healthy.She can take care of herself & Oh yes, he would also say "I love & miss all of you" Please be Happy & enjoy those children.

Eric Crane

August 11, 2013

I love you dad I wish you were here Blake is the best well goodnight!!

me

July 26, 2013

Once in a lifetime baby


Always & Forever

July 23, 2013

Time does not heal all wounds.This one is too deep.Miss you so much !!!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

July 2, 2013

Another B day,how many more til I see you ????????


Always & Forever

June 30, 2013

Miss you miss us
always & 4ever

June 21, 2013

The baby had 2 Birthdays since you kissed him & sent him on his way to us,So WHY cant I believe i'll see you again ?????????

June 16, 2013

I should have been there !!!!!!!!!!! I just want to be w/you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Always & Forever me

June 16, 2013

The Best Father I Ever Knew !!!!! Our kids were so cheated,you should be here..Love & Miss You So Much.

Always & Forever

May 31, 2013

We are going to Disneyland,You are tucked into my heart.I promise no scary rides,Sure do wish you were with me & the grandkids - 1

Always & Forever

me

May 27, 2013

I miss You so much.Woke up this morning crying for you,just a bad dream.No one would give me your phone number,silly huh ??? If only it were that simple.Sometimes I think my life is just a bad dream,hoping to wake up & everything will be normak again.I Love You Soooo much.




Always & Forever

me

May 22, 2013

37 years ago we said "I DO" til death do us part. I still do !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would do it All over again.For 34 short years w/you is better than eternity with anyone else.You gave me so much to remember & cherish.Til we meet again my sweet angel,hold my heart.

Always & Forever

me

May 14, 2013

Happy #59 Birthday.So young,So cheated,So unfair.Miss & Love You more than anyone could ever imagine.Hope to see you again someday ?????? The only thing that keeps me going.

Always & Forever

me

May 10, 2013

miss ya soooooooo much magoo,life w/out you really sux

me

May 1, 2013

May is once again upon us,Was so sure I would spend your birthday & our anniversary w/you.Miss & love you so much

Always & Forever

me

April 21, 2013

Seems like so long since I've written you,Not time yet ????? BBG turns 40 unbelievable huh ?? What was in the shopping bag ? Who was the little boy ? Miss & Love You so much




Always & Forever

me

March 4, 2013

Sent my last cobra payment too 399.Cried all day.


Always & Forever

me

February 23, 2013

3 long years without you baby,I could not miss you more.My life is good, Thanks to you & the kids,however it is so empty without you & my missing heart.You are loved every second of every minute everyday !!!!!!!

Always & Forever

February 16, 2013

I wish we could erase February & May from the calender,toughest months to get thru !!!!!!! Miss U soooo much.What is left of my heart hurts !!

Always & forever

me

February 14, 2013

Valentine's day will never be the same,for my heart is with you my love !!!!!


Always & Forever

me

January 24, 2013

I miss You so much Tom !!!!!!! My once in a lifetime Love.

Always & Forever

me

December 31, 2012

2013 Another year passes w/out you at my side,However you live on 24/7 in my heart.Miss & Love you so much.


Always & Forever

December 24, 2012

merry christmas my once in a lifetime.our baby is santa.our family is grown,healthy,happy & amazing.All successful,raising wonderfully remarkable families of their own.All We worked for has come to fruition,only7wish you could be here to share my pride.mission accomplished.Hope to see you soon.Miss & Love you so much. Always & Forever

me

December 18, 2012

Heaven is full of angels from New town, The best dad I ever knew please watch over them !!!!!!!!!! Miss & Love you so much !!!!!!!!


Always & Forever

December 12, 2012

Sending you light so maybe you will see me missing you

December 12, 2012

I miss you, thats gotta be it
I just wanna call
i wish you would call me
I've cried myself to sleep for days and have no idea why
I guess you are the reason because here i am
I hope there is peace where you are
I hope it is bright and sunny and you are free of pain
I wish i had half the strength you had. Even when you were losing you still fought
Im losing
Im losing all the way around
I feel broken
Send me sone strength will you?
I feel like if soneone asked me what was wrong i would say i want to go home but thats not what it would mean. i am home, but its not like home with you. i just miss you.
Thanks for everything
i wish you could help me
Visit me in my dreams and help me feel better, please! Love you and missing you terribly these days.

You were the best --- words will never be enough. Ill wait for the sun to come up and to feel your warmth
I miss you Guy, I really miss you

me

November 28, 2012

I miss & Love You every minute of every day !!!!!!!!! Holidays are so hard w/out you.


Always & Forever

me

October 17, 2012

Almost made a month w/out writing,Maybe getting a little more normal ?????? Still miss & love you more than life itself !!!!!!!! Lost my computer,gained thee most Beautiful Baby God ever created to light up my life !!!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

September 18, 2012

Miss you everyday my love !!!!!!!!!!!!
Sadly life goes on,incomplete as it feels.

Always & Forever

me

September 3, 2012

Cannot even think straight anymoe ??????



Always & Forever

me

September 1, 2012

Still unbearable & unbelievable.Not Fair,hope to see you soon." With You " is where I belong !!!!!! Nothing else makes sense anymore.I Really tried.We just had no ordinary love.

me

August 10, 2012

Miss & Love you so much !!!!!!!!!! Life will never be the same w/out you.


Always & Forever

me

July 14, 2012

Miss You Baby,I hate going places without you.Feel like 1/2 of me is missing.

Always & Forever

me

July 7, 2012

Miss YOU so much.I cant move on.I have tried.Too many of my parts belong to you.My heart went with you & you are guarding it so well !!!!!!!!!!



Always & Forever

me

July 2, 2012

The ONLY thing I want for my birthday or in life,I cannot have, you are gone !!!!!!!! I will go on Loving & Missing You !!!!!!!


Forever & Always My Sweet Angel

me

June 30, 2012

The weekends are still the hardest,No matter what I do I'm still missing You !!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

June 24, 2012

What do ya think Magoo ?????? I need your help,You never write back ???? Miss & Love ya sooo much !!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

June 17, 2012

Fathers Day without you is so difficult,for I do not know any fathers who deserve to be here celebrating with their families & kids more than you do !!!!!!!!! Happy Fathers day to THE BEST DAD I ever knew !!!! Thanks for helping me raise such wonderful children.You left a legacy that could never be replaced or forgotten.I Love You with all my heart,hold it closely !!!!!!!! Miss you baby daddy !!!!!!


Always & Forever

me

June 14, 2012

#1Babygirl turns 17 Today,You should be here to celebrate,17 not to much to ask !!!!!! I know everything happens for a reason just cannot process a reasonable one.Please Help Eric,I'm so worried.WE Need YOU in our lives.MISS & LOVE YOU !!!

Always & Forever

me

June 9, 2012

My sweet Angel,
You are & always will be the reason for my tears,First thing I think of out of bed in the morning.Last memory I have before falling asleep at night.I will never have what WE had,Nor love anyone the way or as much as I love you !!!!!! Miss you so much !!!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

June 6, 2012

I Love & Miss You My Sweet Angel !!!!!!!!



Always & Forever

me

June 4, 2012

Heartbreaking & unfair !!!!!!!!!! I know you held Blake Before he was sent to us,For he is so YOU !!!!!!!! I see you in his Face ,Eyes,& Strength.Everytime I look at him !!!!!!!! Only Wish you were here to watch him grow along with the others.Our lives have all been forever altered with your absence..You live in our daily memories & will never be forgotten or replaced !!!! Miss & Love You !!!!!!!


Always & Forever

June 3, 2012

hey dad love and miss you more than words can describe i think about you every second of every minute everyday all day I wish you could have met my angel of a son blake edward crane I love you and will always cherish all of our memories thanks for everything RESPECTFULLY'your son Eric michael

me

May 22, 2012

Managed to function thru another extremely difficult day w/out you.Good Night my sweet missing angel.I Love You with all my broken heart.Listened to your voice,Stared at your pictures & listened to "our" music.Celebrating w/out you is impossible.


Always & Forever

me

May 22, 2012

#36 Years ago Today,I married my Best Friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The wisest decision I ever made in my life.Time flew so quickly in our busy everyday lives.You made my life so beautiful & Complete !!!!!! It is Heartbreaking w/out you.We did not deserve this,We were suppose to grow old together.Do you remember making those plans at the cottage in Wisconsin ??? I DO !!!!!!!!!

Always & Forever My Love

me

May 19, 2012

Hot summer day,I miss you soooooooo much !!!! My life will never be the same !!!!




Always & Forever

me

May 14, 2012

I Love You !!!!!!!! I will Love you Everday for the rest of my life !!!!!!!! Wish you could have been here for #58



Always & Forever

me

April 22, 2012

Tammys, "39"th Birthday celebration.Perfect day All my kids & Grandbabies Excellant dinner.Only thing missing was YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! Wonder IF I'll EVER have a normal day again.?????? Love & miss you so much.



Always & Forever

me

April 12, 2012

Spent the evening with Baby Crane last night.Needed your help rocking him to sleep.You always had that Special technique to calm the babies down.I must be getting soft in my old age,when he cries I cry too.He reminds me so much of you & Eman.That bad Crane temper & he is So Strong.He was cheated,You were Cheated & Eric was cheated.I'm so mad at God that IF there is a heaven,I'm going straight to hell !!!!!!!! We did not deserve this.So many deadbeat husbands & dads out there enjoying their lives,Not fair !!!!!!!!! Miss & Love you


Always & Forever

me

April 8, 2012

How do I forget someone who left me so many memories.I dont.I cant.I wont !!!!!!!! Love & Miss you this Easter as always.Good night my love.

Always & Forever

me

March 31, 2012

Stepping out of the darkness is difficult but not impossible as long as you stay with me.I miss you so much.Too bad I had to lose you to realize you were the only important thing in my life that really mattered.

Always & Forever

me

March 29, 2012

Coffee with cream sugar & tears.I could Not miss you more.Sure hope there is a Heaven as life w/out you is definetley my hell !!!!!!!!! Whatever I did.The punishment does not fit the crime.


Always & Forever

me

March 19, 2012

Wrote you the most beautiful poem for St. Patricks day, No idea why it never posted.Maybe I didnt hit submit ?????? Maybe it went straight to heaven.I will try again next year.Love You & thought of you all day.Not Fair


Always & Forever

March 15, 2012

Took the day off to do chores,Spring cleaning.No energy,would much rather sit & stare at your pictures.Besides where is my hoser ?????????

just me again

March 15, 2012

My Only Love,
I go to sleep wanting you,I awaken needing you,& spend my days missing you. You belong with me !!!!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

March 13, 2012

The sun is shining,The birds are singing.A Beautiful day,I want to be with you !!!!!!

Always & Forever

me

March 11, 2012

Of all the crazy things that raced thru my mind over the years,The fact that I would spend so many of them w/out you never entered my mind.I really have tried so hard to step out of the darkness & move on.Thee only way that will happen is if you take me by the hand & lead me.I need you so much,so often.I hope you knew you are the wind beneath my wings.Love & Miss you soooooo much.


Always & Forever

March 4, 2012

The Best days of my life were the days I spent with you.



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