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Donald Crowder Obituary

Donald J. Crowder, age 71, Army Veteran, Past Chairman of the Board of Goodwill Industries and very active with Maryville Academy. Graciously accepted the invitation from Our Heavenly Father to journey into eternal life on April 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Judith, nee Kroll; loving father of James Patrick (Gretchen) and John Jude; cherished grandfather of Collin and Aidan; dear brother of Jack and the late William R.; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, to Our Lady of Peace Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children's Hospital appreciated. 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2005.

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Pat & Matt Matthaeus

April 19, 2005

Dear Judy & Family:

We were very sad to hear the news about Don. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. You know Judy as I have always told you he was the greatest boss in the world. It was the best of times being at First Federal and being Don's secretary for 8 years. I'll never forget him.

We wish you and the family strength to get through this time. Wish we could be there for you, Judy. . Remembering the good times you all shared will help alot. What a great man he was, and how blessed we all were to have known him. Our prayers are with you and the family, Judy, our dear friend. Love, Pat & Matt

Jim Ford

April 18, 2005

Dear Jim-



Condolences to you and your family.

George K. Allison

April 17, 2005

Judy:

We were greatly saddened by Don's passing and are thankful that we were able to attend the loving and comforting service.



Don and I shared many challenges and scored our share of triumphs at the late, great First Federal. We travelled together across this great land. We had a lot of fun, but more importantly, I like to think that together we had some positive impact on our company and industry.



We shall miss him, as I'm sure so will all who worked with him.



Our love to you and the family.



George and Elsa

Steve & Nehama Morton

April 15, 2005

Dear Jim and family

We love you and offer our condolences and prayers.

Dave and Carolyn Schanzer

April 15, 2005

Jim, Gretchen, John and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

Bogan Family

April 15, 2005

Jim and the Crowder family,



Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.



Steve Bogan and family

Joy Daley

April 14, 2005

Judy, Mike and I are thinking of you in TX, and Don is in our prayers. We are saddened by your loss.



Joy & Mike

Harry Bailey

April 14, 2005

Judy--Karen and I are so sorry to hear of Don's death. I don't think many people will every understand what he meant to me during the 'good old years' at FirstFed--Nor for that matter what your friendship meant. I would give anything to be with you this weekend, but I must travel for the bank. Be assured that my thoughts will be with you---Peace. Harry

Gloria Cisco

April 14, 2005

Judy and Family,

I just heard about Don. My heart goes out to you, please accept my deep sympathy. From what I knew about Don, was what a kind and loving man he was. Remembering all the good times you've had with him will help ease the pain of your loss.

Sincerely,

Gloria Cisco

lydia morrissey

April 13, 2005

Dear Jim, Gretchen, John and Judy,



We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



With love and sympathy,



Jim and Lydia Morrissey

Dorothy Macek

April 13, 2005

Earlier I should have said how sorry I am to hear about your great loss -- Don was truly a very special person and loved by all of us. And, as I've said many times over, he loved you so much -- you have been wonderful to him -- and he was wonderful to you. I remember him saying that he would carry you around on a silver platter and that he was so lucky to be married to you. Take care, Judy, my sister....my friend. You are an angel and always close to me. Love, Dotty

John Genovese

April 13, 2005

Sincere sympathy from Maribeth and Jim Lawson and their family; also from Nancy and Kris Genovese; and me. Aunt Dorothy and Grandma Dell and extremely saddened by the news. They've been through what you are experiencing now and are aching with you in the loss of your beloved Don. Please know that you, your family and Don's family are being remembered in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. John

Della Schoenfeld

April 13, 2005

My sincere condolences......

John McCurrie

April 13, 2005

You have our most sincere condolences. He will truly be missed by us all.

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