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Lewis Henry "Lou" Crane

Lewis Crane Obituary

BETHANY - Lewis Henry "Lou" Crane, 71, Inverness and Glen Arbor, Mich., formerly of Bethany, died Sunday (Dec. 21, 2008). Services will be 5 p.m. Sunday in Ahlgrim Funeral Home, Palatine. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until services Sunday. Private burial. Memorials: donor's choice. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Lee Carlson Crane; brothers, Ronald (Jean); Jack (Rose); and Steve (Cathy); sister, Karen (George) Montgomery; many nieces and nephews. Online guest book at www. legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 24, 2008.

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Mary Sheehan

January 19, 2009

Dear Carolyn, It was so good to see Louie last summer after all these years and to meet you. We have a lot of good memories about him. T.L. and Mary Kay Sheehan

Debbie and Doug Ellington

December 30, 2008

Carolyn:

Our hearts are with you at this time. We were blessed to have known Lew and have fond memories of the two of you!

Joe and Dana Montgomery

December 27, 2008

We were lucky enough to be Uncle Lou's nephew and niece (in-law). There were many special things about this man who we deeply admired, but what comes quickest to mind was his laugh (and ease telling a joke) and his genuine interest in the people and family around him. We'll miss him dearly.

Freda Chittum

December 25, 2008

Dear Carolyn,

You don't know me but I knew Louie when I was a teenager in Findlay, IL. I had quite the crush on him in high school because he was an older guy but he used to come to our house in Findlay because I had older sisters. My name was Freda Leeds then. He was a really sweet person and I am sorry for his untimely death. My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Royer (Saffell)

December 25, 2008

Dear Carolyn,

So sorry to hear about Lou's sudden death. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met in my life. I have never forgotten him or you. You are on my mind and in my heart.

Terry Steele

December 24, 2008

Dear Carolyn,
So sad to hear of Lou's passing. He was a great guy and I will treasure my memories of the times we had in Mt Prospect in the late 60's and beyond.

God bless and give you stength during this difficult time.

David Wimmer

December 24, 2008

Louie and I had many great times together. After many years without contact, I got his phone number from Ron in October and called him having a nice phone reunion. Glad I did get to talk to him one last time.

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