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Jill K. Crane

1950 - 2020

Jill K. Crane obituary, 1950-2020, Valparaiso, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

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Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso

102 E. Monroe St.

Valparaiso, Indiana

Jill Crane Obituary

Jill Kathryn Crane, 70 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at home. She was born March 13, 1950 in Hammond, Indiana to John J. and Betty M. (Lorenz) Ogren. Jill was preceded in death by her Father. She is survived by her sister Susan Silvey of Indianapolis, her children Douglas Crane of Noblesville and Christopher Crane (Kristen) of Valparaiso and grandchildren James, Erinanne, Betty, Lilly, Ruby, and Lexy Crane. Jill worked many years as a direct support professional at In-pact and Tradewinds (Respite). She was full of love for her family, animals, and those in need. A graveside service will take place Friday, November 20, 2020 at Chapel Lawn Cemetery at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the American Lung Association. Bartholomew Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 17, 2020.

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Lee and Becky Childress

November 11, 2024

One of the best neighbors ever and so sweet.

james crane

March 30, 2021

every time me and my siblings would go to her house we would sing a song, the lyrics were "Nanas house , Nanas house , we are going to Nanas house" we would sing that most of the drive until we got to her house. i didn't realize how much i loved her until she passed. she would always have a meal ready when we got to her house. she was always so good at making us feel at home when we were at her house. she will be missed

Becky & Lee Childress

November 28, 2020

We were so sorry to hear of Jill's passing! She was such a sweet lady. We live across the street from her, but hadn't seen her for a few days. We thought she had gone to visit in Indianapolis. Her sweet and caring spirit will be missed. We tried to look out for each other. She was so kind to me when I had surgery several months ago.

Jason Rebar

November 20, 2020

Jill was an amazingly kind woman who was always full of energy and pizzazz. I loved her dearly and she was instrumental in making my childhood as great as it was. I have fond memories of waking up at her house to watch Saturday morning cartoons and enjoy some delicious pancakes! She will be sorely missed but always watching over us as a new guardian angel.

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Debra Ellison

November 17, 2020

Jill was such a sweetheart.....makes me smile to remember her....

Heartfelt sympathy to you all

Chris Campbell

November 17, 2020

My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Jill. She and I were classmates at Munster High. Sorry for your loss

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Chapel Lawn Cemetery

IN

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Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso

102 E. Monroe St., Valparaiso, IN 46383

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