Michael Crooks Obituary
Michael Dean Crooks, 66, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, Wheeling, West Virginia following a courageously fought battle with cancer. He was born November 22, 1959 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde L. Crooks and Shirley Travis Kidd.
Honoring Michael’s wishes, no funeral services will be held and cremation has taken place. Michael will be missed by his family, his friends, the Beallsville Community, along with so many others whose lives he touched over the years.
The Anslow and Crooks families would like to thank everyone for the love they’ve shown, the prayers they’ve offered, the care they’ve given, and the visits with Michael in the years since his illness began.
May his memory be a blessing.
Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
To leave a condolence or share a happy memory with Michael’s family, please visit www,schuetzfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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