Michael Joseph Crowder

Michael Joseph Crowder obituary, Tovey, IL

Michael Joseph Crowder

Michael Crowder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Masterson Funeral Home - Kincaid on Dec. 31, 2025.
Mr. Michael Joseph Crowder, 77, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 3:15 P.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Taylorville, IL on April 20, 1948, the son of Jesse and Rita (Owens) Crowder.

Michael honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked for South Fork Township several years and for Bob Michel farming several years.

Surviving are his siblings Marcella Ballard, Marlene Szabo and Mark Crowder all from Tovey, IL along with nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gene Crowder and a sister June Smith.

Michael's wishes were to be cremated. Masterson Funeral Home is honored to be assisting his family.

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