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Helen Crane Obituary

Crane, Helen D. fortified by the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harry H. Crane; dear mother of Anne D. Crane and David D. Crane (Kathianne), and cherished grandmother of Matthew K. Crane and Stephanie A. (Penny) Crane. Also survived by sister Kathryn Lederhos, sister-in-law Libby Drew and devoted friend Connie Cutler. Preceded in death by brothers Edward, John, and Richard, and sisters Margaret and Mary. Dear aunt, cousin, and friend. Services: Visitation 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at St. Anselm Church, 530 S. Mason Rd. (63141) followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions to Villa Duchesne, St. Louis Priory School, or charity of choice will be appreciated. Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., Louisiana, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 2, 2012.

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DAVID/LEXIE BIGGS

March 5, 2012

OUR EXPERIENCE OF HELEN WAS THAT SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL, GRACIOUS, GENUINE WOMAN. SHE WAS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN WHATEVER THE OTHER PERSON WAS DOING AND VERY LOVING TO ALL SHE WAS A FRIEND TO. SHE HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL LONG TIME FAMILY FRIEND. WE HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES AND TIMES THAT WE WILL HOLD DEAR. OUR CONDOLENCES AND LOVE TO THE FAMILY.

CONNIE CUTLER

March 2, 2012

HEELEN WAS A VERY CLOSE AND DEAR FRIEND,TAKING CARE OF HELEN WAS LIKE TAKING CARE OF MY OWN GRANDMOTHER. I WILL TRULY MISS THAT SMILING FACE.

John Heitzman

March 2, 2012

Aunt Helen had the ability to engage in conversation with genuine interest in the lives of others and, keen wit and humor to fill the conversation with laughter. I admired Aunt Helen's strong spirituality. It was the foundation of her beautiful persona and of a life well-lived. We'll miss you. Godspeed!

March 2, 2012

To all the Cranes,
Helen is certainly enjoying her heavenly rewards, with your dad/grandpa and family and friends.We have all been blessed to know and love her. Look at the sunrise and world around us, see the colors and know Helen is painting it all like never before!
Love to each of you, Cindy Huger Grunik

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