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Keith Crane Obituary
Keith Edwin Crane, age 56, of Champaign, IL, passed away on July 29, 2018. Keith was born on April 26, 1962 in Oregon, OH to Jim and Nancy (Bourdo) Crane. Keith was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School and the Bowling Green State University. He worked as a Regional Vice President for Cuma Credit Union where he earned many awards for outstanding growth in his region. He also worked as a Respiratory Therapist in the Chicago area. Keith was a very warm hearted, charismatic person with a wonderful sense of humor. His daughter Jessica was the light of his life. He was a very devoted and loving son, father and brother. Keith was dedicated to his entire family, making sure they were taken care of and had everything they needed.
Left to cherish Keith's memory are his beloved daughter, Jessica; parents, Jim and Nancy; sisters, Deborah "Deb" (Bob) and Tamara "Tam" (Jamie); Jessica's mother, Lisa; nieces and nephews, Danielle, Amanda, Rachael, Robert James "R.J.", Kirk (Judy), and Katelynn (Mark); great-nephews, Liam and Colt and special dogs, Pennie and Shadow.
Per Keith's wishes, all services will remain private. Memorials in his honor may be directed to St. Ignatius Catholic Church 212 N. Stadium, Oregon, OH 43616 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hoeflinger-Shank Funeral Home, Oregon, OH. Online condolences to the family may be made at Hoeflingerfuneralhome.com
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Karen DeVaughn
August 5, 2018
I just heard about your loss today. I am so sorry. My condolences and prayers to your family. I didn't know Keith well but thought he was a great fun loving guy. May you find comfort in each other and the memories you all shared. Karen (Eichenberg) DeVaughn
Jim and Shirley Jaros
August 3, 2018
Jim, Nancy, Debbie and Tammy,
Our whole hearted condolences go out to you on this terrible loss of Keith. Life sure has many dangerous curves that we do not anticipate. We saw you in church on that Sunday and wanted to talk with you but we missed you. Keith is in our prayers along with the entire Crane Family. God Bless.
Joe Peschel
August 2, 2018
Jim and Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember Keith with his smile at St. Jerome and Cardinal Stritch. May only the good memories you have of Keith always remain with you.
Carol Peschel, Joe and Sue Peschel
Maureen Slovak
August 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mike & Shannon Albright
August 1, 2018
Keith had an infectious smile. He was funny & light hearted. We'll miss you Keith. Thoughts & prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. May you feel the love, comfort & peace of our heavenly Father always!
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