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Frank J. Crossley

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Frank Crossley Obituary

Frank J. Crossley, 92, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025, at his home in Clinton. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on February 18, 1933, to Harry Crossley and Angeline Ladiha Crossley who precede Frank in death. Also preceding him are his wife Jo Ann Crossley, son Mike Crossley; sisters Mary Strole, Dorothy Hale, Colleen McClam, Veda Yowell and Freda Crawford. Frank was a Clinton High School graduate class of 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran having served his country during the Korean War. Frank retired from Eli Lilly where he worked as an operator. He was a member of the St. Bernice American Legion Post 108 and the Half Century Club in Clinton. Those left behind to remember Frank are his granddaughter Courtney Riley (Jason) of Terre Haute, grandson Michael Crossley (Lani) of St. Bernice; great-grandchildren Kobi Riley (Darien), Kendal Riley, Landon Mundy (Katie), Bradley Oliver, Carson Oliver; great-great grandchildren Lilia Harvey and Sutton Riley; brother Harry Crossley (Sue); daughter-in-law Darla Crossley, and several nieces and nephews. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Frist Funeral Home. Honoring Franks wishes cremation was chosen. The date and time of the cremains burial is still to be decided. Online condolences may be shared at www.fristfuneralhome.com.

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Published by WTHI-TV 10 News on Oct. 2, 2025.

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