He is preceded in death by his wife Darlene (Thien), Crawford, his parents William and Mary (Bedwell) Crawford, one sister, Diane Crawford, and two brothers, Richard Crawford and Thomas Crawford.
He is survived by his brother Daniel (Clare) Crawford of Belleville, Illinois as well as nieces and one nephew.
Michael served his country in the United States Army and was later a LPN. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Visitation will be Thursday January 18th from 11am to Noon at Valhalla Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral will be Thursday January 18th at 12pm at Valhalla Funeral Home in Belleville.
Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Shiloh, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choosing.