Ileen Marie Crawford, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Linden Square Assisted Living Center in Saline, Michigan.
Ileen was born on December 6, 1922, in Cohoctah Township, Michigan, to George and Lillian Marie (Dickerson) Gehringer. Ileen spent her early years in Cohoctah Township and graduated from Howell High School in 1940. On August 23, 1941, she married William Henry Crawford, who preceded her in death in 1993.
In 1947, Ileen and William moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they built a life and home, and she remained there until 2020. Ileen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She cherished her family above all else.
She is survived by her children, Sharon M. Crawford of Manchester and Gerald Crawford of Chelsea; and many beloved great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian (Dickerson) Gehringer; her son, Gordon Crawford, and her grandson, Keith Crawford.
A private burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
