Gloria Jean Crabtree

Gloria Jean Crabtree, 69, of East Hazel Crest, passed away peacefully Friday, November 11th, with her family at her side following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Bruce R. Crabtree; loving sons, Ryan (Lori) of Frankfort and Kevin (Linda) of Homewood; cherished grandchildren, Kayla, Kyle, Keegan and Evelyn; fond sisters, Sharon (Ron) Pospishil, Margaret "Peggy" (Carl) Zielke, Jeannine May, Susan Koening, and Joyce (Brent) Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank George and Pearl Marie Koening. Cremation rites have been accorded. The public visitation to remember Gloria will take place Wednesday at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the East Hazel Crest Fire Department in Memory of Gloria Crabtree, 17223 Throop Street in East Hazel Crest, IL 60429 would be appreciated. For information, please call Midwest Mortuary Service (708) 478-3546