Michael Allen Crawford Obituary

We announce the death of Michael Allen Crawford in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Michael will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Milo Crawford and Virginia Crawford (Schippers); and his granddaughters, Kayleigh Blentlinger and Rebeka Crawford. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Crawford (Poppen); his children, Stephanie Blentlinger (Mark) of Schoolcraft and Jeff Crawford (Amy) of Portage, Michigan; his siblings, Janice Kruissel (Hans), Kimberly Bitely (Conrad) and Tim Crawford (Diane); his grandchildren, Logan Blentlinger (Whitney), Elisabeth Crawford and Kristopher Crawford; and his great grandchildren, Faith Blentlinger and Aspyn Blentlinger. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.