Claire Marie Crane Obituary
The memory of Claire Marie Crane of Whittemore, Michigan, who passed away on May 17, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Claire Marie may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Claire Marie touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Arthur Parkin and Doris Parkin; and her siblings, Sara Parkin and Arthur R. Parkin III. She is survived by: her husband Edward Crane; her sons, Scott, Shawn, Steven (Donna), Shane (Samantha) and Ed's; her stepdaughter Joann Dubiel (Mark); and her sister Rev. Penny L. Parking. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.