Margaret Jean Crosman

Of Braidwood, IL passed away on Sunday, July 9th at Morris Hospital. Born on October 10th at her Grandma Super’s house in Dwight, IL to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Super) Crane. Jean was known to be a volunteer and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a past member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association and served on the United Way Committee. For many years she served as a surrogate parent for the Illinois Department of Corrections Juvenile Division. A member of Immaculate Conception Parish, she taught CCD classes for many years and served on the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Board. She worked for the federal and state government and retired from the Dioceses of Joliet, Immaculate Conception Church. After retirement she volunteered at Morris Hospital. Jean enjoyed her winters at Holiday Shores in Largo, FL, leaving many good friends behind there and in Braidwood. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, baseball (both Cubs and Sox), golf and to watch the neighborhood kids grow up. More than anything Jean loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, David Crosman of Braidwood; daughter Linda (nee Erickson) Lyman of Mesa, AZ; daughter-in-law, Sue Erickson of Beloit, WI; five grandchildren, Scott (Rachel) Lyman, Sean (Emilia) Lyman, Holly Erickson, Brian (fiancé Jessa Brockmiler) Erickson, and Betsy (Juan) DeSalas; six great-grandchildren, Xavier Lyman, Lilliana Lyman, Brady Lyman, Kameryn Lyman, Kaia Lyman, Jack Erickson, and one due in September; brothers, Bob (Linda) Crane of Mazon, IL, Tom (Pat) Crane of Horseshoe, NC; brother-in-law, Jim (Debbie) Crosman of Mesa, AZ; and sister-in-law, Mary (Sam) Tillman of Oglesby, IL; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her son, Michael Erickson; brother William; sister, Donna; brothers-in-law, Don (Donna) Crosman, Roger (Janine) Crosman, Bob (Helen) Crosman; and sister-in-law, Leola (Dale Bauer) Dvorak. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial visitation will be at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 4-7. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Braidwood. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Braidwood. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Margaret Jean Crosman

July 9, 2023

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