Michael Stephen Crummley, 69, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at home. He was born on September 25, 1954, in Christopher, Illinois, the son of Harriet Demaret. He married Cynthia “Cindy” Noel on October 21, 1978, and they celebrated forty-five years of marriage centered around their big, beautiful family.
Mike worked in construction for over forty years at Kieffer Brother’s Construction Company and was a member of the Operating Union of Engineers. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Mt. Carmel Eagles Aerie 3066, a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Mike was instrumental in helping to build the Dee White Baseball Field in Mt. Carmel. He was a St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed attending games with his family and friends. Mike loved the outdoors, spending time hunting and fishing, and enjoyed many adventures in life with his friends and family. The little ones always knew they could count on “Papaw Mike” to have a pocket full of candy and suckers. Mike’s presence on this earth will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Mike leaves behind his beloved wife, Cindy; children, Jared (Julie) Crummley, Aaron (Jennifer) Crummley, Mark (Alix) Crummley, Rebecca (Jonathon) Stoltz, and William (Becca) Crummley; thirteen grandchildren, Lucas, Caroline, Anna, Carson, Makenna, Cooper, Amelia, Evelyn, Vivian, Easton, Elsie, Eli, and Mason; sisters, Theresa (Kendall) Cunningham, Diane Schuler; brothers, George (Judy) Perhach, Chris (Mary) Mondoni; mother-in-law, Jean Noel-Beckerman, and several extended family members.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Harriet, and Verne Schuler; father-in-law, William Noel; aunt, Marie Roberts, cousins, Dale, and John Roberts.
A Rosary service will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Visitation for family and friends will immediately follow the Rosary, lasting until 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Robert Zwilling as Celebrant, assisted by Deacon Jim Keepes. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to St. Mary Catholic School.
Envelopes will be at the Church or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mike’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Crummley family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
