Stephen Joel Crane

Stephen Joel Crane, of Battle Creek formerly of Scotts passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020 at the age of 82. Stephen was born on June 23, 1937 in Detroit and was the only child of Leland and Cecilia (Lenaham) Crane. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a pallet maker for Rock-Tenn in Battle Creek. Stephen was a member of the VFW Post 1527 and the Kalamazoo County Masonic Lodge. On November 10, 2001 he married Norma Jean Olson. Stephen will be remembered for being fearless especially riding his scooter, and being strong-willed. In his spare time, he loved to read romantic novels. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Denise Crane, of Kalamazoo; six stepchildren: Ronnie (Brenda) Olson, of Kalamazoo; Denny (Karen Nay) Olson, of Vicksburg; David (Kim) Olson, of Vicksburg; Karen (Tom) Dillon, of Galesburg; Brenda (Joel) Nelson, of Vicksburg; Jack (Dawn Waldron) Olson, of Vicksburg; 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean Crane in 2012. Stephen is being cremated and will have a military burial of his ashes at Fort Custer National Cemetery once it can be held publicly. While at Stephen’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign his guestbook by lighting a candle or sharing a memory with the family. Those who wish may make contributions to Talons Out Honor Flight https://www.talonsouthonorflight.org/donate.html The Crane family is being cared for by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Rupert-Durham Chapel, 409 S. Main Vicksburg, MI 49097 269-649-1697.