Joseph Crase's Obituary
Joseph Crase, 55, of Columbia, IL, passed away on November 10, 2023 at Bria of Columbia, IL. He was born March 18, 1968, in Saint Louis, MO.
He enjoyed playing bingo, going camping, fishing and being outdoors but most of all loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Laverne Mageline Crase, his sister, Debbie (Don) Beaver, his three nieces, Ashley (Josh) Raterman, Caitlin Beaver, and Loren Muench, his great-nephew, Everett, his great-niece, Josephine, his aunt, Barb (Tom) Henderson, his uncle, Ron Ballance, his cousin, Ronnie Ballance, along with numerous Crase aunt, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Dale Crase, his brother, Brian Crase, his aunt, Sharon Ballance, his granparents, Virginia (Earl) Reddy and his grandparents, Celma (Lawrence) Crase.
A Celebration of Life will be set for a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.
For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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