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Gary L. Crews

April 8, 1964 — August 2, 2026

South Chicago Heights

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Gary L. Crews, age 62, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Beloved husband of Colleen Crews nee Cuddigan. Loving father of Ashley (Zach) Joiner. Cherished grandfather of Salma Joiner. Dear brother of Jim (Maria) Crews and Bonnie (Bruce) Damm. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving dog dad to Trixie, Maggie and Harry. Gary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation to be held Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. For further information, please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.

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Visitation

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel

3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475

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Funeral Service

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Starts at 4:00 pm (Central time)

Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel

3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475

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