Joseph Bernie Crews age 91 of DeKalb passed away February 26, 2014 at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore. He was born and raised his family in DeKalb.

He was born on January 21, 1923, to the late James and Shirley Crews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doralee V. Crews, and brothers and sisters, Ida Irene Crews, Lina Beele Crews, Della Elizabeth Hansen, Thomas B. Crews, James W. Crews, and Virginia B. Morgan.

Joseph had various jobs in the DeKalb area during his lifetime. His most recent employment included the Illinois State Highway Dept. and Northern Illinois University. Joseph served in the United States Army Air Forces during W.W.II, serving in the European Theater

He was a long time member of DeKalb?s First United Methodist Church, and also was a former member of the DeKalb Elks.

He is survived by his sons and daughters, Richard (Barbara) Crews, Constance (Sam) Weller, Cynthia (Roger) Smith, and Jeffrey (Gloria) Crews. He was a proud grandpa to seven grandchildren, Bryan Weller, Jenny Faulkner, Steven Crews, Matt Miller, Lauren Miller, Ryan Crews, and Rachel Crews. He also had seven great-grandchildren.

The family wants to express their gratitude to the wonderful care giving at Lincolnshire Place.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 15, 2014 at 11:00AM at the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Gilbert of the First United Methodist Church of DeKalb officiating. Burial will follow services at Fairview Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 15, 2014 from 10:00AM till the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Saturday March 15, 2014

11:00AM

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Saturday March 15, 2014

10:00 - 11:00AM

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home