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Of Saline, Michigan, formerly of Freedom Township, Ypsilanti, Flushing, Ann Arbor Age 96, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Linden Square Assisted Living in Saline. She was born July 4, 1927 in Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI, the daughter of Joseph L. & Amanda L. (Henes) Bersuder.

Micki was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she was active with the Ladies' Missionary Society and Salem Historical Committee. She was also a member of the Chelsea Senior Citizens. She retired from the Washtenaw County Clerk's office after 36 years. Micki and Parky enjoyed traveling, being a vendor at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, spending time with and spoiling the grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and loved feeding the wildlife.

On September 12, 1947, she married Bernard J. “Parky” Crawford at Salem Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, MI and he preceded her in death on September 14, 2008. Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Daniel) Schmidt of Ann Arbor; a son-in-law, Michael Thornton of Milan; three grandchildren, Jason (Sheena) Schmidt, Joe (Sophia) Schmidt, Kresten (Breanna) Sakstrup; four great-grandchildren, Aedan, Emma, Tara, and Kol; and other extended family. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Thornton; and a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene & Arnold Naebeck.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 11:00 am at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7474 Scio Church Rd, Ann Arbor, with Pastor Paul Jansen and Staff Minister Jason Petoskey officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday from 2 - 4 pm & 6 - 8 pm, and at the church Friday, from 10 - 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church.

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#6 SANDI SZUFNAR 2024-01-27 13:57
micki was my boss when i worked in elections at the county clerk's office many years ago. i learned so much from her on how to treat our customers, officials, and partners with courtesy and respect
she was always the lady, but heaven help the person who thought her size and demeanor were not backed by an amazing knowledge of the law and just plain common sense.
my sympathies to donna and her extended family.
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#5 Linda Clark 2024-01-26 22:05
Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family Donna. Your mom was a wonderful and caring lady.
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#4 Linda Ludwig 2024-01-24 18:09
I always enjoyed talking with Micki after church. She was so pleasant and nice to be around. My deepest sympathies to her family.
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#3 Susan Horvath 2024-01-24 10:22
I have lived in the small subdivision behind Micki's house for 40 years. Although I grew up on a farm, I was never able to successfully grow rhubarb on our heavy clay soils here. I could see the beautiful rhubarb in her backyard and eventually got the courage to knock on her door to ask if I could buy some from her. Thus began a long friendship. We both loved to feed the birds, especially in winter. I, too, would sit at her table as we watched the birds in her backyard. Later, I learned to identify the calls of different species of male frogs during the spring mating season. We together enjoyed listening to the frogs in the wetland beside her house and at other wetlands near our homes.
I miss Micki but am glad that she has reunited with Parky.
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#2 Donna DeHoyos 2024-01-23 19:52
My parents were Clifford and Jane Finkbeiner and were great friends of Parky and Micki. I remember going to their house and just sitting in the dining room watching all the beautiful birds that came to their feeders. Sending prayers for comfort to the family. Micki’s friendship meant the world to my mom. God bless you all with beautiful memories
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#1 Dan Schmidt 2024-01-23 17:11
My dear mother in law thank you for giving me your daughter and 53 years of you kindness. MY the family recover from their sorrow with the help of OUR LORD AND SAVIORS HEALING ARMS. MIKKI YOU REST IN PEASE MY DEAR We will see you on the other side in do time. Love you Dan Schmidt
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