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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