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Sharon Sue Crutchley
Service Date:October 23rd, 2011

SHARON SUE CRUTCHLEY BLOOMINGTON- Sharon Sue Crutchley, 64, of Bloomington, passed away at 3:33 am on Monday, October 17, 2011 at her home. She was born December 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL a daughter of Joe and Margie Sue Caldwell Kimmons. She married Harold Crutchley on February 8, 1974 in Bloomington. He survives. Also surviving are her children, Wes Stewart of Kingman, AZ; Anne Johnson of Barry, TX; Amy (Jim) Houk of Bloomington; Chris Crutchley of Bloomington; and Robert Crutchley of Bloomington; nine grandchildren, Wesley Stewart, Lindsey (Brian) Theobald; David (Jessica) Stewart; Amanda Johnson; Tyler, Joshua, and Blake Houk; Kristine Crutchley, and Alexis Crutchley; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Russell Kimmons of Jacksonville, IL; Jon Kimmons of Clayton, AL; and Joe Kimmons of Sunrise Beach, MO; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sharon owned and operated Lollipop-U Daycare Center in Bloomington for 36 years. She was active with the Eagles and was a senior regent of the Women of the Moose. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Eagles Aerie #527, 313 S. Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
  • From:  Beth Dowell

    I worked for Sharon at Lollipop U for several years. It was obvious that she cared alot about the children and her business. So sorry for your loss.

  • From:  Cheryl Spaid

    Harold and Family, I am sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. You have my sympathy and prayers. She blessed so many children in her life. May God grant you peace in the coming days. Harold, thanks for being a good cook too.

  • From:  Jim Gildersleeve

    On behalf of the Gildersleeve Family I extend our sincere sympathy to all of Sharon's family. Jim Gildersleeve

  • From:  Jim Gildersleeve

    On behalf of the Gildersleeve Family I extend our sincere sympathy to all of Sharon's family. Jim Gildersleeve

  • From:  donand rose snow

    ON behalf of the don snow family I extend our sincere sympathy to all of Sharons family. She was a very good person well liked. Don and Rose snow family

  • From:  Michelle Vermeland

    Anne, Amy, Robbie and Wes and I am soo sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was always so sweet and kind and loved all children as her own. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers

  • From:  Chris Bailey

    So sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy to your family.

  • From:  Mary Hofmann Mohr

    I can't even begin the saddnest I feel for your family. Sharon was a dear friend and one of my brides maids. She loved her family and you all must remember that love and how she would want you to remember the good times she had with you all. My sympthy and prayers will be with you.jl5ph

  • From:  Mary Hofmann Mohr

    I can't even begin the saddnest I feel for your family. Sharon was a dear friend and one of my brides maids. She loved her family and you all must remember that love and how she would want you to remember the good times she had with you all. My sympthy and prayers will be with you.jl5ph

  • From:  Jerry Graham

    I did not know Sharon personally, but I am a friend of Anne. She must have been a really great person to raise a daughter like Anne. My heart goes out to the family and may God wrap them in his arms and let them know that she is far better off now, where she is. May Gods grace and love comfort this family. Amen

  • From:  David Stewart

    Grandma sharon You will be missed so much by all of us, especially your first born grandson. Just want you to know that we love you a bushel, a peck and a hug around the kneck!!! Love David, Jessica Dawson and Johndavid Stewart

  • From:  Dee Mohr Hisle

    I remember hanging out at the Lollipop U with Sharon and my buddies Amy and Anne! Seems like a lifetime ago... Sharon was an amazing, loving woman! My prayers are with you all.

  • From:  Frank & Edie Ehrhardt

    We are sorry to hear of your loss. We extend our sincere sympathy to your family. Frank & Edie Ehrhardt

  • From:  Lorraine Wilmert

    My spmpathy is with the family. Sharon was a wonderful daycare provider for me when we had foster children. God Bless and our prayers are with you.

  • From:  Jackie & Frank Slayback

    Harold & family, sending prayers that Sharon is now at peace. She always be remembers in our hearts of taking such good care of Josh at Lollipop U.

  • From:  Chris & Stacy Irwin

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From:  Marsha Tower

    My sincere condolences to Sharon's family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Marsha Tower

  • From:  Brian Pihl and Family

    Very sorry to hear about the passing of Sharon. She was a wonderful lady and the best daycare director my son had and we had the privilege to work with for nine years from 1984 to 1993. We could not have been more satisfied with the care Brian received from Sharon and staff in his years there. Great programs and wonderful people. She will be missed!

  • From:  Dave and Denise Gannon and family

    Our family will miss Sharon dearly. Our prayers go out to you all. Pleaase remember and cherish the good times. I know our daughter Emily will always remember how Sharon made her feel special by fixing her Cherry Coke with two cherries in it. It's the little things that will keep her memory alive.

  • From:  Hansen Family

    We are so sorry to hear of Grandma's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Jeff, Katrina, Mackenzie and Olivia Hansen

  • From:  Michelle (Roach) Parker

    Fly with the angels Sharon! I've no doubt you are in a much better place now.

  • From:  Amber Wurmnest-McGee

    Sharon will be truely missed. I am proud to say that I was one of her Lolli-Pop kiddos & also a daughter of one of her ex-employees. She was a great woman & loved by many. She changed so many children's lives. My thoughts & prayers are with Sharon's family! **hugs to Anne**