Michael George Crisman, 79, of Norway, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Per Mike's wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in Norway Cemetery at a later date. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements and cremation rites.

Mike was born on June 18, 1946, in Sandwich, IL, to George and Bernice (Brownfield) Crisman. On December 31, 1966, he married Melody Christian of Sheridan who survives.

Mike was employed at Caterpillar in Joliet for 34 years until his retirement and was a member of IAM Local #851, where he served as Chief Union Stewart. He also enjoyed driving bus for Community Unit #2 Schools for 20 years. He was a softball and baseball coach and very active in family sporting events. Mike was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and enjoyed going on cruises with his family. He achieved a 100-hundred-pound weight loss with TOPS and was crowned "King of Illinois". Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Melody; his two children, Jennifer (Clifford) Walters and Michael Eric Crisman; three grandchildren, Cliff Jacob (Sasha) Walters, Danielle (Spencer Tompkins) Walters, Paige (Jesse) Kater; five great-grandchildren, Maya, Michaela, Harrison, Kameo, and Kaden; and his sister, Wilma (Loren) Helgeson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph and James; four sisters, Lois Hosick, Bert Odum, Beverly Mason, and Ann in infancy; and his mother-in-law, Arvis Christian.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com