Stanley R. Crooks

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Crooks, Stanley R. Age 70, Chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community since 1992, passed away 8/25 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN, from natural causes, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Stanley served in the United States Navy. As he journeys to the Spirit World, Chairman Crooks leaves his wife of 48 years, Cheryl; two daughters, Cherie Crooks and Alisa Crooks; four grandchildren, Joe Bathel, Kc Bathel, Dakota Crooks, and Jesse Crooks; three great-grand- children, Neveah Bathel, Dreamma Crooks, and Aiyanna Bathel; uncle, Clifford Crooks, Senior; brothers, Mike (Renate) Crooks, Danny "Skip" (Laurie) Crooks, and George Crooks; and dog, Sophie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Edith Crooks; infant brother, Alex Crooks; brothers, Norman Woodrow Crooks, and Alfred Crooks. Traditional All Night Wake will be held after 5 PM Tuesday, at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center, 14625 Prairiegrass Drive, Prior Lake, with Prayer Service Tuesday 7 PM. Funeral Services Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Cemetery. McNearney Funeral Home 952-445-2755 mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Published on August 26, 2012