Michael Douglas Crawford A visitation for Michael D. Crawford, 47, will be from 3 to 9 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. Michael Douglas Crawford died at the home of his partner and friend, Karen Arndt, in Wheaton, on Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Last cemented with the parting wisdom of "don't get this," Michael lived his life with his loved ones in the forefront of his mind. Michael was never at the top of his own list of priorities. Every bone in his body was that of an entertainer's. Whether it was beer and darts with his friends, raking the leaves into castles with his children or ribs and bowling for his appreciative customers, Michael's gift to this world was the gift of a content heart; of a smile and a laugh. A blindingly devoted companion, Michael wanted only to spend his time here on Earth loving and being loved; in that order. Bringing happiness to others brought much more to him. Through adding heart and sweat to his restaurants or making audiences across Chicago laugh as a member of the Duck Logic improvisational comedy troupe, Michael just, quite simply, had a talent for making people feel special. Michael believed that chivalry in America is in danger and so made an effort to instill those qualities in the young men he influenced; his son, Sean, and Karen Arndt's sons, Ryan and Kevin. Politeness to newly met friends, understand the workings of others' hearts and minds and, most importantly, respect for all women. He was a modern day hopeless romantic and felt that women were to be praised and cherished and respected by everyone. A strong and wise father figure, he felt it was his responsibility to raise intelligent, polite and romantic members of an ignorant, crass and jaded modern society. And he did. And he will always be remembered for that. Michael said recently that "starting over isn't what life is about; it's about realizing you only have one eye open and finding the desire, strength and courage to open the other eye." All eyes are towards the heavens now. Michael Crawford is survived by his son and daughter, Sean and Kelly; his former wife, Jane Crawford, whom he married on May 25, 1980; two brothers, Kevin of Berwyn and Chris of Geneva; two sisters, Shari Larson of Killeen, Texas and Donna Duran of Kempner, Texas; and his stepfather, Leo Michels of Bonita Springs, Fla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Claire Michels; and his father, Eugene Crawford. For information, 630-668-0027.