EXHIBIT 23.2

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in (1) the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 33-15064, dated June 17, 1987, pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation 1987 Award and Stock Option Plan, (2) the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 33-40792, dated May 21, 1991) pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan and in the related Prospectus, (3) the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 333-38511, dated October 22, 1997) pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, (4) the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 333-70225), dated January 7, 1999, pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation 1998 Stock Purchase Plan for Subsidiary Directors and (5) the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 333-56482, dated March 2, 2001) pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation Stock Option Plan for Holders of Shoreline Financial Corporation, of our report dated January 31, 2001 with respect to the consolidated balance sheet of Shoreline Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8, Number 33-40792, dated May 21, 1991) pertaining to the Chemical Financial Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan and in the related Prospectus of our report dated January 25, 2002, with respect to the financial statements and schedules of the Shoreline Financial Corporation 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Chemical Financial Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2001.

March 19, 2002
Grand Rapids, Michigan /s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLP
Crowe Chizek and Company LLP