Edward Michalski, 81, passed away August 22, 2011. Cherished husband of the late Margaret E., nee Wilson; beloved father of Gail, Edward (Karen) and Joseph (Lori); devoted grandfather of Andrew (Nicol), Lisa (Sean) Cafferky, Meghann, Neil and Kristy and great grandfather of Emmett; loving brother of George (Carol), Virginia Sanderson and the late Richard (Judy); fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, 4 – 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago where a funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 25th at 11 a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autumn Leaves of Crystal Lake, 495 Alexandra Blvd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or Heartland Hospice, 220 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067. Arrangements under the direction of Drake & Son Funeral Home, Chicago, IL, 773-561-6874.
