Michael Grady Obituary

Hey boyzee: We said our final goobyes to your physical self today...WOW...that was much harder than I thought it would be. I talk to you daily, I hope you can hear me. I took you to the little ranch house where we lived in 82 and 83 in the Valley where we said goodbye. That wagon we pushed up that hill is still there. We also took you to where Ma planted the tree for Dick...you and he and joke around now under that Austrian pine. It's good to know you're here, close to me.

I miss you bad man. I hope you know I love you and always did.

I'll talk to ya later Bro. It's Bears season...we'll have a lot to talk about.

Jim

Dear Mikey,
Even though we didn't talk a whole lot on the phone the earlier times we were together were very special. Like the time you came and helped Jim finish our basement. The girls will alway remember the buffalo rides and you will always be their "Pirate". Your smile was endless and could light up a room any day. There is a whole in your brothers heart and he misses you dearly.
You will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed but always be loved and remembered.
Love
Patti

Well Boyzee, It finally hit me like one of your right crosses. I still can't believe I'll never talk with you again. It's Bear's season...who will I talk to about the game? Just one more conversation! I wish I'd called you back.
I've been in touch with Jim about every day...great kid...I'm sure you're very proud.
Be at peace...I'll see you in the next world, Bro, we'll catch up then.

I'm missin' you bad man.

Dear Mike,
It's the middle of the night, or early morning. I woke up, in a cold sweat, yelling for you-as I have done almost every night since you passed away. I dream of you every night, and think about you all day, every day! I can't seem to make sense of what happened. I needed more time, and I would give anything to hear your voice again. Not only were you my protector, my BEST friend, you were "my person"! We loved and supported each-other unconditionally, and I didn't have that with anyone else. There are days I don't know how to make it without you, as my heart is hurting so badly I yell for you to come back! Just come back, because I need more time God. We had so many plans so this has to be a mistake! But my phone doesn't ring anymore at our special time, and I'm lost without you Mike...so lost! I know you weren't happy about the division in the family, and you wanted to fix it, but is wasn't yours to fix. Some things just can't be fixed, no matter how hard we try. I'm learning that, in spades, now that you're gone. God, my father, please hold Mike for me and tell him how much I love him. In your sons unmatched name, Amen.
Forever yours bro,
Shel xo

Mike, my Brother: God is really punishing me today for all the bad things I did to you when we were younger. You had a lion's heart and kept coming back for more. I'm so sorry I ever laid a hand on you. Man...I miss you. I thought we'd grow old together and laugh about all the fights we had. Again, I'm sorry Bro.

I love you Mike...did then too.
Jim

Mike, my fondest memory
is you walking up the stairs, two year old Jim in front of you, singing Walk Like A Man and laughing.

Your laugh was from your toes and it certainly was contagious.

I loved you, you will live in my mind and heart forever.

As I'm sure you all picked up on the fact that Mike was born in 1958 not 1968 - oh well things you do when you have a broken heart - only means I loved him ten years longer!!!!

Uncle Mike,
I will always remember us playing together when I was young, and how you told me you were a pirate. I didn't believe you until I saw your pirate ship off Lake Michigan. Every time I see a pirate flag or ship I think of you. You had such an amazing heart and loved your family very much. I am sad that we didn't talk as much as we used to. I miss you so much but I know you are up with the angels looking down on all of us. I love you uncle Mike.

Dearest Michael:

When they laid you in my arms almost 52 years ago on Oct. 6, 1968 to say you were just adorable would be an understatement. You were 8lb12oz - full head if jet black hair and built like a little prize fighter and then I go and name you Michael Patrick Grady and the Dr. was sure you would be.

You and Jim were so cute growing up in your suits, vests, bow-ties, overcoats and fedoras just like the big guys. Grandpa Grady just burst with pride.

From there it was Elmhurst and being Shelly's protector - like Merds said "no one messed with Shelly. Boy, did sh love her big brothers. Remember when you used to put a jockstrap on her head?

I hope you are running across Heaven with your toes turned under or doing the twist.

You are my angel now and until I see you again, know that you are always in my heart!

With all my love, always.

Mom

Dearest Brother,
I can't even begin to tell you what your sudden loss has done to my life. You really blind sided me man,and now it's hard to see the keys. Simple words cannot describe how much we meant,and loved each other. For now, my beautiful brother, I can only say that I was the luckiest sister in this entire world to have had you as my brother! You will forever be....my Desperado! God, please lift my voice all the way to Heaven, so I can sing my brother to sleep. Til we meet again...my precious brother, I love you!

My heart goes out to the Grady family.Mike was one of the funniest off the wall characters I've ever known. Hanging out with Mike was like going to the movies and not knowing what was playing on a daily basis.His big smile and laugh would lite up any place.That will live forever in my mind. Roger Krefting St.Charles Il

Dad, I love you very much. Even though you weren't always there, I knew you cared for me as much as any father that is there.In my opinion you were the best Dad that a kid could ask for. WE had a lot of great times together. For example when we used to sit down together and watch the fox and the hound. Now that I look back upon those times that we would always play together, I realize that I took a lot of the time that I had with you for granted. I love you with all of my heart, always and forever. I hope to be just like you someday, but only in the good ways of course. You have made me proud to call you my father and I'm never going to forget how amazing of a person you were. I know that you'll always be looking down on me and just remember that I love you very much and so did many others.

Love always and forever,
Your son James.
Hope to make you proud.

Mike you were a kind,gentle sweet kid and a good athlete..I'm praying for you, your family and my ole buddy- Jim. God Bless you all.

We will meet again, I'm sure. I know these last years have been painful,and I know you are finally at peace. You and I alone know exactly how you ended up there, I only wish I could have fixed this one for you but I couldn't. Saturdays memorial luncheon was absolute proof that you were loved by many. Your brother looked crushed and I truly felt his pain. Your mother, Jimmy and I all wished we could have just spoke with you one last time, but I guess we will have to wait. You were my bestfriend, and for a long time my only friend, I miss you already. Everytime the phone rings, or a certain song is played I think of you, and the good times we had. You gave me a beautiful son, and you live in him. Saturday Jimmy got to see what a great dad he had,and he was so proud of you. He is clinging on to everything you left behind, and now he has a great memory of your life, and a renewed relationship with your family. I know you were looking down with that Grady smile, at the luncheon. Yes you took us by surprise one last time, we all seen it coming, but never expected it this soon. For a long time I focused on everything that went wrong, and now I am treasuring all the good wonderful things that we had. Your mother and Rex, and Jim did a great job setting up this one last party in your honor, a testament to how loved you always were, and will forever be. Keep watch over us, until we meet again.
Love you always,
Your wife,
Lynn Grady

I was fortunate to cross paths with Mike at a young age. He has given me a life time of laughter and memories. The only thing missing from Saturdays celebration was Shelly singing Desperado. But I know you are singing it every day for your bro. Stay strong Love MERDS

August 9, 2010
To the Grady Family, our deepest condolences for the passing of your son Michael. We only knew Michael as a young boy but, the turn out for his momorial sure showed that he touched many family and friends lives. My the good Lord bless him.

"The Gary Scholz Family"

My heart aches for you, his family. Mary, you have experienced the loss of a child and no one can understand that until they have. We will be here for you anytime. Let no one tell you how to walk this journey..only you will know how...My Father once told me that I only hurt so much because I loved so much..He could take the pain away but He would also have to take the love.

So long, My Brother...I am proud to call you that. What a turn out yesterday, huh? Lot of great stories of great times .

As blood, We had some great times and some not to great times, but we were there for each other. I will miss you...we all will Mike...Patti and the kids, Jess, Ashley and Meg all say Hi, and they miss their "Pirate" :-). They loved you dearly.

I love you Mike.

Jim Grady

Mike, you always made me laugh. My years after high school were also some of the best years I had with you. You will always be in my heart. Love you Grady ~Lardo

Mike Grady = Music + Laughter. Those years just after high school and into our 20's and beyond were some of the best of my life. Thank you for being a part of the reason that they were! I will never forget you, but I will miss you.

Love,
Suzie

To the Grady Family, my deepest sympathies! And to my ol' roommate thanks for your loving friendship, I'll miss you! Love ya, Marilyn Sladek -O'Neill

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I will always remember his friendship!! To My ol roommate in Westmont You'll be deeply missed! Love you, and my deepest condolences to all survivors. Marilyn Sladek/O'Neill (St. Charles Illinois)

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

From all of us at Verio to the whole Grady Family. We're sorry for Michael's loss and the pain you are experiencing.

Good bye my dear friend, I will always hold you in my heart and in my memories. You always made me smile and laugh and you will truly be missed by all your family and friends. I know you are at peace now. Love you forever Grado.
Dobbs xo Elmhurst, IL

Peace, Mike. I'm so sorry to all of Mike's family and loved ones.

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing.I used to pal with Mike in high school.Have not seen him in many years.

My deepest condolences

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown
Rest in Peace Mike-Love ya, Janet