Edward M. Grata, beloved husband of Lillian, nee Derdzinski; loving father of Elizabeth (Terry) Trantina, Kenneth (Marla) Grata and Cheryl (Matthew) Lewis; proud grandfather of Eric Trantina and Amanda Grata; dear brother of Edwin (Anne) Grata and Rita Samacovis; brother-in-law of Eleanor (the late Robert) Derdzinski; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Treasurer of Archbishop Quigley/Ill. Council #2428, K.of C. and Vice President of the K. of C. Senior Club. Member of Des Plaines Valley VFW Post #6863. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Zimmerman & Sandeman Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., to St. Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Bartlett Learning Center, 801 Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103, appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-460-7500.
