Michael A. Redding

Went to Saint Norbert with Michael was coming down from Texas was looking him up and found this My condolences to Danny and familyGod bless yours truly John King

I wish to extend my condolences to the entire Redding family over the loss of Michael. He was unique in so many ways. He possessed a monumental heart, incredible conviction and an unparalleled openness to loving everyone he met. He was feisty and funny, nostalgic and spiritual, vehement and vulnerable. They say we are judged by the impact we have on others and the way they make us feel. If so, Michael will surely get an A+ In Heaven, as he impacted so many. I loved him like a brother as well...

Michael will always be remembered as the most charismatic good time Charlie ever known! Heaven has gained a great spirit and the moment he walked through the gates made heaven even that more heavenly for his presence.

My heart sank today when I got the call about Mike. I met Mike and Danny in the late '70s through Bryan Cooke. I had an instant connection with them that was solidified through many golf, Cubs, and maybe an occasional Sox game. Mike was incredibly funny and was such a great storyteller. I miss those days Mike, Danny, Bryan and I would all hang out together. My condolences to the Redding family, especially Danny, I know how close you two were. I will miss him greatly. Love you my...

Hope there are endless donuts and baby Ruths for ya up there! I feel so lucky to have had such a fun and loving Uncle. Love and miss you!

Michael,
I pray the jammin’ and music is even sweeter there! Love you forever.
Your sis, Ily

Such sad news to hear about my friend Mike. We met at Loyola back in '75, along with Bryan Cooke, Dave Verdicho, Kevin Byrnes, and a host of others from the Northbrook crowd. We had a lot of adventures, ditching classes to go driving around, sometimes to Gilson Park, have a few beers, but always trying to find a way to make a safe re-entry from the eyes of the ever present Dean Dick Shiman. I lived on the Great Lakes Naval Base but spent a lot of time at the Redding residence on the...