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for Edward Dranchak
Sponsored by Diane, John , Shel , Johnny B, and Oreo (Susie).
Anna Napier
February 15, 2025
Think of you often. Love and miss you always.
Anna Napier
February 15, 2024
Still think about you. You are greatly missed by everyone. Until we meet again. Love Ann-bo-nan.
Kris gaza
December 23, 2022
I was listening to Black Magic Woman by Carlos Santana recently when Ed came to mind, as he often did when listening to Santana.....
I was friends with Ed, growing up in Ease Gary (the T was always silent in the 70´s). We shot a thousand games of pool in the basement, Santana blaring on the stereo. Ed had this funny dance he would do crossing his arms and putting his hands on his shoulders.....acting like he was dancing with someone.....he would turn his head and look over his shoulder at you, wink, and then the hand close to his chin would turn his face away.....he surely danced that dance over the years......
We lit our cigarettes on the gas stove in the kitchen......in between games of eight ball...
We used to sneak Marks Camaro out on cruises...I´m sure big brother knew but never said a word.....
Missed by family for sure, as evidenced by the tributes that continue to pour in over the years......gonna ask Alexa (who the hell she is, I´m not sure....) to play some Santana, have a can of Stroh´s.....do they still brew the brand......and smoke a Marlboro or, was it Salem´s we blew those big smoke rings with......Kris Gaza, once a region boy, always a region boy......even when we never come home.........
Anna Napier
February 21, 2022
Sixteen years you have been gone. Think of you often. Miss and love you.
Andrew
February 20, 2021
I miss you dearly dad. And I know two little girls that would have loved to know you.
Anna Napier
February 20, 2021
Thinking of you. Miss you.
Wendy Harmon
February 21, 2020
Miss you my friend. You were and are one of my favorites. ❤❤
Anna Napier
February 20, 2020
Think of you often. Miss you.
Ed & Katie Dranchak
February 20, 2014
8 years ago today you left for your eternal home with the Lord. May you be at peace and without earthly pain. We miss you so much son it hurts every day. Love, Dad & Katie
Ann Napier
February 21, 2013
Seven years, miss you and love you.
Dae & Katie Dranchak
February 20, 2013
7 hears in heaven and seems like yesterday you left us. No more pain and heartache Ed. Miss you so much it hurts. I still talk to you every day. Love, Dad & Katie.
Ed & Katie Dranchak
January 23, 2013
Happy Birthday in Heaven my dear son. You left us 7 years ago next month. Seems like yesterday. We love you and miss you so very very much.You are pain free now and in the hands of the Lord , Rest ub peace dear Ed Happy Birthday fomorrow again. Love, Dad and Katie .
Anna Napier
February 22, 2012
I miss and love you. The world is not the same without you.
alan guess
February 21, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Ed was truly one of the good guys!
Lynda Napier
February 21, 2012
I was just thinking about the day you showed my children how to juggle.You all were laughing so hard. That is what I remember about you, your smile and laughter.I can just imagine the jokes you and my John are playing on everyone in heaven. We all love you and miss you. Lynda,Kevin,Jim,Krista and families
Karen Dranchak
February 20, 2012
It just doesn't seem like it has been 6 years since you took your place in Heaven... It feels like it was yesterday . You are truly missed and loved down here on earth and someday we will be able to see to again.. I'm sure your up there pulling pranks and making everyone laugh like you did when you were here. Xoxoxo to you .. Love, Karen
Dad & Katie Dranchak
February 20, 2012
Dearest Son Ed, We miss you so much and think of you every day. It does not become any easier. Love, Dad & Katie
Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
February 20, 2011
Good Morning Son,
We miss you today on your 5th year in heaven just as much as the day you left us. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dad & Katie
michelle pendergrass
February 20, 2011
The pain just doesn't go away.
Susie Van Vleet
January 24, 2011
Happy Birthday Uncle Oreo!!
We love and miss you! I hope you and mom are celebrating.
Love you
Oreo
January 24, 2011
Good Morning Ed,
Katie and I wish you a Very Happy Birthday in heaven. We miss you so much it hurts and the pain of losing you does not get any better with time.
We love you so much. Love, Dad & Katie
Patty C
March 17, 2010
This candle burns in memory of my loving brother Ed.
I miss you Ed.
Love,
Patty
February 22, 2010
Uncle Ed,
I thought about you all day on Saturday. Sunday at church I said many many prayers for you and the family and I hope you could hear them up in heaven. We all miss you so so much. I wish we could hear your laughter one more time....
Love,
Jennifer
February 21, 2010
Ed,
In September of 2010 there is going to be a big class reunion. I made up my mind I was going to go. It would have been so much more meaningful if you were there with us. I miss you my dear friend.
Love from Wendy
Mark Dranchak
February 21, 2010
Ed,
Four years have gone by since the day that I will never forget. It's the phone call I wish never happened.
Last time we spoke was on January 24th four years ago. I called to wish you a happy birthday. We talked about going to John's for pizza. We never made it there.
I will never stop thinking about you and never stop loving you.
Your Brother,
Mark
Susan VanVleet
February 20, 2010
Hi Uncle Oreo
I miss you.
February 20, 2010
Hi Ed,
Our hearts are broken because you are not with us. We miss you so much son. We shed tears of love for you daily. Love, Dad & Katie
Diane VanVleet
February 20, 2010
Its so hard to believe 4 yrs have passed since you left us.
A thousand times we needed you.
A thousand times we cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
A heart of gold stopped beating and
two twinkling happy eyes closed to rest the day you left us.
God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best.
We have you close in our hearts and with us every minute of every day.
Until we meet again your memory lives in my heart and i am never letting go of it.
I love and miss you so much it still hurts so bad.
Love you my little brother.
Ed & Katie Dranchak
January 24, 2010
Happy Birthday in heaven Son. We went to the cemetary to see you this morning and have a chat with you.
Smelled smoke in the house when we came home. Miss you and love you very much. Dad & Katie
Patty Carlson
January 24, 2010
Happy Birthday, Ed.
I miss you so much.
Love,
Patty
Susan Van Vleet
January 24, 2010
Happy Birthday Uncle Oreo!
I love you and miss you! The boys still have that football you gave them before you passed away and Aiden still says Uncle ed gave me that football.
Love you
Oreo
DIANE VANVLEET
January 24, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE !!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
ITS NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU HERE.
BUT YOU DID LEAVE US A TON OF MEMORIES THAT WE ALL SIT AND TALK ABOUT. I STILL SMELL YOUR CIGARETTE SMOKE ( I KNOW YOUR LETTING ME KNOW YOUR CLOSE BY ) AS A MATTER OF FACT I AM SMELLING IT AS I WRITE THIS TO YOU :)
HUGSSSSSS BROTHER DEAR.
WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
DIANE VANVLEET
December 26, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS EDDIE
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
Susie Van Vleet
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS UNLCE OREO!!!!
Madyson was born on December 5. I wish you could be here to see her. I miss you very much. With you and grandma gone it just doesn't seem like the holidays are the same anymore. I love you Uncle Oreo!
Love always
Oreo
Susie Van Vleet
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving uncle oreo!
I miss you! I know you are up there watching over us. I have been dreaming of you and grandma alot lately. Madyson will be here next week. December 2 unless she decides to come earlier. I wish you could be here to see her. I love you!!
Love
oreo
August 7, 2009
Hi Uncle Oreo!
It's been a while since I wrote to you. Everything has been really busy with the boys and work and moving. The boys baseball team came in 3rd place. I still remember you telling me that you were gonna coach them when they got old enough. Well I am about 5 1/2 months pregnant now and I just found out its a GIRL!! Finally huh. I miss you very much. I always think about you and grandma. I know both of you are watching over us. I Love you and miss you.
Love
Oreo
July 29, 2009
I miss you Ed...I sure could use your kindness right now. I think of you often.
Love from Wendy
Kathleen Shudick Lamb
July 28, 2009
To the Dranchak family;
I just found out this evening that Ed passed away. I went to school with Ed and would just like to extend my condolences. I thought very highly of Ed and remember what a nice guy he was.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Shudick Lamb
Ed Dranchak
February 21, 2009
Dear Ed,
Rest in peace dear son. We went to talk to you at the cemetary yesterday. Love you always, DAD & Katie
Susan Van Vleet
February 21, 2009
Hi Uncle Oreo!
It's been 3 years and still seems like yesterday. I was thinking about all day. Little memories just kept popping into my head. I love you with all my heart!
Love Oreo
Jen Kanable
February 20, 2009
Hi Uncle Ed. Thinking about you today and how much we all miss you and love you. xo jen
Patty Carlson
February 20, 2009
Dear Ed,
Well, it was 3 yrs. ago today that you left us. I miss you so much.
This is a legacy so I have been thinking of you & remembering everything about you. Diane, do you remember when Ed was little & Mom was not home & we watched him & Mark all the time & we were only allowed 5 minutes on the phone? Ed would sit under the kitchen table & write down everything we did, who we were talking to, what we said & how long we were on the phone & then he would ask us how to spell the words so he could give his letter to Mom when she came home. That was so funny. I still laugh at that. I also remember when I dated, Mom made me take Ed on all my dates & we always had to take Ed to the Dairy Queen.
I enjoyed taking him with me.Ed loved the Dairy Queen. I'm glad that I have those memories of him. I have so many, but I wanted to share the ones that make me smile when I think of you Ed. You always made everyone smile. I miss your joking around all the time with everyone.
Ed,
I was also thinking about the time we went to see Wynonna Judd together. We had front row seats & you kept yelling at her & telling her that you loved her & she actually come over to us & made you stand up & talk to her. She said she knew you loved her, but you had to let her sing. I smile every time I think of that memory & what a wonderful time I had with you that night. I hope everyone else who signs the guest book today will put some of their favorite memories with you on here.
I miss every thing about you Ed.
You are forever etched in my heart.
I love you little brother.
Love,
Patty
Diane VanVleet
February 20, 2009
Eddie
Its your 3rd anniversary in Heaven, but it seems like yesterday I woke up to that frightening call that my brother was gone.
Remembrance is a golden chain
Death tries to break,but all in vain.
To have, to love, and then to part,
Is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
The years may wipe out many things
But some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times
When we were all together.
I Love and Miss you Eddie every minute of every day.
I'd long for the day that we meet again.
Love you my Baby Brother
Wendy Harmon Breon
February 12, 2009
Hi Ed,
I am sorry I missed your birthday. It is fast approaching the anniversary of your accent to heaven. I still cannot believe that you aren't here with us on earth. I sure could use a phone call from you. I have learned not to put off important things...I thought of you often over the years. I should have called you. I would have been a good listener. You are a very special friend to me. I won't forget you....EVER!!
Patty Carlson
January 26, 2009
"Happy 50th Birthday" Ed.
I miss you so much.
Love,
Patty
Ed Dranchak
January 24, 2009
Happy 50th son in heaven. We all greatly miss you very much.
At least your earthly pains are gone and you are enjoying pain free in heaven with the Lord.
Love you Son, DAD & Katie
DIANE VANVLEET
January 24, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE
THE BIG 50 TODAY....ITS JUST AS HARD TODAY AS IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER WROTE IN THIS GUEST BOOK. I SURE MISS YOU ALOT AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US.
I STILL SMELL YOUR CIGARETTES WHEN YOU VISIT ME, KEEP WATCHING OVER EVERYONE, YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB.
I LOVE YOU MY BABY BROTHER.
Susie Van Vleet
January 24, 2009
HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY UNCLE OREO!!!
I hope you and grandma are getting along up there. I wish I could hear your voice one more time and call you to tell you happy birthday. Today you would have been 50, and I know if you were still here there would have been a party for you. I love you and miss you everyday.
Love you
Oreo
Susan Van Vleet
January 1, 2009
happy new years uncle ed
we miss you! I hope you and grandma had a good party up there and are getting along good =). the holidays aren't the same anymore. I remember most of the time being at your house for new years and I will never forgot those great memories. I love you
Love oreo
Diane Vanvleet
January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR EDDIE
ITS ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW AND WE MISS YOU LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY.
I KNOW YOU AND MOM ARE UP THERE WATCHING OVER US, I HOPE YOUR NOT FIGHTING TOO MUCH.
THESE HOLIDAYS DONT GET EASIER WITH BOTH OF YOU GONE NOW.
I LOVE YOU BROTHER DEAR.
Susan Van Vleet
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS UNCLE OREO!
I know you and grandma are up there watching over us. I feel you guys around me. I hope you two are getting along =). I miss you alot. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and grandma. It's still hard not to cry. I love you forever!!
Love
Oreo
Diane VanVleet
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Eddie
I miss you so much, I'd give anything to have you back for just a day, we didnt get to say good bye, and life isnt the same with out my baby brother here.
We love and Miss you alot.
I know you here because your spirit is planted inside "little eddie" that little guy is you all over again and i bet your smiling now reading this.
He even sits on the ground like you used to and makes us carry him. He has your stubborn streak big time.
He even pushed Aiden and accidently broke Aidens arm. Stay with us Eddie, I love smelling your cigarette smoke knowing your in the room with me.
I love You my Dear Brother.
Patty Carlson
December 23, 2008
"Merry Christmas" Ed,
I know you & Mom are together now. We miss the both of you & the holidays just are not the same without you & Mom.
Love,
Patty
Melissa Grewal
December 10, 2008
I worked with Ed at GFI many years ago. Ed was one of the nicest and most respected ppl I have ever met. I feel so sad to find out this news.. I know he always talked about his sons and wife... I miss working with him I can only imagine how his loved ones feel. Ed was a truley a great man!!
Diane VanVleet
December 2, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Late and Merry Christmas early Eddie,
I miss you so much, time passes and each day we think about you and all the wonderful memories you left us with. I know your here with us becuase your cigarette smoke hits me in the face at least 3 times a week with out fail. I know your keeping everyone safe now and your watching us all. I Love and Miss You my little brother. Until we meet again, Keep us all under your wings my Angel.
Susie Van Vleet
November 30, 2008
Hppy thanksgiving uncle oreo alittle late. I will say it every year it's not the same without you but at least you had grandma with you this year. I miss you and love you!
Love Susie
susie vanvleet
September 20, 2008
Hi uncle ed!!
Well grandma is up with you now. Please take care of her. I know you both are happy and free. I love you uncle ed.
Love always
Susie
Wendy Harmon Breon
August 22, 2008
To my friend Ed,
I only found out 3 days ago that you left this earth. I looked at your pictures and you had not changed that much since we went to high school together. You were a dear friend, and from the sounds of it a dear husband and father. I am just so sad that I did not keep in touch with you all these years, I regret that. To the Dranchak family: my deepest sympathy. I will think about him often.
Wendy Harmon Breon
susie van vleet
July 7, 2008
Hi uncle ed,
Happy 4th and fathers day a little late. Sorry it took so long to write. Just wanted to say hi and that I was thinking of you. The holidays and get-togethers just aren't the same without you. You would be so proud of the men that Frank, Andrew, and Kyle are growing up to be. I wish you were here to see them. I will go for now. I love you uncle oreo and I miss you. I'll talk to you in my dreams!!
Love
Susie (oreo)
Kyle Dranchak
July 6, 2008
Hey dad.. I was just reading everything and I just wanted to say hi and that I love you and miss you very much. I'm about to start baseball up here again and I'll be sure to make every good play I make for you! I miss your coaching and just you being here...I love you dad
Diane Van Vleet
July 4, 2008
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY EDDIE
AS TIME FLIES BY AGAIN , THIS IS THE 3RD YEAR YOUR NOT HERE WITH US TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH.
I KNOW YOUR WATCHING US AND LOOKING OVER US BUT IT SURE DONT MAKE OUR PAIN OF MISSING YOU ANY EASIER.
WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THEN YOU CAN EVER IMAGINE.
BIG TIGHT HUG TO YOU BABY BROTHER.
I LOVE YOU
DIANE VANVLEET
June 15, 2008
HAPPY FATHERS DAY EDDIE
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
TIME IS FLYING BY BUT THE PAIN GETS HARDER AND HARDER. TIME DOES NOT MAKE IT EASIER.
LOVE YOU MY SWEET BROTHER.
Susie Van Vleet
February 20, 2008
Hi Uncle Ed,
It's been 2 years today since the day you left. It's hard to believe it's been that long already, it still seems like yesterday. I think about you all the time. Sometimes I think you still may call one day or just walk in the door for a visit. It feels like it has been so long since I've heard "hi oreo." No one calls me that anymore, but I guess you were mainly the one to say it. Mom and I went to the cemetary today. It's so hard to go there. I know you are always here in spirit. Sometimes I get weird feelings like you are around but I just can't see you. I know you are up there somewhere listening when I talk to you. I will always remeber and love you uncle oreo!!
Love
Susie
Patty CARLSON
February 20, 2008
Dear Ed,
2 yrs. today. How time flies. I miss you so much. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think of you. I always feel you near me. Tarah said that you are always in her house always also. She said that Mackenzie looks up & smiles up in the air & she said it's you smiling back at Mackenzie.
We all felt you in the kitchen at Tarah's house when Mackenzie was born. We know that you are watching over all of us. It's still so very hard not to have you here with us. I too miss your phone calls & you saying " What's Up Sis " You are forever etched in my heart. I also miss your peanut brittle. No one ever can make it like you did. Rest in Peace My Dear Little Brother.
I love you & Miss you so much.
Love,
Patty
jen kanable
February 20, 2008
Uncle Ed,
I stopped and had a moment of silence in your honor this morning. It's now been two years today since you left this Earth. We still miss you and think about you every day.
Time does not make it any easier, and we certainly will never forget. Your memory lives on with all of us.
Love you always...
Diane VanVleet
February 20, 2008
I LOVE YOU EDDIE!!!!
ITS SO HARD TO BELIEVE ITS 2 YEARS AGO TODAY THAT YOU LEFT US.
NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT SEE YOU , HEAR YOU , FEEL YOUR PRESENCE NEXT TO ME.
I KNOW THAT YOUR AWARE OF HOW HARD THIS IS ON US AND HOW WE STRUGGLE DAY TO DAY. BUT I SURE WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I CAN HUG YOU AGAIN AND HEAR YOUR VOICE. I SURE MISS YOUR PHONE CALLS TELLING ME WHAT YOU HAVE A TASTE FOR, AT TIMES I HEAR YOUR VOICE SAYING "HI SIS WHATS UP"
I SIT HERE AND SMELL YOUR CIGARETTE SMOKE SO MUCH LATELY AND I SMILE AND SAY " I KNOW YOUR HERE WITH ME EDDIE "
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT THRU THESE ROUGH DAYS BROTHER.
STAY CLOSE AS YOU HAVE BEEN AND WALK WITH US EVERY STEP WE TAKE BECAUSE I KNOW YOUR OUR ANGEL WATCHING OVER US ALL NOW.
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THEN EVER EDDIE
Michelle Pendergrass
February 20, 2008
I made pork, dumplings, and cabbage and then realized the date. I even made some homemade bread dumplings. I don't think I can go back to store bought now!
Last night I was up late trying to finish a story and I thought a lot about how empty certain things are without Uncle Ed.
I've been praying that our family will get through these anniversaries with as little grief as possible. I've been trying to focus on the good memories, but the sadness sometimes sneaks up and takes over.
I don't think it will ever get easier.
ED Dranchak
February 20, 2008
ED, 2 years ago today you left us for your journey to heaven. We will always remember you and love you. Our prayers will always be with you. Love, DAD and Katie
Johnny Van Vleet
January 25, 2008
Happy birthday Uncle Ed,I miss you so bad nobody knows but you.Not a day goes by that I dont think about you,like last week when I had Johns pizza for the first time without you. That was a hard thing to do,you know . I hope you enjoyed the smoke we had together yesterday.I sure did,just like old times frezzing our butts off on your back porth.I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU ALOT.........
Love Johnny-B
PATRICIA CARLSON
January 24, 2008
"Happy Birthday, Ed" I can remember the day that you were born & came home from the hospital. I can remember it so clearly. Diane, Do you remember? Mark was too young to remember. Mom was upset that all of us ran to the crip to see Ed & none of us went to her first. We all wanted to see our little brother Ed. I have all the memories of you Ed etched in my heart. I miss you so much. Love, Patty
Ed Dranchak
January 24, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN SON.
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS.
LOVE, DAD AND KATIE
Mark Dranchak
January 24, 2008
Happy Birthday dear brother.
I miss you.
Love,
Mark
Mary Dranchak
January 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Uncle Ed!
I still think about you everyday..
Love,
DIANE VANVLEET
January 23, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE
OHH HOW I WISH YOU WERE WITH US TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRHTDAY. I CAN STILL HEAR U ASKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE BREADED PORK CUTLETS ON YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY THAT WE GOT TO SEE YOU.
I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE THAT BACK AGAIN. HEAR YOUR VOICE ASKING
SIS WHEN U GET TIME CAN U PLEASE MAKE THE FOODS THAT U HAVE A TASTE FOR.
LOOKING AT YOUR HAPPY FACE WHEN U TASTE IT.
FEELING YOUR ARMS HUGGING BEFORE YOU LEFT. AND HEARING "THANK YOU SIS I LOVE YOU"
OH WE MISS YOU SO MUCH EDDIE I DONT THINK ITS EVER GOING TO GET EASIER TO DEAL WITH.
PLEASE KEEP WATCHING OVER US ALL AND GIVE US THE STRENGTH WE NEED TO GET THRU THIS AND GET STRONGER DEAR BROTHER.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE....I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND CANT WAIT TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Ed Dranchak
January 2, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR IN YOUR NEW HOME ED.
WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH.LOVE, DAD AND KATIE
Patty Carlson
December 26, 2007
I miss you so much Ed. It's been 2 years ago today since the last time that I saw you & Frank at the Blue Chip. That was the last time I saw your smiling face.
I miss you everyday. I never stop thinking of you. We went to the Blue Chip tonight. I told Rolf that I was going to play the Kiss the Frog 2 cents machine in Memory of Ed. Ed I felt you sitting next to me. The chair next to me was empty, but I had to look at the chair twice because I felt you sitting next to me smiling. I felt a breeze when I was playing the Kiss the Frog when I won the $104. playing while you were next to me. It's been a long time since I've written in your book, but not a day goes by that my heart doesn't ache to see you one more time or to hear your voice one more time. I love you & miss you so much brother.
Love your sister,
Diane VanVleet
December 13, 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EDDIE
ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I WROTE IN HERE. BUT NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT TALK TO YOU AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US ALL.
ITS ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW AND THE STRUGGLE ONLY GETS HARDER AS WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
I KNOW YOUR WATCHING AND GUIDING OUR "LITTLE EDDIE" HERE BECAUSE THAT CHILD IS "YOU" ALL OVER AGAIN.
WHEN HE GRABS A HOLD OF MY NECK AND WONT LET GO IT BRINGS BACK THE DAYS YOU WERE SMALL AND DID THAT TO ME ALSO. STAY CLOSE AS YOU HAVE BEEN EDDIE TO US ALL. WE ALL NEED THEM LITTLE SIGNS YOU KEEP GIVING US TELLING US " I'M STILL HERE WITH YOU "
I STILL SMELL YOUR CIGARTTE SMOKE WHEN I AM MISSING YOU THE MOST.
THANK YOU BROTHER DEAR FOR STAYING CLOSE TO US.
WE NEED YOU AN MISS YOU
I LOVE YOU SWEET BABY BROTHER
GUIDE US THRU THESE VERY TOUGH HOLIDAYS EDDIE
WE NEED YOU MY ANGEL.
GIVE GRANDPA A EXTRA HUG AND KISS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY FROM US ALL.
TELL HIM WE MISS HIM TOO.
HAPPY BIRHTDAY GRANDPA !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Susan Van Vleet
December 7, 2007
Unlce Ed,
Wow, I guess no ones written to you in a while. Happy thanksgiving. It's been a busy time of year with work and everything. I've been thinking about you alot lately, probably because of the holidays being here. It's just not the same without you anymore. But, I know you come around. When we had dinner at Michelle's for thanksgiving before I left the house the TV came on and I was the only one there. Then when we were on our way home, when we turned onto 30, I looked up in the sky and saw a rainbow. The weird thing was that it neither snowed or rained while we were out there. I just said to myself "hi uncle ed, I know you were there." I sometimes wonder what it would be like if you were still here and I wish everyday that you still were here. It's been almost two years, and I think about you everyday and I still cry when I do. But I know that you will always be with me. I love you very much uncle oreo!!!
Love,
Susie
DIANE VAN VLEET
July 4, 2007
HAPPY 4TH EDDIE
THIS IS THE HARDEST DAY OF THE YEAR TO GET THRU WITH OUT YOU HERE.
FOR SO MANY YEARS WE WERE ALWYS ALL TOGETHER ON THIS DAY ( YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY OF THEM ALL )
IT WAS VERY HARD ON EVERY ONE OF US BUT WE HAD YOUR MEMORIES YOU LEFT US WITH.
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU HERE AGAIN.
I LOVE YOU EDDIE
DIANE VAN VLEET
June 17, 2007
HAPPY FATHERS DAY EDDIE
WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US !
YOUR MEMORIES ARE ALL HERE AND YOUR INSIDE OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS.
CANT WAIT TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
YOU BEEN WITH ME HERE FOR THIS ENTIRE PAST WEEK.
STAY CLOSE BROTHER DEAR. I LOVE TO KNOW YOUR SPIRIT IS RIGHT HERE NEXT TO US ALL.
LOVE YOU BROTHER DEAR
DIANE VAN VLEET
June 9, 2007
ITS BEEN A COUPLE MONTHS SINCE I LAST WROTE AND I THINK ITS TIME.
STILL MISSING YOU EDDIE ( MORE THEN EVER ) AND I BEEN SMELLING YOUR CIGARETTE SMOKE AS I SIT HERE AT THE COMPUTER FOR THE LAST 2 NIGHTS.
SO I KNOW YOUR WITH ME. WE HAVE ANDREW AND LENNY HERE FOR THE SUMMER. THEY ALL DOING GREAT. I AM PROUD OF ALL 3 OF THEM. KEEP WATCHING OVER US MY DEAR BROTHER.
OH YEA.....AND BY THE WAY... I AM RETIRING AS OF JULY 1ST AND I AM GOING TO BRING MA HOME AND TAKE CARE OF HER.
BIGGGG TIGHT HUGSSSSSSSS TO YOU DEAR BROTHER.. STAY AS CLOSE AS U HAVE BEEN TO US ALL.
WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.
DIANE VANVLEET
April 10, 2007
HAPPY EASTER EDDIE
I KNOW I AM A COUPLE DAYS LATE.
WE MISSED YOU AT EASTER DINNER AND WE MISSED YOU MAKING FUN OF THE EASTER CHEESE. NOTHINGS EVER GONNA BE THE SAME ANY MORE ANT ONE DAY OF THE YEAR WITH OUT HERE WITH US.
I DO KNOW YOU WERE HERE WITH ME SAT NIGHT BEFORE EASTER. I SMELLED YOUR FRESH CIGARETTE SMOKE AS I HAVE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE WHRN U VISIT ME... AND THOSE ARE SPECIAL TIMES BROTHER DEAR.
I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY EDDIE AND MISS U WITH ALL MY HEART
Susie Van Vleet
April 9, 2007
Happy Easter Uncle Ed!
I know easter was actually yesterday, but it was a busy day. It's still not the same without you, and I know it will never be. It's funny how you miss the small things, like the nicknames and the jokes. I know you still come around though. I know you were there the other night. Clayton kept waving at the ceiling, when I asked him who was up there he said "uncle, uncle eds up there," and he was just waving away, blowing kisses, and lauging, then he said "bye bye uncle." I know you guys have a special bond, I could see that since the day he was born. I can still remember the smile on your face when I told you his name was Clayton Edward. I will never forget that day. You had such a way of making everything better. After I had him and you came in to see me, you hugged me for like 10 minutes and just said "don't worry, we will get through it, we are a family. I love you oreo." I will never forget those words. It's a day that I will always remember, just like all the other woderful memories you have left with us. I love you forever uncle ed!
Love
Oreo
Michelle Pendergrass
February 22, 2007
I haven't figured out why these are especially endearing memories for me, but they are. After Zane was born, everyone who smoked respected my wishes to take the cigarettes outside.
There's not a particular memory attached to this, I just cherish the memories of standing on Uncle Ed's back porch in below zero temps, freezing our dupa's off, smoking and talking about how stupid we were for smoking.
In those minutes outside, we were who we were. Just us. Sometimes we laughed, sometimes we moaned and complained, sometimes we just smoked in silence. I especially loved it when Johnny was there, too. And Susie. I never laughed as much as I did during those times.
Even after I quit smoking, I still went outside with them. And I still go out with Johnny and Susie when they smoke now. Of course, it'd be better if we could do it without the cigarettes, but it is what it is. I hope they quit smoking and I hope we can still all go outside together and steal away minutes.
Michael Dranchak
February 21, 2007
I have a memory to share of Uncle Ed. I was 15 and in the hospital because I broke my arm and Kyle was in the same unit because he was getting a blood transfusion I think. Well Uncle Ed came to my room to visit me and I was talking to him about them taking some of my blood before surgery. I was concerned about losing the blood and I asked him if they were going to put the blood back in me, and he laughed and made fun of me for it, which made me laugh too. He also told me that the container that I was supposed to pee in was for my drinks but he couldn't let me drink out of it. I also remember one occasion when everyone was eating over at his house and my Mom had brought over the fruit pizza desert. There were a lot of people their that day so I saw him cut out a piece of it early and stuck it in the cabinet with the plates and cups to ensure that he got a piece to eat later. I will always miss him and love him.
diane van vleet
February 20, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
DIANE VAN VLEET
February 20, 2007
I HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES ABOUT EDDIE ALSO
I WROTE ONE TO BE POSTED , HOWEVER IT DIDNT GET POSTED,
I DONT KNOW WHAT I KEEP DOING WRONG THAT THEY DONT POST MINE.
I AGREE WITH WHAT EVERYONE SAYS ABOUT EDDIE.
HE HAD A WAY TO MAKE EVERYONE LAUGH AND FEEL BETTER.
I HAVE TO SAY THEM 4TH OF JULY PARTIES WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE MEMORIES ABOUT EDDIE.
ITS SO HARD TO PICK JUST ONE.
THERE WERE SO MANY.
IT STILL SEEMS SO UNREAL THAT YOUR NOT HERE WTIH US ANY MORE.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU MY BROTHER AND MY BEST FRIEND.
OH AND P.S. ( MARY ) CLAYTON PULLS THEM HAIR TIES OUT , JUST LIKE UNCLE ED USED TO. I THINK HE HAS UNCLE ED'S TRAITS.
Susan Van Vleet
February 20, 2007
It's been one year today since you have been gone and it still feels like it happened yesterday. I will never forget that morning. I miss you soo much. I have so many favorite memories of uncle ed it's hard to pinpoint just one. The way he used to make me sit in front of him for hours trying to get me to say sausage and spaghetti the right way. The thing I miss the most is hearing him calling me oreo. He always knew what to say to make me feel better and laugh. I miss you uncle ed!!!
Love always and forever,
Susie (oreo), James, Aiden, and Clayton
Mark Dranchak
February 20, 2007
Kathy,
I agree with your comments about what a legacy is. I sure have many good memories. The one I will post and share right now is when Ed and I were younger. We used to go with Dad to the Isaac Walton League and Ed and I used to cook steaks at the annual beer and steak nights. Remember that Dad? Well when Ed and I used to cook the steaks for people who attended, we used to trim off portions of the tenderloin from every persons steak that we cooked. Ed and I would have a contest to see who could eat the rawest portion of someone elses steak. Of course, we may have had a few beers too even though we were not old enough at the time. Towards the latter part of the cooking, we were both eating completely raw tenderloins. I think the competition was a tie. We always talked about those beer and steak nights and laughed about the good time we had doing that. It was great fun.
DIANE VAN VLEET
February 20, 2007
THANK YOU ALL FOR WRITING IN EDDIS'S GUEST BOOK TODAY.
ONE OF MY MANY FAVORITE MEMORIES OF EDDIE WAS BACK IN HIS YOUNGER DAYS.... EDDIE AND WALLY BORROWED MY CAR TO GO FISHING , THEY WERE GONE ALL DAY AND IT WAS LATE EVENING WHEN THEY RETURNED.
THEY TOOK ALL THE FISHING THINGS OUT OF MY CAR AND GAVE ME THE KEYS SAYING " HERE SIS , THANK YOU, YOUR CAR IS ALL CLEANED OUT"
WELL, ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I SMELLED SOMETHING HORRIBLE IN THE CAR, I LOOKED AND LOOKED AND COULDNT FIND A THING. ANOTHER WEEK LATER, UNDER A BLANKET IN THE TRUNK WAS A " VERY DEAD FISH " ALL ROTTEN AND SMELLING VERY NASTY.
WE ALL LAUGHED AND LAUGHED ABOUT THAT FOR MANY YEARS TO FOLLOW.
THANKS FOR BEING HERE WITH US EDDIE, AIDEN AND CLAYTON HAVE HAD MANY EXPERIENCES FEELING YOUR PRESANCE ALSO. AIDEN SEES YOU OCCASIONALLY IN THE BATHROOM THAT YOU ALWAYS USED WHEN YOU CAME OVER. CLAYTON WAVES UP AT HE SKY AND SAYS " UNCLE UP THERE" ESPECIALLY AT BED TIME.
I SMELL YOUR FRESH CIGARETTE SMOKE NEXT TO ME WHEN I COME HOME FROM WORK TO PLAY GAMMON AT THE COMPUTER. AND I SAY " OK EDDIE HELP ME WIN TONIGHT"
THANK YOU ALSO FOR ALL THE TERRIFFIC MEMORIES YOU HAVE LEFT WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US.
BIG TIGHT HUGS FOR YOU MY DEAR BABY BROTHER.
I LOVE YOU
Jen Kanable
February 20, 2007
Today is a really tough day for everyone, I know. I remember getting the phone call from Mary one year ago today. I have to say that I will always remember how generous Uncle Ed was. Always willing to lend a hand, always willing to take someone in his home, always willing to just be there. I remember when Uncle Ed and Aunt Tammy first got Nintendo and had all the kids over to play with it. We had a big sleepover and I'm sure drove them nuts. But that's just how it was, Uncle Ed was just a big kid at heart. We'll miss you always and love you forever.
Mary Dranchak
February 20, 2007
I miss you uncle Ed.. I think about you every day. I know you are looking down on me and helping me finish school. I can't believe it has been one year already.
One of my favorite memories of spending time with uncle Ed is how he would always pull out our hair ties. He would always try to make everyone smile and laugh.
Everyday, and especially today, I think about uncle Ed.. We all miss you so much! I love you!
Kathy Comegys
February 20, 2007
It has been 1 year since we all received the news that changed our lives forever. The pain has not lessened, nor do I think it ever will. Ed touched each of our lives and hearts in his own special way.
I have a request from everyone who reads this. Starting today, and on the anniversary of this day each year, can we all add 1 entry to this legacy book of a special memory we have of Ed? I believe a legacy is what you leave behind...the effect your life has had on the people around you. This is a way we can honor Eds life. It is something we can all look back on months and years from now and see how Ed touched each of us. And hopefully smile from time to time at the memories. That's what Ed used to try to make us all do...smile.
So, I will start this out with my memory:
One of my favorite memories of my brother Ed was at Johnnys wedding reception. Ed was dancing with Tammy, and I was dancing with Bryan. They were playing the song "Some Kind of Wonderful". Ed and I were singing with each other at the top of our lungs.
To me that was typical Ed, so full of life, and so full of fun.
And finally, to Eds family and friends, I hope for peace in our hearts.
Ed & Katie Dranchak
February 20, 2007
ED,
It has been a year since you left us. It is supposed to get easier with time. NOT TRUE!! We feel the same pain today and miss you so much it hurts. You were a great father and son. We loved you then and we love you now and you will live in our hearts forever.
Love, Dad and Katie
DIANE VAN VLEET
February 19, 2007
I MISS YOU SO MUCH EDDIE
I STILL CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE I GOT THAT PHONE CALL.
THAT WAS THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE. I STILL REMEMBER JUST SCREAMING AND CRYING AND SAYING NO , NO , NO , IT CANT BE, THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE. NOT MY BABY BROTHER , HE WOULDNT LEAVE ME,
AND NOW WE HAVE YOUR MEMORIES IN OUR HEARTS, IT HASNT BEEN ANY EASIER EVEN THOUGH ITS BEEN 1 YEAR.
I PRAY FOR THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN.
I CANT WAIT TO HUG YOU AGIAN.
I KNOW YOUR NOT IN ALL THAT PAIN ANY MORE AND YOUR PEACEFUL AND WATCHING OVER US ALL.
BIG TIGHT HUGS TO YOU MY DEAR BABY BROTHER.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH
We Love You, Ed
February 19, 2007
We Miss You, Ed
February 19, 2007
My Brother, Ed
Patty Carlson
February 19, 2007
I can't believe it is one year already. I will never forget the day Mary Ann called me & told me. I miss Ed so much. As I am sitting here reflecting, I can feel Ed near me. He has been with me all day today. He is forever etched in my heart. I miss him so much. I just can't seem to stop crying today. I know we will all have a hard time tomorrow.
I miss you so much, Ed.
I love you so much, Ed.
Love Always from your Sister,
Mark Dranchak
February 19, 2007
One year ago today, I received the phone call. My brother, my friend and a part of me is gone. I pray every day for his soul and for his family left behind. I still love them all very much. I always will. If I could turn back the hands of time it would be done already.
I know he is no longer in pain and feel his presence with me on occasion.
I love you Ed. I miss you Ed.
Love, your brother Mark
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