Michael J. Prause – beloved life partner of Benita Vogel;  loving step-father of Kristen (Andrew) Postula and Michael (Megan) Vogel;  grandfather of Jack, Titus, Harrison and Ellie;  dear brother of Joseph (Mercedes) and Edwin L. Prause Jr.;  fond uncle of Jeffrey, Nicholas (Kathleen) and Edwin   III (Sherry) Prause.;  great uncle to Sloane, Napoleon, Rockwell ,  Edwin IV and Amanda;  youngest son of the late Josephine (nee Bogard) and Edwin Prause Sr.  Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge.  Prayer service at 7:30 p.m.  Funeral Thursday  10 a.m. service at the funeral home.  Interment St. Adalbert.  Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com