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Uhlir, Edward Keith 73, architect, advocate for public open space and parks, planner, author, traveler, home chef, jack-of-all-trades, and Chicago native, passed away peacefully November 22, 2017. Ed had a distinguished 25 year career at the Chicago Park District as the chief architect and later the director of research and planning, but is most well known for his work serving as the design director and master planner of Chicago's Millennium Park, and later as the executive director of the Millennium Park Foundation. Beloved spouse of 48 years to Bonnie Uhlir McBride; loving father of Lydia (Scott Balzer) and Laura Uhlir; dear brother of Gail Uhlir; son of the late Edward Frank Uhlir and Aldona Barbara Uhlir (nee Semon), and friend to many. Memorial service, early 2018. Private interment of cremated remains at Graceland Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, www.themmrf.org and the Cancer Research Foundation, www.cancerrf.org and blood/platelet donations to local blood banks. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com
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To the Uhlir family, what great memories of all of you at FXW. The city of Chicago has lost a remarkable man with Ed's passing. He has left an amazing legacy. Loving thoughts to all of you.
Susan Sperling
December 3, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR
December 3, 2017
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