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Robert Cohan Obituary

Cohan, Robert B. 98, beloved husband of Marilyn nee Ginsburg and the late Jean nee Forman; loving father of Harvey (Karen) Cohan, Arlene (late Jerome) Wojtalik, the late Edward (Terri) Cohan and the late Jerrold (Lydia) Cohan; devoted grandfather of Howard Cohan, Helene Wineberg, Andrea (Mark) Light, Christine (Joshua) Silverglade, Dr. Susan (Jon) Ballis, Dr. Adam (Andrea) Cohan, Elizabeth (Corey) Fox, Ira Wojtalik, Debra (Jeffory) Jacobson, Todd (Robyn) Cohan, Jennifer (Randy) Kalteux, Eric Cohan, David Cohan and Shane Cohan; great-grandfather of 22; founder and retired president of Collins Bros, Inc. Graveside service and interment Wednesday 11 AM at New Light Cemetery, 6807 N. East Prairie Rd., Lincolnwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Ezras Israel, 7001 N. California, Chicago, Il 60645. Info: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2011.

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Lynn Donohue

May 19, 2011

To Harvey, Arlene and the entire Cohan Family,
I started working for "Pops" at a very young age. I absolutly adored and idolized him. He taught me so much not only about the business but about life. I was young and at times very stupid.He always sat me down and talked to me like the Dad I never had. I love you Pops..rest in peace.

April 14, 2011

To the family of Mr. Robert Cohan,
I feel blessed to have known someone as special as R.C. He will truly be missed.
Always a friend to the entire family,
Marla Czekalski

Barbara Forman

April 13, 2011

Dear Arlene, Harvey, Cookie and Family,
we're so saddened at the passing of your dad. The world has lost a real Mench. I had the good fortune of working with him as well as being married into the family and I found him to be one of the most loving people that I had ever met. Arlene please call me. Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the entire family.
Barbara & Barry Forman

April 12, 2011

Harvey, Arlene and all family and friends of Mr. Cohan, our hearts go out to you.
I feel blessed that I was given the opportunity to join the "Collins Brothers Family" once again after being gone for almost 30 years.
Thank you, "Mr. Collins" for teaching me the business and many valuable lessons I've carried with me. I'm thankful for the last conversation we had. It really touched my heart.
I have many fond memories of "Mr. Collins". One that I will never forget was our adding races. I used a calculator and he used mental math. I believe, there was only one time I finished first!
He was a real "mensch" in my eyes who will be missed and always remembered.
With love,
Adie and Jim Weidenhagen & family

April 12, 2011

Harvey, Arlene and all family and friends of Mr. Cohan, our hearts go out to you. I feel blessed that I was given the opportunity to join the "Collins Brothers Family" once again after being gone for almost 30 years.
Thank you, "Mr. Collins" for teaching me the business and many valuable lessons I've carried with me. I'm thankful for the last conversation we had. It really touched my heart.
I have many fond memories of "Mr. Collins". One that I will never forget was our adding races. I used a calculator and he used mental math. I believe, there was only one time I finished first!
He was a real "mensch" in my eyes who will be missed and always remembered.
With love,
Adie and Jim Weidenhagen & family

April 12, 2011

So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Our deepest condolences to the entire Cohan family.
Sincerely, Larry & Bernadine Castle

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