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Robert Jendra Obituary

Jendra, Robert (aka Robert Jendraszek) Life partner of Katherine Harris; loving father of Bryan Jendra; dear brother of Eunice Goultas; uncle and friend to many. Retired businessman, photographer and avid boater. Member of Burnham Park Yacht Club, Seven Seas Cruising Association and Great Lakes Cruising Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program or Chicago Hearing Society. Funeral Wednesday, December 11th, 10:00 a.m., Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago. Visitation Tuesday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, entrance on Superior St., Chicago. Interment Private, Westlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Szykowny Funeral Home 4901 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL. Jonathan F. Siedlecki Director. Funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 9, 2013.

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Ellen

December 4, 2014

Still miss you....

May 27, 2014

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Love you. Kathy Tanzer, Downers Grove

ca iosello

May 7, 2014

Mr. Jendra was the nicest person in this city. I am very, very sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss seeing his smiling face.

December 14, 2013

Bob, you will always be remembered in my heart as an old, kind soul. You were incredibly kind and such a wonderful judge of character (not that you weren't one yourself!!!). My heart to all you left behind.

Judi & Tom McInerney

December 11, 2013

Bob was a wonderful booster of the Burnham Park Yacht Club. He and Kathy have contributed so much to the Club and boating.

John Leanardi

December 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to Kathi and the Jendra family. I will always have very fond memories of Bob and his love of boating and his generosity. You will be missed!

Ellen

December 11, 2013

Fly away. Another angel in Heaven.

Natalie Reid

December 11, 2013

I have nothing but fond memories of Bobby. He was always very kind to me as a child and I am sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Pictures with Bobby

Natalie Reid

December 11, 2013

jerrold shapiro

December 11, 2013

Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences to Kathi and the rest of Bob's family on the passing of Bob to his eternal resting place. He was a valued neighbor for many years and I always enjoyed the uniqueness of his self-deprecating humor and generosity of spirit. "Rest-in-Peace."

Kara Hanley Ford

December 10, 2013

I will always remember the day that Bob came to my fathers Irish Wake at Lizzie McNiel's with camera in hand and taking beautiful pictures of my family and friends who were present at my dads service on the Chicago River. I will cherish those photos forever. Thank you Bob and Rest In Paradise. Bob Hanley will be there to greet you.

Kara Hanley Ford

December 10, 2013

I will always remember the day that Bob came to my fathers Irish Wake at Lizzie McNiel's with camera in hand and taking beautiful pictures of my family and friends who were present at my dads service on the Chicago River. I will cherish those photos forever. Thank you Bob and Rest In Paradise. Bob Hanley will be there to greet you.

December 10, 2013

I remember Bob for his wry wit and glorious photos -- and his generosity. Whenever anyone bought one of his photos, I noticed, he'd say, "pick out a card," which he called the small photos that also look great in frames. No charge, of course. His warmth and laughter will be missed. So very sorry for your loss.
-- Susan Nelson

Philip Wizenick

December 10, 2013

I met Bob at the old Szechuan House at Ohio and Michigan about thirty years ago. His laughter and great smile always lit up the room when he arrived. You are missed.

December 9, 2013

Family and friends,
I remember Bob for his kindness and generosity. I still have his photo collage of 'Just Street People Not
Homeless'. It brings back fond memories
of all the wonderful people that Bob thought enough of to include in his collage.
My sincerest sympathy to everyone,

Mookie

Marc Piotrowski

December 9, 2013

my consoldences to jendra family,,,he always treat people very well..he is in good hands with the LORD

Petrina Bell

December 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Petrina Bell

December 9, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with you during this very difficult time.

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Dec

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holy Name Cathedral Chapel

Superior St., Chicago, IL

Dec

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name Cathedral

Chicago, IL

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