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ERIC YONDORF Obituary
Eric G. Yondorf, a City Planner (retired) for the City of Chicago's Department of Development and Planning for 28 years and ardent friend of the Chicago River, passed away on July 18. He will be sorely missed by wife Lisa, nee Blair; son David Yondorf; daughter Miriam (Ilan) Arlin; and granddaughter Atara Arlin. Eric was also the dear brother of the late Walter (Anne) Yondorf; and cherished uncle of Tom (Cindy Kreek) Yondorf, Barbara (Douglas Mitchell) Yondorf and Wendy (Rocco Alberico) Yondorf. Memorial gathering will be Sunday, July 22, 1 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals , 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. The burial was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Chicago River, 411 S. Wells St. Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60607, www.chicagoriver.org. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com 
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Marta Nelson
July 26, 2012
I knew Eric through Friends of the Chicago River. When I worked there coordinating the Planning Committee, he volunteered to train me about planning and the river, and made sure that I visited sites that we where we were considering a development proposal. Eric was an urban adventurer, and I remember him wearing a suit with his backpack and baseball cap and guiding me through holes in fences and through bridge towers to really investigate a site. I enjoyed these walks tremendously and I will always remember Eric for sharing those experiences and insights with me.
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Bev & Jeff Shontz
July 22, 2012
So sorry we can't be there for the memorial service today. You are all in our thoughts. We love you.
Daniel Lauber
July 20, 2012
It's been many years since I was last in contact with Eric. I remember him as one of the most decent people and dedicated city planners I've ever known. The planning profession and the Chicago River have lost a very important friend. My heart goes out to Lisa and the rest of his family.
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