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Jeffrey Bernard Obituary

Jeffrey Bernard, age 71; beloved husband of Nona, nee Kiley; loving father of Sean; devoted brother of Edward (Diana); dear son of the late Irving and Ruthe Bernard; brother-in-law of Mary (the late Ken) Wulffen and Judy Kiley; cherished uncle, great uncle and cousin. Jeff was a successful real estate broker and President of Real Estate Investments and Solutions. He was a passionate photographer, world traveler, golfer, and lover of great food. His generous heart and giving nature touched many. Service Wednesday 11am in the chapel of Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, where interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Honor Flight Chicago, https://www.honorflightchicago.org/donate/, 9701 Higgins Road, Suite #310, Rosemont, IL 60018-4703, 773-227-8387. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-625-8621

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 20, 2019.

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Susan Matross

December 5, 2019

Sorry for your loss.
Cousin Susan Matross, daughter of Melvin

December 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss.
Cousin Susan Matross, daughter of Melvin Matross

December 5, 2019

So sorry to hear about Jeff. Sending love,

Cousin Lissa Matross

Anne Schmidt

October 23, 2019

Dear Nona and Sean,

Our most heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of your beloved Jeff, a true gem of a man. The memory of the righteous is a blessing. May your lives continue to embrace the life and deeds, the words and thoughts of your dear loving husband and father gone to his eternal home. May the beauty of his life shine for evermore, and may your lives always bring honor to his memory.

Sending warm and loving thoughts to you both,
Anne and Steve
Sami and Cassie

October 22, 2019

Dear Nona and Sean: I am grieving for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Alby

October 22, 2019

Dear Nona and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you.

Love,
Sandy (Wagner)

Phoebe Segal

October 21, 2019

Nona,
I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's loss!
I will be in touch with you soon.

My love and prayers,
Phoebe

Michelle Williams (Edwards)

October 20, 2019

Ms. Bernard, I'm so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. I met him a few times when we worked at Webster and he was a very kind man. I will keep you on my prayers.

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