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Robert O'Hara Obituary

Robert J. "Bob" O'Hara of Bensenville The funeral service for Robert J. "Bob" O'Hara, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1009 S. Church Road, Bensenville, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Rev. Gene Birmingham and the Rev. Bob McWilliams will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Northlake. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Road, Bensenville. Born Oct. 10, 1930, in Chicago, he died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Bridgeway Christian Village. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Sondra (nee Schopfer) O'Hara; children, Robert J. (Nancy) O'Hara, Ronald R. (Karen) O'Hara, Dawn (Paul) Klingler and Christopher J. (Jaclyn) O'Hara; grandchildren, Kelly, Hannah, Meaghan O'Hara, and Jackie, Cara, Julieanne, Brian and Shawn Klingler; brother, Patrick M. (Sonja) O'Hara; niece, Colleen (Joe) McCollough; nephew, Michael (Dianna) O'Hara; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Immanuel United Church of Christ appreciated. For information, 630-766-3232.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 24, 2009.

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SANDI HEIBERGER

January 27, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Melissa Niksic

January 25, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the whole O'Hara family during this difficult time.

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