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Adored son of z"l Harding and Dorie Friedman. Beloved husband of Anne Shimojima. Loving brother of Daniel (Ronna) Friedman, Scott (Gigi) Friedman and Josh (Jackie) Friedman. Proud uncle of Matthew (Audrey) Friedman, Jillian and Nicole Friedman. Cherished great uncle of Grace and Cooper Friedman.
Jonathan was a sweet, kind, and generous soul. He read voraciously and loved his Cubs and Bears. Jonathan was a gifted photographer and during Covid mastered the art of photographing models across the world from his living room. Jonathan always said that he wanted people to come to his service dressed comfortably but no Cardinals or Packers clothes, please. Go Cubs!
Service Monday, June 30, 2025, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, theartcenterhp.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Gregory Alexander
July 1, 2025
Here at the Morton Grove Public Library we were devastated to hear of the bad news that took such a joyous and positive patron, and a friend. Jonathan was in the library almost every single day, always with a bright smile, always a pleasure to see. He and I would discuss the joys and pains of baseball, and how great the Cubs are, even when they weren't. Jonathan's presence will be sorely missed, but NEVER forgotten, may his kindness and positivity continue to spread for a very very long time, I will think of him at every Cubs game from here on out. Gregory Alexander
Doris Lorr
June 30, 2025
Anna and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Jon. I enjoyed working with him at the Library. I’ll always remember the joy he had for life.
Chuck Louer
June 30, 2025
One of my closest childhood friends. All my best to the brothers.
Mary Grenning
June 30, 2025
It was wonderful to enjoy the studio at the Highland Park Art Center with a dedicated group of artists who all loved Jonathan. He always shared a kind word with everyone and encouraged us with our art practice. Ann would bake the most delicious treats he brought to the share with the group. It was sweet to hear about Ann, his love and devotion to her would shine in his eyes. He will be missed by all. With sympathy for all his family, Mary Grenning
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