Charles Janda, husband, father, and respected surgeon passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2019. He was an accomplished man who dedicated much of his life to the practice of medicine, but most important to him was his commitment to family and his remarkable marriage to Lorraine, his wife of 63 years. We are happy they are together again.

Dr. Janda proudly served his country in the South Pacific, Japan, and Korea. He trained at Loyola, Northwestern, and Washington Universities, working as a dentist to support his family while attending medical school. He opened his first medical practice in Chicago at age 38. He was Board Certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and changed the lives of thousands of patients and their families, reconstructing traumatic injuries and congenital deformities, and providing surgical care on annual medical missions to South America. He was a published author, Faculty Member at Northwestern University School of Medicine, Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Milestone Member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and President of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Although he retired from practice in 1993, he continued to receive letters of thanks from patients until his death.

For all his professional contributions, his life centered on family. He was most proud of his children and found great joy in their lives and achievements. He shared profound love and respect with Lorraine and was passionate about education, travel, and the arts. Celebrating his life are his eight children, Marian (Nick) Fuller, Caroline (Michel) Glouchevitch, Charles, Robert (Michele), Nancy (Jordan) Sinow, Catherine, Thomas (Chris), and Richard; 12 grandchildren, James (Macaela) and Catherine Fuller, John and Cecily Glouchevitch, Robert, Brian, and Christina Janda, Catherine, Andrew, and Claire Sinow, Katherine and William Janda; two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Anna Fuller; his loving sister Regina (Michael) Hansberry and sister in-law Sue Putman; and many close nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine (Putman) Janda, his infant daughter Mary Anne, and his parents, Charles and Bertha (Ruzic) Janda.

Dr. Janda was a consummate professional and an inspiration to many. He was intelligent, generous, kind, and grounded in his faith and family. Dad, we are so grateful for all you gave to us and we will miss you always. Visitation Friday, October 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th Street, Countryside. Family & friends will gather at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs on Saturday, October 5 for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls or to Esperança. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com