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Abderholden, Dr. Edward Robert M.D. 83 of Antioch; beloved husband of Dolores (nee Raila); loving father of Edward (Lynn), Sue (Lee Keller), Frank (Sue), Jim (Linda Lambert), the late Mark (Anne Marie), and Guy (Juliann); dear grandfather of 17; and fond brother of the late Mary Ann Robeck; and brother-in-law to Frank Raila, BS, MS, MD, ABR, FACR and Florence Lessner. Funeral Mass 10AM Monday, August 9, 2010 at St. Peter Church, 557 Lake St. Antioch. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery, Antioch. Visitation 1 to 7 PM Sunday at STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83). INFO 847-395-4000 or www.strangfh.com. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to St. Peter Church, Antioch Rescue Squad, or charity of your choice.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 5, 2010.
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After having Dr Ed as my family doctor over 30+ years, Ive never found one as great as he was! I still think of him, and miss him. He was an amazing doctor, and wonderful man. RIP sir.....

Sheila Schroeder

Neighbor

July 30, 2019

My heart goes out to Dr. Abderholden's family in this time of sorrow. He was my doctor when I was young and then my children's doctor until he retired. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. My family's prayers are with you. Keri, Michael and David Stevenson

August 27, 2010

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Richard Kenyon

August 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dara & Jim Dietmeyer

August 12, 2010

I have many fond memories of my mom bringing me to Dr. Abderholden as a boy. He got me through many childhood colds and even gave me my first cast!
Funny I stumbled upon this when I did, after so many years...
Andy Larkin Nashville, TN 615.500.8126

Andy Larkin

August 12, 2010

Our family sends its deepest sympathy. After moving from Chicago in 1963, I began going to Dr. Ed before he moved his practice to Orchard Street. He was always a caring soul, with a good sense of humor who was genuinely interested in you and your family. He treated us and all four of our children and my mother. My uncle lived next to him and I attended St. Peter's Church so I had an opportunity to see him and his family. He was a good doctor, family man, and supporter of our community. He will be missed.

Steve and Debbie Owens

August 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Dr Abderholden. He was such a kind and caring soul and was a true Gentelman.I worked in the Medical Records dept at St. Therese and he was always respectful and caring to all of.
May your memories help you through the days ahead.

Carolyn Stieb Stanton

August 9, 2010

ruth and mel bailey

August 9, 2010

My most heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Abderholden Family. For a family to endure one death is hard enough but two in a months time, is a very difficult fact to deal with. May all the prayers that are going out for you, help in all the ways needed.

I feel very honored to have had the opportunity to walk this earth with a man of such esteem, as Dr Ed. As my mother and brother have already said "he wasn't just our family doctor, he was a dear family friend". Dr Ed became our family doctor when I was about 3 or 4 years old and we moved from Pleasant Prairie to Antioch and that is over 40 years ago. He was a doctor you could trust to be honost and forthcoming. Both Dr Ed and Dr Lorang always made you feel comfortable and like you truly counted. They worked well together.

Our families became friends outside of the medical practice because every time we went to visit our grandparents, we got to see the Abderholden family. They happened to live next door to each other, up on the big hill! We have many years of very good memorys.

You all are in my daily thoughts and prayers. May you have solice in the fact that both Dr Ed and Mark are back together and not hurting anymore. They're probably hunting for them good ole pheasant.

God's speed and take care all.

Elaine Schroeder-Musich

August 8, 2010

Though I am away and unable to attend the services of Dr. Ed my heart is there with all. I will truly miss Dr. Ed's great stories and his infamous wisdom. He is the great founder of Orchard Medical Center. I have the great priveledge of managing this fine medical practice and will forever keep Dr. Ed's legacy alive. Rest in peace Dr. Ed.

Dena Graf

August 8, 2010

My family sends our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Abderholden family. Doctor ED will be missed. Our family has been at Orchard medical center since April 1968. Doctor Ed delivered my youngest son in 1970. We will truly miss his legacy, as he was a great caring man. May he rest in peace.

Elmer/Therese Pett

August 8, 2010

He was my families doctor since childhood. At my sister's wedding at St. Peter's I fainted and my dad paniked, put me in the car to go the office. The office was closed and drove to Dr. Abderholden's house. He stopped cutting the grass and came to the backseat of the car to look at me. He always had time for everyone.
Linda Lynch -Spring Grove, IL

Linda Lynch

August 8, 2010

OUR SINCERE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ABDERHOLDEN FAMILY. "DOC" WAS TRULY A FAMILY PHYSICIAN, LOVED, RESPECTED, AND TRUSTED.. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

KEN & JUDY MAZZUCA

August 8, 2010

My family started going to Orchard in 1969. He was more than a doctor to us, he was a True Friend. I'm an over the road truck driver, and remember him coming into the room, then talking about truck driving and where i have been. Our lives have been blessed knowing him, and the wonderful care he offer us. Our sincere condolences to the family, and the staff at Orchard Medical Center

Peter & Rose Hansen

August 7, 2010

We will truly miss a very great man. He had delivered most of our children and was our doctor while we were still in Antioch. He was a classic example of a family physician who displayed passion and concern for his clients' health and welfare. Our deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences are extended to his family. May he rest in peace.

Mary Thompson Vanderweel

August 7, 2010

A great tree has fallen. A great man has been laid to rest. My family and I are most grateful for Dr. Edward Abderholden's service as a Physician. God's promise and peace to the family.

Carol Halbert

August 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Ed was a respected colleague and friend.

Dr. and Mrs. Merwin Rosen

August 6, 2010

Dr. Abderholden will truly be missed. He was our family doctor for over 30 years. In fact, he delivered me and was my doctor for most of my life. As a kid I never minded going to see him. He always had a way of making you feel special and you knew that he truly cared about you. Dr. Abderholden has touched so many life's and it is a privilege to have known such a great man. My condolences to his family and my prayers are with you.

Albert Schroeder

August 5, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Abderholden's passing. He took care of my parents, my brother and myself for many years. I was (and still am) grateful for the care and concern he gave my father while he fought a losing battle with COPD. I truly believe my dad would not have lived as long as he did without his care. Always remember, there are so many people that loved and respected Dr. Abderholden, and will always remember how much he cared about them. He will be greatly missed.

Wendi and Jerri Brooks

August 5, 2010

Dr. Abderholden was also on the staff of the Lake County General Hospital in his early years in this area.
He was great to work with and a favorite by all who worked at the County Hospital.

August 5, 2010

I was sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Abderholden. I appreciated his take on giving a diagnosis - his glass was always half full, not half empty!

Betty Garrett

August 5, 2010

When we moved to Antioch, Dr. Ed became our family doctor. This relationship continued for over 30 years. He was the best!

I remember one time when I was at the office to see him, he read my patient number, and with a laugh, he said to me "you know something Sheila, you have been here almost as long as I have". He was right, he became our family doctor 5 years afer he opened his office.

Another time he was telling me about his mother always making him and his sister take cod liver oil every day, and how he hated it. So therefore, he did not eat fish. Then he and his sons went to Canada or Alaska on a fishing trip. They cooked the fish over the fire and he said it was delicious...so he said, now I love it. He never made you feel like he didn't have time to take care of you and also care enough to share part of his life with you.

He was always kind, gentle, caring, and loving with everyone that I know that had the privilege of being one of his patients. One of the hardest days was when he decided to retire, although I know his wife, Dolores, was probably the only happy person there. I have to admit that this is a much harder time. There are many heavy hearts and tears today because of our great loss. I can not imagine the loss to his family. Our sympathies, hearts and prayers are with each and eveyone of them. May our Dear Lord give each one a peace that can only come from Him. God Bless, Bob and Sheila Schroeder

Bob & Sheila Schroeder

August 5, 2010

ED was my surgical resident at St Joseph Hospital when I was a senior student. Also a frat brother. A wonderful teacher. My condolences

John W Luce MD

August 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dr. Abderholden was my doctor while I was growing up. He was the best doctor and a great friend. He will be missed. Lisa (Hansen) Davies

Lisa Davies

August 5, 2010

Not only a wonderful doctor, with a great sense of humour, but, as mentioned, a great traveller. He looked me up when he was in Edinburgh where i was starting my carer in the theatre, and we had a wonderful evening laughing and, well it was Scotland, a drink to "all we loved and cared for". the world was a good place when Dr Abderholden was around.

keith boehm

August 5, 2010

Rest in peace, cherished one! Our prayers to the Abderholden family; know that your Dad was the best! Iris King, Terry Hedien, Laura Hedien, Olga & Herman Krueger.

August 5, 2010

I'm so sory to hear about Dr Abderholden, he was my Family Doctor for years. He brought all four of my children into this world, I loved him as a Friend and as a Doctor, He was the BEST.
He will be missed by all.

John Mazzuca

August 5, 2010

I'm very sad to hear this. Dr Abderholden actually delivered me 51 years ago tomorrow. He was our family Dr growing up and the family Dr of my 4 children as well. He was a wonderful man! My condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers.

Liz Pace

August 5, 2010

May the love of family and friends help you through these times of grief. We hold you all in our prayers.

Jeff and Kim (Abderhalden) Lindgren

August 5, 2010

Godspeed,sir.

A Greatful Patient

August 5, 2010

I remember Dr. Abderholden from many years ago at Orchard Medical Center, from taking care of me and the rest of my family and especially taking care of my father. My sincere condolences go out to his family and he will definitely be missed.

Sincerely,

Bonnie (Harrison) Hartmann

Bonnie Hartmann

August 5, 2010

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