Albert Stein Obituary

I just learned about Dr. Stein's passing and I am saddened. Both my children were his patients and truly loved him! He helped them through various health problems and we are so grateful. Dr. Stein was a blessing.

We will miss him! There will never be another pediatrician like him.

The Karambelas Family
Mark, Laura, Nicholas & Alexandra

I met Dr. Stein in 1995 when my new born daughter became a patient of his. What a wonderful doctor - patient, caring and sharp as a tack even in his early 90's. We miss you Dr. Stein. Love Saundra and Afton Archer (Chicago, IL)

To Bob Stein and family/
Al Stein, my frat bother, my colleague, my friend. This grand man carried the title "NICE" better than any other person I know.Most of my contacts with Al Stein were through our medical fraternity.Al supported and enjoyed our social affairs.
I recall going to my 40th med. school graduation celebration and seeing the ubicquitous Al there For his 60th. It was always a pleasure to seek out Al Stein at various hospital fuctions and receive that famous smile along with an appropriate anecdotal remark. A great guy and woderful doctor. HE WILL BE MISSED!
Sincerely,
Ray Hechter

To Bob Stein and Family,
Al Stein was the one and only pediatrician for all the Feiger families. My children never knew another doctor until they were married. I remember the nightime house calls he made to our home in Wilmette, where our children grew up. Everyone felt secure after seeing Dr. Stein.
In addition to being our pediatrician, Al was our sponsor at Bryn Mawr Country Club.
He was an unusual person. He touched the hearts of all who knew him, children and adults alike.
Our condolences to the whole family.
Fondly,
Carole and Al Feiger

To the Stein Family,
Dr. Stein was the pediatrician for my sister and myself and was my inspiration for becoming a Pediatrician. About 15 years ago I attended a Pediatric Conference in Palm Springs and to my delight Dr. Stein was there also. I introduced myself and of course he remember me instantly. He was a kind and gentle man and he will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies to your family,

Barry Goldberg, M. D.

I first met Dr. Stein as a baby. I last saw him when I was close to thirty. Both times - and countless times between - were as his patient. I was one of those many who didn't want to let go. He was a constant, comforting, and compassionate presence in my life. When I was sick at overnight camp (not the one he was on staff at) and spending day after day in the makeshift infirmary, Dr. Stein appeared one afternoon and I wasn't sure if it was really him or the wish of a feverish dream. I still don't know how he got to me. All I know is that he made me feel better, as he always did. The last time I saw him I apologized that I still was going to him while it was apparent I was just as old as some of the parents of his new patients. He reassured me that it was okay, and if there was something he could not handle he'd let me know. I felt then, as I do now, that there was really nothing he couldn't handle. For me, no doctor has ever measured up to Dr. Stein. No matter how kind, or how skilled, I always leave their office thinking, "They're no Dr. Stein."

To Bob and the Stein Faimily:
I did not know your father personally but I did hear only great things about him. Working with you, I know he raised a loving caring genuine individual and he must have been the same. Sorry for your loss.
Debbie Maynard and Family

A few minutes ago I was on the phone with my wife discussing our inability to find a good pediatrician for our two boys. I again, began to remind her of Dr. Stein and how he was the last of the great ones. We joked about flying to Chicago to schedule an appoinment. After getting off the phone, I looked up Dr. Stein on-line and learned of his passing. Needless to say, I am deeply saddened. Like many of his patients, he was my doctor from birth until I was in my 20s. My mother, who passed away, thought of Dr. Stein as the benchmark for everything a doctor should be. He remains my benchmark for excellence.


Thank you Dr. Stein for being my doctor. You will be missed.

To Bob and all of the Stein family, my deepest regrets. I do have a great memory of Dr Stein and his generosity. In high school when me, Bob, and two other buddies decided to go to Montreal for Expo '68, Dr Stein would not let us drive in my 1960 Plymouth Fury, rather he sent us off in his brand new Oldsmobile Toronado! Man, did we travel in style. What a guy. What a loss.

With our deepest sympathy,
Mary and Sam Stowell

Bob,
Mindy and i were saddened to hear the news about your Dad. There is no question that he was a special man. While you and i go back to our Camp Ojibwa days, i was a patient of your father from the day i was born until the time my family moved to the suburbs. As you know, we used to see your father frequently when we were at Bryn Mawr. Your father never lost his magic touch with his ability to make everyone feel special.

We heard the service to celebrate his life was touching and very well done. We also heard that you were a wonderful speaker. Please know that our thoughts are with you.

Best Regards,
Mark and Mindy Field -New York

I loved Doctor Stein and always felt very cared for and safe with him. He was my first Dr. and now, at 49, I go to another Dr. Stein because of all of my good memories with the first. He truly loved doctoring and caring for children (and their parents) and I will never forget his kindness.

Just heard about Al, my first cousin, today when his son, Bob, called. My eyes tear up as I think of him. His persistence in searching for six days into my five month old daughter's mysterious fever and cough led to his finding a thumb tack lodged in her throat, almost penetrating the mediastinum. It was in the nick of time! One more day and the inflammation would probably have been fatal. She's alive now at 61, has had a wonderful career and marriage. Thanks again, Al.

When I graduated medical school he was the only relative out of a possible fifty or sixty relatives in Chicago who came to it. What a guy!!

Also Al was always ready to give credit to someone else who helped him. A notable instance is when he told me that his older brother, Joe, was the one who made his life financially comfortable. What a "menschy" thing to say when he, himself, had worked so hard. In those days, 1939-48, a doctor's salary as an intern and resident at Cook County Hospital was $25- 50 per month respectively. I know because those were my wages, too, though following him by several years.

LIke so many before and after me, Dr. Stein was my first doctor. From a cardiac murmur, a crossed eye, numerous vaccinations, and plain ol' tummy aches, he took gentle and kind care. I will never forget the twinkle in his eye and the way he could answer a question from my mother, listen to a parent on the phone, and still manage to give me a shot with my barely noticing. When it came time for me to start seeing an adult doc, he made sure that I knew that I wouldn't be forgotten and that if I ever had a question, he was at the ready.

I didn't become a pediatrician, although if I had it would have been to emulate Dr. Stein. I did, however, choose a profession working with children. A choice I'm sure that he influenced. I'm just sorry that my children weren't his patients too. Although too many miles of separation made that impossible, he was the yardstick against which all the physicians in my life are measured.

I am sure there are many similar stories about Dr. Stein like the one I am about to tell. When I was born, I was in his care. When i get my first cold I was in his care. When my knee got infected I was in his care. When I had a 104 fever and blood born infection, I was in his care.

Not only did he care for me, but he cared about me. I trusted that man with my life and looked at him as a grandfather. When i was 21 I was embarrassed that I was still seeing him as my doctor. When I told him this, he yelled at me. He told me to see him as long as I liked.

He was not only my doctor, my mentor but my friend. I will miss him as I know his family will.

Jeff Stein (we could never figure out a relation)

DR STEIN WAS A BLESSING TO ALL THAT WE'RE TOUCHED BY HIM.MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.THIS HEROIC MAN IS THE REASON I AM ALIVE TODAY,IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR HIM I WOULD HAVE DIED 36 YEARS AGO. I WAS 27 AND STILL TRYING TO GO TO HIM AS MY DOCTOR AND HE FINALLY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO GET A GROWN UP DOCTOR BECAUSE I WAS OLDER THAN SOME OF THE PARENTS IN HIS WAITING ROOM.THIS IS HOW MUCH I TRUSTED THIS MAN WITH MY LIFE.I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THIS MAN WHO GAVE ME LIFE.MAY YOU BE BLESSED AND REWARDED IN THE NEXT LIFE,I LOVE YOU "GRANDPA AL"

To the Stein Family,

Many of us remember Al as the camp doctor at Camp Ojibwa. I had the pleasure of seeing him when I was a camper, and watching him when I was a counselor and waterfront director. Whether he was tending to someone with a cold or taking care of a little homesickness, he was the best at both.

Each person he saw felt that they were the only and most important person in the room.

It was a special privilege being able to spend a little time each summer with Al, and Berna, and those of us who got to know him at camp remember him fondly. We will miss him.

Marty Salzman, Highland Park, Illinois

Al was a saintly man whose goodness and caring nature taught us all by example. He was a doctor to our children, a golfing companion, and, well into his 90's, an interlocutor who enjoyed sharing expressions of pride in succeeding generations of our respective families. Through the years, he would greet me as "Prince Charles", a treasured familiarity that, to me, bespoke friendship, affection and respect. But our relationship was not unusual, for Al loved and cared for people and related to them in individually indelible ways. Al was beloved by generations. His memory will be a blessing for generations to come.

Chuck Rivkin and Family

I first met Uncle Al when I was a student nurse at Michael Reese. I valued his friendship and ability. When our children were born, he was their Uncle Al, and when our grandchildren were born, he was theirs as well. His warmth and personal involvement to all his patients was unique and caring. On some occasions I would meet him at a swim meet in which his daughter was swimming. or at a theater or restaurant. He will be missed and thought of often. Our sincere condolences to the family of a great person.("mench")

Al was a saintly man whose goodness and caring taught us all by example. He was a doctor to our children, a golfing companion, and, well into his 90's,an interlocutor who enjoyed sharing expressions of pride in succeeding generations of our respective families. Through the years,he would greet me as "Prince Charles", a treasured familiarity that, to me, bespoke friendship,affection and respect. But our relationship was not unusual, for Al loved and cared for people and related to them in individually indelible ways. Al was beloved by generations. His memory will be a blessing for generations to come.

Chuck Rivkin and Family

The Robinson Family was very sad to hear about Dr. Stein's Passing. We were among the privileged many who were fortunate enough to have Dr. Stein as our family pediatrician. There will never be anyone like him again....he was one in a trillion. Such a wonderful doctor and such a wonderful friend.
Our deepest condolences to his family on this great loss but what a legacy he left them.

Susan & Barry Robinson, Chicago
Mimi & Neal Stein, Chicago
Ranan & Mimi Robinson, Jerusalem
Aliza & Koby Nadav, Rannana, Israel
Jacob & Atara Robinson, Cincinnati
Joshua & Danielle Robinson, Toronto

Our hearts are with the Stein family at this time. Dr. Stein was the pediatrician for our four children who are now all married with children of their own. Each cried when they heard of his passing. He was like a member of the family, he even came to our family Simchos, Bar Mitzvahs and Weddings. He was always there with a smile for us nervous parents and always made us feel at ease. There is an empty space in the hearts of all that had the honor of knowing him but we will carry his life's lessons with us always. He was truly loved by so many and will be missed by us all! Our condolences to his children that he always spoke so proudly of and to his grandchildren that were truly the light of his life!

Fondly,
Bob & Debbie Hartman
David, Rena, Julie and Mark

Cousin Al was a Fantastic Doctor and was fun to go and see. You were not afraid to go to the Doctor.He was my sisters doctor in 1950, mine in 1955,My daughter 1984 next daughter,1991 and then my sons, 1997. He will be missed by all.

My father, sister and I were so saddened to read of Dr. Stein's passing. I was never afraid to visit the pediatrician's office, knowing that Dr. Stein would greet me by skipping down the hall singing "Little Sally Saber" to the tune of Little Sally Saucer. He was one of a kind. A true gem. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. Our deepest condolences.

We are indebted to Doctor Stein for his wonderful care of our four children. We was a fine human being
and we will miss him.

Shirlee and Jerry Stern,
Caryn, Terri, Russell & Glenn

My husband and I are were sorry to hear of Dr. Stein's passing. He was a very nice man, and he was the first doctor to examine our oldest daughter, Annabel. His advice was always simple and true. I hope you take some comfort in knowing that he helped so many people.

Our sincere condolences to the family. Dr. Stein was a one in a million pediatrician who took care of my three children for years even going so far as when they were in college. They would go to no one else. My son became a pediatrician who had the pleasure of bumping into Dr. Stein a few years ago at a seminar. Dr. Stein sought out Scott when he saw his name on some list. They had a wonderful reunion. He took wonderful care of my children. We will always remember his cheerful and loving demeanor. God bless.

My deepest condolences to Dr. Stein's family. Dr. Stein was one of a kind. Us kids never wanted to see a "regular" doctor when we grew up. We held on to him as long as he would see us.
He will always be in our hearts.

The Garland Family.

My deepest condolences to the family. Dr. Stein - or as he had patients call him "Uncle Al" was a warm, caring, loving doctor. He was my pediatrician until I got married, and I took my 2 children to him, even when we lived in Highland Park. I remember when my daughter was born, Dr. Stein turned to me and said "So Pearl, no more Uncle Al, now it's Grandpa Al. His son, Bob practices the same kind of caring medicine and I remember Dr. Stein telling me that when is son associated into practice, that it was one of the proudest days of his life. If I have so many fond memories of Dr. Stein, I know that he left a wonderful legacy with his children and grandchildren. I know how much he will be missed.
Pearl Kagan

We all loved Doctor Al for his ability, kindness and friendship. Sixty years of attending our children Dennis, Dr. Ronald and Teri who always looked forward to their visits and care. Doctor Al had a magic touch and great charisma!! Our family feel that we have been very blessed having shared 60 years care and friendship.

With great sadness at the loss of Uncle Al, but great joy from the many wonderful memories of our families and their times together, I send my heartfelt thoughts and love to Deb, Bob, and their families. My dad, Mort Baker, who died in 1972, considered Uncle Al to be his dearest friend. Aunt Berna and my mom Ruth Baker were the Lucy and Ethel of my childhood. What great times we all had. Uncle Al was a rare gentleman, kind to all, with a smile that could warm the north pole. You are all in my thoughts and in a special place in my heart.

My condolences to your family. My last visit to Dr. Stein as a patient was 30 years ago, at age 23, when I became ill 3 days before my wedding. He was my son's first pediatrician 4 years later, and introduced him in the office as one of his "grandbabies". I have always told people that they should stay with their pediatricians as long as they will keep them, since no one will ever know you better. Dr. Stein set a standard that will be unmatched, and I treasure my memories of him. Thank you for sharing him with us.

To Al's devoted family,
Chuck and I were saddened to learn of your father's passing. He was a wonderful and remarkable man. In his chosen profession, he kept babies and children healthy and he treated each child with love and concern. We will always remember his kindness, goodness and great empathy. In his early 90's he was still an astute pediatrician. He lived by the Hippocratic oath. We will miss seeing him at Bryn Mawr, but will always remember him with love.
Chuck & Marilynn Rivkin

To Deb, Bob, and your families.
While I am so very sad at the loss of "Uncle Al", I am also filled with the most wonderful memories tracing back to our earliest childhoods with Al and Berna, Mort and Ruth. Didn't they have fun?? Please know that my thoughts are with you. He was so loved by so very many children, their parents, and now their children. He was very special to all the Bakers, and we cherish his importance to our family.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy along with the countless condolences of others who share your great loss.May
the blessed memory of his remarkable life give you ever-abiding peace.

My most sincere condolences. "Grandpa Al" was what medical care should be about. He was more than a pediatrician because he was "family"--shared in sorrows and in mitzvahs. My mother recounted that when times were tough, "Al" would leave his hat on during house calls because that meant he didn't have to charge. When my oldest daughter was born, my father wasn't satisfied until "Al" visited. He will be remembered with love by all those fortunate enough to have him as a part of their lives.

My deepest condolences on this great loss. Dr. Stein was a deeply caring, compassionate, and loving man. He will always be remembered fondly for his great sense of humor and concern for others.

Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dad, "Dr. Al." He was truly special and had such a wonderful sense of humor. When I frantically took my daughter in to see him with a toe that made a cracking sound, he said, "Well Honey, at least you'll hear her coming!" What a special doctor and special person.

Dr.Stein, or as we referred to him "Grandpa Al," saw two generations of my family. He was the sweetest man with the most loving heart. He saw me well into my 20's, as he did many of his patients, as we refused to let him go. He was truly a legend and will truly be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends who were so blessed to have him in their lives. - Nikki Spiegel Maiden

Dr. Al Stein was a special wonderful man and fabulous doctor! He will live on in the thouhts and rememberances of countless patients, their families, his colleagues and those fortunate enouh to have called him FRIEND. Our loving thoughts are with his familiy. Dr. Herman and Joan Scheinberg

Dear Robert and family,
Our deepest sympathy to your and yours on the loss of your Dad.

In Fond Memoriam:
To Wonderful "Dr.Al":
You took care of three generatios of family! You were a softened presence to assuage the thought of pain ! You made house calls ! You always brought peace-of-mind to frantic mothers ! You were GOOD medicine for us all!!! You will sorely be missed ! You lived an honored life--sleep well our prince; you deserve it!!! Peace & Tranquility be on your soul forever!!!

Al Stein, not only our family pediatrician but a dear friend. He was always there when we needed him. He welcome the Jacobs Twins into the world on Christmas Day way back when. The frequent house calls and office visits we were always greeted with his warm smile and gentle manner. He will be always remembered.
Laurel Jacobs
Ellen Jacobs Trauten
Terry Jacobs Wilner
Tom Jacobs

He was our first and only "Uncle Stein", a loving and caring doctor and comforter. We loved him. Shyrlee Schor and daughters, Debbie and Pam.

With such a caring and kind pediatrician, I remained a patient of Dr. Stein's until I was midway through college. He was the role model I chose while looking for a doctor for my own children. May your wonderful memories of him provide comfort to your family.

Dr. Stein was in a practice next to my dad's very first pharmacy. When my older sister was born Dr. Stein became our pediatrician. He took care of me until I went off to college. Dad would see him on occasion and he would always ask about my brother, sister and I. He was a mensch, there won't be another like him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

To the Stein Family: Your Dad was a fine pediatrician to our three sons.His warm, easy manner guided us all through some funny and sometimes scary times. Most importantly, he was a wonderful human being. He will be greatly missed.

Marge Baker & sons, Stuart, Bob, & Michael

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful man. Dr. Al Stein was our pediatrician since my mother was a small child. He took care of myself and my sister from our birth through our college years. We both have families of our own and have always kept him close in our hearts when choosing a pediatrician for our children. He will be greatly missed!

Lori Isaacson Ellingsworth
Julie Isaacson Ellingsworth
Barbara Johnson Fritz

It is with deepest sympathy that I am sending this because I am remembering so many wondering times between not only Al and my children and myself, but Al and my father, Dr. Gumbiner. Having pictures dating back to before I was born~they were in college together at Northwestern (That's a lot of memories.) Having lost my own father when my children were young, I adopted Al as my pediatrician. My children loved him and I loved to reminisce with each visit. I will so miss him!

Dear Debby and Bob, Nothing has ever affected and saddened your Uncle Hal to the degree that the loss of your Dad,his dearest friend,has done. He has been talking about all the wonderful family excursions between the Stein's and Abrahamson's. Sadly Hal's health prevents us from joining you on Sunday. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you at this time. Hal and Bee

What a fine pediatrician! The very best. When others failed, he saved our first born.

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Stein's passing. I was a bit shocked and really saddened when I saw this in the paper, and immediately called my mom, and she was sad too. He was my pediatrician through my late teens, and remember the countless trips to see him for this and that. He was the best doctor a child could have.

YOU HAVE OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF A GREAT AND FUNNY MAN. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE MY SON WAS A PATIENT, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMER HIM AS A CARING AND UNDERSTANDING DOCTOR. HE MADE ME FEEL CALM DURING A CRISIS MY SON HAD AS A CHILD AND I A NEW MOTHER. HE DID NOT JUDGE AND OFFERED VERY GOOD ADVICE.

Dr. Stein was my pediatrician until my late teens. As a kid, it's easy to be scared of going to the doctor. I never had that fear with Dr. Stein. he was so kind and caring. I was just thinking about him a few days back, wondering why it's so hard to find a Doctor like Dr. Stein anymore? Please accept my deepest sympathy.

My condolences to the extended Stein family. Dr. Stein took care of me and my 6 siblings, well into our twenties. He was not just our dr, but so much more, as evidenced by his invitation to/attendance at our weddings. I have never had a dr that compared.

Bobby and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. "Our Dr. Al" was friend to my parents, Favil and Marcia for over 52 years. He took care of my brothers and I until we were too old to see him, and he took care of my Shelby and Abby. He was a special friend, neighbor and doctor.

My deepest condolences to the Stein family. There was not a kinder, gentler pediatrician than Dr. Stein. He will always have a place in my heart and memory. He was not only a model for pediatricians but people. His fine soul will be missed but never forgotten.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Al Stein.
Myra Robins Bauer and Joel Bauer

My deepest condolences to Dr. Stein's family. I will be 50 years old this year and was a former patient until my early 20's. I'll always remember for my last few visits, I had to sit in the allergist's waiting room so the other patients wouldn't wonder where my baby was. He was a caring physician.

Our Uncle Al, loving, most trusted and optimistic human being. Always led the way, family, family, family. Uncle Al will be cherished in our hearts forever. Special love to our Chicago cousins. Take care of one another.
Joy Stein Lodge, (Robert), John Lodge, (Jamie), Thomas Lodge, (Janet), Cathy Jo Lodge (obm) Selma S. Stein (obm), Joseph Stein (obm)Lodge grand niece and nephews, Kimberly, David, Matthew, James

Bob, so sorry for the loss. Your dad was one of the really good guys and you are lucky to have had him around so long. May the Lord send you comfort during this difficult time. My wishes are with you and your family.
Sheldon Gray

Dr. Stein was my pediatrician from birth to my early 20's. He was also a distant relative (by marriage). He was so gentle, kind and caring, and tolerant of my deep fear of needles! I will miss him and my heart goes out to my Aunt Muriel and the rest of Dr. Stein's extended family and friends.

Dr Stein took great care of our boys many years ago. We'll never forget him. Our best to his family

To all of Al's immediate family, as a distant cousin and former patient, please accept my deepest condolences and most sincere respect. You do not need me to tell of all the love that was felt for Al. Albert's mother Sarah and my mother's mother, Rose Cotton were first cousin's (I think). I still recall from my childhood, going into his office, taken there by my mother, of course. Of all the mensches that have come and gone in this world, Dr. Albert Stein shall be remembered as the best of the best. He graced this world for 90+ years, and our world will not be the same without him. Take care. Love, Joe Bernstein

The wonderful memories I have of my Uncle Albert will last forever. The confindence and encourgement he always gave us made me a better, stronger person today. We loved our Uncle Albert...

Dr. Stein took care of me and my brother's and then took care of my two boys.
My mother was his office manager for many years and in fact he was very influential in helping my mother get the job when my father died at a very young age. My mother always appreciated that he took steps to help my mom continue on after her husband died way too young.
Dr. Stein was the most caring wonderful person and my mother adored him as all of the Abrams did.
I was so touched when he came to my mom's funeral and the words he said to me.
I want to express to his whole family my deepest sympathy and I am so sorry that I will be out of town sunday.
Dr. Al Stein was one of a kind! All doctors should strive to emulate his dedication to career and to his family.

Sorry for your loss.

To the Stein family; Fern and I express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire family. Our friedship spans a half century, and his presence at the club will be missed.

we loved him with all our heart and will be thinking of you all with a prayer on sunday..we love you all so much..cousins,margie,allan carol and scott

we loved him with all our heart and will be thinking of you all with a prayer on sunday..we love you all so much..cousins,margie,allan carol and scott

Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dr. Stein was a wonderful pediatrician to my children.
Sincerely,
Barbara Meziere and,
Tommy Meziere (37)
Chris Meziere (35)
Karen Meziere (32)

To my family...I will always hold my Uncle Al in a special place in my heart. I was so blessed to have known him and was so proud to be a part of his family. He was truly a man that loved his work,took care of so many generations of children, served his country proudly and cherished his family. He will be missed but never forgotten by those whose lives he touched. I am thinking of all of my Chicago cousins and sending hugs and kisses. Love, Carol