Arthur Billings Obituary

I was a junior colleague of Dr. Billings at Michael Reese from 1978 until 1982. He provided care to our family during this time. He was a scholar, a gentleman in the finest sense and a devoted physician. To his family, I am very grateful. I am now retired and thought of him today as I reminisced about my years at Michael Reese.

Evan McLeod, M.D.

A wonderful physician who i had the opportunity to practice with. He taught me well.

I had the great pleasure as did my wife Carolyn to know my neighbor Dr/ Arthur Billings who always looked dapper, a wry smile for me on his face as we gently sparred giving one another a laugh on the road of our daily lives and often on his walks with Helaine , a pleasant surprise , regularly. and we enjoyed his company at dinner not often enough , but special when it occurred. His dry humor and wit is missed til this day in our home. He left a family who loved him , including the friends like us who respected and admired him as well as we still do, Helaine his devoted wife .

Dr. Billing's gave me many enjoyable memories of great conversation's. He alway's made my day. Mrs. Billing's and family I mourn with you this great loss.
Dennis Hardenstein

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I HAVE KNOWN AND WORK FOR AND WITH ART BILLINGS FOR ABOUT FIFTY EIGHT YEARS.
I HAVE NEVER KNOWN A BETTER PERSON.I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR WORK DAYS TOGETHER.

Dear Helaine & Family,After our recent conversation I was not surprised to hear of your great loss.I am sending my deepest sympathy to all of you on behalf of myself and all my children.Since I am still in florida I could not pay my last respects.Having lived through the same difficult times I know how all of you must feel.
Fondly Herman Cohn

Dear Helaine, Hart ,and Gwen,
Please accept my and Linda's sincere condoelnces. I was sadden to learn of Art's death. I respected Art and saw him as a role model. He was a true gentleman.
Jacob & Linda Bitran

Helaine, Hart and Gwen, I am sorry for your loss. My memories of your family will always reflect the caring family that you are and will continue to be.

Helaine, Hart and Gwen, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Arthur. He was strong and kind and I always enjoyed being with him at family gatherings. I will say a prayer for all of you today that you will find some comfort in the lifetime of memories that you have shared.

Dear Billings Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Helaine and family, I am so sorry I cannot be with you today. I am sure I will be missing wonderful tributes to a very special, husband, father and grandfather. You are blessed with beautiful memories. Elyce Metzner

Dear Helaine: Joan and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Arthur was a true gentleman. Joan and Jim O'Grady

Dear Helaine, Hart, Gwen and families Billings and Kernis,please accept our heartfelt sympathy at your loss of dear Arthur.We adored him and the example of his love for Helaine and his family.

Helaine, I was so sorryto read about Art's death in this mornings paper. I often think ofn the good times we had together when visiting the boys at camp. Art was always nsuch company, as well as being a fine person. I am very sorry for your loss. my thoughts asre with you and your children at this difficult time.

Norma Glass

Mrs. Billings, Hart and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this extremely sad time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kim Mattes - WTTW

I've lost a friend of over 65 years. Though in Hawaii now, my thoughts reflect great memories of all the fun and games along with the many serious contemplations Art provided me.

Helaine, Gwen and Hart, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Arthur was a lovely and engaging man. I always enjoyed spending time with him. He was warm and interested as well as interesting. I have and will continue to miss him and considered my self fortunate to be his quasi-relative.