Edward Newman Obituary

Dear Mary Ann,

At an appointment at MAI today, I learned of your dad's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Thank you for the referral you gave me 30 years ago when I was looking a for a primary care physician. Over the years, your dad took very good care of me, although the head replacement recommendation was not something I ever acted on. Dr. Newman went to bat for me on more than one occasion when I needed to see a specialist, never taking no for an answer if the other physician's schedule was full. That's when the colorful language came out. Dr. Newman took a great interest in my health and I felt he treated me as if I were his own son, something which is truly remarkable given his case load. I will miss him and his special demeanor.

Mark Grenchik
Chicago

Ed Newman was my friend and my doctor for years. In all the good ways a man can love another man, I loved the guy. He was different, and he could be impossible. But he cared. He cared for poor Helen Alford from Jackson, Mississippi at my request - and was able to get her social security in her 60's. He cared for my wife from before we were married. Eddie was a fine physician, but that does not do it. Eddie was a perceptive, thoughtful, demanding genius. We met in 1955. Eddie was living in Hyde Park where I was raised from 10 years of age. His relations in Chicago were incredible, but it did not matter. When I sent him a poor man, that man received Ed's best. I delivered Jim Gogarty, service manager of Loeber Motors, 5625 North Broadway, to his office - and then to Michael Reese. Surgery the next day saved his life. It was a heart sac, turning to concrete. We worked on foreigners with nothing. The man knew the oath. Meanwhile, he cared for Jay Pritzker and many in Jay's bracket. Ed was funny, sharp witted, acutely aware and analytical. He loved his work, patients, his family and life. He was fooled by no one. Edward A. Newman was unique. Eddie was delightful. Chicago may have others like him. It was Eddie's town, from City Hall to the University of Chicago. My love to Lori, Sandy Lewis

DR. NEWMAN SAVED MY LIFE IN 1969 AND WE
ALWAYS SHARED A SPECIAL BOND. HE WAS ALSO MY LATE HUSBAND'S DOCTOR. THEY LOVED TO INSULT EACH OTHER!EDDIE TOLD ME
WHEN HE WAS GONE THERE WOULD BE NO GOOD DOCTORS. I BELIEVE IT.

Lori, Steve and Mary Ann and Nancy: Heratbroken that I retuned from NASA today to learn of Eddie's passing. Our friendship goes back to my return from the Army in 52, when he told me that being in the Army 'screwed' up a few things, but he would fix them. And fix it he did. All through the years Eddie was a good friend and kept me healthly. He encouraged me to move ahead and often at the Saturday lunches with Kup took a special interest in suggesting and helping not only with medical advise but with making me feel I was one of "Eddie Elite Pals". During my recent procedure at NMH I told the nurse I was friend of Eddie Newman and the attitude of the entire staff was very much improved. The medical community, Northwestern and the city lost a great asset and a devoted friend. I'll think of him always. My thoughts of with the family and his legion of friends. Jerry Field

To my friend and my former client, you were the epitomy of what a Doctor needed to be. You changed my life and my family's life forever. I will always be eternally grateful for everything you helped me with, and taught me over the years. You truely were an icon. You will be greatly missed. My Prayers go out to Lori and family. God Bless !!!!!

Dr. Newman and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about your father. I will say a prayer for you to help you get through this very sad time.

Bernie Eadon (Noeleen's sister)

Please express my condolences. Like Ed, I have just completed my 89th near and knew him well as we both began our medical practices here in Chicago...At that time, I was at Northwestern but noow am add Loyola. Best Regards Wehjrmacher

Dear Lori, Steve, Mary Ann and Nancy,
We are thinking of you all and send our love and sympathy. Eddie took good care of and was a wonderful friend to our mother.

Mary and Mel Marks

Please accept my condolences on the passing of Edward Newman. I had the good fortune of serving on a number of committees with him, particulary at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He always provided a fine answer to a complex problem, and having him on the committee gave me great confidence that the hospital was spending its money wisely and that Eddie would keep us going in the right direction. He certainly did.

Dr. Newsman was a light to this world, and we are all better off for his wisom, guidance and wit.

Dr. Newman was a great teacher and guide, and fascinating, magical person. We were so lucky to be touched by his presence, his intelligence and love for life.

Dear Lori

John and I send our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We will miss Eddie in our midst. Most fondly,
Carol & John

Lori. We're thinking about, and praying for, you. Edward saw us through a lot and he brought healing to so many through smarts, experience and a wit few could match. His story is an amazing one, and we were honored to call him a friend and family. With great fondness and condolences...Eric & Evelyne Ferkenhoff

For all who loved and revered Dr. Newman,

Eddie Newman set the medical treatment bar for each of us fortunate to have been his patient.

Remembrances of Dr. Newman's humaneness resonate within us all. When my husband, Ed, at age over-65 had brain surgery, I brought a large Teddy Bear to his hospital room to comfort him. Eddie was heartfelt in his praise of my creativity as he expressed "...that was a good idea."

Lastly, a Dr. Newman quote from my husband "...I didn't make you sick but I will make you well."

With loving memories,

I will miss his unique sense of humor and all of his wonderful stories. I feel so very fortunate to have known him. Lori, My thoughts are with you... his love and concern for you were a priority and I will always be there for you as he wished.

Dear Lori, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time...Dr. Newman was definitely one of a kind and has left us with memories that will be cherished forever. It was a real pleasure to have worked for him. Sincerely, Cathy Donato

Lori,

I am so sad to hear of this but I know he is feeling much better now skiing some slopes somewhere.

Mitch

Dear Lori, Mary Ann, Steve, and Nancy,
We were so sorry to hear about Edward's passing. He was a great man who did so much for so many, including myself. I will never forget his wonderful sense of humor and colorful language or his stories about the amazing life he lived and his sage advice. Edward was a true character and we will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Lori,
I was so sorry to learn of Edward's death. He was such an outstanding man, and he will be missed. You were an exemplary wife. You and your family have my deepest and sincerest sympathy. With much love, Liz Stiffel

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Steve,
My condolences to you and your family. A legend in Chicago medicine is gone.

Steve, Mary Ann and Nancy, My brother and his wife told me this news yesterday and we were greatly saddened. His passing brings to mind many fond memories of him but particularly from a vacation in Colorado in the mid-sixties where your family was generous to include me; of his enormous attentiveness to the health of so many, including some of my relatives, particularly to the health of my late father. Most of all, I thought his unique directness was a human quality that was a great gift to all of us. Judy joins me in expressing our condolences to all of you. He will be missed. Peter Kovler

Dear Mrs. Newman,

We are all so saddened by the news of Doc's passing. He was a wonderful friend and will be very much missed by all of us. We will always take care of you, as was his wish.

The Drake Tower Staff

dear nancy, steven, your respective spouses and "eddie's" wonderful
grandchildren:

please know how saddened i was to learn of your loss - a true
legend; exceptional M.D., who cared for each of his patients, from
all walks of life, with the same skill and kindness, and who stopped
to greet all whom he knew as he "ran" thru' the halls of MRHMC. my
heartfelt condolences to you and your families.

love, shirlee dwyer.

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

Nancy, Mary Ann and Steven, We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Your Dad was quite a guy, really one in a million. We will miss him. Love always, Laura & Bob Lunn