Sohn, Herbert Herbert Sohn, M.D. passed away on June 7, 2019. He was 92. A physician supremely dedicated to his patients, Dr. Sohn practiced medicine at University of Chicago -Weiss Hospital for almost 60 years until earlier this year. A New York native, Dr. Sohn took a detour from his pre-law studies at University of Virginia to enlist in the Navy at 17. He was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Facility, north of Chicago, a time memorialized in the documentary "Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan." Dr. Sohn eventually returned to the University of Virginia, from which he graduated in 1950. He graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1955, and remained in the Chicago area for the rest of his professional life. He was born May 23, 1927, and raised in New York City, where he attended Townsend Harris High School and Horace Mann School, from which he graduated in 1944. In addition to serving in the Navy, Dr. Sohn also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Later in life, Dr. Sohn obtained a law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1982. He practiced urology for 59 years at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital and was one of the founding members of the Strauss Surgical Group. Among his many honors and accomplishments, Dr. Sohn served as the President of the Chicago Urological Association, President of the Illinois State Urological Association and President of the American Association of Clinical Urologists. In addition to his commitment to medicine, he was active in politics, running for the United States Congress (1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, and 1992) and Mayor of Chicago (1989). He was an active member of the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Bar Association, the Illinois Republican Party, and many other civic and professional organizations. Dr. Sohn's capacity to serve others was endless and his sense of humor and boundless enthusiasm will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his partner of 12 years, Kathleen (Kitty) Martin, his brother, Bernard, his two children, Andrew (Carolyn McNiven) and Douglas (Barbara Tyksinski), and two grandchildren, Charles and James, and step-grandchildren Lauren, Sharon and Abby. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road in Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, 67 East Madison Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60603, www.povertylaw.org. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2019.

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Dr. Allen Maizes

September 18, 2022

Dr. Herb Sohn was one of my teaching attending Urology physicians. I rotated with him at Weiss hospital as a Urologic Surgery resident from the University of Chicago. He has a kind, caring, and compassionate man who tried to do the right thing. May his memory be a blessing.

Michael Polelle

April 3, 2022

I will always have a place in my memory for Dr. Sohn who was for a time my urologist and a law student of mine at John Marshall Law School. May his memory be a blessing!

Paul Schutt

November 29, 2019

He was a wonderful friend for almost 40 years! I will miss his humor and his energy. He was always available and a real support to his many long time patients. I had been trying to contact him for over a year without success, now I can only be grateful for all the time and events we shared. He will be missed by many!

Dr. Sohn, Congressman Robert Dold, Dr. Wilfred Watkins

August 7, 2019

Keith and Mary Emmons

July 24, 2019

Mary and I were privileged to know and spend enjoyable time with Herb for many years. His wonderful sense of humor and boundless generosity were much appreciated. Our condolences to his family. We will think of him frequently and miss him very much.

July 24, 2019

I knew and worked with Herb for over 30 years. He was a truly amazing man and a real friend. I will miss greatly.
Gene Basanta

July 20, 2019

Herb and his memory will always be with us.

Sheila

July 18, 2019

Please accept my belated condolences.
I have been his patient since I was 35, and
continued to remain until I was 75. In September I will be 80.

DR. Sohn and I shared many experiences outside of his practice.

One such memory goes back when I
was the District Industry Specialist for the Internal Revenue Service here in Chicago and we
worked together helping him learn more about
the IRS by putting him in touch with the National Industry Specialists so he could get a true and accurate picture of the IRS in the
90's. He came to my 60 Special Birthday and
also my Retirement Party.

After every visit He called me into his
office and we discussed the country and its administration. His wall was filled with pictures of famous politicians.

I will miss his many telephone calls over the
years, and thank Dr. Dorshau for suggesting
I see him when I was 35. He told me he was a
sweet guy and a great Doctor. He was so right.

Stan Rothbardt 847-702-2123 [email protected]

Joy ketelhut

July 16, 2019

A great man, good friend. So sorry to learn you've passed. Hope it's good in the next life. I hope theres one but if there's no digs, cats etc I'm walking out.

Linda Gordon (Ruben)

July 14, 2019

I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Sohn's passing last month. I just read today, July 14, 2019 in the Chicago Sun Times obituary of his passing.

I worked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in the late 70's and early 80's. I was one of Dr. Sohn's patients and was a friend to him as well while working at the hospital. I remember giving Dr. Sohn a stuffed man doll that fitted his urology profession. (See photos). I also baked cookies and brought them to Dr. Sohn's office during the time I worked at the hospital.

Dr. Sohn will be deeply missed.