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Ira Rosenthal Obituary

Rosenthal, Dr. Ira M. 82, beloved husband of Irene Farkas-Conn and the late Ethel June Rosenthal (nee Ginsburg), loving father of Anne M. Rosenthal (Eric Geist) and Judith Rosenthal, dear grandfather of Jeremy Geist. Private burial in New Jersey. Memorial service at a later date. Contributions in his name may be made to Division of Neonatology Dept., of Pediatrics (M/ C856), University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 S. Wood, Chicago, IL, 60612-make checks payable to: University of Illinois Foundation-Neonatology or contributions may made to University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, 5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL, 60637. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 773-561-4740. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 22, 2002.

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Devin Andrews

April 2, 2019

I used to love seeing this doctor as a child. He told me to call him Dr. Potato Chips. .

FRANK MINOR

September 26, 2002

YOU WERE AGREAT DOCTOR. THANK YOU FOR MY LIFE. FRANK

John Coleman

September 22, 2002

What a great man, mentor, physician and friend. I will miss all of our interactions, both professional and personal. You were the best teacher I have ever known. My sincerest condolences to Irene, Ann and Judith, to whom I feel I have come to know well. You are all in our prayers.

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