James Hannigan Obituary

To the family of Dr. Hannigan: Today is January 9, 2024 and I am just seeing this obituary. (I moved to Ohio in 2009). I was lucky enough to work as an oncology clinical research coordinator with Dr. Hannigan and his team. He and his team made my job so enjoyable and rewarding. He was very supportive and kind and I learned so much. I remember fondly Dr. Hannigan´s large Wizard of Oz collection in his office and his love of community theater. I am deeply saddened by his passing. I doubt anyone will see my note but I am replying anyhow. RIP Dr. Hannigan and I hope you are enjoying the heavenly Land of Oz.

Dr Hannigan will always be remembered by the community as a compassionate, caring man. Take comfort in knowing that he is with the angels.

Because he was a fantastic doctor I am a 24 year cancer survivor. I will never forget his great kindness to me. My family and I express our deepest sympathy to his family.
Rest in Peace Dr. Hannigan and Thank You.

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Hannigan's passing. He was the kindest, most compassionate physician, who helped me during my journey of cancer. My husband really enjoyed talking with him,while waiting for me. It made me wonder who was the patient(smile). Prayers & Blessings to the Hannigan Family.
Lorene & (Les)Hayes

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies to Dr. Hannigan's family. He was my mom's oncologist in early 2000. He gave us so much more time with her than any of us ever expected. He will be greatly missed. I am a U of C employee and hadn't had much contact with Dr. Hannigan since mom passed in 2008, but this really makes me sad. Mom always liked talking to him about acting. She was amazed that he had time to participate in so many plays. They had a lot in common, mom was also a very faithful and devout Catholic. May he rest in peace.

Susan, please accept my condolences. I really miss Jim. He was like a mentor/ big brother to me when I was struggling out at Delnor. I loved his sense of humor and his pranks. He and Alex were my role models. Bless you.

So Sorry Jan and the entire Hannigan family !! My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time! So sad !

To say he was a gentleman and a scholar does not do him service. I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of this wonderful man and physician. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. I was happy to hear that when he passed he was certainly not alone having his loving family and friends, colleagues and co workers at his side. How appropriate he passed where he had done so much good. He helped countless patients through their darkest and scariest times in life. He did it with grace, knowledge, love, and most importantly compassion. I was blessed to have met him while I was In my residency training at LaGrange hospital. Little did I know how much I would learn from him over the years. I have met many doctors whom I try to emulate but he was at the top of that list. He truly earned respect through giving respect. He was simply a great example for a young physician. He clearly loved his profession and his patients. He truly lived a life of service and sacrifice. Jesus teaches us this is the true and only way to genuine happiness. So I am happy he has earned his eternal reward. Sorry it had to end but we know the Lord only takes the best. I will miss my friend. I will miss exchanging pleasantries in Italian with him when our paths would cross. He would shout ,Buon Giorno, Antonio ! when he would see me in the halls or LaGrange. Rest In Peace my friend. We will meet again.

Jim was intelligent, compassionate and talented. There was always something to learn about Jim and I'm very glad he found the time to be with the TWS crowd. He made a real difference on this planet. No small accomplishment. We'll miss you, Jim. Hope you're already in rehearsals for whatever God has cast you to play.

Please accept our deepest condolences. Please find comfort in knowing that God is the hearer of prayers and will support and comfort you during this time.

So proud to have worked with this compassionate,caring doctor.His kindness to both his patients and staff in LaGrange Hospital's Medical Oncology unit was always evident.

To Susan and all of Jim's family:

I am very sorry for your loss. Jim was my teacher, a coworker, and a friend. He was one of the brightest doctors with whom I ever worked. He had a great sense of humor.

And he was a pretty good actor.

I am glad to have had the opportunity to know him.

Pat Tosetti

Brad shared this with us and we would sincerely like to extend our condolences to you Susan. We are sorry for this loss to you and the family. May Dr James E. Hannigan's memory be a blessing to all. Cherish the memories.

Sincerely
Ina and Michael Schneiderman

Thanks Jim, you were a gem. Wonderful to remember Christmas's at Bergoff's, up in Michigan, and ON Michigan, and your droll acting chops.
Thanks my friend.
Scott Brickwood

I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Hannigan's passing. He was the kindest, most compassionate physician and so wonderful with his patients. I had the great pleasure of working with him at LaGrange Hospital and the nurses all loved him. I hope his family is able to find joy in their memories and know that his colleagues and patients will always remember him. May God comfort you in your sorrow.

I had the pleasure of working with Jim at LaGrange Hospital and have many fond memories of him, He was a kind, caring great doctor and an amazing human being. I am blessed to have known him

KL

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

My condolences to his family and friends. I worked for Dr. Hannigan for 18 years. He was a knowledgeable doctor and showed compassion to his patients. I was shocked to hear of his passing. RIP Dr. Hannigan

We will miss the marvelous contributions of Jim to our world in so many respects it's hard to imagine how much good he accomplished in his all too short life. I see his happy face and boundless enthusiasm -- a bon vivant of the highest order. We at TWS feel our loss keenly. Prayers and condolences for those who mourn him.

Jim was the first doctor I met when I was an intern at the University of Chicago. He was only a second year internal medicine resident, but Jim already had the poise and judgment of physicans many years his senior. Jim was for me a teacher, a mentor, a colleague and a friend. Over the years, I had many patients who had a smile on their face when they mentioned their oncologist--Dr. James Hannigan. Jim was a truly a doctor's doc--brilliant, selfless, jovial and compassionate.

While we mourn his passing, his legacy are the thousands of patients that he served during the many decades he was in practice. He cured some of them, treated many of them, but comforted all of them.

May the Lord give strength to Jim's family and, most especially, to his devoted Susan.

May his memory be eternal.

--Peter J Panton, MD

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with the Hannigan family during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

DOCTOR HANNIGAN,THANK YOU FOR BEING MY ONCOLOGST WHEN I WAS GOING THROUGH A SCARY TIME IN MY LIFE,YOUR EXPERTISE HELPED ME SURVIVE AND YOUR HUMOR HELPED SO MUCH ALSO. TOM WARD

Shocked to learn about Jim's passing.. I had known him several decades as a friend and colleague! He was a great man and excellent physician. I will miss him dearly and so will his patients and friends! My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.