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Kenneth Eggen Obituary
Eggen MD, Kenneth G. born in Norway, in 1917, he passed away at Rush Presbyterian/St. Luke Hospital, July 12, 2004. Dr. Eggen was a graduate of the University of IL College of Medicine and served as a Captain in the Army Med. Corp, 1951-53. He was Chairman of the Dept. of Surgery at Lutheran General Hospital, Lincoln Park and Dir. of Medical Education and member of the Board of Directors at Ravenswood Hospital. He was appointed to the Med. Examining Committee for the IL Dept. of Registration and Education, 1979-84. In 1990, Dr. Eggen was named Chief Medical Coordinator for the State of IL. Dr. Eggen developed a deep understanding and appreciation of Classical music as well as Jazz early in life and had an extensive collection of recordings of the great-pianists of decades past, many of whom he knew personally. He was a student of and had a lifelong interest in Ancient History. He developed a special interest in Ancient Egypt and the Amarna period of the 18th Dynasty, during the Reign of the Pharaoh Akhenaton. For many years he was a member of the Egypt Exploration Society. He is survived by his wife of many years, Marie F. (nee Vesevick); two wonderful daughters, Suzanne Eggen and Dianne Johnson; five grandchildren, Kyle and Juliana Johnson and Kenneth, Ryan and Kaitlen Black; great-grandchild, Makenna Black. Private services. Arrangements by: Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 773-774-3333.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Philip De Boer
July 22, 2004
Dr Eggen saved my wife's life some 30 years ago. We remember him with fondness and respect.
Russell LaBarbera
July 21, 2004
To The Eggen Family:
I was saddened to read of the death of Dr. Eggen.He was the most compassionate and capable person I ever met and thoroughly devoted to his family. I'll miss his phone calls asking me to check a "suspicious car" in the neighborhood. His mind was constantly working. Again, my
deepest condolences to the family.
Maureen DeRose
July 20, 2004
Dear Eggen Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the death of my friend and neighbor, "Doc". Please accept my condolences. I'm not sure if he liked being called Doc, but I always did and he always smiled back and asked how I was. I remember as a child seeing him walk his cute dog every night. I also remember him reading the newspaper each night on the front porch. I will miss him greeting me as I visit my parents.
I hope your happy memories of Doc help you cope with your loss.
Sincerely,
Maureen Conway DeRose
Dave Harris
July 19, 2004
It is with great sorrow and sadness to learn of Dr. Eggen's passing. Dr. Eggen was a man with great integrity and honesty. Having worked closely with him at the State of Illinois, I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with him over the past years. Beyond having an expert mind in the medical field, he was a true family man. My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Eggen, children and grandchildren. He was always there for me and my family, and I will sorely miss him. Our heart felt condolences.
Dave Harris and family.
Wendy Stiglic
July 19, 2004
It was with great sadness that I read this morning of the passing of Dr. Eggen. Although we had lost touch over the years I have many fond memories of my years as his office nurse. He will be sorely missed by many....my sincere sympathies are with you all at this time.
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