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Lonnie C. Edwards M.D.

1924 - 2022

Lonnie C. Edwards M.D. obituary, 1924-2022, Chicago, IL

BORN

1924

DIED

2022

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Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Lonnie Edwards Obituary

Edwards, MD, Lonnie C.

Lonnie C. Edwards, MD, 98, physician, surgeon, City of Chicago Health Commissioner, Cook County Hospital administrator, lecturer, and author, died on November 30, 2022. Beloved husband to Carrie, and father to, Lonnie Edwards, III, MD and Lonnette Edwards both who proceeded him in death. Dr. Edwards' great interest and pleasure was studying philosophy and spirituality. An active Rosicrucian for over sixty years, he held regional and national leadership positions. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 at Unity Funeral Parlors, 4114 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60653, beginning with a Rosicrucian ritual at 10 a (open to the public), followed by a visitation at 11:00 am, and funeral service at 12:00 pm. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2022.

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Rey LeMaine

June 20, 2025

Lonnie was a Spiritual friend and a big brother to me. I really miss my friend. Thank you for the great memories! May God bless you on your journey!
Cheers & Peace Profound, Rey

Rhonnel Simms

February 5, 2025

His signature is on my birth cirtificate.

Ridgely Hunt

June 6, 2024

Lonnie Edwards was a man of towering spiritual attainment, and he touched my life as he touched so many others who were members of the Rosicrucian Order A.M.O.R.C. in Chicago. I am grateful to have met him and to have had the opportunity to learn from him.

Joe Weber

January 5, 2024

I just saw this sad news. I was Lonnie's Associate Director for Ambulatory Care back in the early 1970s. He was brilliant, innovative, driven, charismatic, caring, and joyously exciting to be around. He lived a full and important life. Many will miss him.

Eric Marfo

November 30, 2023

To Lonnie and his family. We often shared a good morning hello, how is the weather and a laugh. I will miss you as you make your journey to heaven. May the warm memories your family and friend have of you comfort us till we met again.

Constance Rucker

August 4, 2023

Thank you Dr. Edwards for your assistance in the spiritual evolution of humanity.

Peace Profound.

Regina Taylor-Hines

January 8, 2023

Dr. Lonnie Edwards befriended me when I was in the military serving in Diego Garcia during Operation Enduring Freedom. I read his book, Spiritual Laws That Govern Humanity, and I began to read his teachings and listen to his recordings. I joined the Rosicrucian Order, and he accepted my friend request. His guidance, mentorship, and teachings helped me through many struggles during my proud military service. I appreciated his dedication to teaching anyone seeking knowledge and sharing his insight. I wish his lovely wife, family, and friends comfort and peace. Peace Profound! May he rest well!

Charlesetta Wiley

December 23, 2022

Dear Dr. Lonnie C. Edwards

You have been a blessing to me. You have enlighten my journey. You have been instrumental in my learning and you continually fill me with Wisdom, Knowledge, Peace & Love through you teachings. I did not have the pleasure of personally Thanking you however I look forward to doing so in the future. I enjoyed the memorial service at the Grand Lodge and I especially enjoyed the commemorations by all the members and friends.

Thank you Sincerely,
Peace Profound ✝

Tammy Simpson

December 23, 2022

Dr. Edwards, Thank you for sharing your love, light and knowledge with the world. You truly are an inspiration!
Peace profound!

tf

December 21, 2022

Love you, Lonnie.

S. West

December 14, 2022

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Edwards, I enjoyed his teachings tremendously and was inspired by his life's work. Peace profound to him and his family!

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He Loved Life and Nature.

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Dr. Jose Miguel Benitez

December 11, 2022

Dr. Jose Miguel Benitez

December 11, 2022

Dr. Jose Miguel Benitez

December 11, 2022

I was personally spiritually touch by my brother Lonnie. I will always treasure his memories. He was an unique soul. He was given the cosmic opportunity to have a long life dedicated to spiritual guidance. I consider myself lucky to have had met him and to be inspired by his teachings and Love for humanity. He lives in me and other that knew him. His presence and care lives for ever. He was a doctor healing physical ailments as well as a spiritual healer. Amazing example of Love to everyone that knew him.

Dr. Jose Miguel Benitez MD
Regional Monitor - British Columbia Canada

Eulinda Antonette Clarke-Akalanne

December 10, 2022

May Lonnie's soul reunite with all the great ancestors in the cosmic. So mote it be
Antonette from Bristol

Yoshinao

December 9, 2022

In loving memory of a great friend and a great teacher. I will always think fondly of the time he was here with us. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know such a person.Blessing to his family in this time of sorrow.

Rasheed O Sanyaolu

December 9, 2022

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

Walidah Bennett

December 8, 2022

Dr. Effie O Ellis introduced me to Dr. Edwards; he became a mentor and friend. I will remember him for his brilliance, deep thinking, and insight into humanity, along with the lessons he imparted helped shape not only how I viewed the world but how I would contribute to the world through my work. I am grateful to have been blessed with his teachings and friendship. My sincerest condolences to the family. - Walidah Bennett

Mary McIntyre

December 7, 2022

Was secretary to Dr. Edwards when he was Commissioner of Health, City of Chicago. Dr. Edwards was an inspiring, caring and dedicated public servant.

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Thyra Nichols

December 5, 2022

What an amazing person. His teaching had a major impact on my life.
Thank you!!

Rey LeMaine

December 4, 2022

Lonnie Edwards was a great individual, a great Spiritual Being. He spent a great part of his life helping others. He wrote books, created several Youtube videos on Spiritual Life. He was also a dedicated member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Thanks for the Great Memories! Happy Journey! You will be missed.
Cheers & Peace Profound,
Rey LeMaine

Janet Ruckrigl

December 4, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Lonnie Edwards. He was a spiritual inspiration, advisor and teacher to humanity in several nations, as well as an intelligent, sophisticated and humble physician, who gave service to all mankind. He effected many lives with his many meditations and lectures on love and forgiveness and will be remembered fondly, as a wonderful humanitarian. Dr. Edwards was a legend, and we are grateful to have met him. Blessings and Peace Profound.
Janet Ruckrigl

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Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

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4114 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

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