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Philip Dunne Obituary
Dunne, Philip Roemer 73, 48-year resident of Chicago's Near North Side, also of Dune Acres, Indiana; whose career in public relations and strategic communications spanned almost a half century; died May 2, 2006, in the Vitas Hospice Unit at Warren Barr Pavilion, after a five-month battle with brain cancer. Cherished husband of Jane Dunne (nee Thornbury); devoted father of Ryan Williams (Jinene) Dunne of Palatine and Peter Roemer (Jennifer) Dunne of Lake Forest; proud grandfather of Allison, Miranda and James Dunne and Eric, Emily and Eileen Sorenson; fond brother of Jeremie Rockwell (Peter) Tucker of Vancouver, British Columbia. Born in Utica, NY, August 29, 1932; raised in Brooklyn Heights, NY and Stamford, CT; educated at Cooperstown Academy and Lafayette College (BS degree); Philip and his bride arrived in Chicago shortly after their October 5, 1957, marriage when he took an assignment at the American Newspaper Publishers Association as Director of Marketing. Philip will be remembered as a great friend, gourmet, well-traveled connoisseur of wines, avid tennis player and a mentor and leader. He was also a wine and spirits columnist and restaurant critic (with his wife) for the Northwest Indiana Times, a feature writer on wine and travel for LAKE Magazine and a commentator on his website, "In the Glass". He was also a past President of the Racquet Club of Chicago and the Midwest Squash Racquets Association, Executive Board Member of the English Speaking Union (Chicago Branch), Board of Directors member of the Friends of the Gary/Chicago Airport, and Counselor to the School of Communications at Valparaiso University. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (NUFSM) Dept. of Neurosurgery, 676 N. St. Clair, #2210, Chicago, IL, 60611. (Please note on check memo line Chandler Brain Tumor Center) or to the Dune Acres Civic Improvement Foundation, 21 Ridge Drive, Dune Acres, IN, 46304. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Philip Dunne
John Purdy
May 9, 2006
Phil was great friend and companion to all who knew and worked with him. I am saddened to learn of his death. He will be missed by all.
Gerry Wlodarczyk
May 9, 2006
I would like to give my deepest sympathy to the Dunne family,I have known Phil and Jane for a short time but they always made me feel so comfortable.
Diane and Bob Hafstad
May 8, 2006
To the Dunne family our sympathy and sorrow in your loss. I only knew Jane and Philip for a short time but they made you feel like you were part of the family and not a stranger even on first meeting them. It is a great loss for Jane and the family and friends to have him taken so soon. The world will miss the humour and thoughtfulness of this man.
With Sympathy,
May 6, 2006
We were deeply saddened to learn of your great loss. Our thoughts and sympathy are with Jane and the Dunne family. Charles and Joan Hayes
Ian Burch
May 5, 2006
With great affection for the Dunne family from the folks at the hospice.
alfred /brunhilde wahlers
May 5, 2006
Dear Jane and family, Bruni and I are so very saddened by the passing of Phil. He was just a wonderful man. we will miss him so much. Take care Jane and family. Love, Bruni and Al
Liz and Jules Stiffel
May 5, 2006
We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time
Donn Pearlman
May 5, 2006
With his years of wide-ranging experience and his wonderful sense of humor, Phil was an excellent mentor and PR professional. My sincere condolences to his family,
-donn-
Donn Pearlman
Minkus & Dunne Communications
1996 - 2003
Lynda and Howard Silverman
May 5, 2006
Phil and Jane were family to us. We will always remember the New Year’s Eve and other parties and dinners at the Dunne’s. And checking out a new restaurant with the Dunne's for Jane's newspaper column-- of course, Phil ordered the wine. And the four of us just sitting and chatting.
Our deepest sympathy to the Dunne family on the loss of our great friend.
Lynda and Howard Silverman
May 5, 2006
Phil and Jane were like family to us. We will always remember the New Year’s Eve and other parties and dinners at the Dunne’s. Or checking out a new restaurant with the Dunne's for Jane's newspaper column-- of course, Phil ordered the wine. Or the four of us just sitting around and chatting.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great friend.
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