Roy Dames Obituary

Elsa,

There are so few truly wonderful people in the world and Roy (as you know) was one of them. He cared deeply for his family and his community. His memory will live with me always.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please know that I am here for you.

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Scapardine

Elsa and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Roy. He was a very caring and generous man. Please if you need anything call me. Remember he left this life loving all of you.

Elsa and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Roy. Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.

Dave, wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning. your family needs you to be strong. You are surrounded by good friends. Find peace in their supports. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Elsa,
Our hearts ache for you and your Family. Please know that we are here to listen, comfort and lean on during this difficult time. We hope it will bring you comfort to know that we will be celebrating the life Roy lived and the impact he had on our lives. He was an amazing friend, Husband and an exceptional human being.
May he rest in Peace.

"Love knows not it's own depth until the hour of separation"

Love,
Jim and Tina Grotzke

Thinking of you Elsa. Sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband.He did love you.

Dear Elsa and the entire Dames family Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and Muskie fisherman extraordinaire. I had the good fortune to interact with him under Drs Stein and Donoghue when I served as the forensic dental consultant to the CCMEO. During routine cases and several major incidents both within Cook Countys jurisdiction and outside when the office assisted smaller jurisdictions in the state Roy was always ready to handle any bureaucratic red tape to allow the forensic scientists to get their job done, and if need be push a broom too. He was an avid fisherman witnessed by several trophy Muskies that hung in his office, always good for a story or two. He will be missed.

John (Jack) Kenney DDS MS D-ABFO
Former Chief Forensic Odontologist.
Cook County Medical Examiners Office

Please accept our most sincere sympathy on the loss of Roy. Elsa, you both were great together and never missed enjoying a good time. We will remember many things about Roy, both from work and at gatherings. One thing that will always stand out is that he was the best party host of all and always the life of the party. He made everyone feel welcome. May he rest in peace.

Mike and Cathy Boehmer

Dave and family, I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in my prayers. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends, and may your Dad's memory keep you strong during such a difficult time.

Dear Dames Family,

Roy and I worked together in the Cook County Medical Examiners Office for 23 years. Roy was an exceptional manager with an excellent understanding of Cook County government. What particularly distinguished him was his knowledge of medico-legal death investigation acquired by attending the annual meetings of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). Roy served on the Board of Directors of NAME as the administrator representative and personally knew most of the leading medical examiners in the United States.

When the office assisted other jurisdictions in disasters, Roy would work those in charge in whatever way he could help them most, e.g. answering telephones or going to the store to get Ziploc bags for personal effects.

When it came time for Roy to retire, an idea he happily embraced, the transition was smooth because he had personally trained his successors. I missed him then, and I am going to miss him even more now

Edmund R. Donoghue, MD
Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County (Retired)