Sol Kaufman Obituary

Dr. Kaufman provided quality care to me and my children for years. He will be truly missed.

DEAR PAM AND FAMILY,I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

I worked for DrK.in the late 70s at his Palos Hills office. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. He remains one of my most unforgettable bosses! Cranky one minute,charming the next and the hardest working man I've ever known. My condolences to his family,I remember how proud he was of his children.

I met Sol 26 yrs ago as an intern at Chicago Osteopathic. He was feisty, opinionated and never hesitated to let an intern experience a teachable moment. But as I watched closer, he revealed an absolute commitment to his patients, his hospital and his field. He challenged us as he knew what we would face in the future. He refused to accept that Osteopathy and mediocrity could be said in the same sentence. I will miss him and remember him fondly.

Dear Family; I was a patient of Dr. K. I will surely miss him, and his rare sense of humor. I am looking for a EEN&T doctor right now. I am not sure if I can trust anyone else. My son is 22 years old, and Dr. K started treating me at 109th. & Western when I was pregnant!!! GOD's Blessing to you all. Deborah M. Washington

JUST WANTED TO LET PAM AND ALL MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY I AM DEEPLY

SADENED BY HIS LOSS. I WORKED FOR HIM FOR THREE YEARS ALL THOUGH, WE MIGHT OF HAD OUR DIFFERENCES HE WAS A GOOD DOCTOR. HE TOLD US MANY STORIES ABOUT HIS CHILDHOOD AND GROWING UP A POOR BOY. SELLING SHOES IN HIS FATHERS SHOE STORE AND

SELLING PEANUTS IN MOBILE. HE DID GET TO VISIT MOBILE ALABAMA FOR A REUNION ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE HIS DEATH. HE ALSO SAW HIS SISTERS IN ATLANTA WHICH I UNDERSTAND HE HAD NOT SEEN IN A LONG TIME. HE SEEMED TO REALLY ENJOY THAT AND TO ME IT WAS LIKE A GODSEND OF THE TIMING OF HIS TRIP AND HIS PASSING. AS A NURSE I LEARNED FROM THE STRENTH AND DEDICATION HE HAD FOR HIS PATIENTS. UP TO HIS ILLNESS THE MAN WORKED SIX DAYS A WEEK NOT ENOUGH VACATIONS, AND TRAVELED TO FOUR OFFICES IN WEEKS TIME. HIM AND I DID NOT SEE EYE TO EYE/PUN INTENDED ON MANY THINGS. BUT, HE WAS A GOOD DOCTOR AND TRIED TO BE A STRONG MAN.JUST WANTED TO SAY I WORK FOR THREE DOCTORS THAT SAY HE WAS A TOUGH TEACHER AT THE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL BUT THEY ALL AGREE HE TOUCHED ALL OF HIS STUDENTS SOME HOW AND THEY ADMIRED THE DOCTOR K. STERNESS AND SENSE OF HUMOUR. AGAIN HANG IN THERE PAM AND ALL THE REST.NORINE

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Our thoughts are with Lisa, Ruth, Barry, and the rest of her family during these difficult times. Jim, Stephanie, Amanda, Jennifer and Brittany Johnson

Dear Dr. Barry & family,

My sincere condolences for the loss of Dr. Sol.

I first worked with him as a student ORT at COH in 1973.After many years we met up again at Olympia Fields and once again i was able to enjoy working with him until his retirement.

I'm not able to attend services, but wanted you to know you are in my prayers.

sincerely,

Linda Fox

Dr.Kaufman was a brilliant teaching attending who had a special effect on all of us as medical students.I still can remember some of the things he taught me, he was great.He also had quite a sense of humor.My condolences to Barry and the rest of Dr.Kaufman's family. (CCOM class of 1991)

Dear Pam and family,

My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of dear Sol. I will remember him for his keen wit and kindness. Please also accept my apologies as I will not be able to attend the funeral service but my thoughts will be with you.

- Barbara Glatt