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Andrew Loew Obituary

Loew, M.D., Andrew 89, Holocaust survivor. He is survived by his amazing wife, Rita, to whom he has been married for over 56 years. Other survivors include his devoted children, Jonathan (Margarite) Loew, Andrea Loew, Joshua (Doris) Loew and Jennifer (Stuart) Litwin, his wonderful grandchildren, Zachary, Vanessa and Jacob Loew, Justin and Nathan Loew, and Edward and Bailey Litwin, his adoring nephew, Clemens Loew and his loving cousin, Naomi Nakao. He was the dear brother of the late Carol Weissglas and devoted son-in-law to the late Bella and Joseph Fox. Service Sunday 12:30 at Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 South Western Ave., Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Interment Beverly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jewish United Fund, Temple Anshe Sholom or Franciscan St. James Hospital Pediatric Department. For info: Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center 773-774-3333.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Sep. 11, 2011.

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Kurt Diekelman

May 18, 2023

I did know he passed. He saved my life when I was a baby. I owe my life to this man

Kim Harper (Groves)

February 2, 2012

I was so saddened to read of Dr. Loew's passing. I was a childhood friend of Andrea's and spent many years with their wonderful, loving family. I have reflected many times over the years about what a kind human being he was. Dr.Loew was my oldest son's pediatrician many years ago until we moved to AZ. I ran into Dr.and Mrs. Loew at a resort here in Scottsdale about 10 years ago and it was as if we had never skipped a beat....a wonderful heart and a great memory for people and experiences.

I was so very blessed to have had such a great man and family in my life.

Love and prayers to the entire Loew family...

Carol Cunard

October 22, 2011

My condolences to the Loew family. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Connie Brooks

September 16, 2011

Dr Lowe was not only our childrens pediatrician, but also my two oldest grandchildren. He was a dedicated doctor who cared about children. He saved my youngest daughter's life.
I am deeply saddened by the news. My sincere condolences to the Loew family.

September 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Loew was not only my children's doctor, but my husband's doctor as well. We really liked him, unfortunately we had to switch because of our insurance. Imagine my suprise when we were scrolling through the obituaries and there is a picture of my daughter when she was three or four...she is now 18. I totally remember taking that picture and it is also in Melissa's scrapbook.

Our prayers are with your family.

The Imberys
John, Donna, Daniel (21), Jaimee (20), and Melissa (18)
Chicago Heights, IL

Mary Jo Smith

September 13, 2011

Dr. Loew was my pediatrician from 1966 until I was out of college. He was very kind, caring, and I knew when I left his office, I was on the road to recovery. I am saddened by this news. Condolences to his family.

Lisa Lueder-Szafranowski

September 12, 2011

I just saw this and I am so sad to hear this. Dr Lowe was a great man! He saved my life more than once as a child with severe asthma, allergies and eczema. He use to call and visit me at home. I still saw him while I was in college because I did not trust my health care by anyone else. Eventually I had to get an adult MD! What a great great guy!

Gary Schnackenberg

September 12, 2011

I remember going to Dr. Loew's office on Dixie Highway starting in the kindergarten and continuing up to my high school years. His kind & gentle manner, along with his resonant voice, left a deep impression on me. I knew I would be feeling better soon after a visit with him... and those Dum-Dums certainly helped.

After I left the Chicago area, my father George would often speak fondly of his tennis buddy "Andy". I saw Dr. Loew for the last time at my Dad's memorial service 6 years ago. He seemed ageless.

I'm truly grateful to have Dr. Loew in my life.

Judith (Judy) Kramer

September 12, 2011

Dear Rita and family,
I was saddened to her about Andy's death from Ed, and am so sorry about your loss. It's also a great loss to me, as Andy was such a kind and considerate friend and doctor. He saw my children through good health and some not so good. I'll always remember how he came to the house with a special vaporizer when my son, Michael had a bad case of brocnchitis. He was a good man, and we all cherished having him as a friend and a doctor.

Diana Knight-Cruz

September 11, 2011

I want to send my condolences to Dr. Loew's family. Josh...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Woods

September 11, 2011

Dr. Lowe was, is, and amazingly caring and kind doctor and man who treated my family with great compassion. He could manage to coax my brother out from under that table he had for a shot like no other, and treated our chicken pox in house (we caught them getting our measles shots--pretty sure they all planned that one). I'm sorry I was too young to ever tell him in person how much we all appreciated him.

Mary Vanko MD

September 11, 2011

I knew Dr Loew when I practiced at Ingalls as a new Ob/Gyn back in the early 90's. He was an inspiring physician, was always available and you could tell that he just loved taking care of multiple generations of families. My condolences to the Lowe family ; dad will be missed.

Linnea Crowther

September 11, 2011

Dr. Loew was my pediatrician many years ago (I'm 38) and I still remember him so fondly. He was kind and caring, and clearly born to work with children. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news - my heart goes out to his family.

September 11, 2011

Dr. Loew was the best...meant so much to our family!

Kathy Olson

September 11, 2011

Dr Loew was an amazing and caring physician. He was my husbands doctor as well as our childrens. you were never told he could not see you even if the schedule was full. God Bless!!

Rob Sirota

September 11, 2011

My condolences to the Loew family. You were a great doctor and we will miss you... Josh, my thought are with you and your family.

Nick and Mary Cutean Family

September 11, 2011

To Andrew Loew's family:

Beholdance and sympathies to you as Dr. Lowe was our family doctor too. He was always patient, thoughtful and kind when we went to see him and he would even come to the house when we could not get to his office. His bright sense of humor, his genuine concern for us and time for not being in a hurry made him feel like a member of our extended family.

We appreciate him as an outstanding human being and as our family doctor and we will keep him in our prayers.

Thank you Doctor Loew!

September 11, 2011

God bless my friend Andrew Loew. He was our family pediatrician growing up and my children's as well. He was a truly comforting presence, a kind and gentle soul, and a prince of a man. Bless you Dr. Loew, and my condolences to your loving family. Nancy Zegers Mitros

Donna Weiss-Kloppenburg

September 11, 2011

My family was very close to Dr. Loew and his family. I will always treasure the kindness he gave to his patients and their families especially to ours. My dad was also great friends with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and I will always treasure Dr. Loew as my favorite doctor and most of all friend to me over the years as he watched me grow up. Love to everyone.

Eileen O'Neil Stevens

September 11, 2011

He was our doctor for all five of us O'Neil children, and our children as well. There are so many wonderful stories I could tell about Dr. Loew, not just from our family, but the families of friends as well. He was one of kind, a brilliant doctor, and a kind and wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.

Mardelle Gundlach

September 11, 2011

I always remember Dr. Loew as being such a kind doctor. My brother and I were patients of his from 1959 until we were too old to be treated by him. When I had my son in 1980 there was no question of who we would use for our doctor.
I loved seeing and talking to him around Homewood.
Mardelle Meehan Gundlach

Debby Cole

September 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about my doctor!!
My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead.

September 11, 2011

Dear Family of Dr. Loew, please accept our deepest sympathy. Dr. Loew in his caring, gentle manner took wonderful care of all 8 of my parents' children-even when we were older! He was a Godsend to my mother who always relied on his expertise. I did not know he was a Holocaust survivor until today. May it comfort you to know that he was saved to save others. He was an extraordinary person and excellent doctor. Sincerely, Maureen O'Brien and Family-children of Alice and Earl O'Brien

Cole Family

September 11, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss.
Andrew was an amazing friend and doctor.
Our thoughts are with you.

Raymond Berlin

September 11, 2011

Our deepest condolences. Andy was a wonderful person and excellent doctor.

Shellie and Ray Berlin

sandy cooper

September 11, 2011

Dr.Loew thank you for being my childrens Doctor. Your truly a wonderful person. You worked with my mom Lyn for many years. You and your family have my prayers and my deepest condolences.

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