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1913
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2015
Irwin Williger Obituary
Born in Chicago 4/13/1913, died at home 3/3/2015, predeceased by siblings Helen Williger Golb, Victor and Jules Williger. Married his high school sweetheart Elinore Zanger (deceased 1987). Attended Roosevelt HS, U of I Champaign, U of I College of Medicine. Did surgery residency in Knoxville TN, worked for Peabody Coal Company, running their hospital in Harlan, KY. Joined the Army as a flight surgeon, WW II, later returned to Chicago to work at Franklin Blvd, Weiss, and Holy Family hospitals. Avid needlepointer, created a cushion for a chair in Blair House, President's guest home; won multiple awards for his work including one from Princess Grace of Monaco. Survived by daughter Susan Sidell (Steven), sons Richard Wills and Arthur Williger, grandchildren Darren Williger, Robert Williger (Yael), Jason Sidell (Dawn), Leah Gannaway (Adam), Ellyn Sidell (partner Tommy), great grandchildren Maya and Zachary Williger, and companion Margery Waldner. A celebration of his long, wonderful life to be held later this year. He requested donations be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct, Glenview IL, 60025.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Irwin Williger
March 2, 2019
Wonderful man. I am so happy to have known you and do miss you. Wendy
May 5, 2015
Irwin will always be fondly remembered as our "super" volunteer at the Greenbaum Surgery Center and an inspiration to all of us.
Irwin's Friends at Greenbaum Surgery Center
Julie Cruz
May 5, 2015
Tara Roberts
March 22, 2015
My condolences to the family. I'm sorry that it took an obituary for me to hear of all his beautiful stitching. I hope that the family would consider making a web page showing off their father's work. There are a lot of needlepointers who would love to see his work who didn't live in IL nor were a local ANG chapter member.
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March 11, 2015
Dear Sue,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. What a wonderful man. We will all miss him.
Kathy Kearney
March 10, 2015
Dear Susie my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. He was truly a remarkable man. I am happy that I had the pleasure of meeting him.
Mary Lou Winandy
March 9, 2015
To a life well lived and to a man well loved. Wendy F Lang
March 9, 2015
Dear Linda and Family,
Sorry for your loss. We attended the same high school (although many years apart :)
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Bartkowicz Family
March 8, 2015
We feel honored that that we were given the opportunity to share in the life of Foxy. He was a grand person and a total jewel. Love, Jeff &Sandi
elaine piltz
March 8, 2015
Dear Susan and family. I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. May his memory be blessed. Your family should know of no more sorrow.
Elaine Piltz
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