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for Karl Ambroz
John Minas
August 15, 2025
Also loved working with Karl during his residency when you would rotate thru Illinois Masonic. We lost a great one.
Gerard A Burczyk
August 15, 2024
Karl and Clare were members of my Gym about 20 years ago; both were so very personable and courteous to everyone. Almost one year ago, a young gentleman joined my Gym. When signing him up in my office, I found out he was a medical student/intern, and when I ran his credit card, his last name grabbed my attention: AMBROZ. To say I got a bit emotional is an understatement. Karl's son Ryan is a mirror image of his father, and I feel blessed to have a bit of Karl's legacy around. Until we meet again Karl.
Dr. Bernadette Mayer
August 15, 2024
I will never forget Dr. Karl Ambroz, who was working at Resurrection ER the night my 21 year old daughter came in with Acute Appendicitis. His excellent skills as a physician saved her life. As an internist working at Resurrection Medical Center, we discussed many patients over the years. Dr. Ambroz was always kind, compassionate, friendly. The hospital lost so much when it lost Karl. I will always remember him for his kind smile, friendliness and most of all for saving my daughter. God bless you Karl in the heavenly realms!
Bernadette Mayer, MD
August 15, 2022
Will never forget the kindness and excellence of Dr. Karl Ambroz. He took such great care of my daughter at 1am in the ER at Resurrection Medical Center with acute appendicitis. He lives on , will never be forgotten!
MELODY VERNOR
August 15, 2021
Karl you will always live in my heart. To Clare and the young men I will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Amar Dave
March 28, 2018
I was going through some old ER records from 2003 and looked at the name of physician who attended the patient and yes Dr. Ambroz name was there.I realized that he passed away a few years ago and looked at google search. It is rather too late but I am here to express my heart felt condolences to his family, friends and all his patients who in some way or other have part of him in them including me in the form of memories of him and his contribution to our lives in many ways!
John Minas
September 4, 2015
Clare and family,
While working at the Chicago Fire Department today, I learned from one of the Ressurection ED nurses that Karl had passed away. I worked with him when we were all still at Illinois Masonic. He was such a great guy. I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Craig LaRosa
September 18, 2014
Although we only met Karl and his lovely family a year ago, on the day we moved into the neighborhood, we could tell Karl was a special person. Always a kind work and an offer to lend a hand. I wish I had gotten to know him better. The LaRosa's share their love and warmest condolence's to Clare and the boys.
Bob Eaker and Family
September 3, 2014
Clare and Famiily, So sorry to hear of Karl's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thomas Hinkamp
August 31, 2014
Drea Amboz family,
Karl was a great physician with great skills, knowledge and expertise. Terrific smile , compassion and enthusiasm that reminded us all why we all went into medicine. He made every patient feel safe and cared for in the emergency room.
We are sad to lose a great physician and gentleman.
Happy to have known him.
Condolences to your entire family.
Bernadette Mayer
August 29, 2014
To be so loved, Karl! Wow!! You left a lasting impression!
Larry Jankelowitz
August 28, 2014
I had the privilege of working with Karl for the last 14 years. He was loved by his students, colleagues and patients. He was always larger than life and I never saw him with out a smile on his face. I will truly miss him. Best wishes to his family.
Larry Jankelowitz
August 28, 2014
To the Ambroz Family: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. It has been many years since I worked with Karl as a resident and a junior faculty member but I remember clearly what a shining light he was to all of us who were fortunate enough to know and work with him. He will be missed by so many of us, his professional family, but that cannot compare to the loss you are experiencing. There really are "no words" but just wanted to let you know that we loved that guy and in a small way share your loss. All My Best, Gary Strange, MD, U of I EM Residency Program
August 27, 2014
Dear Clare,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys as you mourn the loss of your
beloved, Karl.
May the love of family and friends surround
you in the days ahead.
Bernard and Loretta Garvey
August 27, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Clare and her young family.no words are enough at this very sad time
Dr Maria Stack Killarney Co Kerry Ireland
Melody Vernor-Bartel
August 27, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Ambroz family. Clare you know I've worked with Karl for 17 yrs. I remember when I use to watch Ryan at the desk while Karl finished a shift or paperwork. He wasn't just a wonderful and caring Dr, but a genuine person to know and be around. His smile was infectious no matter how bad your day was. I remember dancing with him at several parties and or weddings with staff from RMC. His passing has left a hole in my heart and in our ER department. But what I will hold dear in my heart, is his constant support in my journey to lose weight!With every pound I lost he high fived me and continued to encourage me to keep going!The first 5k I walked, he pumped me up saying "You Got This My COCo Pop!" Later that week he'd purchased me a GPS watch to track my race times, and I'll continue to wear it proudly, thinking of him with every race I run, because I know I'll carry a piece of him with me always! I'd lost 150 lbs before his passing, though I have a little more to go whenever I get discouraged I'll remember his words ( You got this my coco pop!)and I'll push a little harder!
My prayer for you and your family is that GOD keeps you as you grieve, and that Karl's memory and his love covers you always like a warm blanket on a cold winters night!
Karl may you rest in Paradise! God Bless you all.
August 26, 2014
Ambroz family,
My heart & deepest sympathies go out to you all.
I grew up in Glenview down the street from Clare and met Karl at several Rutkowski gatherings.
God Bless your family. May Karl rest in peace and may his spirit live on with you forever.
Maureen (Opelka) Surin
Mary Ann Golemo
August 25, 2014
Shine brightly like your smile.
Jennifer Kuhn
August 24, 2014
Dear Ambroz Family,
Karl was such a wonderful person I had the honor of working with him at RMC for many years. He always had a big smile on his face and it was always a pleasure to work with him. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Britton
August 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ambroz family.
Judy and Mort Berman
August 24, 2014
Dear Clare: Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family on your great loss. We know how much Karl meant to our family and to many others. He
Will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.
(parents of Lisa Browne)
Bradley Hulten
August 24, 2014
Karl was like a mentor to me when I was an intern. We had many good times during the annual golf outings. I'm so sorry for your loss. A wonderful person gone too soon. He will be missed dearly.
Serge Golber
August 24, 2014
Deepest sympathies and condolences. He was a great guy who was loved by colleagues and patients alike. Can not believe it.
Jacquee Wahler
August 24, 2014
We cannot remember a time with Karl when he wasn't smiling. He was such a positive spirit and influence to all.
We have you in our prayers during this time of sorrow and loss.
Pete and Jacquee Wahler
Joyce Saarinen
August 24, 2014
I'm so sorry about your loss. I went to school with Karl and loved his smile. He always know how to make me laugh. We missed him at the 30 year class reunion. He will be missed by all.
Chris Mahoney
August 24, 2014
The Mahoney's send our condolences. We coached together and had few crazy times together. Karl was an inspiration we should aspire to. Thanks Karl for being one of the best 3rd base coaches. Thank you for your dedication to Barrington Youth Football. You are sorely missed.
Hal & Carol Marten
August 24, 2014
Dear Ambroz family. We did not know your husband, father , son who so many have said kind words about. But as lake neighbors of the Mitchells', we have come to know him as a kind, compassionate and giving family and community member.
The world has lost an amazing human being. We can certainly use more people like Karl in our lives.
Our prayers go out to your family to remember all the good times. We have heard there were many.
God Bless.
Cheryl Maggio
August 23, 2014
Mary Lee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all of the stories you would share at McGladrey when the boys were born and growing up. My heart breaks for all of you.
Eric Castro
August 23, 2014
Karl was most influential in shaping the doctor I am today. Before I entered the residency, I worked with Karl as a student. I remember always wanting to make him proud of my work because he had given so much to me but the same to everyone as an educator and a friend. Thank you, Karl, for everything you had given, you will be missed dearly.
Chris Lawton McKibben
August 23, 2014
I went to school with Karl & we just recently celebrated our 30year class reunion. Karl was greatly missed at it. Speaking for our whole class, he was a great friend with an infectious smile & amazing sense of humor. He will be sorely missed forever. Chris Lawton McKibben, BHS Class of 1984
August 23, 2014
One day sickness and death will no longer take away those we love. Life, health and happiness will be restored and even the earth itself will be replenished (Isa. 35:5,6). Dr. Ambroz will get to share in that wonderful fulfillment.
Connie Falcon
August 23, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Ambroz at Ottawa and Mendota Hospital. He was always a pleasure to work with, probably one of the best ER docs i've come across. He had a compassionate spirit and treated all of his patients with dignity and respect. I am sorry for the loss your family is going through at this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, as well as your community
Cindy Fisch
August 22, 2014
Karl, you will be missed. Sending prayers to the Ambroz family.
Nancy Eaker Spenk
August 22, 2014
Clare, Ryan, Sean and Logan. Heartfelt sympathies to you all. I never met Karl but my Mom, Norma Eaker, consulted with him when he treated my Nonna (her Mom). She loved Dr Ambroz! She couldn't say enough about him. Wonderful kind caring understanding patient man who just happened to be a doctor in the ER. I am sure this loss will be huge for you all. God only takes the best! I hope you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of his time with you. So very sorry for you all Clare. Thinking of you.
August 22, 2014
Such a wonderful doctor and great human being. My favorite E.R. doctor. Will never forget how nice he was to my daughter when she had the appendicitis! I loved working with him. My sadness is beyond words. I loved you Karl! Dr. Bernadette Mayer, Resurrection Hospital.
Carrie Knoll
August 22, 2014
I worked with Dr Ambroz at RMH, once we had a young girl patient who was nervous. Dr Ambroz gave her a picture of one of his adorable boys to hold onto to keep her mind off being in the hospital. It worked, what a great man and physician!
Laura Atherton
August 22, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to your family! You were such a kind and caring man and a wonderful Doctor! It was a pleasure working with you over the years, you will be missed! May you rest in peace!
Tess Wiesbrock
August 22, 2014
My prayers to your family. Karl was a wonderful doctor and I enjoyed working with him at Ottawa Hospital Tess Wiesbrock
Karen Ibach
August 22, 2014
Dear Ambroz Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Karl, I had the pleasure of working with him at Rockford Memorial Hospital ED, we all loved him here. The world has lost a great man and awesome doctor. Life just isn't fair. Im so sorry.
August 21, 2014
What a nice man and good physician. The world lost a good man
Dr Larry Rudnick
cinD & JOHN DAVIDSON
August 21, 2014
DEAR AMBROZ FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KARL. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF KARL HELP FIND YOU PEACE. ~~GOD BLESS~~
LOVE, cinD,JOHN,
DANIEL & JOHNNY DAVIDSON XO
Dave Behling
August 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss Ambroz family. My heart goes out to you.
August 21, 2014
Dear Clare and family:
I am so very, very saddened to learn of Karl's passing. What a wonderful and kind person who I was blessed to have met and known. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerry Burczyk, #1 Gym
Michael Guhde
August 21, 2014
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Karl left a lasting impression on us and everyone that he ran into. The smile that he wore everywhere he went along with the visible love of life and his family were infectious and no one could interact with him without feeling better for it. The image of Karl, dancing in the street, on the 4th of July with his son, the wrestlers he coached, the community and friends he loved will stay with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Ambroz family
August 21, 2014
God feels your pain and he will soon wipe out sickness, death and pain forever. (Revelaton 21:3, 4)
Kelly McGee-Allen
August 21, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers to Clare, Ryan, Sean, and Logan. I went to high school with Karl and had him in several classes. He was always positive and had a smile for everyone. He had a kind heart even back then! His passing has left a hole and void only Karl could fill. I pray you feel God's peace and comforting arms around you at this time. God Bless!
August 21, 2014
Clare our deepest sympathy to your family from the entire Baumgartner family. He will indeed be missed by all and of course the entire Barrington Youth football family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
August 21, 2014
Clare, we are so deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We have you, Karl, your boys and all of your extended families in our hearts and our thoughts. With love, Jane and Barry Kroot
Lisa Taplin-Kirane
August 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of Karl ..... Grew up a few houses away from him, a great sense of humor and a smile that was contagious! Sincerely Lisa
Sue Ferris
August 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed so much by all who knew him.
you will be greatly missed
tracy betz
August 21, 2014
prayers to family and friends he is in gods arms and happier glad i got to sign his jersey at our 30th god bless
Atoorina Braun
August 21, 2014
Dearest Ambroz family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our entire community of Barrington has lost a wonderful man, father, brother, son, and coach. Every memory we have of Karl was surrounded by his dedication to his family. We are praying for all of you.
Sincerely,
The Brauns
Rick Warren
August 21, 2014
My condolences to the Ambroz family, will remember the times growing up with Karl and the fun we had.
so sorry for your loss
Joey Capovilla
August 21, 2014
What a tremendous loss. I remember Karl from our days as neighbors and was always impressed with his smile and kindness. My condolences to his family.
David Englund
August 21, 2014
Karl,
I am so sorry to read of your son's passing. Please extend my condolences to your family.
Virginia Norris
August 21, 2014
The world has lost a very special person. RIP my friend.
August 20, 2014
This awful news comes as a great shock. However long he worked at RMC, I had worked with him and enjoyed his wit and sense of humor as much as I appreciated his expertise in his field of medicine. He helped many of my patients as well as members of my family over the years. My deepest sympathies to his family at this loss. The loss of a highly-regarded colleague is significant, but the loss of a truly delightful and genuinely nice guy is vastly more important. I will miss him greatly.
Ted Zamirowski, MD
Family Physician
Presence Medical
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