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JAMES W. NICKLAS M.D.

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Des Plaines, Illinois

JAMES NICKLAS Obituary

James W. Nicklas, M.D., age 75, Veteran US Navy, beloved husband of Angelique D. Nicklas; loving father of Valerie (Dr. Vasilis) Kapetanakis, Dimitri and Alexander Nicklas; devoted son of Georgia W. and the late William Nicklas; dear brother of Gregory (Judy) Nicklas, Eugenia (David) Boze and the late Ann (George) Pappas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dr. Nicklas was a respected pediatrician and hematologist working for over 35 years at Prentice, Children's Memorial and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Smith- Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles, for funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Private. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial donations, in care of his family, to be distributed to his favorite charities would be appreciated. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES NICKLAS

15 Entries

JANICE KIDD

May 27, 2023

Dr. Nicklas treated my daughter for neuroblastoma in 1970-1973. She was 5 months when diagnosed. She just celebrated her 53rd birthday. Please know we are forever grateful. Prayers for your family.

Mary Shea

August 30, 2019

Dr. Nicklas was beloved to our three children whom he saw through from birth to adolescence. I will always be grateful for his wonderful spirit and care. He was very important to us all.

Howard/Renee Capponi

November 15, 2009

To Angelique and her children. Jim was a very good friend of ours for many years. Took care of my two boy's with patience. He was a fun loving, intelligent, sensative man who will be sadly missed by many who knew the real person.

Eugenia Miller

September 26, 2009

Our family just learned of the Dr.'s passing and with very deep sadness in our hearts we send to all of you our most sincere condolences. He was in our childrens life from birth at Prentice (1980) to Childrens Memorial Hospital and Northwestern. They are now 29 (Christopher Anastos Miller) and 23 ( Eleni Anastos Miller) and as you can imagine we have countless wonderful stories to recall. He was the best!!!! It was also a treat to occasionally see him at the Bakery in Greek Town (loved hearing and seeing him enjoying his Greek roots). He will truly be missed , ZOE SE SAS! The "4" Millers - Ian, Eugenia, Christopher and Eleni

Barbara Drehobl

September 14, 2009

Dear Angelique, Valerie. Dimitri and Alexander,

I just found out today of Dr. Nicklas's passing. I am so saddened. My deepest sympathy to all of you. My memories of him will always be with me for the wonderful person he was. Take care. Love, Barbara

September 8, 2009

Alex, I hope you get this message and know that I am saddened by your loss. Your father was a wonderful person and a great father to you and your siblings. I would love to hear from you and see where you are at in your own pursuit. Again, please let all know how much I admired your father and how much I know he loved his family....Harriet Gershman

Angela Garbis

September 2, 2009

Our sympathy to the family.We were very sad to hear about his passing.
Dr. Nicklas was truly a wonderful person. He was my boys pediatrician and will always be remembered.

Jeanette Cole

September 2, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kyriaki Dolomas

September 2, 2009

Our deepest condolences for the passing of a wonderful man! Once my own pediatrician, then my childrens', Dr. Nicklas was one of a kind!.. a truly caring person, a beloved father and husband. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. May his memory be eternal!!

Bates and Marianne Noble

September 1, 2009

Jim was a dear friend and valued colleague for over forty years.

A measure of the esteem with which he was held by other physicians was the legion of medical professionals who entrusted the health of their children to his gentle care. Including our own.

We’ll remember a man who whistled cheerfully as he breezed the halls of his clinic, putting nervous parents and children at ease, calling the babies “Mouse.” Making his very thorough examination a play session.

Jim’s passing leaves a void that simply cannot be filled. A delightful dinner companion; great raconteur; rapier sharp wit; understanding ear; gracious and generous; deeply caring, loving husband and father.

Our condolences to Angelique, Valerie, Dmitri, Alexander, and his cherished family. What a magnificent legacy of precious memories and matchless example Jim Nicklas has left us all.

Bates Noble, MD
Marianne Porter Noble

Lynn Orschel

September 1, 2009

Dear Mrs. Nicklas and family:

I was devastated to learn of the passing of Dr. Nicklas. I knew and admired him for many years at Children's Memorial. He was a great physician and a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honour to know and work with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

apostolos georgiafentis

September 1, 2009

Our deepest condolences for the loss of a great man. I have known him for over forty years. Beloved father and husband. Sadden of this loss. Wonderful physician. Always helped everyone in his path. Always
had a whistle and a great smile and whole heartedly talked to you.
Greatly be missed. Apostolos Georgiafentis Des Plaines, Il.

September 1, 2009

Please accept our condolences on the death of James.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Sally O'Brien

September 1, 2009

My sympathy to all your family. Dr. Nicklas was my children's doctor and was a patient, caring pediatrician.

John Damianos

September 1, 2009

Our sympathy to you. Jim will always be remembered for being a fun loving person.We had many a laugh in our youth, as we go back over 60 years. Elyana and I are currently in Greece and unable to attend the services.

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