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for John Goncher
Mary Smyth
April 27, 2019
Dr. John Goncher was one of the best doctors that I ever had. He was also like a friend. RIP
Lesley Goncher
March 24, 2017
Miss you everyday.
April 9, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Goncher family. He was a great doctor. He was my doctor with my first 2 kids. Mary Coleman Warrenville IL
Stella
May 29, 2011
My sincere condolence to the Goncher Family. Dr. Goncher delivered my three girls, 18, 11, and 9 at Rush Copley. He was such a kind and gentle soul. I was just thinking about him just the other day as I was at Rush Copley for some tests as he once joked that he did his residency at Cook County when none of the nurses could find my vein to give blood. Heaven has received a Beautiful Angel.
Rebecca Dunmire
May 20, 2011
To Dr Goncher's Family,
I just learning of his passing today, and I am so sad. He was one of my doctors at Bay Womens Center during the last few months of my pregnancy (this year). He took so much time to talk to me, and told me about his wife and german shepards, and how I reminded him of his daughter. He gave me great advice and spent lots of time answering all my questions. He even bet me a 6-pack of diet Dr Pepper that my baby would weigh a certain weight, ha ha. He made a big impact in a short time and my heart hurts at the news of his passing. He was a good man.
May 14, 2011
Marianne
We are very sad to hear of John's passing. We truly loved having you as neighbors and friends during our stay in White Eagle. Our prayers are with you and your family. Our sympathies to all. Heaven just got a little better with John's arrival - it now has one "special" doctor and one superb dog lover.
Rose and Al Bleich, Ocean Isle Beach NC
Linda Haug
May 12, 2011
Marianne and Family,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Knowing John through you was always such a pleasure. He made us lobster tails at the house in Santibel and did most of the cooking. My prayers are with you. May God keep him in the palm of his hand .
May 11, 2011
Marianne, I just learned of Dr's passing. As I have move to San Antonio, Tx, my Mother informed me of seeing the article in the Beacon News. He will be sorely missed. I know I haven't seen or spoken to you since closing the practice in Aurora, but I occasionally have fond memories of times spent in the offices with you. My prayers are with you and your family.
God bless. Susan M Hart
May 9, 2011
Thank you for running the notice in the Aurora Beacon. Without that, those whose lives he touched in Aurora would not have known of his death. He delivered both of my children which I am grateful for. He was a kind and caring man. I could always count on him to provide me with the right answers during my pregnancy - and he took my calls at his home - something unheard of today. We lost a truly great man. Judy Whitt, Aurora, Illinois
Anne & Tom Strong
May 6, 2011
Dear Marianne,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were so shocked and saddened to read of John's sudden passing. As you know, John came really close to delivering both our kids, but since he thought our John would be a little while longer, he went to the store to do some shopping. John Thomas had other ideas and Dr. Woodruff did the honors. Your John made it in time to finish things up. We are very fortunate to have had John Goncher as our doctor.
Kathleen Sours
May 6, 2011
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will make a donation to the K9 unit in honor of Uncle John and your beautiful family. The article celebrating his life was beautifully written and it is indeed certain he made this world a better place for so many and in so many ways. It is my hope that Mary Anne and Patrick can get to know their wonderful cousins and Auntie Marianne in the future. We are here for you, please call anytime.
Love Kathleen Sours, Tom, Mary Anne and Patrick
May 6, 2011
I will never forget Dr. Goncher for I have a funny story. When my daughter was pregnant she chose Dr. Goncher as her Dr. She loved his care for her during her pregnancy. But when the big day came, he didn't make it in time and the nurse and I delivered the baby right there is the bed. We had a little girl, so when Dr. Goncher came I said "Don't spoil our all girl party" and we all had a good laugh. That was the last time I saw him 19 years ago.
Mardi Smyth
May 6, 2011
Goncher Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of John. He was a wonderful man and a great Doctor. He delivered my son with a such excellent skill and kindness. My prayers are with you all.
Valerie Partida (Burcenski)
May 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go throught this difficult time.. Dr.Goncher was like a father to me. I enjoyed working with him through the years, especially the plane rides he took me on.. He will forever be in my prayers..
Valerie Partida
Nickey Franzen
May 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mikki Joiner
May 6, 2011
Matt and Family:
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ian MacAgy
May 6, 2011
I knew John as a colleague for too short a time here in Clearwater. He was one of the old-school repositiories of skills that were once part of our specialty but are, sadly, no longer taught. Always eager to teach our residents, unfailingly cheerful and attentive, he was loved by colleagues and patients alike. We miss him.
Dawn Rae Stroud
May 5, 2011
It's hard to understand why such a wonderful person as John was taken so quickly from us, but find comfort in knowing that he touched us all in so many ways. He's silly little stories always helped to brighten my day. He had so many life experience's that he enjoyed sharing. He truly had enough adventures to fill the lives of 10 men. He placed his family & dogs above all. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Betsy Riedel
May 5, 2011
Dear Mrs. Goncher,
Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we all were to hear about Dr. Goncher's sudden passing. We all have so many fond memories of working with him. No matter what was happening, he always had a smile on his face (and usually a joke to go along with that,too). I think I speak for all of us on Labor & Delivery. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betsy Riedel RNC
Morton Plant Labor & Delivery
Clearwater, Florida
Dee Schroer
May 5, 2011
Marianne and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Friedrich Family
May 5, 2011
Matt,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 5, 2011
To the Goncher Family,
My condolences on your loss of such a great man. He will be missed but his memory will be carried by us every day. Your gesture of funding our agency's K-9 unit is deeply appreciated and will keep Dr. Goncher's name alive in our community for years to come. May the Lord be with you and comfort you.
Sheriff Patrick Perez
Sugar Grove, Il.
Debbie etschow
May 5, 2011
Dear Marianne , Beth Laurie, Lesley, Matt
We are very sad to here of John's passing . I meet your Mom over 20 years ago when she listed our house for sale and sold it . John become my Doctor shortly after. And Marianne and Beth and Lelsey became my Hair clients. Over the years you became like family and my sons think of you as family. Brian and I and sons will miss him and his dogs very much. Love Ya The Petschow's
May 4, 2011
Dear Marianne and family..Thinking of you especially today with Warm thoughts amd special prayers are being sent your way, Love Frank, Pat and Gloria Goncher
Commander George Foy
May 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father served his country with distinction. He is my comrade and my brother. Always remember that we, who served, never forget our brothers. I know that this is a time of great grief for you. Each time that you think of your father, hold true to your feelings, hold your head high and let your pride emanate.
Maria (DiMonte) DeVore
May 4, 2011
Marianne, Beth, Laurie, Leslie, and Matt, I am so sad to hear about John. I have so many childhood memories with John and you all. Tears come to my eyes when I think of him! My prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Katrina (Trina) Stiefbold
May 4, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Goncher. He was the most compassionate and caring physician. He was there to console me during some very difficult times. But, also there to bring my son into this world. I would think of him often after he left to embark on a new journey to Florida. My deepest sympathy to you, Marianne, and to your family. He will truly be missed by many.
George and Roberta Mazurek
May 4, 2011
Dear Marianne and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about John.
We will miss talking to him about our German Shepherd and going down to your house when we visit Maureen and Gary and see his eyes light up with his doggies. We will miss him. He was a wonderful person.
May 4, 2011
Matt,
God Bless you and your entire family, sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you.
The Azoo family Sycamore Illinois
Kathleen Bermes
May 4, 2011
Dr. Goncher delivered my 3 children and I always looked forward to my appointments with him. My thoughts are with you all during this time. He truly was a very loving and caring doctor. He will be greatly missed.
Grace McKnight
May 4, 2011
John Goncher was much more than a great doctor,he was also a caring husband, loving father and good friend. He always listened patiently to my concerns and intelligently diagnosed and treated any problems. He even came in on his only weekly day off to deliver my daughter, Lauren. As a friend, we discussed our mutual love for Italian cooking and culture. He was one of a kind, I will miss him alot.
My prayers are with Marianne and the family.
Kimmy Goncher-Joyce
May 4, 2011
I am sending you my deepest symphathy. Even though I live far away, I think of you all often..! God bless!!!
Yolanda Anderson LPN (Hospice peds)
May 4, 2011
To the family of Dr. Goncher, I was Dr. Goncher's last surgical patient (April 25). God sent the 'Master of the Trade' to perform surgery on me and then whisked him away. There are so many wonderful things that come to mind when I think of him. He was personable,caring, humble,resourceful, he had a way of putting a troubled mind at ease, detailed and a neat surgeon. Though still recovering, the only pain I feel is that of loss. What a doctor! God bless you all at this time of sadness. You are in my prayers.
Yolanda Anderson LPN
May 4, 2011
I am Dr. Goncher's last surgical patient ( April 25). He was so pleasant and down to earth. God sent a master of the trade to do my surgery and then whisked him away. I never felt so cared for and loved by a doctor as with him. God bless the family. He will be truly missed. Yolanda Anderson LPN, Hospice peds
Jeff Johnson
May 4, 2011
Matt - So sorry to hear about your dad. It was always fun to see you two together at training every now and then. You and your family are in our prayers. The Johnsons' (Newark, IL)
May 4, 2011
Matt ,we're sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you in this time of need. God Bless you and your family. The Dieberts' Oswego Il
Bay Area Women's Care
May 4, 2011
DR. GONCHER WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST FRIENDLY AND APPROCHABLE PHYSICIAN WE HAVE EVER MET.WE LOVED HIS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND DOWN TO EARTH PERSONALITY. HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.~RHONDA S. AND ANGELA B.
Cheryl Lyne
May 4, 2011
Goncher Family - My deepest sympathy for your family. I met Dr. Goncher at a K9 training where he brought his dogs. We all had a great time and it was great to meet him. Matt - Love you, Bud.
Shelley Lemons
May 4, 2011
Matt and Family -
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alison Bagnato
May 3, 2011
Dr.Goncher will be missed tremendously! I am very grateful for getting to know him. Even though his time was short with us at Bay Area Women's care, I always looked forward to seeing him, and hearing his funny stories. He was such a GREAT person, who definitely loved his family. I will miss him very much.
Cindy and Gary Smith
May 3, 2011
Marianne, Beth, Lorie, Leslie, and Matt,
I am very saddened to hear this news. Working for John was such a blessing. We had a lot of great times in the office. I loved him and all of you so much. May you find God's strength as you go through this difficult time.
Debbi Sewell
May 3, 2011
Dear Goncher Family, I never met you but I heard so much about you during his short time at Bay Area Womens Care, it seems like I have known you for years. He will be missed as a doctor and collegue. His patients are devestated by the lose of our BAWC family member as are we. Please know the John was a pleasure to work with and our ultrasound team will miss him. It was truely my pleasure. Debbi Sewell and Kim Riedy.
Debi Michels-Nolte
May 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to John's family.I worked with Dr. Goncher at Copley and he had a great respect for life and was such a caring person. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family and his dogs. His patients adored him and I'm so sad to hear of his passing.
Ann Hanson
May 3, 2011
Matt, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Goncher will always have a special place in my heart because he delivered my girl, Abbie. Much love and comfort to you all.
May 3, 2011
My sympathy to all of you. Dr.Goncher was an awesome doctor and excellent person. He was my doctor for both of my
pregnancies.God Bless Him and all of you.
Margo Delgado, Aurora, Illinois
Selina Brown
May 3, 2011
My heart goes out to all of you. Dr. Goncher was a great man and a great doctor. I so enjoyed hearing the tales of the kids as they were growing up and the love he had for his shepherds was so special. My sympathies to all.
May 3, 2011
To Marianne , Beth, Laura, Lesley and Matt : Know that we are thinking of you all and pray that all the wonderful memories will bring you some comfort during this sad time. John was such a wonderful and unique man, as well as a terrific doctor. We were proud and happy to think of you as friends and will continue to cherish the memories of we have of him. Until you meet again....may God hold him in the palm of his hand. Eileen & Rick Petesch and "Girls"
May 3, 2011
I am truly sorry to hear about loss. Matt, my prayers go out to you and your entire family during this time of sadness. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone that means so much to you. Please try to take some comfort in knowing that I, as well as many others, are here for you.
Ken Cyzen (Aurora, IL)
May 3, 2011
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I just met Dr. Goncher one day prior to his demise, as a patient, and I found him to a very kind, compassionate, gentle man. I, too, will miss him. May he rest in peace.
May 3, 2011
My condolences to your family. John was an an outstanding human being. I am honored to have known him as a friend and co-worker. He personally flew to TN to get my german shepherd back in 99. He had such passion for his patients, friends, family and of course his dogs! He will be missed by many of us.
Marisa Barnett
Mary Kay Wojciechowski
May 3, 2011
My sincere sympathies to the family of Dr. Goncher. He was a dedicated doctor who treated others with dignity and compassion. His doggies were the center of much of his world! He was a very unique man with a good heart and will be greatly missed by all.
It was a pleasure and an honor to have known and worked with him!
~Mary Kay Wojciechowski, RN
May 3, 2011
My sympathy to the entire family. Dr. Goncher gave me my two beautiful children over 30 years ago and I am forever grateful for that.
Amy Dunn
May 3, 2011
Goncher Family. I am deeply saddened with this news and wish the family all of the best in regards to prayers and healing. In working with Matthew at Kane County Sheriff's Office, and knowing his family, my heart goes out to him and his extended family. You will be in my thoughts.
May 3, 2011
Marianne,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Pat & Dave Mas
May 3, 2011
Hello Marianne and family
I was heartbroken to hear of John's untimely death.
He was an incredibly gifted physician and was quite proud to call him my colleague. His love for his Shepherds was legendary!
PLease know that he will always be remembered the terrific care he rendered to our patients at Morton Plant Hospital and the gentle demeanor that he demonstrated each and every day.
My prayers are with you and all of John's family.
David Desper MD.
Clearwater, Florida
May 3, 2011
Marianne, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always thought of you and John as friends during my pregnacy. Remember when Gary called you on your office phone from one of the patient waiting rooms and said that we were ready to see the doctor now. We all had a great laugh over that. Nikki is 28 now. Please share our condolences with the rest of your family. Dorene and Gary Rice
Bonnie Vargas
May 3, 2011
Dr Goncher was a great man and physician. He saved my life 20 years ago, treating me with dignity and compassion and making me feel as if I was his most important patient. I will always be grateful for his presence in my life and remember him with great love and respect.
Trish Reinhardt
May 3, 2011
Many condolences to Dr Goncher's Family. Many thanks to all the hard work and patient care he did for us!
Trish Reinhard and all those at CompHealth.
Sue Johnson
May 3, 2011
Marianne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so saddened, as were all his "girls" at Rush Copley Labor and Delivery, to hear of John's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of working with him and the friendship I had with him and you and your family. He was a such a very kind and special man and I will miss him. May God bless and hold you all in the comfort of His grace and Love.
Kay Murray
May 3, 2011
Dear Marianne and Family: We have so many "fun" memories of the old Copley gang..Our sympathy to all of you. Kay and Art (Mason) Murray
May 3, 2011
Dr. Goncher was a great man. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Bill, Cathie and Ryan Peterson
Donna Ahlberg
May 3, 2011
Dr Goncher will always remain in my heart as a person who genuinely cared about others and animals. He was a kind soul who will not be forgotten, but will be enormously missed by those who were granted the honor to know him. Prayers are with you and your family.
Jack Cunningham
May 3, 2011
My thought and prayers are with you at this time of great loss..
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