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Barton Mann Obituary
Dr. Barton Ivan Mann, 76, of Chicago, son of the late Aaron "Harry" Mann and late Florence Mann of NY; brother of Arlene Mintz; brother in law of the late Nathan Mintz; ex-husband to Elaine Mann, nee Marcovitz, and Patricia Mann. Father to Terri (Donald) Melchiorre of Scottsdale, AZ, Helene Mann of Evanston, Marcie (Steve) Blagen of Buckeye, AZ and Iris (George) Mann-Davidson of Diamond Bar, CA; proud grandfather of Nicholas Melchiorre, uncle to Dr. Randy (Irene) Mintz and Perry (Marcy) Mintz. Barton grew up in New York and went to the University of Michigan. He was a Korean War veteran. After serving in the Army, he went to Northwestern Medical School, interned at Cook County Hospital and residency at Michael Reese Hospital. He had a short but successful career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and worked at St. Joseph's, Grant, and Illinois Masonic Hospitals. His life changed when he became ill in the late 1970s and was unable to work as a physician. He lived on Chicago's north side for many years.
Dad, we love you, miss you and are sorry for all the years that you missed of our lives. We especially wish we could have been there to comfort you thru the difficult last few years. We will never understand why someone would deliberately hide you from the family that loved you, but you were loved by us all and you will be deeply missed. Sadly, we only just found out this week that you passed away and were buried on December 30, 2008 at Rosemont Park Cemetery. Please view pictures and sign online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barton Mann
Sponsored by His Loving Daughters.
Terri Melchiorre
June 21, 2009
Happy Fathers Day dad. Wish you were here to celebrate it with us. Miss you so much.
Love Terri
Phyllis Schaer
May 1, 2009
The family of Phyllis Schaer joins you in mourning the passing of Barton Mann, our first cousin. I am a daughter of Sylvia Mann Fox, who was Harry Mann's sister. I tried unsuccessfully to see Barton in Chicago several years ago, while my son Harris attended the University of Chicago. I was able to at least connect by phone for a brief time. As our childhood was mostly spent growing up in Florida we were not often present at family events over the years. But I do remember having a crush on my handsome cousin and being very proud of the wonderful doctor that he became. Sadly his career was cut short by illness, but goodness endures!
May his extended family find the time to stay connected as we realize what is lost when the ties are broken.
Phyllis Fox Schaer and Family, Armonk, NY
Ila Manner-Schulman
April 30, 2009
I am the daughter of Sylvia Mann, Uncle Harry's sister. My mother always spoke so highly and proudly of Barton, and I am sorry for your loss. I am sorry too, that we are spread all over the place, and unable to be the family we would all love to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Flo Crew
February 16, 2009
I am sorry to have learned of Dr. Mann's death. I only met him once through Helene Mann, my friend and his daughter. My sympathy is with Helene and her sisters Terri, Marci and Iris. I am sorry that you were not able to be with him in his later years.
Linda B
February 10, 2009
I did not know Dr. Mann, personally. However, he is compassion and loving care were very instrumental for my dearest friend in the 1960's. Because of his compassionate practice of medicine, the learning of his illness and death saddens me, too.
My condolences to his family and friends. I wanted them to know the precious treasure of Dr. Mann's loving care and that it has even extended beyond his own patients. This is a treasured legacy and fond tribute to a wonderful man. Thank you for sharing the photos.
Jean C
February 8, 2009
Dr. Mann delivered my daughter in 1975 and was the kindest, most gentle and caring man. I am glad that by signing this book I can, in some small way, honor his life.
Nancy Hadley
February 8, 2009
Dr Mann was one of my Doctors when I lived in Schiller Park, with Drs. Bauer, McDermott and Mann.
He was so kind, and helped me get my life together when I had my last baby, which they delivered at Grant Hospital in 1964. I wanted to go into the medical field, but had some issues, and he said that if I didn't get it together, I wouldn't be allowed to mop floors in a hospital!
I can still see his face, and hear him saying those words to me, and they were the catalyst which helped me become a nurse later on. I sent him an announcement and note when I graduated from Nursing School; I wanted to thank him for "setting me straight", but I never heard back from him. I'm sorry that he missed so much of his children's lives..and my heart breaks for them. I'll never forget him..
My name was Nancy Zamites when we lived in Schiller Park.
My sincere sympathies to his whole family.
Sincerely, Nancy Hadley, Lakeland, Fl.
Terri Melchiorre
February 8, 2009
Dad, I am so sad you were not in our lives all these years. Your life and ours would have been richer if we had shared more time together. Mom is living with us here in Arizona and we keep in touch with your sisters family in NY and NJ. It is so good to still have these connections. This experience makes me realize just how short and precious life and family are.
If anyone has any knowledge of Dad's life, especially in the last few years, please share your messages in this guestbook and feel free to contact us.
Love always,
Terri
Iris and George's wedding
February 2, 2009
Terri and Don's wedding..we missed you there.
February 2, 2009
Mom and Dad..They always great respect for each other
February 2, 2009
John Barton
February 2, 2009
I was fortunate to have interacted to some extent with Barton early in his career. He was a fine physician and a good person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time. May he rest in peace.
John J. Barton,M.D.
Georganna F
February 1, 2009
Dr. Mann delivered my children almost 40 years ago, and helped me through many emotional and medical concerns. He was a very caring and knowledgable physician. He will be greatly missed. I was just thinking about him a couple of months ago, and was wondering how he was doing. I remember him mentioning about possibly moving his practice. I thought he had continued it elsewhere. He will be remembered as someone who cared. My thoughts are with his family, so sorry for your loss.
Jean G.
February 1, 2009
Dr. Mann was my Dr. when my first son was born almost 40 years ago. He was a very nice person and seemed like a caring doctor. I had no idea he had stopped practicing or had illness and problems later on. I was sorry to learn that today and want to extend my sympathies to the family.
Iris Dad and Helene at nursing home before we lost contact with you
February 1, 2009
Dad and Iris at the nursing home Feb 2007, one of the last times any of your daughters saw you. You were so happy to see us!
February 1, 2009
Melchiorre family
February 1, 2009
Grandson Nick
February 1, 2009
Proud grandpa, we wish you could have known Nick more
February 1, 2009
Grandson Nick's first day of school
February 1, 2009
Family gathering 2008 in AZ, we wish you would have been able to visit here too..
February 1, 2009
Barton's Girls
February 1, 2009
Family picnic
February 1, 2009
We all went to visit your family in NJ
February 1, 2009
Pat and Dad
February 1, 2009
Marcie and Dad
February 1, 2009
George, Iris, Cousins Irene, Randy and Eric. We all kept in touch with your family
February 1, 2009
Dad and Iris 1999
February 1, 2009
Helene and Dad
February 1, 2009
Grandma, Terri and Grandpa
February 1, 2009
Dad and Terri
February 1, 2009
Proud Grandpa
February 1, 2009
Family Picnic
February 1, 2009
Dad
February 1, 2009
Mom and Dad
February 1, 2009
Mom and Dad
February 1, 2009
Grandma, Arlene, Barton and Grandpa
February 1, 2009
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