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Charles Gilbert Obituary
Dr. Charles S. Gilbert Jr., age 59, of Villa Park, IL, beloved husband of Elizabeth R., nee Meegan; loving father of Steve (fiancee, Kristin Burg), Jim (Sarah), Cathy and Annie Gilbert, Katie (John) Trainor, Tim (Natalie), Maura and Bridgit Brennan; loving son of Charles S. Sr. and the late Mary Frances Gilbert; cherished grandfather of Jake, Keegan, Aidan, Ian, Kiera, Shannon, Charlie and Trey; dear brother of
George (Roberta), John (Jen), Joe (Barb), Steve (Chris), Ed (Jackie) Gilbert, Mary (John) Regan and Mike (Theresa) and Frank (Rita) Gilbert; former husband of Mary Gilbert; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Monday, prayers 9:15 a.m. from the Chapel to St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs for Mass at 9:45 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Outpatient Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, 2525 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60616 would be appreciated. Info, 708-352-6500 .
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gilbert
Cassie Pascente
September 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Gilbert Family. Dr. Gilbert was truly an amazing human being. He was a joy to talk with. Every time my husband and I would go and see him he would make us laugh. He was very compassionate and caring. We have been patients of Dr. Gilbert's for nine years. We will truly miss him. You should be very proud of Dr. Gilbert because he was truly exceptional. We feel truly blessed for have known Dr. Gilbert for as long as we did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Kirsten Schwiesow
August 21, 2007
I was a patient of Dr. Gilbert's for 4 years. During that time, he helped me through one of the most challenging but life changing years of my life. Because of his listening spirit, compassion and encouragement, my life has changed for the better and I feel a tremendous sense of gratitude towards Dr. Gilbert for the gifts he gave me. In the years after, he was there for me as I learned how to live with a new medical condition. When I was going through this time, he gave me his home and cell phone numbers. I only had to call him a couple of times but just knowing I could reach out to him was a comfort. Each time I called he sounded truly glad I had reached out. One time I had to be in the hospital overnight. The next day he visited me in my hospital room. I felt comforted by him being there. He asked, "how are you doing?" I gave a pat answer but then he asked me again how I was doing. He really wanted to hear how I was doing. When I would see him in his office, he would sit and talk with me for a long time before actually getting to the medicine. But, then again with Dr. Gilbert, his words and his prescription pad were both good medicine. I have him to thank for my health and my life today. I will truly miss him and I know he is one of those guardian angels.
My prayers and thoughts are with Dr. Gilbert's family. Thank you for sharing him with us. And, thank you, Dr. Gilbert, for helping me live a new way of life.
Doreen Durant
August 14, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Gilberts family. What a shock and such a big lose to this world. I loved your father, husband, brother, grandfather, and son. He was the not only my families doctor but a wonderful friend. Dr. gilbert was just out of school when my father was admitted to Mercy. If it wasn;t for Doc I would never of had my dad for 20 years more. He saved his life. My entire family used to see him. What I loved the most about him was that he was not just a doctor he was a friend. He always told me if I just needed to talk just call him at home, he would always be there.
I will miss him so much My prayers are with all of you for such a deep lose in your lives and such a lose to the world of medicine. Know one will ever replace him He was one of a kind.
Dave Byrne
August 9, 2007
My condolences to the Gilbert family. I knew Chuck at Mt. Carmel and in college. There are many great tributes here to Chuck the MD.
I knew Chuck as a teenager and young adult. He was an honor student , but also was a regular guy. At St. Thomas he played every intramural sport they had , but also played goalie on a park league hockey team and boxed in a college boxing tournament.
I saw Chuck battle to get his medial career started. He had to do a 5th year of college and then go to the U of M after a Master's degree before he got into Loyola. He did not give up easily.
Chuck, your college rooom mates will be thinking of you.
Roxanne Derting
August 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Gilbert family. My family and I had been going to Dr. Gilbert for over 20 years. He was not only my doctor but I considerd him a family friend. When ever my parents where at the hosiptal for any kind of surgery, he would stop in before they left and just joke with us and see how we were all doing. When my mom had bypass surergy, there he was sitting in the room with us passing time. This man was extordinary and there will never be another doctor like him. I've always been told that the good die young and God sure called a good one home. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sal Sulla
August 7, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Gilbert:
We were sorry to hear of the loss of our doctor. Our sympathy and prayers to you all.
I was a patient of Dr. Gilbert's, along with my Mother, Carmella, and my brother, Michael, for more than ten years. He was a genuinely good man and a wonderful caring doctor. In your sorrow remember all the lives he touched and helped. Dr. Gilbert is in our thoughts and prayers.
Inez Lev (Gorin)
August 7, 2007
To the family of Dr Charles S. Gilbert Jr and Sr.I worked for Dr Gilbert Sr for nine years as a lab technician when he was with the Henry Schmitz Med Group and Lee Flores in the 60's. I was very fond of your father and grandfather.I did not have the pleasure of meeting Dr Gilbert Jr.
I remember we always talked about all of his children. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. If Dr Gilbert Sr still remembers me, please give him my condolences.
Cathy Joswiak
August 7, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have known Chuck for almost 30 years. He was the kindest and most caring physician I have known and worked with. He always had time to stop and chat, even when he really didn't. He always made me smile.
Tiffany Rodgers
August 6, 2007
To the Gilbert Family:
I hope that you're strenghtened daily with peace, joy and all the great memories...
Dr. Charles Gilbert, Jr. was my doctor for 7 years. It will be hard to find a new doctor that can fill his shoes. He was not just a great doctor, he was a great inspiring friend.
Dr. Charles Gilbert, Jr. will be missed.
LINDA SOLAN
August 6, 2007
MY CONDOLENCES GO TO THE FAMILY OF DR. GILBERT. I WAS A PATIENT OF HIS FOR MANY YEARS WHILE LIVING IN GHICAGO.HE WAS THE KINDEST AND EASIEST DR. I'VE TALKED TO. WE WOULD LAUGH ABOUT HAVING THE SAME BIRTH DATE. HE WILL BE MISSED...
J. Allan Meyer, M.D.
August 6, 2007
My condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Gilbert I knew him duing my days at Mercy Hospital and
Medical Center. He was an
affable, concerned and competent physician who helped many, patients and
non-patients alike. He will continue to be missed.
Maureen Petell
August 6, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the Gilbert family. I was a patient of Dr. Gilbert St. until his son took over and cared for me until he couldn't continue. He was a friend, counselor, and had all of the qualities that one could hope for in a Doctor. I shall remember him and his family in my prayers
Maureen McMahon Petell
Dottie
August 5, 2007
To The Gilbert Family,
My deepest sympathies to the entire family for the loss of such a dear man. I worked with Dr. Gilbert for a number of years. He was a great boss, physician, and friend. Dr Gilbert will be missed by many and remembered in the hearts of many. God Bless and God speed.
jabeen
August 5, 2007
Please accept my condolences,Dr Gilbert was a wonderful person.Betsy,you and your family are in my prayers.
Ros Merino
August 5, 2007
I am so saddened by the death of my good doctor and friend. He kept me healthy for almost 25 years, and was the one who took care of me during my heart bypass operation. My wife Jan and I will remember him in our prayers. I am sure the good Lord will welcome him,and say you have done well.
Ros and Jan Merino
Ron Sullivan
August 5, 2007
Dr.Chuck was a very important person in my program. Being a fellow alum of Mt Carmel certainly did not hamper this !! He was a terrific and caring person whom I had known for about 14 years and very much a better person for having known him. God bless his family my sympathy with their loss.
Roger Ockrim
August 5, 2007
Chuck and I were friends over the years. We enjoyed watching our broods grow and flourish, and always had a wonderful connection whether it was at a kid's game, swinging the clubs, playing bridge, or just having a cold one.
Although I lost touch over the last 10 years, I always held a warm spot in my heart for Chuck. He will be fondly remembered and surely missed.
Please accept my condolences and prayers
Aimee Garrity
August 5, 2007
Dear Mary and all the Regans,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just read of Chuck's passing. Mary, my heart and prayers are with you.
God Bless You,
Aimee (Bedell) Garrity
Erma Kinzie
August 5, 2007
I'd like to extend my deepest condolences to the Gilbert Family. He was not just a great physician to countless number of patients that I took care of. But also a wonderful personal physician for 20+ years. He was such a caring and compassionate man who listened with true concern. He will truly be missed. Your family will be in my prayers to give you strength and courage for your loss.
N. Roman
August 4, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Charles Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert was my treating physician for 18 years. I always thought that I would grow old with Dr. Gilbert as my physician. I will truly miss him. He was an excellent doctor and a very nice person. He always found time to chat with me and ask how my family members were doing. He made me feel very comfortable. I doubt I will ever find another doctor with all the wonderful qualities that Dr. Gilbert had.
August 4, 2007
DR. GILBERT HAS BEEN MY DOCTOR FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT A GOOD FRIEND REFERRED HIM DURING THE TIME I WAS LOOKING FOR A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. I AM ONE OF MANY WHO BENEFITED FROM HIS HUMANITY AND EMPATHYY AS A PERSON FIRST AND THEN AS A CARING, EXCELLENT DOCTOR. MAY THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR LOVED ONE IS WITH THE LORD BRING YOU COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I WANT THE FAMILY MEMBERS TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY PRAYERS.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACH OTHER. MARCELLUS J.
Elaine M. Wolf
August 4, 2007
My Deepest Condolences go out to the entire family of Dr. Gilbert.
I was so shocked to hear of his illness and didn't expect his loss so soon. I am heartly sorry. He was a very nice and gentle man. His voice, well I fell in love with the sound of his voice the very first time I met him. I don't see how anyone couldn't, it was so smooth and gentle.
I had many a fun time with him during my office visits , we talked about the Chicago White Sox beating the Cubs, all the time and when our White Sox won the World Series we were so happy. He told me that one of his sons was a devout Cub fan so I gave him a picture of sox fan and cub fan. He loved it and said he was giving it to his son.
I really liked this man. He always had time for you and never rushed anyone out of his office.
I really am thankful that I had the pleasure of knowing such a nice person. I am so very sorry for his family. He was much too young to leave us and he will be remembered always.
God Bless Dr. Gilberts family and know that he will be looking down on upon all of you and will keep you safe.
Sharion Wade
August 3, 2007
To God be the Glory! He blessed us and me with a wonderful, caring, friendly and kind doctor. I feel like I have lost a good friend. I will really miss Dr. Gilbert. You could talk to him about any and everything. He truly enjoyed his profession and this was displayed in the time and care he took with his patients. My prayers and sympathy are with you during your time of grief.
Shelia Wade
August 3, 2007
Dr. Gilbert was my doctor for almost 19 years and he is truly missed. I feel as though he was a family member and I know I will never find a better doctor. Words cannot express what a great man and doctor he was and again, he is truly missed. You are in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy.
Michael-Luke Ubben
August 3, 2007
Dr. Gilbert was not only a doctor but also a friend to many of the Franciscans. Br. Fred Smith O.F.M., Fr. Michael Perry O.F.M.and myself, Fr. Michael-Luke Ubben O.F.M., as well as several other friars, were helped by his medical expertise and his gentle humanity. He will be missed. Be assured of our prayers for him and you, his family. May God give him peace.
David Tews
August 3, 2007
Dr. Gilbert helped thousands. The clients at Serenity House always had good things to say after visiting with him. He also helped our staff with his knowledge and experience. He will be truly missed.
August 3, 2007
TO BETSY&FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE GOING REALLY MISS DR. GILBERT. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN TO WORK WITH. MERCY HOSPITAL PHONE OPERATORS
Anthony Lockhart
August 3, 2007
We(Mercy) has lost one of our good sons. A Doctor who was much more than a doctor, a friend with his kindle words, and a teacher to so many that wanted to learn.We will trully miss him. My prayers go out to his family.
Eleanor Hayes
August 3, 2007
We will miss a wonderful doctor
with the twinkle in his eyes.
may God bless and keep the family at this time.
Mary Radejewski
August 3, 2007
Wonderful memories of a great doctor who cared will be missed by all. May your family be blessed with comfort of friends.
Loretta Brantley (Mercy Hosp)
August 3, 2007
May the love of God carry you through this sorrowful time.
August 3, 2007
TO:BETSY&FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS
KENNE T GIBBS.
Dayna Rutter
August 3, 2007
May beautiful memories give you and yours strength at this difficult time.
Pamela Key
August 3, 2007
TO BETSY&FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS MERCY HOSPITAL PHONE OPERATORS.
Nancy Schoh
August 3, 2007
Sending my sympathy to you, Steve and Kristin, as well as to your entire family. I know this is a difficult time for you and I hope that the good memories you have of time spent together will bring you comfort.
Cassy Williams
August 3, 2007
I would like to send your family my deepest condolences. Dr. Gilbert was a very fine doctor and I truly enjoyed him being there for me. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Leon and Jane Schoh
August 3, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Barbara Miles
August 3, 2007
Dr. Gilbert was a wonderful and caring person. Everyone at Serenity House appreciated his kindness and dedication working with our clients. We will miss him.
Maura Brennan
August 3, 2007
God gave us a man that was loved by many and who loved in return. He never judged and always had time to help out no matter the task. I am honored to have known and love Chuck and will forever be in debt for everything he did for me. Now, he is with God and he is all of our Gardian Angel. I know he is looking down on all of us, happy and pain free. You will be missed, DG. I am blessed to have had you in my life and will always cherish the memories that we shared. I love you, always!
Maura
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