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Christopher J. Seidel DDS

1958 - 2021

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Christopher Seidel Obituary

Christopher J. Seidel DDS, age 62. Loving husband of Kathy Seidel, and devoted father of Chris (Leah), Joe, Matt, Andy (Rachel); Proud Pop Pop to Isla. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood on Tuesday August 3, from 3 – 8 pm. Funeral Wednesday 10:15 am prayers at the Funeral Home to Infant Jesus of Prague Church in Flossmoor, Mass 11 am. Interment private. For full obituary or more info please visit tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 1, 2021.

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Brianne Vaught

December 13, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a patient of Dr. Seidel since I was a teenager. I loved him and his practice! My heart aches for this loss.

Debra Mitchell

October 20, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Seidel has been the dentist for my family for the last 30 years. He was such a kind man. Thank you for sharing him with us. May God continue to surround with peace, grace and mercy. He will be missed.

Shanda Kramer

September 22, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the family. Chris was a wonderful person and will be missed. My prayers to the family.

Linda Trobaugh

August 31, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the Seidel family. I am so sad to hear of his passing. Dr. Seidel’s Dad was my dentist beginning in 1975. When Chris joined the practice he was my children’s dentist and later mine as well, after his Dad retired. Over the years I saw him countless times for every kind of issue - my file is the super thick one. I will very much miss the office on Harwood and all the people there, most of all Dr. Seidel. He was the best.

Courtney Garland

August 10, 2021

Through all of my life's adventures, my twice yearly visits to Dr. Seidel remained unchanged. Since the age of 6 he's the only dentist I've ever had. And because of his caring demeanor I never shied away from getting my teeth cleaned - on schedule. The Snoopy post cards were always a reminder that it was time. And without question, nearly 40 years later, I'd still fly back home for a visit. Some might say a flight from California is a bit impractical but if you knew Dr. Seidel, you'd know my whereabouts were none of his concern...as long as I was doing well. My sincerest sympathy to the Seidel family, of whom he was so proud. He will be deeply missed.

Sandra Wadina (Hutnik)

August 8, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Dr Seidel’s passing. I worked for him and his father as a dental assistant years ago and have many fond memories. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peter n Joanne Fee

August 6, 2021

Our very deepest sympathy to fellow ijp family of those cute boys we called the hockey team . And hf club members.

Bob Griffin

August 6, 2021

Sincerest sympathy to the whole Seidel family. Chris was a college roommate, one I had lost contact with after graduation. Every once in a while I pull out photos from those college days and always remember what a great roommate he was. Sounds like he proceeded through life just as I remembered, a warm and compassionate man.

Renee Hampton

August 3, 2021

Dr. Seidel,
Thank you for making going to the dentist less intimidating! Being you patient for the last 22 years made me feel like you are a friend of the family. Both myself and my daughter Nicole and both my grandsons will miss you greatly!

Mrs. Seidel,
Losing someone to cancer is a long, torturous road. Now is the time to reflect on the years you shared and know that eventually some of the pain will lessen. Take heart in knowing that Christopher will always be with you even though you feel alone. You and your family will continue to be in my players.

Renee

Terese Frederickson

August 2, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy, your sons and extended family. Dr. Seidel was an awesome person, supportive (especially of my teaching years at IJP) and most kind. He was truly admired by our entire family as a gentle and caring humanitarian; now my mom can welcome him into heaven personally and give him a big hug as she would when ever she saw him at the "dentist". May his voice join the choirs of angels. With great admiration and continued prayers, Terese and the Frederickson Family.

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Scott Struckmeyer

August 2, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time

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Ellie Honan

July 31, 2021

So shocked and sad to hear about Chris. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed Sincerest sympathy to all his beautiful family

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3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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4

Prayer Service

10:15 a.m.

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

Aug

4

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Infant Jesus of Prague Church

Flossmoor, IL

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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