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I. Plotnick Obituary
I. Robert Plotnick, M.D., age 88, respected and beloved pediatrician for over 50 years; beloved husband of the late Estelle, nee Ross; loving father of Richard (Beth), Dr. Bennett (Amy), Stephen (Sylvia), Gary (Lori) and Daniel (Debbie) Plotnick; adored grandfather of Ashley (Seth Schriftman), Jeffrey, Scott, Amanda, Samantha, Alexas, Haley, Maya, and Jacob Plotnick; proud great-grandfather of Noah Schriftman; cherished companion and friend of Marsha Mandel; dear brother of the late Elizabeth Berman. Graveside service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand & Wilke Rds., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Jewish Child and Family Services, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645, (773) 467-3700. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600. 
Memories and Condolences
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Robin Rose Netter
November 9, 2022
He was a wonderful pediatrician both when I was growing up as well as for my son. They don´t make them like him any more...
Julie (Meyers) Newman
December 8, 2010
To the Plotnick Family:
Dr. Plotnick was my childhood pediatrician throughout the 1960's and 1970's. He was always kind and comforting to my sister and I. I have very fond memories of him (as well as his bustling waiting room in Skokie).
My condolences to your family.
Frances Wein
November 18, 2010
To the Plotnick Family,
Dr. Plotnick was a wonderful, caring person, in addition to being an outstanding Pediatrician. He helped me raise my children, and was there to reassure me at every turn. I relied on his wisdom and judgment and he never let me down.
He went on to see my grandchildren, whom he cared for with the same devotion as he did my children.
Our family still talks about Dr. Plotnick and will never forget him.
My deepest condolences on his passing.
Andrew & Staci Levy
November 18, 2010
Dear Danny, Debbie and your family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. We hope that all of you will be able to gain comfort from the memories you have that will live on in your hearts forever.
The Levy Family
November 16, 2010
To The Plotnick Family
I miss Bob very much, in fact I have missed him since he retired. He was both my mentor and a father figure all the years we worked together.
He practiced medicine for the right reasons, the love of his patients and the skill of a great diagnostician. When I was privileged to practice with him, we spoke every day he was my 6am alarm clock. He was my resource and rock.
I am so proud to have inherited a practice he worked so lovingly at. We will honor his memory by treating our patients with the care, compassion and knowledge that would make him proud
We all miss you
M. Belinda Radis MD and the staff of
Associated Pediatric Partners
Anna & Scott Kotvis
November 16, 2010
Dear Plotnick Family,
Dr. Bob was always there for our children. Just talking to him would put my mind at ease. I so enjoyed how he would kid with me.
I see a lot of Dr Bob in Bennett with his wonderful bedside manner and in Gary in how family is job 1.
May you all take comfort in knowing your father is at peace.
Heidi Meyerowitz-Volk
November 16, 2010
From being my Pediatrician as a child to my kid's pediatrician -- He was the best. He will be missed by all. This was a loss to the medical profession as well as a tremendous loss to his family. May his memory be a blessing to you all.
Heidi Meyerowitz Volk, Akiva, Dafna and Tzippy
Linda Cooper
November 15, 2010
Dear Plotnick Family, Dr Bob was my children's pediatrician and saved my daughter's life in 1979 when she was 2 mos. old. She is almost 32 now. He was a wonderful diagnostician as well as a warm and caring man.The world was a better place because of him. We are so sorry for your loss. Richard & Linda Cooper
Harold, Marion Shrifter
November 15, 2010
Dear Bennett and family,
Sorry for your loss. I knew him well, in fact, we went to Argentina with him. He was a great guy.
Love,
Marion and Harold Shrifter,M.D.
November 15, 2010
To the PLOTNICK FAMILY:
WHAT A LOSS - WHAT A PEDIATRICAN - WHAT A FRIEND.
I leased him his cars for many years and he was a real"mensch".
We were very honored to have him and your Mom at all our children's Bar nd Bat Mitzvahs and also to their weddings. We never would of wanted it any other way.
As far as a Pediatrican, he was the BEST.
He took care of our four children then in turn took care of our grandchildren.
As far as OUR family goes, we will miss him.
Sherry and Jerry Goldman
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
formerly of Glenview
P. S. Ashley: Our daughter Tammy Goldman
Plofsky was your student teacher at
Willowbrook School. She sends her
deepest sympathy also.
Stuart Meyer
November 15, 2010
Our thoughts are with the family and we know that Bob will be missed. We knew him for over 40 years as a doc and good friend.
Sandy and Stuart Meyer
Lila Greene
November 15, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss.
Gail Gussis
November 15, 2010
I would not have survived my daughter's childhood without Dr. P. He was a caring, gentle man with a genuine love for his young patients and their families. He will be missed by former patients and their grateful mothers and fathers.
Albert Kaplan
November 15, 2010
I played in the same golf foursome with Bob at Hillcrest Country Club for many years. Even though his practise swing was moe fluid than his actual swing, he still played a competetive game of golf. He was a great golf companion and an all out wonderful guy.
Al Kaplan
Terri Berman
November 15, 2010
Dr. Plotnick and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
The Berman & Katznelson Family
Robin Netter
November 15, 2010
Dr. Plotnick was my pediatrician as a child back when he made housecalls and continued on as my son's Dr. He was the only Dr. who could look in my son's ears without him crying (he had chronic ear infections his 1st year). As a new mom who was clueless, he never made me feel that way. Always took the time to listen. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Robin (Rose), Ron, & Ian Netter
Nancy Epstein
November 15, 2010
To the Plotnick Family, your father was my pediatrician back in the days of house calls. He was there for the stitches, shots, fevers and check-ups. Our family still talks about Dr. Plotnick and the nurses in his office. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rhonda Schwartz
November 15, 2010
To the Plotnick Family:
Dr. Plotnick cared for both of my children from the time they were born until they left for college. He was a wonderful, caring Dr. and a wonderful person who cared for his patients with skill and a sense of humor. Please accept our condolences on your loss
The Schwartz Family
Michael Harrington
November 15, 2010
Dr. Plotnick,
May you forever live in Blessed Memory.
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