Dr. Julius S. Newman

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Julius Newman Obituary

Dr. Julius S. Newman, 82, of Aurora passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Provena Mercy Center. He was born July 7, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He served in the armed forces in WWII when he received a purple heart and helped liberate a concentration camp in Poland. He attended University of Illinois and his medical residency was at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. He practiced internal medicine in Aurora, Illinois until he transitioned to an administrative position at Copley Hospital. As VP of Medical Affairs and Continuing Medical Education (CME) he was instrumental in expanding the Copley community through cultivation of medical personnel and the building of the new Rush-Copley Medical Center. In semi-retirement, until January 2009, he continued his role of managing the CME program and his life-long commitment to medicine and learning. He had great dedication to Rush-Copley and was lovingly referred to as "Dr. Copley". His commitment to the Aurora community extended to his support and leadership of Temple B'Nai Israel where he served several terms as Temple President and choir director. Away from his community involvement he was an avid golfer and world traveler with his wife, and often with in-laws Zalmon and Anne Goldsmith. Survivors include his three children, Jay Newman, Bonnie Newman Goren,

Elizabeth Newman, one grandchild,

Samantha Newman, and brother Ed Newman of Charlotte, NC. His 60 year marriage with Gail ended with her passing last July. Funeral services will take place at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Temple B'Nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Dr. Aurora. Interment will be in the Temple B'Nai Israel section at Lincoln Memorial Park. For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Julius Newman

9 Entries

Susan and Dick Wellek

May 1, 2009

Julie was our very dedicated and caring doctor as well as our neighbor for many of our years in Aurora. We send condolences to the family and know that he will be missed by all of you.

Todd Guynn

April 26, 2009

It is never easy to lose a great person; I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the Newman family. While I had only known Julius for a short five years, it was my privilege and honor to have done that. His contributions to his fellow man are only modestly detailed in his abbreviated obituary. Julius clearly contributed much much more. Those of us who knew him will remember and carry forward a piece of him in our own lives. I will greatly miss the twinkle in his eyes as well as his infectious smile.

Godspeed Julius.

Wilma ("Willie" to JSN) Fox

April 26, 2009

Dr. Newman was my boss at Rush-Copley from 1984 to 1996 when he retired. I was his secretary and in all the time I worked with him, he was a perfect gentleman and dedicated leader. He was the finest person I have ever worked with. His selfless dedication to Rush-Copley contributed to the outstanding position it holds in our community today. On a personal level, he was a friend you could trust, a wonderful teacher and he made it fun to come to work everyday. I offer my sincere condolences to Jay, Elizabeth and Bonnie.

Richard Sandrok

April 25, 2009

I got to know Julie well when I was representing Copley as an attorney. He was a pure pleasure to work with. Over time my wife and I got to spend time with the Newmans as a couple..One of our fondest memories was attending a Bulls playoff game which turned out to be one of Michael Jordan's signature game..We had to shout into each others ears just to be heard..great folks to work and have fun with..They will be missed

Alan Rosenberg

April 25, 2009

I'll never forget Julie, what he taught me, and what he meant to me. He was a teacher, a mentor, a giving human being and a friend. He was a shining example of what it meant to be a physician and healer. I was blessed to be able to talk to him last Tuesday. I think he knew it was "his time" and felt comfortable with that knowledge. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all. They don't make people like him any more.

Dr. Michael & Eva Kontos

April 25, 2009

Our deepest condolences. I always held Dr. Newman in the highest of esteems. He was not only a great physician, but a beautiful gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all.

Kay Mason-Murray

April 24, 2009

To the Newman Family: Dr. Newman and worked together for many years at Copley..I was the manager of the OB Department and on many occasions he was my saviour..we had a wonderful relationship which still consisted of frequent emails..until recently..our last email he said his health was deteriorating rapidly..His greatest loss was his loss of your mother Gail..Art and I send you our sincere condolences...

April 24, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.
We will surely miss Dr.s genuine kindness and smiling face.
The office staff,
Fox Valley Medical Associates

Albert D. McCoy

April 24, 2009

My condolences

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