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ROGER KALLAL Obituary
He was the beloved son of the late Cyril Victor Kallal and Evelyn Hiland Kallal; loving father of Roger (Shelley) Kallal, Patricia (David) Parsons and Michael Kallal; cherished grandfather of Kaitlin and Kendra Kallal, and David, Preston and John Parsons; dear brother of Marcia (Ken) Lorenz and the late Sue (Charlie) Maki; fond former brother-in-law of Herman and Shirley Weinberger; uncle of Cheryl (Robert) Nelson, Laura Jozef, Amanda Lund, Ken Lorenz and Kevin Lorenz.
Dr. Kallal was a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and in 1961 he completed his DDS at Northwestern University Dental School and his surgical residency at Northwestern University and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Kallal held staff appointments at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Adventist Hinsdale and LaGrange Memorial Hospitals. Dr. Kallal was dedicated to his profession and took a great deal of pride in his contributions to the advancement of oral and maxillofacial surgery through his role as an educator of beginning orthodontists and oral surgeons. He published numerous professional articles on the diagnosis and treatment of dentofacial deformities, as well as giving professional lectures in Brazil, Europe and Asia. Dr. Kallal was an avid golfer and member at Olympia Fields Country Club and Secession Golf Club. He cherished traveling and playing with friends at golf courses around the world.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Family and friends will meet for Dr. Kallal's funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb. Interment will be at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb.
For service information, call 630-325-2300 or visit www.adolfservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROGER KALLAL
Barbara Brown
February 1, 2025
Dr. Kallal was a great surgeon; I had a very complicated TMJ case, and he did a wonderful job of helping me out over a four-year period. May he rest in peace.
Virginia Lamb
October 30, 2024
I was a patient of Dr. Kallal's and he was a fantastic oral surgeon for me. It was a very complicated extraction and he did marvelous I never had any issues. Super smart and talented doctor. Many of my family members were also his patients. Such a gentle doctor and honestly it should have but didn't hurt at all during the entire ordeal. I wish more doctors were as good as Dr. Kallal.
Stacey Donaldson
November 11, 2023
It's been ten years since his passing, but there is not a day that goes by where I don't look in the mirror and thank him for his amazing work and outstanding care I received when Dr. Kallal did my extensive jaw surgery back in 1989. He knew how long I had waited for that surgery and after he completed it, I went from looking and feeling like a troll to the most beautiful girl in my senior class. Not only was he a great surgeon, but he was extremely caring and truly cared about all of his patients. Being 51 now, I can't remember if I had thanked him back then, but I hope he knew how much he changed my life and how I will always be grateful to him. Always ...
M K
August 15, 2016
Dr. Kallal, couldn't have performed a more basic task to him, and a more meaningful one to me than surgery to repair my underbite. At the very least I would have gone through life with migraine headaches, he saved me from that and I am truly heartbroken to hear of his passing. RIP Dr. Kallal.
Florence Gage
September 29, 2015
Dr. Kallal's outstanding work on my jaw changed my life. He made me realize that anything is possible. I am grateful to God for him.
October 18, 2014
Roger was a very friend,neighbor and oral surgeon.
Warmest thoughts are with you.
I just found out about this yesterday.
Leticia K. Chykoa,M.D.
August 27, 2014
I was a patient of Dr. Kallal's since 1982 when he performed my TMJ surgery. Since then he was my "go to guy" for all of my oral surgeries and dental implants. He was an excellent oral surgeon and a very warm, compassionate and friendly person. Prayers and blessings to his family.
Patricia carl
April 6, 2014
I worked with Dr Kallal ,HE was a wonderful genuine person.
Tom Johnson
April 2, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Dr. Kallal's passing! I was one of his "out of town emergency patients" a few years back! He "fit me in" his very busy schedule and we even had a good chat afterwards! My sincere condolences to his family!
Tom Johnson
Chantilly,VA
Jane Bolin
February 6, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very generous, very gentle man, who was both compassionate and an excellent doctor. I will miss him. My condolences to his family. Jane Bolin
February 4, 2014
I worked for Dr. Kallal for 14 1/2 years. He was a wonderful person to work for. May god bless Him and his family.
Marie Lachenberg
Chester Wang
January 9, 2014
I've known Dr. Kallal professionally for over 10 years, and have always enjoyed his friendly and gentle nature. May he rest in peace.
Gary Wiseman
January 9, 2014
I just now heard this sad news. My sincere sympathy to the entire Kallal family. He was a great guy.
Laura Niewiadomski
October 3, 2013
Dr Kallal,
You truly will be missed! You were a great man, surgeon, teacher and friend. I will never forget how kind you were to me! May you rest in peace.
John Green, DDS, JD
September 26, 2013
I met Dr. Kallal years ago when I asked him to review a dental malpractice case for an oral surgeon I was representing. He was warm and gracious which is why we won the case. Then over the years, I became his friend....and even golfed with him. I will miss his advice and friendship.
Emily Hernandez
September 26, 2013
Dr. Kallal corrected my class 3 jaw when I was in my mid-30's. I had been super self conscious of it since I could remember. I'm so grateful to him for fixing it and allowing me to have a better self-image. I happened to stumble upon this when I went to refer a co-worker to him.
Robert Deaver DDS
September 24, 2013
Dr Kallal, always had time for younger dentists coming up, his kindness was boundless, A great loss
GAIL FEHSEL
September 21, 2013
Dr. KALLAL WAS A TERRIFIC MENTOR TO ME AND IT WAS AN HONOR TO WORK WITH HIM. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.! HE HAD A UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOR...AND ALL WHO WORKED WITH HIM HAVE HAD DEAR FOND MEMORIES.
Marie Martin
September 18, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Kallal. I have only had the privilege of meeting his son, Roger & wife Shelley.
Can say he raised a fine young man.
Kathy Schiewe
September 17, 2013
Dr. Kallal was a great and talented surgeon. Because of his great work, I have a jaw that functions. He trained many and his work will live on in that regard. He was so kind and thoughtful and you knew he loved what he did. My prayers and support to his family during this time.
Rachel Totos
September 16, 2013
My condolences go out for Dr. Kallal's family. I was his patient in which he had said was his most difficult case and he did a wonderful job. He changed my life forever by giving me the confidence I never had. By him, I am inspired to continue my education into a different direction of becoming an oral surgeon myself. I want to continue his type of work and love to change others' lives. I wish that I had really sat down to tell him all of this, he is my inspiration and will forever be missed.
Gail Harinek
September 16, 2013
To the family of Dr Kallal, my sincere condolences on your great loss. Although a patient a number of years ago, the memory of his expertise and kindness remain with me to this day.
Jim Stone
September 15, 2013
My sincere condolences to Dr. Kallal's family. I first met Roger in the mid 80's when I joined Olympia Fields CC. We played many games of golf and shared many laughs along the way. I will miss you dear friend and look forward to the future when we will play golf together again.
Neil Weintraub
September 14, 2013
I was one of the lucky ones. A young orthodontist in training who was mentored by a most skilled oral surgeon and teacher. I then had the priviledge of teaching with him for the next twenty years at Northwestern. I was also blessed to have such a good friend to take care of my surgical patients for many years.
Yes, I was one of the lucky ones. My heartfelt condolences to all the family. I will miss his warm smile and uplifting spirit. Rest in peace, RHK.
Debbie Moskalik
September 14, 2013
My condolences to Dr. Kallal's family. I worked for him for 9 years and always had great respect for him. He was a patient and talented "teacher"...he will be missed.
Maria Agosto
September 14, 2013
RHK, I'm sure you're in heaven right now rejoicing with the good lord and putting those great dance moves to use! I'm sure going to miss you around the office... but I know you're in a much better place. Thank you for being such a kind, giving, selfless human being! You're genuinely one of a kind.
Mark Adams
September 13, 2013
Roger and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. Words cannot express what a wonderful man he was. We are so sorry that we couldn't make it tonight to pay our respects but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
He touched and impacted so many lives and was one of the best!
I will forever remember our vacation to the Dominican Republic and the many rounds of golf we played together.
Please take care.
Mark and Pam Adams
September 13, 2013
Roger,
I sure miss the hunting trips with you and the old goat, Dr. Hal Perry, at Nolen's farm in Marion. Those were some of my best times. We played some golf too. Beyond that, you were the absolute best maxillofacial surgeon there ever was. As HTP says, you were the nee plus ulta. Dr. Stan Biel
Patty Vaccarella
September 13, 2013
Dr. Kallal was one of the kindest and best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He loved what he did and it showed in both his work and his ability to teach.
Working with him was always fun and a pleasure. may he rest in peace.
Cindy Brooke, RN, BSN
September 13, 2013
Dr. Kallal held a special place in my heart after four jaw surgeries by him; there was not a better oral surgeon in the US. He will truly be missed by all. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bill Anderson
September 13, 2013
Roger & Family, Please accept my condolences on your Dad's passing. I'm sorry I am unable to pay my respects in person, but please know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing your Dad touched the lives of so many people. Memory eternal.
Jon Chanin
September 13, 2013
Dr Kallal was my oral surgeon. I had surgery last summer. He did a great job. I enjoyed my chats with him. Real nixe guy, he will be missed.
BJ Murray
September 13, 2013
Dr. Kallal was one of the nicest, funniest, kindest and great souls that i was blessed to know in this lifetime... :( :( i will always remember his gentle laugh and smile along with his true and honest concern for soooo many over the years ( myself included ) simply put He Was The Best...!!! Heaven must have been short of angels this week Doc so they needed you home....My sincere & heartfelt condolences and prayers for his family at this time....see ya on the other side one day Doc, where we will laugh again...much loooove to ya always and Thank You For Everything... Gods Speed Home...your pally BJ
Cindy James
September 12, 2013
Rest in Peace Dr. Kallal; you were an amazing surgeon and scholar in your field. Dentistry will miss you and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with you. May peace come to your family at this difficult time.
Shireen Ahmad, MD
September 12, 2013
Roger was my friend and colleague at Northwestern, also my surgeon! He had a wonderful personality and was a pleasure to work with in the OR! He will be missed. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.
Shireen Ahmad, MD
September 12, 2013
Roger was my colleague and friend at Northwestern, and also my surgeon! He had a great personality and was a pleasure to work with - he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.
Herbert Kanter, DDS
September 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. He will be greatly missed.
September 12, 2013
I will miss a great friend and surgical colleague Robert D. Heckel DMD
September 12, 2013
Our condolences to Cousin Marcia and all of the Kallals. Roger was one of many Kallal high achievers. He led a full life and touched many others.
Mel & Rita Kallal
Bill Kuikman
September 12, 2013
To a good friend and avid golfer and many good memories at Olympia Fields. Deepest condolences to Roger's family.
Jackie Arevalo
September 12, 2013
My condolences to the family. Dr. Kallal had a warm smile, and a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Graham
September 12, 2013
May God bless the Kallal family at this time of sorrow. The Spafford's
christi thomasino
September 12, 2013
It is with a sad heart that we have to write a good by for Dr. Kalall... He was an awesome surgeon who took very good care of all our patients. He will truly be missed! Each time I would speak to him he always would ask how my day was going... Dr. Kalall, thank you for creating so may new smiles for your surgical patients! You will truly be missed! May you now rest in peace ....Christi Thomasino- Office Manager for Dr. Karen Seder Chicago
Chris Zarkovich
September 12, 2013
The world has lost a great man -- Dr. Kallal was one of a kind. It was a privilege to have known and worked for him. Rest in peace RHK.
September 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of Dr. Kallal's passing. I used to babysit his children and ended up working for him when I first got out of Dental Assisting school. He had a great smile that could light up a room. He was brilliant in his field and will be missed.
Raymond Berlin
September 12, 2013
So sorry to hear about the death of a great colleague and world recognized maxillo-facial surgeon. I feel very fortunate to have known him since the time he first started his practice. We had been neighbors in our dental practices as well as family residences.
Our deepest condolences to all of Roger's family.
Dr. Raymond and Shellie Berlin
September 11, 2013
Awsome man to have the priveledge to work for. Very generous and would try to direct people, Never boss people. Great man. Blessings. Thank you. Blessings for the Kallal family. Melissa Warren
Sharon Tate
September 11, 2013
So sorry to hear this. I am very proud to have worked for Dr. Kallal.
Kari Cremer
September 11, 2013
So very sad to hear the news. I'm happy that he is at peace .
I will always cherish the memories and wonderful laughs we had in the Hinsdale office. It was a honor to work for him! His smile was infectious and will be sorely missed.
Peace to you Dr. Kallal
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