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for JEFFREY MELTON
Diane Curby
August 27, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Dear family of Dr. Jeffrey Melton
I was a patient of Dr. Jeff's and was shocked to find out just today about his passing when I called to make my annual appointment. I was stunned to realize that my last visit with him on 9/25/12 was very shortly before his passing.
I was privileged to have been his patient when he was a young Dr. at Loyola and again recently at his Oakbrook practice. He always made me feel comfortable because of his warm, funny, and caring "bedside manner"--he was a great doctor.
I am so sorry I missed hearing this and the opportunity to pay my final respects to him.
Though this is late, please accept my sincere sympathy to all of you. I am sorry for the loss to you, his patients, and all he touched in this life.
Lisa (Cheeley) Siegel
April 20, 2013
I am so sad to hear about Jeff's passing. It doesn't seem that long ago we were all at Cornell together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 9, 2013
While I was just a one time patient of Dr. Melton, my surgery was a 6 hour one in which we engaged in a comfortable conversation. He made an impact on me and I raved about his tremendous skill as a surgeon, but was even more impressed by his bedside manner. I was saddened to hear of his passing and know how sad your family must be. In that short time, he told me much about his wife and children and seemed so incredibly proud and happy. I hope you are all comforted by the many memories and knowing that he is at peace.
You are all in my prayers
Susan Reardon, Elmhurst il
Jessica Rojakovick
February 11, 2013
I only met Dr. Melton a few times for treatment of a dermatological issue, but I remember him as a warm, funny, energetic man. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Betty Nance
January 28, 2013
I just received a letter from Dr. Melton's estate alerting of his death. I was so shocked and am so very saddened. My mother was a patient of his several times in the last few years. He was a very nice down to earth man. I just feel the need to send my deep regrets to his family.
Glenniece Campbell Martin
January 1, 2013
Dear Darlene,
I was quite saddened by the news of Jeff's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Kirk Zippe
December 30, 2012
Darlene, I was very sad to hear I have lost one my Cornell roommates. Reading all the wonderful thoughts and words about him as a doctor, friend and Dad tells me he lived a happy and successful life. I pray the memories he left behind provide strength and comfort to you and your family.
Jeffrey Altman, MD
November 6, 2012
My condolensces to the Melton family. Jeffrey was a conscientious dermatologist and dermatological surgeon who helped to improve our specialty and I am sure helped many patients.
Sara & Katrina Weber & Family
October 19, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stuart & Reid
We were deeply saddened to year of your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Terry Mahoney
October 19, 2012
I was truly saddened to hear this news. I remember talking to Jeff at Stu's soccer games, and will always remember his sense of humor and how proud he was of his children.
Deb (Burmeister) Krueger
October 18, 2012
Darlene,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jeff. Know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
marion bickham
October 18, 2012
Dear Darlene. Liz. Stu and Reid! I know this much Dr Melton loved his family I am so proud i worked for him as his Mohs tech he was a good boss my prayer are with you
Bill and Wilma Burgess
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu and Reid,
Please accept our warmest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with you always. May God be with you and give you strength. Just know you have many friends that care for you deeply. Please call on us should you ever need anything. Love you all.
Sincerely,
~ Bill & Wilma Burgess
Brittania Leja
October 17, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Laura Martinez
October 17, 2012
Please accept our deepest and sincerest condolences. We were not able to make it in time and my son "Gordo" really wanted to be there for Reid. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all . He was a Great dad. He will truly be missed on the sidelines at the soccer field . Our family is here for you , Gabriel & Laura & Gabriel (Gordo) Martinez & family
Sandy Stass & Kimball Willis
October 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Mary Vanco
October 17, 2012
Darlene,
We are both saddened and stunned by Jeff's sudden passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember him always through your wonderful children. Liz, Stu and Reid embody the best of you both and together with the support of everyone you will get through this.
Love and peace, Mary, Mike, Bryan and Adrienne.
~Tonya & Tim Ertmer
October 17, 2012
Through Bill (and summer weeding) I have enjoyed hearing of the Melton children and their families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Memories in the Heart
by Unknown Author
Feel no guilt in laughter, he knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile that he's not here to share
You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to
He'd hope that you can carry on, the way you always do
So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you.
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day
That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here
And fills you with the feelings that he is always near
For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart
And he will live forever locked safe within your heart
Wishing you peaceful moments in your hearts.
Cathy Ruiz
October 17, 2012
Dear Family of Dr. Melton,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was truly an honor and a pleasure to be his Mohs Surgery technician at UIC for more than eight years. He spoke of his family often and was so proud of his children. Even though I have not worked with Dr. Melton for the last three years his enthusiasm and devotion to teaching, his humor and most of all his dedication to his patients will always be a rememberance for me. He was truly a devoted physician and educator. He will
be missed.
Sincerely,
Cathy Ruiz
Alexa Scimcea
October 17, 2012
Dear Liz and family,
Although this may be the hardest, most difficult time of your lives, remember that you are strong enough to overcome this tragedy. I will pray and hope for courage in all of you.
susan block
October 17, 2012
As a friend of Bill's, I send my deepest sympathies to the Melton family on the loss of a wonderful
father and physician. May his
dedication to family, patients and
associates always be an inspiration.
Christian Velasquez
October 17, 2012
Darlene, Elizabeth, Stuart, Reid and family
I have faith to know that prayers work at a distance. I ask God to intercede and provide your family with courage in your loss and sorrow. I ask that he be your refuge and strength. I ask that he reassures you of his continuing love and lift you from the depths of grief into the peace and light of his presence. I pray for the healing of your family and your heavy hearts during this most difficult time.
God bless you all,
Christian Velasquez (Mary Velasquez)
St. Charles
Lawrence Chan
October 17, 2012
Dear family members of Dr. Melton:
At the Department of Dermatology here at UIC, we all felt the loss of Dr. Melton's untimely passing. We are thankful for his services for our patients and for his teaching efforts to our residents.
--Lawrence Chan, MD, Head, Department of Dermatology
Gus Montalvo
October 17, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Melton family, friends, associates and staff. I remember Jeff fondly when he was a young faculty member at Loyola in the early nineties. He made my passage through my Dermatology residency training much easier.
Christine Unterweger
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu and Reid! No words can describe this loss. Jeff loved you more than anything else. He was a great man. My thoughts are with you.
Love, Christine with Harald, Marlies and Theodor
Gregory Ulanov
October 17, 2012
Dear Dr. Darlene,
We still cannot believe Dr. Melton is not with us. This is not fare. This tragedy has deeply touched hundreds and hundreds of people. I had a pleasure and privilege to work with Dr. Melton in the Mohs surgery laboratory at UIC Medical Center, and those days are and will be unforgettable. We will all miss his wonderful personality, his humor, smile, and high professionalism. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely yours,
Gregory and Dina
Dan Costa
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu, and Reid,
Dr. Melton was truly a joy to work with at UIC. Being his Mohs technician and working side by side with him for many years was really a blessing to me. I would say I am a better technician and a better person for knowing him. He will be sorely missed by the UIC team. Especially those of us on his surgical team. He was truly one of the best teachers, and this residency program will not be the same without the tutelage of Dr. Melton. With sadness in our hearts I'd like to convey our deepest sympathies to your family at this time.
Sincerely and God Bless,
Dan Costa
Mohs Laboratory Manager
UIC Dermatology
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene. Words cannot express my feelings of empathy and sympathy for you and your families! I know Jeffrey was a magnificent Dr and a wonderful husband and father! He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched both personally and professionally. We are in Italy and will not be able to attend the wake and services. I will contact you next week when we return. If you need anything please call me! With love! Toni
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu, and Reid,
How sad I am to learn of Jeff's death. The first thing I thought of was how he always attended the conferences at ACS even though I am sure they interrupted his busy schedule. He was so proud of you all and with good reason. Please know my heart aches for you and that I am keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Susie Purser
October 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jeffery Melton. We are friends of Bill
Melton. We are from Elizabeth Il. Tim,Patty,@Steven Knockel
bill Melton
Roopal Kundu
October 17, 2012
To the Melton family,
Dr. Melton was an amazing teacher, kind and gentle, technically skilled, and patient with his eager apprentices. I know I speak for the dozens of residents he taught over the years at the University of Illinois, he will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers to the entire family during this most difficult time.
Roopal Kundu MD
UIC Dept of Dermatology Alum 2005
October 17, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful neighbor to us in Hayward. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Tim & Pam Barnett
Melanie Petto
October 17, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu and Reid,
my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love Melanie with Heinz and Adrian
Elena Burgess
October 17, 2012
Dear Mrs. Melton, Liz, Reid, and Stu...
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great man & will always be remembered that way. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you
--Elena Burgess
Cynthia Benton
October 17, 2012
Darlene and family - I am so sorry I won't be able to be there tonight for the visitation but will be thinking of you. Reg and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Katie Pelz
October 16, 2012
Darlene & Liz -
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your Zumba/Functional Workout Friend - Katie
October 16, 2012
Dear Darlene and Family,
I wish you my deepest sympathy. May God be with you and give you strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Colleen Cozzi
Penny Bailitz
October 16, 2012
To the Melton Family: Our prayers and love are with all of you on such a sad day. A wonderful doctor, an honor to be a patient and to know him. We will never forget Dr. Melton, a sweet, gentle man. God be with you. Again, our love, Penny (Radke) Bailitz and Margaret Radke (patient)
Bettie Thorne
October 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Jordan
October 16, 2012
I had the privileged opportunity to be a patient of Dr. Melton's since 1995. His surgical skill,bed side manners, and conversational tones were impeccable. His staff headed by nurse Debbie were care givers with highly trained medical expertise at its best. Through out the years I have had several Mohs surgical procedures performed by Dr. Melton and his excellent staff. In 1998 we retired to Noblesville, Indiana. Each and every Christmas holiday season I send Dr. Melton and his staff a box of Christmas cookies in remembrance, respect, and admiration for a Doctor who meant the world to me. This coming Christmas holiday season won't be the same without Dr. Melton. Thanks Doc ... may God keep you in his grip now in respect from all of us who had the opportunity to have you as our wonderful and exceptionally gifted Doctor.
October 16, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jeffrey Melton.We are neighbors and friends of Bill Melton.We are from Elizabeth,Il.Donald and Margaret Wurster
Tante Traudl, Conny, David, Arianne, and Alexander
October 16, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu and Reid,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and Jeff's extended family at this time of grief and loss. We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Sue Eversoll
October 16, 2012
We wish to express our sincere sorrow and sympathy to the Melton Family. Through Bill, in the past few years, we have enjoyed hearing of his children and grandchildren, and meeting some of them. You will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa, Lewie, Louisa, and Gavin Mitchell
October 16, 2012
Dear Darlene, Liz, Stu, and Reid,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Jack Spears
October 16, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family, I regret losing Dr. Melton. He was an outstanding doctor, knowledgeable, friendly and a good friend. He always made sure to let me know that if I ever need a consultation, that he was there. I wasn't just a number to Dr. M but, his demeanor will most definitely be missed. May he rest in peace, I'm so sorry for your loss.....
Andrew Kokosa
October 16, 2012
Darlene and Family, my deepest condolences. Jeff was a client but also a true friend for more than 15 years. He was my client, but I was his also his patient; he diagnosed and helped me beat a case of melanoma. I will miss those business meetings that quickly turned to sharing updates on our kids and their sports.
Staff at NCD Junior Achievement Office
October 16, 2012
Anne and Joan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ken Monge
October 16, 2012
Dr. Melton performed Mohs surgery on my head in May, 2012 and I was very impressed with his personal care along with his professionalism. The one hour procedure took five hours and he not once gave the impression of being in a hurry. He was very caring and I grieve at the loss. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all of his other patients who will miss him.
Laura DeLaurentis
October 16, 2012
I was supposed to have an appointment today. Hearing the cancellation message was surreal. I had been a patient of his at Loyola and recently in his private practice. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
October 16, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sophie Worobec,MD
October 15, 2012
Dear Dr. Darlene and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Jeffrey Melton's passing.
Dr. Jeffrey Melton was a wonderful dermatological surgeon who took exceedingly careful steps to provide his patients the best results possible. From the few times we had time to talk together, it was obvious that he took great joy in his children and was very proud of his children's accomplishments.
He was also a dedicated teacher of the residents at UIC for sixteen years, both by his technical skills, and by his kind bedside manner.
He will be greatly missed by many.
Love and prayers,
Sophie Worobec MD
Department of Dermatology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bob Fuzak, Sr.
October 15, 2012
Dear Dr. Darlene and Family; My wife and I are patients of both you and your husband's, and just learned of Dr. Jeff's passing today. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. He was a very special person/Doctor; we will miss him.
May you feel God's presence; caring for you and giving you strength.
Jerry Anne and Bob Fuzak
Mark, Cyndi and Kyle Hamann
October 15, 2012
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Jeff will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Maureen Fear
October 15, 2012
Looking lovingly at the wonderful family that Jeff and Darlene created, remembering all the wonderful "dad" things that Jeff did with his children. Each winter I smile when I think about the ice rink Jeff would build in the back yard. Our kids have grown together, and we are so proud of all of them. Only wonderful memories we will have from Avery Coonley and DGN days as they matured into young adults. Our prayers are with the Melton family.
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