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for Thomas Engel
Rachel Bodzioch
December 10, 2009
Can't believe it's been a year already..I am sure it's not been an easy year for any of you..Dr Engel is still in my thoughts..In fact I had a dream about him a few weeks ago. He was at Condell, a load of patient charts and a smile on his face. He said he hadn't seen me in a long time and it was good to see me again. That was it. He looked good. Healthy and handsome! Just thought you'd like to know if you believe in such things. If not you're sure I'm nuts now right?
Nancy niewerth
January 11, 2009
My condolences to Lisa and Tom's family I was very saddened by the death of Dr Engel. He made my years working in ICU challenging and frequently amusing.
One of my first memories of Tom is when he first came to Condell and was desperately in need of help in his office and somehow I got coerced into helping for a day.It was a day I will never forget, as we all know he was a little intense! Because of that day we became friends and I now have some great memories!
Nancy Niewerth
Mundelein,Il
Linda Binder
January 6, 2009
Dear Lisa,
I are so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Please know you and the children are in our prayers. He taught me a lot and it was never dull when he was around-full of life!
Linda Binder
Forrest and Lisa Key
December 30, 2008
Lisa, so sorry for your loss.
Herb Lambrechts
December 25, 2008
To the family of Dr. Engel - I wanted to express my condolences during this difficult time. What a loss this is !
Dr Engel was my father's cardiologist during the last several years of his life. In those years I had the opportunity to confer with the doctor many times as did my 8 siblings. To a person we were all in awe of not only his medical knowledge but also his bedside manner, My father, who was quite a "to the point" kind of person, held Dr. Engel in very high esteem, appreciated his attention to detail and also his analytic approach. He and we loved his sense of humor also !
We felt Dr. Engel was truly a patient's doctor and advocate ,went out of his way for my Dad in dozens of instances, and saw him several times contact and overrule other staff @ Condell when he felt it necessary. My Dad said it best - a good man !
Melissa Bodzioch
December 24, 2008
Dear Lisa, Tommy, Timmy, Tyler, Lauren, Ryan and little Ryan... I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom always included my son Dylan (little Ryans big brother) in so many of your family activities and I always thought he was so thoughtful to do that. I can't believe he's gone.. so very sad.
Dean and Jeri Steele
December 23, 2008
Just last week we were talking about Dr. Engel and how much we missed having him as our doctor. He always - and I mean always - took the time to see us if we had questions or concerns about my husband's health. I still can picture him standing in the corner of the examining room, wearing his green scrubs, and paging through my husband's rather extensive file. Whenever he'd tell a us funny story, his smile would light up his face. He knew his patients so well! Once he looked at my husband and said he noticed a weight loss of about 5 pounds - actually, it was 4 pounds. Amazing! I know that my 82 year old husband is alive today because of 25 years of Dr. Engel's caring, knowledge, and expertise.
He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will keep him and all of the family in our prayers.
Michael Martinson
December 23, 2008
The Martinson family is so very sorry to hear this news of Dr. Tom. We are very sorry for your loss. My mother Shirley Martinson was a long time employee of the practice and loved the entire family immensely. Our families thoughts and prayers are with you at this dfficult time.
Nancy Yukl (Webb)
December 22, 2008
Dear Lisa and family,
I was so surprised to hear of Dr Engels death. I have many memories of him from my early days on West 3. I should have listened to some of his advice on my stocks. He was truly a unique and fun loving individual. You are all in my thoughts.
LINDA HOURIHAN
December 22, 2008
LISA,
YOUR ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Rachel Bodzioch
December 19, 2008
Lisa, I am so shocked to hear about Dr Engel's death. It is a horrible loss. He and I got along well once I knew what he expected out of the nurses taking care of his patients. He was an extremely intelligent man and expected all of us to be right up there with him. I am especially concerned about the boys. He was so supportive of them and seemed like he would put his life on hold just to be with them. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Alice Westergaard
December 19, 2008
Dear Lisa - So shocked and sorry to hear of your and your family's loss. Dr.Tom was a special person to work with and he taught me so much when I was at Condell - knowledge that I have used throughout my nursing career. Again, my condolences.
Sharon (Fyfe) Anton
December 18, 2008
Dr. Engel was a special person who touched so many. though I was one of his patients we spoke of family. My prayers are with you. May his wonderful qualities be carried forward through each member of the family he loved so much.
Mary & Jim Stevens
December 17, 2008
Dear Lisa,
So sorry to hear about Dr Engel. He was a fantastic doctor, and will truely be missed by his patients, nursing staff, and all who had the chance to work with him. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and his family
Rick Eckardt
December 17, 2008
We will truly miss Dr. Engel. He got my wife, Sandra, through her stroke and has helped me though alot of personal issues.I'll truly miss him. I wish the family well. God bless you all. Rest in peace Dr. Engel.
Regards,
Rick Eckardt
Kathy Grinde
December 17, 2008
Lisa,
I am sorry for your loss. Every time I think of you and Tom it brings back wonderful memories. He was a very kind person with a great sense of humor. You shared a great love with each other. My prayers are with you.
Dan & Marcia Trew
December 17, 2008
Lisa and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Phil Hanna
December 17, 2008
Lisa:
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Phil
Rick Rubenstein
December 16, 2008
Tommy, Timmy, Tyler:
Your dad and I always had good chats over the last 8-9 years. On the baseball field, on the football field and recently in the gym at wrestling meets.
I will remember him for his commitment to all of you.
Rick
Connie Zickenheiner
December 16, 2008
I will always remember him as a caring,kind,funny and gentle man and doctor. He was a softy at heart. Lisa, I will have great memories of all the fun times we had together !
Sue Overland
December 16, 2008
Dear Lisa,
Although we have lost touch, I wanted you to know that you are in my heart and my prayers. I have many fond memories of Condell and working with both you and Tom.
Wendy Shannon
December 16, 2008
Dear Tommy, Timmy & Tyler,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your father was very proud of you boys, and he believed in your unlimited potential. God bless you at this very difficult time.
Phil Hanna
December 16, 2008
Lisa,
I'm so sorry for you loss God bless you and your family.
Phil
Ron Klimaitis Gloria Dougherty
December 16, 2008
Tommy,Timmy and Tyler,
I worked with your dad from the time he came to Condell. We shared good times and bad. I can tell you that he was very proud of you all as he often spoke of you.
Lisa and family, I grieve for you also, especially Lisa. You stood by him through thick and thin. I admired you for that. Since retiring, I have missed some of his humor and also recall many unusual and exciting life episodes we shared.
Neil Bauer
December 16, 2008
Pat, Tyler and the rest of the family,
We are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bauer Family
Renee Obey
December 16, 2008
Lisa and Family,
My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. It helps to know how much he loved and adored all of you and he is now a guardian angel that will always be watching over.
My prayers are with you.
Love Renee..
Steve, Donna, Jaclyn, Jenna & Jason Warneke
December 16, 2008
Lisa:
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Royal Cantonese
December 15, 2008
Dear Lisa, Tommy, Timmy, Tyler, Lauren, Ryan and baby Ryan,
Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with all of you.
Tom was a very smart man who shared his knowledge and sometimes his humor. He was a good dad who always had the best intentions for his family.
He was a caring man and spoke often of all of you.
We will miss him alot too.
Please let us know if we can help with anything.
All of us from Royal Cantonese.
Kim (Josephson) Miller
December 15, 2008
Dear Tommy, Timmy & Tyler,
I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Kuzdeba Family
December 15, 2008
Dear Tommy:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Jeff Lambrechts
December 15, 2008
Please accept my condolences.Dr.Engel was my fathers doctor for many years and he saved his life and also was his friend.The Dr.Engel I knew was a great man.He will be missed.
Gene Saltzberg MD
December 15, 2008
Lisa, I wanted to let you know what a positive memory I will always have of Tom. He was a wonderful person, father and CARING physician. The world is worse off for this loss. Words will not comfort, but time and good memories will sustain you!!
NICK DREYER
December 15, 2008
THE WORLD HAS LOST A BRILLIANT DOCTOR AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING! WE APPRECIATE THE CARE HE GAVE TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
THE DREYERS
Catherine Engel
December 15, 2008
Uncle Tom,
Thank you for everything! You have always been a great support system for the family and we will truly miss you!!!
Love,
Cathy
Joy and Matt Kruyswyk
December 15, 2008
We can't even imagine what you're all going through. We're so sorry. I know your dad thought the world revolved around you three boys and that he loved you very much. I'm sure that whatever you do in life, he'll be watching and you'll make him proud.
Peggy Rubenstein
December 15, 2008
Dear Pat, Tommy, Timmy, and Tyler,
I was so shocked and sorry to learn of Tom's passing. I had a nice conversation with your dad at Tyler's wrestling match at Vernon Hills HS last week. I will always remember him leaning over a fence at a baseball field, encouraging you to do your best. Love and Prayers with you all. Peggy Rubenstein
Herb Ramlose
December 15, 2008
My sincere sympathies to the family of Dr. Engel. Tom was my personal physician for more than 25 years and I could not have asked for a finer doctor who personally was like a friend. My condolences.
December 15, 2008
Lisa & Family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless
Linda
Sunny Kurzeder
December 15, 2008
Dear Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Ludwig and I will always cherish the nice times we had together with you and Tom.
I personally will always be gratefull for the teaching I received from Tom as a new nurse.
Our condolences to his boys.
Love,
Sunny and Ludwig
December 15, 2008
Tommy, we love you and always have your back. You know where to go if you need anything.
-NY Beta
Sherri Hicks
December 15, 2008
Pat, Tommy, Timmy & Tyler,
We are so sad to hear of all that has happened during this difficult time. As if losing a loved one was not enough! Please let us know what we can do to help you...
Love, "The Hicks Chicks"
Dale Justin
December 15, 2008
Sorry for your lose
Lori @ Steve Fuessle
December 15, 2008
we will all truly miss you Tom!
Sincerely, The Fuessle Family
Hollie Dipiero
December 14, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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