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Zarah McLean Obituary
Zarah G. McLean, MD, transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She tirelessly provided medical services to the Milwaukee Community for decades. She is loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Dr. McLean's visitation is Friday, June 12, 2020 from 10-11:45a at Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218. Burial Service, immediately following the visitation, is at Graceland Cemetery, 6401 N 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209. Both are open to the public.
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Gabrielle Humphrey
March 2, 2025
Omg to hear of Dr. McLean passing I am so sad! I had her as my doctor until I turned in 16 and she stated that I had to see an OBSTETRICIAN because I was pregnant!!! I loved her so much I literally asked my mom if we could visit her daily. Thank you serving the community and loving your patients as your family. Continue to rest in peace.
April M.
February 23, 2025
I just googled Dr. McLean because my daughter said she forgot how she looked. And with much sadness realized that she has transitioned. At the time of her passing I was 49 yrs old. She was my pediatrician all the way up until I was 16 and she told me that I was pregnant and had to go see an OBGYN. I loved her so much that she became the pediatrician to all 5 of my children. They remained with her all the way up until she retired. They did not want to leave her but she was retiring. They loved her as well. It was a privilege and blessing to know such a great person. Heaven's angel has returned home. I know it's after the fact but my condolences to her family and friends.
Alicia Taylor
November 14, 2022
Dr.McLeah you was a great doctor. I remember when my son was born 36 years ago premature weighing on 3 pounds other doctors gave him up for death. But you and today he is a healthy young man thanks to you. I am truly hurt finding out your passing this way I just wanted your family to know how much you were loved and admired for your work and you are truly missed.
S. Moore
September 4, 2021
Dr. McClean was such an instrumental person in the Milwaukee black community. I am 48yrs old and she was my pediatrician and my oldest daughter as well. She will be greatly missed.
Brandi Bryant
July 27, 2021
To the family I´m sorry for your lost I´m just now finding out...OMG I Loooooove Dr.McLean she was the greatest it was she my pediatrician I would love getting a sucker and the end of every visit lol and when I got to old to be a patient I would go visit her when I had my first child she was his pediatrician as well until she retired she was one of the smartest black women I knew I´m going to miss her
T Ward
June 15, 2021
She was one of the best. May she rest in heavenly peace
Marie Carter
January 12, 2021
Thank you for everything Dr McLean! My family loves and misses you.
Artaska Reed
December 4, 2020
My condolences to the family. Dr. Mclean was my doctor as well as my childrens doctor. God bless her
Marquise hibbler
September 24, 2020
I was just talking to my sister about Dr. McLean. We started to search and came across this. Thank you for taking care of us! I remember your voice and how you would always crack jokes! I’m 30 and still remember you. R.I.P doc!
Arlion Crawford & Family
June 17, 2020
She was such a wonderful doctor.Never seen a doctor give a shot to a baby/kid unbeknownst to them in a matter of seconds.She always had a joke,kept me smiling.She will be missed!
milton boyd
June 17, 2020
Wonderful doctor n person she kept me n my siblings healthy for many years n they kids I think I was her favorite but she just love my brother as well , she used to call him curly top she will be missed dearly...
Michelle Linsy
June 17, 2020
This was my doctor until I was 16 and then my son dr until he was 16. We was just like family because my aunt married into the family. I was in ARIZONA at the time of the funeral. R.i.p dr McLean you will be missed.
The Brelove family
June 16, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Elvina Sands
June 15, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stella Payne
June 12, 2020
To the Family
So sorry for your loss, Dr. McClean was my daughters pediatrician 45 years ago and I Loved how attentive & loving she was with my daughter. May she fly high into the arms of Our Lord & continue to be Our Angel to watch over us from Heaven. Gods Blessings
Janie Washington
June 11, 2020
Deepest condolences to the McLean family. Dr. McLean has been a treasure to her field of pediatrics and to the medical community. It is indeed an honor to have known and worked with her.
Terri Lusk
June 10, 2020
Rest in Peace, Dr. McLean.
Collette J.
June 9, 2020
My condolences to the McLean family and friends. She was a wonderful, caring, skilled and compassion doctor. She was me and my siblings childhood physician. She was also my children physician in their earlier years of their childhood. As an adult, I would run into here and share some beautiful conversation. She was also a inspiration for me to work in the healthcare field. Dr. McLean will truly be missed and loved always.
Evangelist Calvin Thorndike Jemison
June 7, 2020
To the McLean family you are in my thoughts and prayers my our God continue to comfort and heal you during this time in your liife!
Mary
June 6, 2020
What a wonderful doctor for my son monroe he had many allergies as a young boy & she was so on target with it. THANKS
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