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Harry Elam Obituary
Pediatrician dedicated to supporting underserved communities. Spent over 50 years combined at Cook County Hospital, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and St Francis Hospital of Evanston. Certified in individual psychotherapy following study at Adler Institute.
A deep love of learning led Harry from medicine to yoga; history to astrology; philosophy to drumming. Sharing that knowledge was a favorite pastime. Family and church completed his world.
Visitation Friday, January 24, 2020, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Saturday, January 25, 2020, 2:30 p.m. at Saint Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smile Train, 633 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017 or (https://my.smiletrain.org/fundraiser/inmemoryofharryelam)
Info: 847-6785-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.
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Harley
January 28, 2020
Bernadette, Christopher and Bernard
I'm just learning of Harry's passing and want to express my heart felt sympathy and regards. I always had a high regard for Harry, even though it's been quite some time since I last saw him. I never knew how he got my address, but I always enjoyed the Christmas cards. We always had a good rapport, especially back in the day while spending so much time with Suzhanna a best friend who I often still think about. I can't imagine what Harry had been through with Sue's passing, as well as Johanne's, Regina's and, of course, Sally. I most certainly wish I could've been in town for his remembrance.
sally Daniels
January 25, 2020
Dr. Harry was a beautiful soul who loved to read the scripture during our prayer services at Mather. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend the wake to tell you in person. He liked to tell me his wife was named Sally, like me.
January 22, 2020
Wishing well of you and your family in this time of loss.
January 19, 2020
Our hearts are saddened by the families loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you
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