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Mitchell ("Mitch") grew up in Rogers Park and later Wilmette. He always cherished his years at Sullivan High School and his city roots. He studied biology at the University of Illinois and later worked for Merck pharmaceutical company. He found his calling at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, where he graduated in 1974 with a specialty in obstetrics & gynecology and later built his own practice. He served patients at Nashville General Hospital and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mitch loved bringing new life into the world and was adored by his patients for his sensitivity and dedication.
Mitch also loved any activity involving nature or water, whether it was snorkeling in a coral reef or taking a walk in the park. While dedicating his life to helping others, Mitch faced a series of health struggles. He later returned to the Chicago area to be closer to family and friends.
Mitch was preceded in his death by the parents he adored, Lew and Martha (Oberman) Sanders. He is survived by his longtime and loving partner, Karen Cacioppo, his brother Robert (Sharon) Sanders and sister, Frannie Sanders, his niece Lisa (Chris) Kennedy, his nephews Scott (Priscilla) Sanders and David Sanders, and cousins Marcia Selz (Eduardo Subelman), Judith (Ronald) Fischer, Bruce Greyson, and Richard Greyson (Ellen Goren), and many loyal and longtime friends.
Memorial service, Tuesday, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For shiva information or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.
We are forever grateful to Nurse Judy and the caring staff at Radford Green who looked out for Mitch for many years, and to Accord Hospice and Jenny, Mitch's longtime hospice nurse. You always made Mitch's comfort and dignity a priority, and your ongoing compassion and support to our family throughout this difficult journey will never be forgotten.
Contributions may be made in Mitch's memory to The Nature Conservancy or The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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Steve and Adrienne Freidin
February 17, 2025
Steve and I wanted to express our condolences during this sad time.
Mitch may be gone from our world, as we know it, but not from our hearts.
Having been dear friends with Mitch for many decades, Steve and I will continue to remember him as the wonderful person he was. We will think of him fondly- Always!
We wish sweet Karen, the love of his life, Frannie and Rob, as well as other family members and friends, peace and comfort, during this difficult time.
Mitch, your suffering has ended,
but wonderful memories will live on. We love you and always will. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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Stephen and Adrienne Freidin
February 16, 2025
Steve and I wanted to express our condolences during this sad time.
Mitch may be gone from our world, as we know it, but not from our hearts.
Having been dear friends with Mitch for many decades, Steve and I will continue
to remember him as the wonderful person he was. We will think of him fondly - ALWAYS!
We wish sweet Karen, the love of his life,
Frannie and Rob as well as other family members and friends, peace and comfort during this difficult time
Mitch, no longer are you suffering. We will all remember the wonderful memories that will live on
We love you! Rest in peace, dear friend.
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