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Dennis Cech Obituary
Dennis was born on February 27, 1951 in Cleveland, and served in the U.S. Navy. Dennis attended the Borromeo Seminary and graduated from Benedictine, Ohio State University, and LSU Medical School. Dennis served his internship and residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He was a board certified Allergist and Immunologist, and he was in private practice. Dennis was a member of the AAAAI, ACAI, and the American Legion. He liked cooking, fishing, golfing and gardening. Dennis enjoyed his practice, and working with people. He was an inspiration to many lives.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Stella "Bonnie" Cech; brothers, Ladd (Barbara), Jerry (Barbara), and Richard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Judy Gribble, Marjean Arnet (Victor), and David Gilmore; nieces and nephews, Mathew, Jakub, Lucas, Louis, Andrew, Lisa, Oliver, Paul, Miles, Stephanie, Cara, Kelsey, and Jocelyn; many great-nieces and nephews; and many God children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ladimer and Marie (nee Vohnout) Cech.
Memorial donations may be forwarded to the Poor Clares Monastery, 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon Belden Rd. (Rt. 83), Avon Lake on Sunday, September 24 from 2-6pm. Prayers at the funeral home on Monday at 10:15am. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32946 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake on Monday at 11am. (440)933-3202 www.buschcares.com
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Linda Yanega
July 26, 2025
Dear Stella,
For some strange reason, I decided to look Dr. Cech up and discovered this obituary today. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and that I didn´t know for so long. He was a wonderful doctor and I always loved coming to your office. I know he is missed by many and those of us who were under his care very much appreciated the doctor and the human being that he was!
Best regards and deepest sympathy, Linda Yanega.
Evelyn Trenary
September 14, 2023
Dear Bonnie, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I just learned of Dennis´ passing today. I always remember all the fun parties y´all had at the Camp St. apt. and all the jazz fest outings. Working with Dennis at Charity Hospital was always fun and of course, all those Fridays at Joe´s. Please know I am heartbroken for your loss.
christine mccall
May 15, 2021
He was my favorite doctor he saved my life
Amy Govoni
May 11, 2021
Stella, I have just learned of Dr Cech's passing. He was such a wonderful doctor, followed his own drummer and made every visit special. He will be missed. Sending prayers and blessings, Amy Govoni
Rink's
December 27, 2019
Wow...Mrs. Cech we are so sorry for your loss. We did not know of Dr. Cech's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great doctor. Our boys loved going to the office...not many kids like going to the doctor. (Am sure he would have something to say about the grammar in that sentence!) He always made them feel special. Loved his wit. He always told it like it was. Not afraid at all of what people thought.
God Bless!
Earlene McGonegal
September 20, 2019
Dear Bonnie I cant believe 2 years have gone by since Dennis passed and what a challenging time this must have been for you. Interesting you were in my dream just a few weeks ago. Enjoyed looking at the picture of you at LSU. We were so young! Wishing you all the best as you are moving forward with your life.
Mark Massie
September 15, 2019
I miss and speak of him often, especially when on the lake. I always refer to him as the late great Dr Cech and he will never be forgotten
October 9, 2017
My condolences to the family of this man who I knew from Holy Family and was a bright light to encounter.
colette pycha
September 26, 2017
Dear Bonnie,
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family on the passing of Dr. Cech. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
If you need anything please free to call us.
God Bless You
Tony and Mary Ann DeFranco
Lucie Nezkusilova
September 26, 2017
Dear Bonnie we are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis.
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we all feel for the passing of him. Please accept our condolences
Our hearts are with you and your family.
Miro, DasaI, DasaII, DasaIII, Lucie, Zdenek, Frantisek, Marek, David, Adam, Alzbeta, Magdalena, Petr.... We all know and remember how great and special person he was
Family
Lucie Nezkusilova
September 26, 2017
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E. Dennis Inman
September 25, 2017
Ellen Bigler
September 24, 2017
Dear Bonnie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dennis was somebody very special in this world, and I can only begin to imagine the sense of loss for all of you that he left us so soon. Love, Ellen
Jerry Fields
September 23, 2017
Sharon Turner
September 23, 2017
Bonnie sorry to hear about Dennis.
Jerry FIELDS
September 23, 2017
Bonnie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss we all feel. It was a privilege to know Dennis and have his friendship at Borromeo. I'm so glad to have reconnected with Dennis this past year and feel that he was too. It is an honor to know you and to have seen you two as a couple. How deep the loss you must feel. Love and prayers for you and Dennis
Karlovy Vary 5.4.2014
Danuse Ciprysova
September 23, 2017
Dear Bonnie,
it si very hard to express my sorrow about Dennis lost. He was a big person who has influenced my life. We got a great offer to spend one amazing year with both of you in Avon Lake. I will alwais remember him as a great teacher and controversial person who did not afraid. I am proud that I got that oportunity to know you.
Love Dasa
Kenneth Grush
September 23, 2017
Dear Bonnie, Here's one more photo of you from the senior picnic at LSU Medical School in 1978. Very Happy Times! Love, Ken Grush & Fred Loessel
Dearest Bonnie, We are so saddened by the loss of Dennis. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. A wonderful light has gone out in our firmament, but it's blazing away above! I'm sure Dennis is making his point of view clear to the Powers up there. We
Kenneth Grush
September 23, 2017
Dearest Bonnie,
We are so saddened by the loss of Dennis. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. A wonderful light has gone out in our firmament, but it's blazing away above! I'm sure Dennis is making his point of view clear to the Powers up there. We would be there if at all possible, and it's painful not to be, but we certainly will be with you in spirit. You and Dennis are a woven into Ken's life so tightly that it's difficult to come to grips with his passing. From your friendship (and feeding him!) in med school to your recent visit with us, you've been truly constant and valued friends. His sunset and wonderful garden photos brightened every visit to Facebook! Please accept our sincerest sympathy and condolences in this most difficult of times.
Ruth DeLong
September 23, 2017
Dear Bonnie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of such a special man. May Dennis' s enduring love for you bring comfort in the days ahead and may God's love for you be a source of strength and peace at such a difficult time. God bless and keep you both. Ruth and Bill DeLong
Lou Ignarro
September 23, 2017
Dear Stella, I am so saddened to learn of your loss. I have fond memories of Dennis from way back in the days of Tulane. Please accept my heart felt condolences. Much love, Lou Ignarro
September 23, 2017
Dennis,
You were a great friend and the best thing about Navy boot camp. I am happy to have known you for 45 years and spent so much time with you in New Orleans. You were a credit to your wife Bonnie and to all of your patients. Your incredible knowledge and magnificent generosity and charitable outpouring were an inspiration to all. We will miss you! You were loved by all!
Thomas S. Guillot,Jr.,M.D.
Bonnie, my thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time of the loss of your soul mate!! I was so thankful that I got to spend time with him when he came to Uncle Ed's funeral services in Arlington. That really meant a lot to me that he c
Laura Wooldridge (Vohnout)
September 23, 2017
Bonnie, my thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time of the loss of your soul mate!! I was so thankful that I got to spend time with him when he came to Uncle Ed's funeral services in Arlington. That really meant a lot to me that he could be there. I know you have a huge family support to help you through this difficult time to lean on. Wish I could be there as well, please feel all our love and support from Cali!!!
September 23, 2017
Bonnie,
Jenny and I are so sad to hear that Dennis passed. You, Dennis and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Two of best doctors and people I was blessed to know (Dennis and Frank Klamet) are together now and at peace.
Take care.
Ed Miller
Fred and Nancy Umland
September 22, 2017
Bonnie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad that we were able to reconnect with you personally last summer. I'm just sorry that our visit was so short. May your memories and friends bring you peace and comfort. Love,
September 22, 2017
Bonnie, our hearts are heavy with you. Dennis was one in a million. We love you...
Kris, Kevin, Perri and Finnegan
Philip Imka
September 22, 2017
My Condolences to the family. I was a freind of his from Holy Family Church.
My Deepest Sympathy
Phil Imka
September 22, 2017
My condolences to the family. I went to school with Dennis at Holy Family Grade School- Cleveland on Chapelside. Praying for the family.
Janet Schulte Adams
Juanita
September 22, 2017
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Dennis. The days ahead will be difficult, but know that others are praying you find comfort when reflecting on beautiful memories of happy times shared over a lifetime. May the God of all comfort sustain each of you and give you peace to endure.
Dana Stachowski
September 22, 2017
Bonnie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.
September 22, 2017
Stella,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Cech was a lifesaver for me. Without his knowledge/expertise, I wouldn't have been able to have a normal childhood. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joe "Joey" Rada
Earlene McGonegal
September 22, 2017
Bonnie I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I will hold you in my heart and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Earlene McGonegal
April (Vohnout) Smith
September 22, 2017
They say that to have a good life you must "Live," "Laugh," "Love" and "Leave a Legacy" and Dennis was not only able to do that but he did it all to the fullest. His legacy is all the people who's lives he touched and helped either through his family, his friendships or his patients. You will be missed!
Cynthia Butler
September 22, 2017
May God sustain you at this time of such great loss please except my condolences John 5:29
Kristine Roth
September 22, 2017
Condolences to Bonnie and all of Dennis' family - I have so many warm memories of good times shared with both of them, with Dennis often as the instigator. Without him, when would I ever have gone to the Jazz fest, eaten etouffe, or gone to a pig roast? Not to mention countless times just hanging out, listening to music, shooting the breeze. Dennis was committed,loyal and generous to family and friends. I hope that everyone's memories of him may sustain them through the immediate pain, and provide comfort going forward. Love and sympathy to each of you.
Linda Bennett Kozlowski
September 22, 2017
Prayers for your family on your loss. I was a classmate of Jerry, but knew Dennis thru him. Please know I am thinking of all at this time.
September 22, 2017
Bonnie,
Our condolences to you on the loss of Dennis. He will truly be missed.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick and Jamie Kearney
margaret wilbur
September 22, 2017
Bonnie, so sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts are with you.
Mark Massie
September 22, 2017
Dr Cech was a brilliant man and had a wonderful personality that will be missed by myself and many, many others
September 22, 2017
Grief can be very hard but with special memories they help us cope John 5:29.
Rich Schroeder
September 21, 2017
Bonnie, our heart goes out to you. Dennis was a great friend and I am blest to have known him. I have great memories from our high school days and especially the summers in between. He will be in the best of hands with our Lord, and a welcomed sight for Al Denne and Mike Clancy.
Bonnie and I will keep you. In our prayers.
Rich and Bonnie Schroeder
Vincent Vohnout
September 21, 2017
Dennis,
I had planned on growing much older with you and our brothers sitting on your deck and watching many more sun sets over the lake! I will miss you. Who will now correct my grammar?
September 21, 2017
Stella, So sorry for your loss! Dr. Cech was always one of my favorite people! He was a good man, great doctor, and loved a good conversation. He was was witty, funny, and always sarcastic! I will miss him very much!Monica Bostaph
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