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David Min Obituary
Prominent Northwest Indiana Physician, Dr. David Min, died Thursday, March 24 at his home in Munster, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 82. Dr. Min practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology for 39 years, delivering multiple generations of children for families in the Calumet Region. Min was an innovator and inventor having worked with Dr. Ora Marks to pioneer the Lamaze method to expectant mothers in Northwest Indiana in the late '60s and then introducing the Le Boyer method of gentle birth to the region in 1981. In 1999 Dr. Min was able to combine his profession as an obstetrician with his love of music when he was granted the patent for his Rock-a-Bye Music System. A portable music system designed to give expectant mothers the ability to share classical music such as Mozart with their babies in-utero. Highly regarded, the invention was affectionately described by ABC News as "wombTunes". Dr. David Min was born July 22, 1928 in Seoul, Korea. A graduate of Yonsei University, he moved to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1948. His father Edward (Heui Sik) Min was the Republic of Korea's first Consul General to Los Angeles. Dr. Min served his internship at Edgewater Hospital and his residency at Grant Hospital both in Chicago. He moved to Northwest Indiana in 1968 practicing at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago and then later at Munster's Community Hospital beginning in 1973. He retired from his medical practice in 2001. He is survived by his beloved wife Marie (nee Eenigenburg); his sons: David Min (Julie Ann Lowery-Min), Dr. Michael Min (Julie) and Arnold Min; brothers, William and George Min; and sister, Sally Paik (nee Min); loving family members: Jacqueline Chang-Stroman (Dr. Tae'ni) and Marjorie DeVries (Kevin); grandchildren: Jennifer (Paul) Taylor (nee Min), Edward and Andrew Min; Peyton and Michael Min, Jr.; Anthony (Stephanie) Polley; Jocelyn, Mija, Braxzmyn and Broxzmyn Chang-Stroman; Dylan Marie, Corey and Joah Devries; and great grandchildren: Max Taylor; Vincent and Jolienne Polley. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Joyce Min (nee Terry); son, Steve Min; and sister, Susan Nam (nee Min). A visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Avenue in Munster. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Faith Church 100 - 81st Avenue in Dyer. Interment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area (www.hospicecalumet.org/giving-opportunities) www.kishfuneralhome.net
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Cindy Cosmo
April 11, 2011
I was suprised to read of Dr. Min's passing, I did not know he was ill. Dr. Min dellivered our daughter 38 yrs. ago. He was a gentle, reassuring, good and kind man. You could not ask for a better dr. Even though I have not seen Dr. Min in many, many years I still can remember the day my daughter was born and Dr. Min saying "push." My condolences to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Min will be missed, but I know he is in a good place. Cindy Cosmo
toni sharp
April 1, 2011
To the family Of Dr. David Min please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Dr. Min. I worked many years with Dr. Min at St. Catherine's as a young nurse. Dr. Min brought me out a very difficult pregnancy with a healthy baby girl. I will be eternally greatful to the best OB/Gyn Northwest Indiana has known. To God be the Glory.
Toni Sharp, Hammond
Jaime & Nydia Gutierrez
April 1, 2011
To the family of Dr. Min...our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with him and you. He was our ^Angel^ here on earth, now in heaven. May the memories of his being comfort all of you.
Greatfully yours,
Michelle Spitale
March 31, 2011
My heart goes out to the Min family and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Bless all of you,
Stacy Winfield
March 31, 2011
To the Family of Dr. Min
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Dr. David Min. He delivered 2 of my children. He was a kind and soft spoken man known throughout the region and more. May the memories of him remain dear and live in your heart forever, bringing you comfort and lasting peace, for he has left a legacy for you to emulate. He has gone to a home more beautiful than any we've known.
The Stepanovich Family
March 31, 2011
Min Family:
Please accept our condolences. My Mother was a patient of Dr. Min when she delivered my brother and I 40 years ago. She has always remembered him fondly and says he was the best doctor anyone could have asked for. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Radbel-Myers
March 29, 2011
He is and has been the best Doctor to have taken so much interest in me and my family. He delivered both of my sons and my eldest son was left a paraplegic at age 4 from a car accident my son is now 32 years old. Dr. Min always inquired and never was in a rush to leave the examining room he also called me personally to tell me about a documentary he came across about paraplegia and new medical facts relating to our situation. What a kind and beautiful man. I know he is in heaven where angels belong! Thank you Marie for taking such great care of Dr. David Min I know how much you love him and he could not have been given a better person to care for him in his time of great needs Dr. Min was blessed to have you in his life. Thank you and God bless you and all of his family! Your neighbor Barbara!
Barbara Radbel-Myers
March 29, 2011
He is and has been the best Doctor to have taken so much interest in me and my family. He delivered both of my sons and my eldest son was left a paraplegic at age 4 from a car accident my son is now 32 years old. Dr. Min always inquired and never was in a rush to leave the examining room he also called me personally to tell me about a documentary he came across about paraplegia and new medical facts relating to our situation. What a kind and beautiful man. I know he is in heaven where angels belong! Thank you Marie for taking such great care of Dr. David Min I know how much you love him and he could not have been given a better more caring person to take care of him when his needs were so great; God blessed him with your love. Thank you and God bless you and all of his family! Your neighbor Barbara!
Michael Goldasich
March 28, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the Min family on the loss of their father, Dr. David Min. He was a kind,caring doctor as well as a great father who will be missed dearly.
The Goldasich Family
March 27, 2011
I remember Dr Min from Community Hospital when i worked there as a Nursing Assistant from 1980-199i9 working both in Nursery and Post Partum. I Assisted Dr Min with Circumcisions and we had many nice talks about his family and life in general. He was such a nice respectable man and i really liked him. You are with God noe Dr Min out of your suffering and in perfect peace. My condolences go out to his wife Marie and his children. I will be praying for all of you. God Bless You! Regina Hixson
March 27, 2011
To the family of Dr. Min. I send my love and condolences. He delivered my son 40 years ago and was such a gentle and sweet doctor and person. I remember and still have a Book when my son made his First Holy Communion. The title was "God is Everywhere" They sighned it Dr. and Mrs David Min. What a beautiful gift they gave to him. I will keep him in my daily prayers. He was one of those rare breed that you do not find anymore in Physcians. He was your Dr. but always found time to LISTEN and be that friend when I went through so much at one time. His smile and gentleness was what kept me going to him and even my mother who did not dare go to a Dr. went to him and he saved her life from a tumor he found so quickly. God Bless and May he now Rest In Peace.
Sincerely Teresa Graystone
Elise
March 27, 2011
Dr. Min was such a kind, caring doctor! It doesn't seem so long ago that I sat in his office as he (after ruling out any physiological ailments) patiently talked through some personal problems I was having as a young woman. I only met him that once, but his caring affect has remained with me. Blessings of comfort and strength to all the Min family, and thanks to God for such a dear man.
March 27, 2011
My condolences to the Min family. I remember Dr. Min at St. Catherines as a young nurse in the 70's. I always saw a smiling face, a pleasant man. May your memories bring you comfort. Grace
Dr. David Min
Marie Min
March 27, 2011
I am so happy that you no longer have any pain and that you are in God's care now. I will love you forever and you will always remain close in my heart. With all my love, Marie
Laura Bacino
March 26, 2011
Dear Mike, Julie and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your father, he was a wonderful man who will be remembered fondly by all! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!
Laura & John Bacino & Family
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