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Edward Pritzker Obituary
MORTON - Dr. Edward Pritzker, 66, of Morton, Ill., died at 12:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1948, in Peoria, Ill., to Hershel and Beulah (Nathan) Pritzker. Edward married Shirley Andrews on July 3, 1988, in Peoria, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; stepson, Patrick Andrews; sons, Nathan and Daniel Pritzker; daughter, Jennifer Pritzker; as well as his much-loved granddaughters, Mya and Shane Andrews; and daughter-in-law, Kerin Andrews. Also surviving are his brother, Ira (Irene) Pritzker; and sisters, Margie Pritzker, Flo (Gary) Cramer and Ellen Walker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Phillip (Matt) Andrews.
He was a loving husband, father, grand pa pa, son and brother.
Edward graduated from Peoria (Central) High School in Peoria in 1966, University of Illinois in 1970 and University of Illinois Medical School Chicago in 1974.
Edward was a graduate of the Family Practice Residency at Methodist Medical Center of Peoria, Ill., in 1977, where he served as chief resident. He practiced family medicine in Peoria until his retirement on Nov. 1, 2014.
He was very honored to care for his patients over the years.
He was a member of Agudas Achim Synagogue, where he was very active in the Jewish community.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 15, 2015, at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. The Rabbi Michael Arsers will officiate. A visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until services at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Peoria Hebrew Cemetery in West Peoria, Ill.
The Pritzker family requests no flowers but memorials may be made to Agudas Achim Synagogue of Peoria, Ill., Peoria Rescue Ministries or the education fund for Mya and Shane Andrews at the Tremont Community Bank.
You may create online condolences at www.davison-fulton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Pritzker
Judy Kanter
April 7, 2015
Dear Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. You and Ed were very supportive of me during my divorce. I wish you and your family comfort and many happy memories as Ed was a great guy. Sincerely, Judy Kanter, Red Wing, MN.
Carl Jolliff
March 17, 2015
Dear Shirley and family, My family and I have known and been blessed by Dr. Pritzker for many years. He will be greatly missed. Shirley I know that your Christian faith will provide peace for your great loss of both your precious Son and loving Husband.
May God richly bless as only He can.
Carl & Ruby Jolliff
David and Sue Johnson
March 11, 2015
We must of missed this and just found out of Ed's passing. We are very sorry to hear it. He was our trusted doctor for over 30 years. I wish all doctors could have the compassion and caring he genuinely showed to his patients. Our deepest condolences to his family. God Bless.
March 7, 2015
Shirley and family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, Ed. He is at peace now, no more suffering. I worked with Ed for many years in Peoria and have many good memories of those times. He was well liked by his patients and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Debbie Old, Australia
Marilyn Moss
March 4, 2015
Dear Shirley and family, Ed was my dr for years and always did such a great job and was such a wonderful dr. My daughter Debbie worked for him for years and now lives in Australia and will be so sorry to hear that he has passed away. Ed was a great man and will be missed by many. Sincerely, Marilyn Moss and family
Sharon Earp
March 3, 2015
My husband and I were patients of Dr. Pritzker for many years. When my husband died, Dr. Pritzker called me to say how very sorry he was for my loss and also to see how I was doing. His skill and compassion were without bounds. My deepest condolences to all of his family.
February 28, 2015
Shirley, Ric and I were so sorry to hear of Ed's death. Although we didn't know him nearly as well as you and his many patients knew him, we are certain he was a wonderful man, and great father and loving husband to you. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ric and Joy Nutter
February 28, 2015
Our family will miss his warmth and compassion and his expert care. We will see him in heaven again!
February 24, 2015
He is a truly remarkable person, he showed us all the very best a person could be.
February 20, 2015
My sympathy to Dr. Pritzker's family. He was my family doctor for over 25 years. He always took time to ask about my family and was interested in what I was doing also. He is much loved and will be missed so much. Carolyn Hancock
Deborah
February 19, 2015
It was such a grace and privilege to know Dr. Pritzker as one of his patients. I am so saddened at his passing but comforted knowing that God has rewarded His good and faithful servant. May God continue to bring comfort and peace to his family.
Blair Gorsuch
February 18, 2015
My prayers go out to your family. Dr. Pritzker was a kind, compassionate, caring individual who will be missed by many.
Sharon Ness
February 17, 2015
Thank you to Shirley and family for sharing Dr. Pritzker with us. Our family also have been patients for close to 40 years. He was well respected both for his knowledge and his compassion. We did feel like family. Good bye to a truly honorable man. May you be comforted knowing how many people cared about him.
Jill Sunderland
February 17, 2015
My most heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Pritzker's family. He was the kindest man I have ever met. He took such wonderful care of my family for over 25 years. No doctor will ever be able to replace him for me. He set the bar pretty high. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with all of us.
Linda Williams
February 17, 2015
To the Pritzker family. Dr. Pritzker started taking care of my family when he was prat icing with Dr. Martin and Dr. Stoner on Main St. He was not only our Doctor he was a honorary member of our family, we loved him and will miss him dearly.
Martha Kay Regier
February 17, 2015
My sincere sympathy to you Mrs. Pritzker & family. Dr. Pritzker took care of our family in the past & I have great respect for him. May God give you peace & comfort.
Bill & Debbie Allen
February 17, 2015
Our prayers are with your family. Dr Pritzker was our family doctor for over 30 years. He was so compassionate and caring it seemed as if you were visiting an old friend rather than your doctor.We miss him.
Sue Jesse-Petersen
February 16, 2015
My sincere sympathy to your entire family at the passing of such a wonderful man and Dr. I had the great joy of working with Dr. P. in my early career as a nurse. I learned so much from him and about him. Not only was he a great MD, but such a talented individual with his music and writing. He had a great following of elderly patients and he took such care of them and always had time for a kind word, a pat on the shoulder or a good laugh. He was a true gentleman and was so loved by staff and other MD's. Take comfort in knowing how loved he was.
February 16, 2015
My sincerest sympathy to Shirley and family. The loss of such a wonderful person is hard to over come. I was so blessed to have Dr. Pritzker as my doctor for over forty years. Much love to you Shirley and all of your family! Fran Britton,Dunlap,Il
Kent and Nina Collins
February 16, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and family. Dr. Pritzker was a wonderful doctor who was so compassionate to many. He will be missed.
Thomas Pawlias
February 16, 2015
I'm a pharmaceutical rep. I will always remember doctors kindness to me. He was a fantastic person. Tom
February 16, 2015
My condolences to you Shirley Pritzker and your family. It was a sincere loss when I first received the letter from Dr. Pritzker informing his patients that he was retiring. With this disappointment after having him over 30 years and learning of his illness from his staff I was truly at a loss. He was such a wonderful doctor, so sincere and understanding.
May God bless you and your family. Dr. Pritzker will always be remembered in my heart and I will always miss him.
Karen B. Vickerman, Peoria and now Washington, IL
Joey Watt
February 16, 2015
For a decade or longer, Dr. Pritzker and his family have been on our prayer list in a small group. We meet on Friday mornings and have lifted his name and Mrs. Pritzker's nearly every week.
February 16, 2015
I always felt that that was as much a friend as our family doctor. He will be missed. Rocky.
Les Mathers
February 16, 2015
Dear Shirley
I was of course sad to hear of Ed's passing. I was unfortunately out of town Sunday and missed the visitation and funeral services, but I wanted you and your family to know how much we all appreciated Ed as a friend and long time partner. He was a humble and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
Les
Leslie Hacker
February 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of loss, not only with your husband and friend, but son as well. Dr. Pritzker was a model doctor and friend and will be sadly missed and never replaced.
Leslie Hacker
February 16, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roy Roe
February 16, 2015
To Shirley and family,
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family...
Ed shared and demonstrated his love of God through his genuine caring heart, his kindness, gentleness and passion for helping others. May you and your family experience God's Peace and Comfort in a supernatural way...
February 16, 2015
I'm heart broken knowing that Dr. Pritzker has passed away. I worked with him for years and saw first hand his genuine heart, kindness, caring and knowledge. He cared for my family for years and always took an interest in our personal lives. I'm so happy to hear that he was a grandpa. Somehow knowing he had that joy in his life lifts some sadness. The world is better because he lived in it. Our condolences to Shirley and family.
Martha and Wayne Miller
February 16, 2015
Shirley, it breaks my heart to hear of Ed's death. What a good man! Gods blessing to you! Heartfelt sympathy, Phyllis Kipp
Jerrold Asal
February 16, 2015
We always enjoyed our conversations with Dr. Pritzker when we visited the Synagogue on Shabbat. We also enjoyed His reading of the Torah. He was kind and gentle and quite knowledgeable on many issues. Ed was one of the people who made us feel especially welcome. We will miss him as our brother in the family of Almighty G-D until we join him some day. May your family be blessed with peace that passes all understanding at this time in your lives. We are in Florida for the winter. Shalom, Jerry & Joanne Asal
February 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.I was his patient since he got out of medical school.He was a wonderful and compassionate man.He will be missed.Again my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Rita Buck Chillicothe.Il.
Tom zettle
February 15, 2015
Dear Shirley,
My greatest condolences to you and the children on hearing of Ed's passing. He was my Doc for more than two decades. I was always impressed with how kind and respectful he was every time I needed his help. He even found the time to treat my mother when she was visiting and she made the same comment at age 93 now when I told her of his death. Even though I retired in 2004 and moved to Chicago, I've thought of both of you from time to time. May you find peace with your children and grandchildren.
Gary Spector
February 15, 2015
Ed is my dearest cousin. We grew up together and although as adults, we rarely saw each other, I loved him and respected him greatly. He had the kindest heart. I can never remember him bragging. I never knew him to say an unkind word about anyone. He is a great loss to all who knew him and to anyone who would use him as a role model for the truly good man. My deepest sympathies to his siblings and cousins. Gary Spector
February 15, 2015
Shirley I feel you, Ed & I had a special bond. We have truly lost a very caring and special doctor and also a great friend. I feel I was blessed to find Dr. Pritzer so long ago not only as my Dr. but my friend.
May you and your family know he was loved by many.
Betty Cortes
February 15, 2015
Shirley and family -- we want to extend our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of Matt and Ed--our hearts go out to you and we pray God will bless you with comfort and care, love and compassion at this very difficult time. John & Lynn Harper
Amy Roger
February 15, 2015
My heart breaks with great sadness. Dr Pritzker was a wonderful man. Working for him was such an honor and privilege., and is someone I will truly never forget. My deepest sympathy for your family during this time of sorrow. He is perfect again and no longer suffering. May his memory live on forever.
Dennis Landry
February 15, 2015
Dr. Pritzker was the personification of what a physician should become...He possessed a genuine concern for his patients and cared for them like family. A true gentleman, a great, dedicated physician who wanted only the best for mankind. We grieve for him and offer our deepest sympathy to his family. May God Bless his Holy Soul and reward Dr. Pritzker with the never ending happiness and the complete joy eternal life.
Anna Brown
February 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Pritzker. He was my doctor for more than 20 years. A wonderful, sensitive man who always asked about my work. I am deeply mourning the loss of such an exceptional individual.
February 15, 2015
So sorry, we lost a very good friend and doctor.
Clair & Cecile Branch
Marilyn Boyle
February 15, 2015
Dear Shirley and family, I am so very sorry to learn of Dr. Ed's passing. Since he retired I wanted to send him a note to tell him how much I appreciated all he did for Bruce and me. I am sorry I never got the note written. I would have joined you for the visitation but I got back in town too late to attend. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
February 15, 2015
Dr. Pritzker has been our family physician since he started doctoring. I'm sorry for your loss and ours. He was one of a kind and I'll have a hard time finding another as compassionate and knowledgeable. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace, Laraine Wessels
Jon Heller
February 15, 2015
To Ellen, Ira & family
Judi Strom
February 15, 2015
So sad to hear of Dr. Pritzker's passing. My thoughts and prayers go to all his family. He was my doctor for over 20 years and kindest most compassionate person I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Vinson/Burns Family
February 15, 2015
Extending our deepest sympathy to the Pritzker family, Dr. Pritzker was a wonderul doctor, mentor, and friend for many years! We send prayers of love and peace that surpassess all understanding, and hope you will find comfort in knowing we care.
In loving memory,
Leroy & Ernestine Vinson Family
and Troy & Rita Burns Family
Diana & Jim Reading
February 15, 2015
I am so saddened to read of Dr.'s passing. He was our doctor since 1983. I felt we grew old together. He was such a caring loving man who I had great respect for. He always took the time to care for your needs. My sympathy goes to his family who will miss him so much. He helped so many people in his lifetime.
Beverly West
February 15, 2015
The world is a better place because Edward Pritzker was among us as a loving caregiver and beautiful human being. He will be so missed and our prayers reach out to Shirley and his family. Beve and Dick West
Susan Maxwell
February 15, 2015
Dr Pritzker will be greatly missed. Such a kind man with a good caring heart.
I am here today because of Dr Pritzker.
May he rest in peace. God be with his family & friends
Debbie Picton Talaska
February 15, 2015
Prayers and peace to Ed's family.
February 14, 2015
May the God of comfort help you as you go through these trying times.
LKB
Keith & Jean Graff
February 14, 2015
Dr. Pritzker was our family's doctor for many years. We respected his medical knowledge and loved that he shared that knowledge with such care and compassion. His passing leaves a little hole in our hearts, but we are so grateful to have known and worked with him. Our deepest sympathy.
Joanne Long
February 14, 2015
I feel so badly. I feel like I have lost a wonderful doctor and friend. Has so interested in my health and life. I will always remember when I had a personal problem Shirley spent and hr with me followed by an hr with "the doc." They helped me to deal with the situation. I will NEVER forget him. I loved him as my doctor. I will always miss him. My sympathy goes out to Shirley.
Joanne Long
February 14, 2015
His obit said that he was honored to serve his patients. I was honored to have him as my doctor. At my last visit with him, he and Shirley spent much time helping me with a personal problem. I will NEVER forget him, I loved him as a doctor who was so concerned with my health.
Jenny Lindmeier
February 14, 2015
Dr Pritzker was my family doctor for over 37 years..he was the best to my family and myself he really really cared about his patients.he will always be missed. my condolences to his family and all of this patience that will miss him dearly.
Justine Oliver
February 14, 2015
Dr.Pritzker was my, and later my family's doctor, for over 30 years. Words fail me at this time as I feel I have lost a dear friend. He was thoughtful, always caring and made me feel as if each of my concerns were important. I was impressed with the time he devoted to his patients. My prayers go out to Shirley and the rest of Ed's family.
Roger John
February 14, 2015
Ed was my next door neighbor when he was in Medical School. A friend and later my doctor. I will miss his banter and sincere interest in my health. A quiet guy with an infectious smile.
February 14, 2015
To the family
I was very sorry to learn that Ed had died. May his memory be a blessing to you. He was an extremely talented and good-hearted person. We studied together for our Bar Mitzvahs, played on several BBYO sports teams, and shared many hours discussing life. I often recalled our discussion of his time in Israel as a physician during the 1973 Yom Kippur war, and how he helped many soldiers and civilians. We compared our lives to the hours in a day, but he got to midnight before me. I cherish our times together.
Morris Kleiner
Minneapolis
February 14, 2015
Shirley and family, my heart breaks for the loss you've had. Your loves are in the arms of the dear Lord. It was such a blessing for doctor to care for our family. His compassion and concern for people and their well being won't ever be matched. He touched so any lives in so many ways. I also had the great privilege as a nurse to get to work with Doc in the hospital. He and Matt are together in peaceful eternity and I pray this will bring you some peace. As you know what an amazing man, who showed this world what goodness, care, compassion and being genuine where about. For those of us that were patients and consumed so much of his time, thank you for sharing him with us.
Bill & Sharon Conger
February 14, 2015
He was our family doctor for over 30 years. An incredibly caring and compassionate human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Karen Austin-Joslin
February 14, 2015
Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karen Austin-Joslin
February 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Pritzker. During my time in Peoria. He was always there for me. Deepest sympathy for his family. I am honored to have known him. Linda Copilevitz , Charlotte NC
Patrick Corricelli
February 14, 2015
Dr Pritzker was my doctor for over 30 years. He made me feel as if I were his only patient, and gave me the straight talk and information that I needed.I found myself enjoying our doctor patient visits,something that is incredible in this day and age. My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Virginia Absher
February 14, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Pritzker family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was my Dr for over 35 years. He was not only our Dr , but a friend. He was a wonderfully kind person and will be missed greatly.
February 14, 2015
Dear Shirley, It breaks our hearts to hear of Ed's passing. In my lifetime I have personally never met a kinder, considerate & sweeter gentleman. Being of the same age, starting in Sunday School, this includes the many years from childhood that Ed & I have known each other. We were so fortunate that Ed graciously agreed to administer his care to us when we moved back to Peoria 4 years ago. His skills were unquestionably of the highest degree. We will greatly miss him. Our deepest condolences to you & your entire family.
Terry & Alan Ulevitch
February 14, 2015
Margie, I remember you from high school, tho not very well. I think you were a year ahead or behind me. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and all of the family.
Bev Gauwitz Paluska
Diane Wetchler
February 14, 2015
Dr. Pritzker was an incredible, loving and compassionate human being. I am so saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and his family. May his memory be a blessing forever and ever.
Natalee Arff
February 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and Dr. Pritzker's family. He was a wonderful, kind, caring, and compassionate person. He was my doctor for over 35 years and I will miss him greatly.
February 13, 2015
Our sympathy to Dr. Pritzker's family. Dr. Pritzker was our family Physician for over 30 years. The most compassionate man we know! He will be greatly missed!
The Gruber Family
February 13, 2015
We want to express our sympathy and thoughts to Shirley and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbie and Randy Ziffren
Larry and Stella Griminger
February 13, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with Shirley and all of Ed's family. Ed was a good friend and our doctor for many years. Sorry we cannot be there for the service.
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