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for John VanLandingham
Linda Tyson RN
March 7, 2017
A nurse from years ago now disabled retired, brillient, most caring, physician I can remember him well. Treated staff as they were friends.One of a kind,not to be forgotten by many of his patients.
January 6, 2014
Carol and Family:
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Neil and Joan Traubenberg
January 4, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Dr. Van gave my father extra time with us. I will be always thankful. XOXO
January 3, 2014
Ellen,
Sorry to hear your Dad has passed on. My Dad is living in CA with me. Take Care, Suzy Stone
Dick Rueckl
December 31, 2013
Mary,
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad, and your Mom as well. Dr Van was an excellent, caring physician and an even better person. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dick
Edward & Jeanne Rudnicki
December 31, 2013
Carol,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a great man and an asset to the community. Ed and Jeanne Rudnicki
Martha McKenzie-Jones
December 30, 2013
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Van. He took such good care of me when I was little and had Osteomylitis. Then I got to work with you and you have the same kind gentle spirit. You and your family are in my prayers
December 30, 2013
I very proudly worked alongside Dr. Van as an R.T. in the early
sixties at RMH. He was highly respected by all.
Deborah Newton
Artist, now of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Linda Gustafson Ruhl
December 28, 2013
To Ellen and family....my sympathies...May God comfort you in your loss....Linda
December 28, 2013
I will miss an old friend who I first met when I was an intern at RMH and later worked with when I spent many years at RMH as a surgeon with the Rockford Clinic. A great role model. my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Ron Ramstedt
phyllis
December 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Vanlandingham family. i had been working on b4 when he was on staff there. may rest in peace now.
Gene & Shirley Fedeli
December 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 27, 2013
Dear Mary, I am in Florida and will miss the service for your father. What an exceptional man. He was highly respected by all his fellow physicians and a rock solid surgeon. I also remember him as a teacher in my class at the med school when he was kind enough to volunteer for the session on case histories used in teaching the pathology of the central nervous system. We both enjoyed the session and the students always looked forward to the class. He not only was a good surgeon, as VP for Medical affairs he handled many administrative affairs with a firm, but fair approach. They don't make many like him anymore. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dick and Rose Novak
Mary Louise Gaziano
December 27, 2013
Dear Mary,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad and also learning through his obituary your mom as well. I understand how much it hurts to bid goodbye to one's parents and pray your happy memories of them will comfort you and your family.
December 27, 2013
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE VANLANDINGHAM FAMILY. HE TRAINED WITH OUR DAUGHTER'S FATHER-IN-LAW AT COLUMBIA AND THEY WERE WONDERFUL FRIENDS--AS WE WERE. WHAT AN ENERGETIC AND ENTHUSIASTIC TRAVELER HE WAS. WE HAD MANY EXCITING ADVENTURES TOGETHER AND LOVED HIS EVER OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK.
DR T WM AND MARY LOU COOK
Jerry Sassali
December 25, 2013
Heart out to the family...
December 25, 2013
Our thoughts are with the VanLandingham family. We cannot thank the Doctor enough for his surgery talents on our three month old son in 1985. He had a somewhat rare condition, but your Dad did a great job on his brain surgery, with a complete recovery. We will be forever grateful. Now our son has his own wonderful family, and we wish your father all the peace he has earned.
The Lathrop family
Lynn Schemel
December 24, 2013
To the VanLandingham family, my sincere condolences. I worked with Dr. Van, as we respectfully and lovingly called him. He was the kindest, brilliant and fun gentleman I have had the pleasure to be acquainted with. Surely, the Lord needed him more than here on Earth.
Lynn A. Schemel, RMH, Respiratory Care.
Barbara Strudwick
December 24, 2013
I met Dr VanLandingham as a student nurse at Rockford Memorial. He was one of my favorite drs there. I'm now an old, retired nurse and still remember him. I'm delighted to know that he lived a long and fulfilling life. I hope that his family is at peace with his death and remembers the good times. God bless you all.
Dr. Willis D. Waite
December 24, 2013
Dear Carol, I failed to tell you how wonderful your goodly parents were as patrons of Keith Country Day School Also, is Brck Richmond the son of my fellow faculty member at Rocford College Betty Richmond? I would like to hear from you and learn about your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tender time of parting. Love and blssings.
Craig and Terri Lindmark
December 24, 2013
Dear Mary, Carol and all Dr. VanLandingham's Family, Two word always come to mind when we think of your Dad "dedicated" and "talented". In medical treatment you would seldom be able to find anyone who would be more successful at working out solutions which almost always involved his being knowledgeable and insightful. We'll never forget his coming to help Craig's Mom at her home on Harlem Boulevard with her being able to walk with stenosis of the spine. The third word that fits your Dad is fun. When we saw your Dad when Craig was going through hospital tests 3 years ago he was helping patients like a jolly elf--happy and busy. We're sure his patients benefitted. We hold your family in high regard and are saddened by your loss--now with both parents gone. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Craig and Terri Lindmark
Dr. Willis D. Waite
December 24, 2013
Dear Carol and family, As Headmaster of Keith Country Day School, I remember you, a beautiful dark eyed student and your beloved parents. Your father was the neurosurgeon that took care of my dear friend Dr. Eric Sonnenberg. I share with you my strong testimony that life is eternal through the atoning sacrifice of our Precious Savoir Jesus Christ. I firmly believe in the resurrection and we all may look forward to taking our loved ones in our arms once again. I lost my Sweetheart of 64 years two years ago and look forward to our eternal marriage and family relationship in our Heavenly Father's Kingdom. Heaven would not be heaven without our beloved family! I send you my deepest sympathy and blessings and love.
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