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Amin Khater Obituary
Amin M. Khater, M.D., of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Dr. Khater was born in Damascus, Syria, where he was raised and educated. He received his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Vienna, Austria, and has been in private practice in Joliet since 1969. Dr. Khater was formerly employed in Montreal, Canada. He relocated to Chicago, and served his residency at Cook County Hospital. Shortly after graduation, Dr. Khater met his wife, the late Dr. Hazami F. (nee Farhat) Khater, who was the love of his life. They married in 1963.
Dr. Khater was a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Khater was highly respected in his community. He delivered thousands of babies and was very proud that he had the opportunity to work alongside his son, Dr. Russell Khater, M.D.
Dr. Khater is survived by his three sons, Timothy (Mayada) Khater, M.D., Ph.D., of Lubbock, TX, Russell (Susan) Khater, M.D., M.B.A, of Joliet, and Kevin (Maya) Khater, M.D., Ph.D., of Lake Forest; nine grandchildren, Dalia, Keenan and Kareem; Alexander, Julia and Cameron; and Adam, Jade and Sara Khater; and two sisters, Seham and Nadia. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including his niece, Rawda Chafi of Washington, D.C., also survive.
He was preceded by his loving wife of 53 years, Dr. Hazami Khater (2017).
Visitation for Dr. Amin M. Khater will be held TODAY, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. The funeral procession will leave at 4:30 p.m. to Al Aqsa Mosque Community Center, 17940 S. Bronk Rd., Plainfield, for prayer at 5:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Relief of Syrian Refugees at karamfoundation.org or The March of Dimes would be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
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Julie A. Rice
April 21, 2018
So very sorry to hear that he has passed. He will be missed by all. A very caring man that our community had great respect for. Rest In Peace Dr. Khater. Your son will carry on your legacy.
M. Salinas
April 18, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just learned now of Dr. Amin Khater's passing. He was my doctor who delivered my daughter and son. Prayers to his family.
Jackie Countryman
April 12, 2018
Dr. Khater delivered all three of my sons in 1970, 1975 & 1980. All my C-sections had issues and I was so blessed to have him as my doctor. He was funny and serious and always had his heart with his patients. I wish I would have kept in contact with him if only to stop by and say hello. Now he and his dear wife are together again. I have nothing but love and respect for this man and his mission in life. Condolences to his family.
April 12, 2018
Dr.Amin Khater may you Rest In Peace. Like others you delivered my sister and myself. When I was in school, I met your son Kevin, we would always laugh of all of the babies he delivered....I being one of them... you're now with your wife and may you enjoy eternal peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....❤❤❤
Michelle A. Hudgens
Linda and Gary Trager
April 12, 2018
Amin was a delightful neighbor and colleague. Our sympathies to the family.
April 12, 2018
Dr. Khater stood by my side and made sure that my two high risk pregnancies ended with healthy babies being born.
Judith Cox
April 11, 2018
Dr Khater delivered my youngest Son, and when I went in for a visit after no matter he would ask how is that His Son he delivered. His Wife had a Son around the time I had my Son, Dr Khater ask me if my Son was also going to be a Doctor, I said not sure depends if he wanted to, he couldn't believe my answer. He always said of course he would want to be a Doctor. He is a Mechanic like his Father. Dr Khater was the kindest Man, but very stern if you did not take care of yourself, you need your strength to take care of that Son. He often mentioned his Family and how lucky he was, he made the World a very good place to be. I feel I have lost a friend.
My condolences to his Family.
Jen L
April 11, 2018
Dr. Khater was a wonderful man and friend. In the few months I got to know him, while caring for him, we developed a special bond. Every morning I would come to see him and he would get the biggest smile on his face. He was someone you knew genuinely cared for others. He taught me to be grateful for the people in our lives and to never go a day without telling them how much you love them. He showed me what strength is by preservering through pain and never giving up until he couldn't fight any longer. My heart has been touched by Dr. Khater and his sons. The family is a lovely group of people and I am glad I had the pleasure of working with them. My sincerest apologies to the family. You are all in my thoughts during this time of mourning.
Sherry Burzawa
April 11, 2018
Dr Khater(Amin) was a really great doctor. He was my doctor before his son Russell took over. He was always warm,friendly,funny and a very careing doctor. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.God bless you.Heaven has a new special Angel in heaven.
Penny Egly
April 11, 2018
If it werent for Dr. Khater, I would not have my son today. A kind compassionate man . My sincere sympathy to Russ and the rest of the family .
Maria Kovalcik
April 11, 2018
My Condolences To Dr.Khaters Family.He Devlivered My Daughter Very Good Doctor.
Sally Woock
April 11, 2018
We remember fondly the many times that our families share occasions over the formative years of our sons. I specifically recall a birthday dinner at Howard Johnson's which has often broke smiles to my face. To think that all four of those young lads end up with doctor degrees (although Patrick's is a PhD courtesy of China) May your lives continue to be blessed. Sally and Ray Woock
April 11, 2018
My sincere condolences. He was a wonderful doctor and person. May he rest in peace.
Chari Nelson
April 11, 2018
So sorry to hear of our loss. Dr. Khater delivered all my children and he really cared about them. He was the type of doctor that would help no matter what your problem was. He was so kind. He was a wonderful man.
Chari Nelson
Jill Jensen
April 11, 2018
What a wonderful man your father was! He delivered all four of my children. He was a very caring, compassionate doctor. I felt he was also my friend. We talked a lot about our families. We laughed together about raising boys! He was very proud of all three of his sons. I was always given the best treatment at Silver Cross Hospital because I was his patient, and because he worked very hard to ensure my comfort.
Theresa Pastore Kaczmarek
April 11, 2018
Please accept my sincere sympathies to all of Dr Khatter's family
He was a kind Dr, and a nice soul!
I like others, had my 5 sons delivered by Dr Khater
Rest In Peace
Sincerely
Theresa Pastore Kaczmarek
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