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Shanmugha Sundaram Obituary

Shanmugha K. Sundaram, 76, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his home in downtown Chicago. A retired trauma surgeon, Dr. Sundaram was a former Chief of Surgery at Edward Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital, and a former President of the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois. Born in India, Dr. Sundaram graduated from Trivandrum Medical College. In 1964, he married Dr. Padma Sundaram, his college sweetheart, and immigrated to the United States, where they completed their residencies at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Along with his wife, Dr. Sundaram is survived by his sons Kannan (Lisa Ferrari), Anand (Hema Sundaram), and Ravi (Lisa Sundaram); his grandchildren Kitri, Zain, Arrow, Lakshmi, Madan and Milan; his niece Anitha Krishnakumar (Ron Tucker) and their children Reva and Ridhaan; his brother C.K.Venugopal and his sisters Sarada, Kumaravalli, Girija, and Bhaghavathy. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 23rd, 3:00-9:00 p.m. and the funeral Sunday, August 24th, 9:00 -11:00 a.m. at Russo Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

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Published by The Voice on Aug. 22, 2014.

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cary n

August 24, 2014

It's always hard to lose a loved one especially a parent. I'm sure he was a beautiful man. my heart goes out to you and your family, God bless

The Janardhanans

August 24, 2014

Our deepest condolences to you and the family Pappa Akka. We will always remember him as the vibrant and cheerful gentleman who never gave up. Our thoughts, love & prayers are always with you.

August 23, 2014

My deepest sympathy and condolences are with your entire family and friends. I have such fond memories of the compassion this great man brought to so many. May your family find peace and keep the wonderful memories so close to your hearts. Love Cindy, Amanda and Christopher

gomathi muraleedharan

August 23, 2014

This great man lived on earth for seventy six years and left one day leaving lots of sweet memories..We miss you a lot chammuanna

August 23, 2014

Dearest Paappa chechi, please accept our deepest condolences. Love, Monji, chettan, Anil, Rani, Aju and Deepthi.

August 23, 2014

I will miss you dear, dear Sundaram Uncle. My love and prayers go out to Padma Aunty, Kanaan & Lisa, Anand & Hema, Ravi & Lisa and all the kids. Thinking of you. With love, Terri

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Arjun Bagvath

August 22, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts

- Arjun Bagvath

August 22, 2014

Dear Padma and Ravi (and the rest of your beautiful family)
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am sending love your way.
Michelle
(Michelle Gittler)

Kesavan Venugopal

August 22, 2014

We think loss of loved ones is the hardest blow in life.We will miss you chetta....

Venu & Raje

Kesavan Venugopal

August 22, 2014

Tears are the silent language of grief.We will miss you Chetta...

Kesavan Venugopal

August 22, 2014

Tears are the silent language of grief.
We will miss you alot chetta.Love,

Keasavan Venugopal & family

Kesavan Jayagopal

August 22, 2014

With loving memories of our beloved Sundaram chettan with caring thoughts.We will miss you....

Jayan,Shanti,&Asha

John and Jackie McKinnon

August 22, 2014

Padma

We are so sorry for the loss of Sam. He will be missed at the Bella Vista community.

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