Obituary
During World War II Seymour enlisted in the Air Force and completed training as a meteorologist. He was later transferred to Wiesbaden, Germany, where he served in the Air Transport Command.
Seymour attended the University of Chicago and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. He was a pioneer at the Institute for Psychosomatic and Psychiatric Research and Training at Michael Reese Hospital and maintained a private clinical psychiatric and psychoanalytic practice for decades. He was admired and respected by his many patients and colleagues, who appreciated his empathy, insight and wisdom.
His retirement years were filled with the joy of continued education, both at OLLI classes at Northwestern and the Center for Life and Learning. His intellectual curiosity, zest for living, and interest in local theater, dance, and symphony were an inspiration, as was his good taste in clothes, mid-century modern furniture and dark chocolate. He will be deeply missed.
Due to the pandemic, the Monday graveside service and shiva will be private. To leave condolences and for information, including link to view service: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center or Mazon.org.
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June 10th, 2020
Visits to Vermont
~Ila Abramson
June 10th, 2020
Visits to Vermont!
~Ila Abramson
June 9th, 2020
Seymour was always up for adventures while visiting with his family in Vermont!
~ila abramson
~, BURLINGTON
June 2nd, 2020
Dear Lois,
I’m so sorry to hear of Seymour’s passing. I remember his zest for reading and discussing plays and performances. And feistiness from time to time. Stay well.
Maureen Marley
~Maureen Marley
~classmate, Chicago
June 2nd, 2020
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~Tony Garry
~., Arlington Heights
June 1st, 2020
Dear Lois,
Alison, Sabrina, and I are so sorry to hear about Seymour’s passing.
I truly enjoyed the conversations with him over the years and hearing about him through Andrew. We are all better people because of knowing him.
All of our love,
The Weingasts
~Greg Weingast
~Friend, Chevy Chase, MD
June 1st, 2020
Two of my favorite memories:
1) AGE: when I asked how it felt to turn 90, you answered “you know- I feel like I’m slowing down a bit.”
2) CHOCOLATE: your “secret” stash of chocolate we kept for you- after saying hello to everyone, you would immediately find the chocolate and when I’d join you, you would remind me “Don’t tell Lois.”
We love you! Suzi
~Suzi Siegel
~daughter-in-law, IL
May 31st, 2020
Dear Lois
I am so sorry to hear of Seymour’s death. These chaotic times make it more difficult to grieve and be alone. When this chaos subsides I would love to come and see you. Please accept my deep condolences to you and your family. Barbara
~Barbara Rocah
~friend/colleague, Chicago
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