The heavens gained a star on February 2, 2023. Dr. Rohinee Beri, of Chicago, IL, passed away at the age of 44, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Rohinee was born on September 2, 1978, along with twin sister Raagnee, to parents Vijay and Neno Beri in Englewood, New Jersey. After a few years, the Beri family settled in Kohler, Wisconsin, and younger sister Shivani was born. From the very beginning, Rohinee (Hindi for “star”), shined in every respect. She excelled academically, graduating as the valedictorian of her class at Kohler High School in 1996, and receiving a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduation from college, Rohinee decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue a medical degree. She received her MD from UW-Madison in 2004 and went on to train in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago. After finishing her residency, amidst many fellowship opportunities, Rohinee chose to pursue a career in pulmonary and critical care medicine. She was drawn to the profession’s fast pace and its challenging demands of quick thinking on the front lines. She completed her fellowship at Northwestern, and began her practice in Chicago with Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants, S.C., as a clinician and as an intensivist in the ICU at Advocate Christ Medical Center, where she excelled as a teacher, mentoring many medical residents. Rohinee was incredibly bright, hard-working and efficient, and was universally-regarded among colleagues and patients. She developed a stellar reputation for thoughtful, insightful care, and a compassionate and kind bedside manner. Rohinee’s dedication to medicine was perhaps most visible during the Covid-19 pandemic, as she worked on the front lines tirelessly without hesitation or complaint.
Rohinee’s star sparkled in her personal relationships as well. She held a special place in the Beri family as the eldest daughter (born 5 minutes before her twin), known affectionately as “Nonu.” Rohinee always led by example, and was a source of pride in the family, as an accomplished, kind and beautiful soul. She was, and will always be, a best friend to her sisters and cousins, all of whom love and admire her immensely.
Rohinee met her husband, Cem Karsan, in 2008, and after a whirlwind romance, married in 2010. From the moment they met, they both knew they were the perfect compliment to one another. They welcomed their son, Kai, in 2011 and daughter, Isis, in 2013. Rohinee’s children were both her greatest joy and her greatest gifts to the world. As one of the first of their friend group to have children, Rohinee often played a role of counselor and confidant to her many friends who followed. Rohinee and her family lived life to the fullest, from hosting innumerable events and barbecues, to organizing epic Mediterranean voyages, and countless other international adventures with friends.
Rohinee was a fiercely loyal and beloved friend, whose luminous presence, generosity, and fun spirit captivated all those that were fortunate enough to know her. She sat at the center of a vital and dynamic group of friends and was often the glue that held them all together. Rohinee was known for spearheading adventures, whether a night out in the city or a girls’ trip to an exotic destination. Rohinee wholeheartedly celebrated her friends’ joys, and deeply felt their sorrows. She provided incomparable support and comfort in the toughest of times.
Rohinee was all of these things, and so much more. She was a stunning beauty with twinkling eyes, a radiant light with breathtaking grace. She had a generous spirit and an unrivaled sense of style. She was the full package, and the world is a better place because of her. Rohinee will forever be missed.
Rohinee is survived by her husband, Cem, and children, Kai and Isis; her mother, Neno Beri, sisters Raagnee (Charles Brown) and Shivani (Pranay Kapadia); nieces Salma, Saleena, and Zaeya, and nephew, Zayn; father- and mother-in-law Demir and Gulgun Karsan, and sister-in-law Damla Karsan; many many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and her puppy Symba.
Rohinee was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Vijay K. Beri; her maternal aunt Kiron Sikand; and her grandparents.
The family wishes to keep Rohinee’s legacy alive by sharing with her children anecdotes, stories, or notes about Rohinee from loved ones, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. We kindly request that these memories, big or small, be submitted at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/11134185. These submissions will be compiled in a keepsake book. All submissions must be made by March 03, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634, as follows: Viewing from 9:00 am to 11:00 am; Services from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. A reception in celebration of Rohinee’s life will be held at 1 pm- 4 pm at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Street, Chicago.
In order to carry on Rohinee’s legacy and to fulfill her work of improving healthcare outcomes for patients through a focus on health equity and physician empowerment, the family has created the Rohinee Beri Memorial Foundation.
To contribute to the Foundation, to honor Rohinee’s legacy, please donate by clicking on the "Donations" link below or proceed to: https://www.cs-hub.com/carts/4/donations
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