Going thru contacts in my phone made me wonder about my ol friend from years ago.
Sadly I found my answer.
Rest in peace my friend.
The world was a better place with you in it.

I posted earlier but have since visited the gravesite to pray my condolences. I still find this hard to believe. Anyway, rest in peace my friend!

I was a patient of Dr. Karaban's for several years and happened to find myself in the same building I used to go to see him in today and found out he'd passed from one of the remaining building tenants.  I literally gasped. He was the nicest, kindest man and he brought that kindness  to his patients. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

2yrs ago on the 19th of Sept I texted you a few times because I was returning to visit Chicago. You didn’t answer. Unlike you. Thinking I had the wrong number I googled your name 3 days later and got “Jeff Karaban Obituary”. I was stunned. I knew you for about 30 years—sorry I wasn’t there for the final leg of your journey, my friend. One of the nicest, kindest people I ever met. I still came to Chicago but without you the visit was very different. Think of you often. Pray for you even more.

Miss you,  my dear friend.  Miss our Tuesday dinners at “The Bagel” in Lakeview.  

Always in my thoughts.

Jeff, you are missed so much. You were such a special part of our family.   It is hard to believe it’s been 2 years. We think of you often my friend

Such a wonderful man! May you rest in peace, my dear friend! Miss you.

Time marches on.  Jeff called Home too early 2 years ago today. We often still think and talk about him with his many friends. May his Memory continue to be Blessed. And may he rest in peace!

Almost 2 years nad missing u even more….
Without u ewverything is different. Me as someone without family and very few friends is very hard. I was secure with u AT least in my mind that if something come up wrong i would know that u will be here for me….
Rest in peace.
Love u forever!!!!

Jeff and I were colleagues in the Dermatology Department at Henry Ford Hospital in the early 1980’s.  We remained friends in the time since but regrettably had not been in touch over these past several years. I was thus surprised and deeply saddened to hear of his passing,  In addition to being a smart and caring physician, Jeff was just wonderful guy.  He will be greatly missed.

I just had my 45 med school reunion and was thinking that in the past I had really enjoyed catching up with Jeff. We were close in med school . So i googled him and shockingly found his obituary . This is really devastating . He was such a lovely sweet and caring person and friend. My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him .
Sheryl Brustein, MD

I just read this news, and I extend my most sincere condolences to his friends and family.  I met Jeff when he was a resident in Detroit.  His infectious smile, charm, and personality will be missed.

This is New Years Day, 2024, and I decided to look up old friends I haven't seen in a long time. When I looked up Jeff, I was shocked to see this news!!!  I think Jeff became friends with nearly everyone he met as can be attested by many of the comments here. Definitely a good soul. Eternal memory dear friend!!!

So sorry to hear about Dr. Karaban's passing.  

He was a wonderful doctor and friend.

Miss u Jeff… So far, everyday u cross my mind…

Hard to believe it's already a year. Visiting Chicago just isn't the same without you and our gossip sessions. Miss you, Jeff.

It's been a year-  LaShana Tova 5784 -May his memory be blessed-

I am extremely saddened and shocked to learn of Dr Karaban’s passing today, while attempting to make an appointment.
My sister and I were patients of Dr. Karaban for many years and I even introduced my husband to him, when he needed a skin mole taken care of.
He was such a friendly, compassionate and warm doctor, making it easy to want to always see him whenever necessary.
Our deepest and heart felt condolences go out to his family, and friends and all who loved and admired Dr. Karaban.
Rest in eternal peace Dr.Karaban…….
We will always remember you and miss you.
Thank you for all of the kindness and the manner in which you took such great care of your patients.
You are irreplaceable Dr.Karaban.💔🥲



Saddened to hear the news about  Dr. Karaban.  Simply put -- he was a caring, compassionate human being, who worked to make the world around him better.  

We shared an east coast heritage and found joy in "complaining" about everything and anything.  Will remember our dinners at North Pond.

Sad that he is gone.  Will treasure the memories we shared even more.  

Jeff was not only a wonderful friend, but a patient and compassionate physician.  The world was truly a better place with him in it.   I'll miss you dear friend...

This was taken on one of our trips to California, back in 2002.  Great memories.

This picture was taken a couple years after we met. I’ll always remember your smile and what a GREAT friend you were to me.

I can’t believe you’re gone, Jeff. You will be truly missed!! 😞 Thank you for all of the great memories. May you rest in peace. 

With love, Henry 

My deepest condolences! Jeffrey was my doctor when I 1st moved to Chicago in September 1987. He was a great caring doctor. He then became a great friend. My job kept me moving from city to city, but we always kept in-touch a few times throughout the year. I always told him, that he’s in my prayers. We communicated around the 4th of July and then I sent him a Happy Thanksgiving text, I didn’t get a reply and today I sent a Happy Hanukkah which made me inquire, truly sadden to see that my friend passed Sept 23. His caring attitude, enormous smile and outstanding laugh is what I’ll always remember.  I’ll truly miss him, may God Bless this great man! Bill and Anna Baran, Jr

I am so saddened to learn of Jeff’s passing. He was a good friend and an excellent physician. We shared so many great times together while I was living in Chicago during the 1990s - early 2000s. We stayed in touch over the years and spoke a few weeks before he passed. I’m grateful for our friendship and fond memories. 

Jeff,Alan Winik,and Michael Ettinger reuniting after many years.

I met Jeff in NYC  2015. 
We become good and trusted friends.
one most important fact about this gorgeous individual is that without his help i will never stay in US and become legal permanent resident.
My dear friend thank you for everything and rest in peace. u will stay in my heart forever! Live u always! 

Jeff, it seems I wrote my original thoughts in the wrong section of this site . You and I would often get annoyed or laugh at the technology  around us and gaffes made to achieve success, so here is the shorter version having finally determined these words should be in the memory section  . I miss you already and have had many occasions in the last two plus weeks to reach out to you , share a story , see how you are or talk of just about anything . 
Rest well my friend , you are now at peace . Love you Jeff . 

I knew Jeff since the late  1980's -1st as a pharmaceutical rep and then we became friends.  My condolences to the family and he will be missed by so many of the lives he touched.  The void of Jeff's passing will be hard to fill.

I love you Jeff. I always will. So many great memories with you. Hope to see you on the other side.

I am so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. A wonderful supportive friend for about 30 years. Will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I am so sorry. 

Sorry to hear the news, I will miss Jeff greatly.  I'm gonna miss our 3,4 phone calls a day and going out for Sun breakfast. Jeff loved talking about his loved ones and all his family stories about his parents and brother.  I'm still in shock about losing a friend as close as Jeff, he meant alot to me as a friend and a person who truly cared about the people in his life.  May his family find comfort in all the love and memories Jeff brought to us 🙏 ❤️ 

I send my sincere condolences to Jeffrey’s family and many friends who will doubtlessly miss his kindness, ready humor and intelligent presence both personally and professionally.  He was simply the best dermatologist I have had, helping me manage problems brought on by a life of too much sun.  Mostly, he cared about his patients and how they fared after the appointment was over.  I am grateful to have known him.  Robert Ryken

I met Dr. Karaban as a pharmaceutical rep.  He was always a pleasure to meet with and I was always interested in what he had to say. I really enjoyed getting to know him and feel lucky to have crossed his path.  All positive memories….he will be missed. Condolences.

So sorry to learn of my friend Jeff Karaban’s passing. Going to miss our lunches together.  A true friend and great person and dermatologist.  

Rest in peace Jeff. You are missed already. 

I am so sorry to hear that Jeff passed away. He was a wonderful colleague and always fun to talk to about Dermatology cases and the state of the world. I will miss him.

Thank you for providing the live streaming of the service, which allowed folks like me in Chicago to watch the service. Watching the service remotely, allowed me to  help celebrate Jeff's life, while processing his passing.

 I very much appreciated the live streaming with remote access.

Beutiful service.

My God guide and watch over your family and give rest to Jeff knowing mom and dad are with him in his eternal peace.

My prayers are with your family during this time.

Peace and love
Jim Harp 

I'm so thankful that I got to know Jeff over the last decade or so. He was a true gentleman, a smart and savvy doctor and a quick wit with an infectious laugh. I'm sad to lose my friend so suddenly and too soon. My deepest sympathy to his family, fellow friends and medical colleagues. Rest in Peace, Jeffrey!


Dr. Karaban was one of the sweetest Doctors that I had a pleasure to meet early  in my career.  He had a wonderful smile and was always so kind.  Rest in Peace❤️🙏🏽

So sorry to learn of jeff’s passing.  Kind man, friendly colleague, knowledgeable dermatologist

Dr. Karaban was the nicest, most compassionate doctor I ever had the opportunity to work with and as a drug rep that worked with hundreds…that’s saying a bunch.  I’m so saddened words can’t express.  I will miss the many times we met over At Duffy’s on Diversey on a beautiful summer day and gossiped about every rumor going on in the Chicago Dermatology community :). I will miss him dearly…they don’t make ‘em like Dr. K anymore :(
My sincere condolences and may his memory always be a blessing.

I was a 30 year customer and good friend we had birthdays 2 days apart and where the same age I am so sad to loose him we celebrated together every year… Joe fasano

We are so sad to learn of Jeff's passing.  We first met him while he was still a medical student, and then he became our doctor until he retired.  

He was not only an outstanding doctor but more importantly a  true and beloved friend.  

May he rest in peace.

Bill Wiley & James Flynn



Jeff attended a retirement party in July 2022

Jeff Karaban was a good friend,  we just learned of his passing and we are devastated.  We purchased a condo 22 years ago near Palm Springs  because of Jeff.  We will miss our phone calls and our dinners at L Woods.  30 years ago,  Jeff started out as our doctor but turned into a good friend.  We always had to be scheduled at the end of the day because we talked too much in the exam room.  We will miss you, Jeff!

My condolences to the Karaban family.  Dr. K will be missed tremendously…he was a mentor, father-figure, boss, and a friend to me.  He was the best human being with a heart of gold…words can’t express how much I will miss him. His teachings will be with me forever and I will continue to practice medicine in a way that would make him proud. My deepest sympathies to his family. May his soul Rest In Peace with his parents. 

I will miss Jeff. We often had long conversations, about almost anything. Jeff was well read and kept up on the news, which made these conversations even more fun. I enjoyed hearing his interpretation of these events and discussing them with Jeff.

My sincere condolences to the Karaban Family on your deep personal loss.
Jeff had a warm heart, a sharp mind, and an empathic healer.
I was honored to be his friend of many years in Chicago,
and a  witness to  his courage in the face of unexpected illness.
May his memory be blessed.
Chester Jakala- Chicago





Dr. Karaban  was my wonderful doctor for many years.  I also worked with him at the Stone Medical Center and considered him my friend.  RIP Dr.  Karaban

Dr.Karaban was a great man and doctor. He dedicated his life to his work. It very much enjoyed being a  part of his LPD staff. He will be  missed .

My deepest condolences to his family .



Dr. Karaban was a very caring man and I enjoyed working for him very much. My deepest regards. 

Jeffrey was an adorable little boy he was a wonderful young man and a great doctor. He loved his parents with all his heart and surely miss them. Jeffrey was my nephew one of two great boys we will all surely miss him and remember him with fond stories. All I love to the family Jeffrey deserves to rest in peace. Aunt Marcia

OBITUARY

Jeffrey Karaban MD

October 12, 1953 – September 19, 2022

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