Dr. Ilwoong W. Chang

July 13, 1942 - December 15, 2024

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Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 |

Saturday 12/21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

In lieu of memorial contributions, donations can be made to the Community Cancer Resource Center. He cared deeply for the Powers Healthcare system and for his patients, many of whom are part of this organization.

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Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 |

Saturday 12/21, 11:00 am

cemetery

PRIVATE

Dr. IIwoong W. Chang, age 82 of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Young Zin Chang; sons, Gene (Eileen) Chang and David Chang; daughter, Elizabeth (J.B.) Joo; grandchildren, Marcus, Carter, Tyler, Sophia, Elijah and Tobey.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at KISH FUNERAL HOME 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service.

Dr. Ilwoong W. Chang was born on July 13, 1942 in Kyunbook, South Korea. He became a U.S. citizen in 1976. Dr. Chang was a 1966 graduate of Yonsei Medical School in Seoul, South Korea. The following years, from 1967 to 1970 he served in medical missions in rural South Korea. He was appointed rank of Lieutenant Naval Medical Officer and was the Medical Officer for the Vietnam War that took place in 1969. Dr. Chang completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University Hospital in 1974 in Detroit, MI and went on to complete his Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago, IL in 1976. He completed several teaching and lectureship roles at the University of Illinois and Indiana University Northwest. Dr. Chang was highly involved in leadership roles with Community Hospital in Munster, IN and St. Catherines Hospital in East Chicago, IN. He also served as President of Lake County Medical Society, President of the 10^th District of the Indiana State Medical Association and Chairman of the Board of Lake County Medical Society of Indiana. Dr. Chang was a practicing Gastroenterologist in Northwest Indiana for 4 decades.

Dr. Chang enjoyed golfing, singing and especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 | Map

Saturday 12/21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

http://Myccrf.com

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 | Map

Saturday 12/21, 11:00 am

PRIVATE

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With deepest sympathy,

We are so sad for your loss. We are thinking of you all and wishing you well during this time.

I remember growing up with Dr. Chang and his wife and children. We spent many weekends, holidays together. I have very fond memories of Dr. Chang during these moments and will always remember and cherish his warm happy smiles. God bless. We will miss you dearly.

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Extending our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this time.

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We are thinking of you during this difficult times. And I am praying for your peace and comfort.

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IW Chang was an exemplary human being setting a very high bar, he will be missed greatly by all those that were lucky enough to know him. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.

He will be loved and remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Dearest Chang Family, With loving memories of Dr. Chang, a wonderful friend and mentor.

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To: The Chang Family and Liz & J.B.. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy,

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To: The Chang Family. We feel blessed to have known Dr. Chang - an amazing, talented, kind man. We will miss him deeply. In deepest sympathy,

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I had the pleasure of working along side Dr Chang for a couple years as his Medical Scribe. He was an amazing doctor and teacher; learned so much and really enjoyed assisting/ working along side of him. He will truly be missed.

I knew Dr. Chang as a patient and from working with him at Community as medical librarian when he conducted research. He was always upbeat with a calm presence. He was a wonderful person.

Liz, JB and family, Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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May peace and comfort find you at this difficult time. Our colleague & mentor will be missed. With deepest sympathy, Dr. Mary Tilak & Associates

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Ilwoong, my friend left us with many memorable moments. We, the medical school classmates traveled to Seoul in 2016 to celebrate the 50th anniversary and afterward had fun group travels in Korea and Hokkaido, Japan. It was a big success. We all praised his and Youngzin's hard work. He was a true gentleman, a consensus builder and a hard worker.

Our hearts go out to you with this loss. Know that IW was a man that touched the lives of many and will live in forever.

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With our deepest sympathies.

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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.