Severo Guerreno (2011)

Severo Guerreno “Doc” , 87, passed away on December 20, 2011.  He was a faithful servant of the Lord, loving father, dedicated physician, advisor, comedian, and a friend to many.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan in 1957 and retired from Family Practice after 40 years, leaving behind three-generations of families in Chicago, Illinois.  He held numerous positions in the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians and received the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award.  He was proud to be an American and served in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Army Reserves MASH unit.  Also, he was a prisoner of war in World War II by the Japanese in the Philippines.  Received the Meritorious Service Award for being researcher and instructor in tropical medicine at Walter Reed Army Hospital.

“Doc” was an active member in the Dreamland community.  His personality and positive drive was an inspiration to all of those who had the privilege of working with him.

He is survived by his wife Florence; and he is the father of Cyndee Miller, Kathy Arendarczyk, Dr. Eugene, the late Michael and Paul; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.