Funeral Details

Dr. James Kevin Bahcall, D.M.D.

Memorial Contributions

NorthShore Brain Tumor Fund
1033 University Place, Suite 450
Evanston, Illinois 60201
https://foundation.northshore.org/donate
or
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Donor Services
PO Box 98018
Washington, DC 20090-8018
www.lls.org
or
American Cancer Society
PO Box 10393
Chicago, Illinois 60610
www.cancer.org

Memorial Contributions

NorthShore Brain Tumor Fund
1033 University Place, Suite 450
Evanston, Illinois 60201
foundation.northshore.org/donate
or
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Donor Services
PO Box 98018
Washington, DC 20090-8018
www.lls.org
or
American Cancer Society
PO Box 10393
Chicago, Illinois 60610
www.cancer.org




OBITUARY

Dr. James Kevin Bahcall, D.M.D.
Loving husband of Amy, nee Varon. Proud father of Allie and Jamie Bahcall. Beloved son of Barbara Himes (the late Dr. Joseph Himes) and the late Albert Bahcall. Dear brother of Steve (Kiersten Lammerding) and the late Ken Bahcall. Adored son-in-law of Esther and the late Albert Varon. Cherished brother-in-law of Shari (Dr. Neil) Levin, Rhonda (Joe) Daniels, Susie (Mike) Spector and the late Vicki Madigan. Fond uncle of Lauren (Adam) Budz, Erin (Brian) Gryn, Seth (Courtney) Levin, Lindsey (Steve) Schneider, Ricky Daniels, Haley and Shane Spector, Ryan (Alissa) Madigan and Sean (Andrea) Madigan and great uncle of Wyatt, Ollie, Ellie, Sammy, Riley, David, Sam and Evelyn. Was a dear friend, professor, colleague and held his family close in his heart. Dr. Bahcall was an esteemed endodontist and entrepreneur who had a love of research and a passion for education. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the chapel service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NorthShore Brain Tumor Fund, www.northshore.org, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org, or to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. To attend the funeral live stream Monday, May 24, 2021, 1:00 PM (CST), please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Dr. Bahcall was a an amazing instructor, mentor and friend. He will be sorely missed.

Farah Shakir
May 21, 2021
Dr Jim was a wonderful person i will miss our lunch time talks about music and cookie baking

mary hummons
May 21, 2021
Dr. James Bahcall was a teacher of mine at Northwestern University Dental School in 1997 and 1998. As a third and fourth year dental student I found Endodontics very intimidating. Dr. Bahcall had a big smile for everyone.
He was brilliant, not just a gifted endodontist and educator.
He was warm and reassuring for dental students like me.
He would review the concepts with me, make sure I understood what I had to do, more like a father, than a professor. He relieved the apprehension that I had about the procedure. All of my faculty at Northwestern were impressed with him. Having taught orthodontics for 16 years, I have some insight into how much effort, energy, and enthusiasm that must have required. I am also aware that I have never come close to being the teacher that Dr. Bahcall was for me. But he is an inspiration for me. Dr. Bahcall is a paradigm for me to attempt to emulate. What a gift it is to have someone, like him, in your day. Thank you Dr. Bahcall, and thank you to the Bahcall family for loving him and bolstering him, which allowed us to benefit from the altruism he shared so readily.

Laurence Golden
May 21, 2021
Dr. Jim was a very special person, especially during Endo surgeries. He would say "Hello A-Team!" and always smiled. I will miss him very much.

Maria Piekarczyk
May 21, 2021
Dear Amy, Allie and Jamie,
We're so sorry about Jimmy.
He will be remembered by so many.
Sending love and strength.
Caryn and Sam

Caryn Shulman
May 21, 2021
Amy, Allie and Jamie, So sad to hear about Jim. Every time I ran into you both he always seemed to have a smile on his face, a happy demeanor and love for his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sue Heffernan (Erickson)
May 22, 2021
Dear Amy, Allie & Jamie: Extending my deepest sympathy on Jim's passing. May you all keep your wonderful memories you shared close to your heart and may it bring you comfort. With Love, Cousin Howard

Howard Ventura
May 23, 2021
Sending love

Steven Rudin
May 24, 2021
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Jim for several years at Midwestern University. We shared a passion for teaching and quickly became friends. He greeted everyone with a warm smile. His door was always open to all. Jim was an outstanding instructor. He was one of those rare individuals who possessed both excellent clinical and teaching skills. Jim's students respected and admired him. His passing is a great loss to many. My deepest condolences to his family.

Michael Meer
May 27, 2021
Dear Amy, Allie and Jamie,
I am truly heartbroken for your "too soon" loss. Jimmy was a true professional who always did the right thing for his family, friends, students and colleagues. He will be sincerely missed by all who knew him.

NEIL WEINTRAUB
May 28, 2021
I will always remember Jim's smile and his cheerful voice. I was one of his endo residents when he first came to Marquette. Deborah and I remember you Amy. I have no words for your great loss. May God comfort you and your children, and bless you and keep you, and make his face to shine upon you and show you his favor, and lift his face toward you and give you his peace. Reginald Westphal

Reginald Westphal
September 16, 2021