In his free time, Stanley found much enjoyment working in his magnificent garden and terrarium.
Throughout his
life and career, Dr. Rousonelos served many different organizations, some
of which are listed below:
- Past
president of the JJC Foundation Board
- President
of the Medical Staff of Saint Joseph Medical Center, 1982-1983
- President of Will-Grundy Medical Society, 1977-1978
- Police Pension Board member
- Will County Health Department Board
member
- University of IL Chicago of Medicine, Chicago Alumnus of
the Year Award, 1995
- Award for Community Leadership by U.S. Secretary of Health,
Donna Shalala, 1994
- Recognized for outstanding volunteer services to the Will
County community in the health and human services
category, by the United Way, 1993
- Member of the Board of the Joliet Area Community Hospice
and past president
- Inducted into the Joliet/Will County Hall of Pride, 1995
- Delegate to House of Delegates, Illinois State Medical Society
for more than 15 years
- Member of the Illinois State Medical Society, the A.M.A.,
the Will Grundy Medical Society, the American
Academy of Family Practice, and Diplomat of the American
Board of Family Physicians
Stanley is survived by his wife Nola, seven children, and nine grandchildren.
Dr. Stanley G. Rousonelos (1926-1998) served the Joliet community for forty eight years. He delivered three generations of babies to families in the Will County area. His dedication to his patients and his compassion towards all members of the community made him a much respected figure in Joliet, and throughout Will County.
Born in Joliet, and a lifelong resident, Dr. Rousonelos was a graduate of Joliet Township High School and Joliet Junior College. He then attended the University of Illinois at Champaign and the University of Illinois Medical School at Chicago.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Iwo Jima. Stanley was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet his entire life, and was a member of the Ahepa organization.
Concerned about those in the community who could not afford health care, Dr. Rousonelos founded the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic in 1986. He served on its board for twelve years. This free health care facility continues to provide essential medical services to many in the community.
E-mail Ted at:
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