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Donald E. Vidican, M.D.

May 4, 1952 — July 10, 2012

Donald E. Vidican M.D., 60, of Rockford passed away at his home on July 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer.nbsp; He was born May 4, 1952, in Geneva, New York, and the son of Edward and Cecilia (Jiral) Videcan. Don married Deborah Calabrese on June 20, 1980 in Columbia, Missouri. He was an avid University of Illinois sports fan with his loyal friend, Jim.nbsp; The Vidican family would like to give a special thank you to the RGA family, the OSF Saint Anthony Hospital GI Lab, the Swedish American GI Lab and to special friends, Pam, Peggy, Doug, Joanne and Liz.

Dr. Vidican, a Joliet native, graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with the bronze tablet award from the University of Illinois, Champaign.nbsp; He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Vidican received his gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.nbsp; In 1982, he joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates and served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and Director of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Centers Digestive Disease Unit.nbsp; He served both as past President of the Medical Section and Staff President of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; For the past 30 years, Dr. Vidican dedicated himself to the practice of medicine and recognized by his patients as exceptionally kind and selfless.nbsp; To his peers and associates, he was a trusted mentor and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie and their children, Daniel and Lisa; mother, Cecilia; sisters, Cathy (David) Kapinus and Kim (Keith) Ogle; fatherinlaw, Carmelo Calabrese; motherinlaw, Patricia Calabrese; brotherinlaw, Denis (Toby) Calabrese; nieces and nephews, Eric Kapinus, Kelly and Kristen Ogle, Drew and Grace Calabrese; and special pets, irascible Bear and sweet Callie.nbsp; He was predeceased by his father, Edward.

Funeral service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road with Father William R. Wentink officiating.nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.nbsp;

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