Patients, Neighbors Remember Dr. Larisa Markewych

The death of Dr. Larisa Markewych has left many in the Palos area in shock.

Investigators believe Markewych was killed by her husband as on April 10. Over the last two days neighbors and patients from Markewych's have been leaving comments on , our Facebook page and Markewych's own website. 

In tragic cases like this it is sometimes all to easy to allow the circumstances of a death to overshadow the bright spots of a life. Read through the comments below to get a better sense of the person Dr. Larisa Markewych was: 

"Dr Markewych was my Dentist for over 25 years. She was a very caring and gentle woman who always greeted me with a hug. We shared stories of our children and life in general. She was so very proud of her children and spoke of their accomplishments. I am shocked and saddened. I will miss her dearly. My prayer is that you were escorted to Heaven on the wings of Angels. Rest in Peace Larisa." - 

"Larisa was more than my family's dentist she was a friend. She made my 3 sons want to go for their check-ups throughout their childhood. She had a very comforting style with children and we are all so sadden by this loss. Lariss always shared stories of her children. When she would talk about them she would glow with love and pride. She will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives she touched." - 

"Larisa was my family dentist for 25 years. She is the only dentist my two kids know. We followed her to all three of her offices. My family will really miss Larisa. My thoughts and prayers are with her two children that she talked about so much." - 

"Like others, Larissa had been my dentist for over 25 years. I met her in Brighton Park where she first practiced and then when I moved like her to the southern suburbs, I kept going to her office, at both locations. I read the story in today's paper quite by accident and was shocked at the events. I too recall her stories of her children and their vacations scuba diving in the Caymans. her staff was also very sensitive and supportive, so they must be devestated at the news." - 

From the Palos Patch Facebook page:

"It was just two weeks ago when Larisa fixed Matt's tooth that got chipped. She told me she really enjoyed the hot pepper jelly I gave her a couple months ago. I too will miss her and pray that God will strengthen her family during this tragic, difficult time." - Jim Doyle

"Dr Markewych was my Dentist for over 25 years. I am so shocked and saddened. I can't believe it happened! My sympathies to her daughter, son and her Mom. Rest in Peace Larisa." - Michelle Snow Feddeler

"She was a great dentist and person, she was my dentist from age 6-17. Cant believe this happened. My thoughts are with her family." - Kristin Annicks

"So shocking and sad. Larisa was my dentist for almost 20 years. She was a kind and generous person who helped others. She will be greatly missed. My sympathies to her whole family." - Lisa Jeffries Doyle