Surjit Hermon

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STERLING - Surjit Hermon, M.D., 61, of Sterling, died suddenly Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Sheboygan, Wis. He was born May 17, 1947, in Calicut, Kerala, India, the son of Roland and Emilda (John) Hermon. He graduated from Christian Medical College Vellore, India, in 1972. He joined CGH Medical Center in 1982, as a radiologist. He was a partner with Dr. Krishna Chadalavada of Sauk Valley Radiology. Surjit was integral in bringing the latest advances in radiological technology to the Sauk Valley area. He served as a former chief of the medical staff at CGH and a chairman of the radiology department. His past hospital affiliations include Morrison Hospital and KSB Hospital. Dr. Hermon was certified by the American Board of Radiology, Specialty of Diagnostic Radiology with special competence in nuclear radiology; certified by the Clinical Magnetic Resonance Society, credentialed member in General Magnetic Resonance; certified in breast imaging and MRI breast imaging and certified to interpret CTTA imaging. He was board certified in radiology from Mercy Hospital, Chicago, and held a fellowship in nuclear medicine at Rush Hospital, Chicago. His professional memberships included the American Medical Association and Radiological Society of North America. He enjoyed racing and collecting classic cars, traveling and driving anything with an engine (i.e. flying, jet skiing, boating, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling). He enjoyed music and watching movies. Surjit was a member of the Rotary Club, Rotary International Puppies Racing, Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association, Sports Car Club of America, Austin Healey Club of America, Jaguar Club of America, and Aston Martin Owners Club. His wife and children were the love of his life. Surviving are his wife, Dr. Manorama Hermon of Sterling; his sons, Anish (Patricia) Hermon of Bloomington and Kabir Hermon of Brooklyn, N.Y.; his daughter, Renuka Hermon of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and his brother, Ashok (Sunita) Hermon of Waukesha, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Emilda Hermon. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling. Private family burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Memorials in his memory to the CGH Health Foundation or C.M.C. Outreach would be appreciated. Condolences and other family information may be directed to surjithermon.blogspot.com and mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com on the Internet.