Known for His Heart and Dedication
Dr. Zaremba was a general surgeon who was pursuing a specialty in vascular surgery. "She had a love for nature — horses, birds, plants and more — but nothing compared to her love for her patients," the surgeons' association said in a tribute. She was known for her compassion and dedication to engaging in conversations with those she was treating.

To her colleagues, she was the professional who balanced humor with professionalism. They said she had modeled herself after her mother, who was also a working doctor in Chicago. Everyone she worked with cherished her kind spirit and lighting presence.

A Deep Impact upon Patients and Colleagues
The untimely death of Dr. Zaremba has left dozens of people, from colleagues to patients, grappling with loss. Social media feeds and medical forums have overflowed with these kind of poignant lamentations about how Mollie brightened lives with her warmth, kindness and positive spirit. She was a real doctor — someone who could bring light into even the dreariest days. Her loss is profound and her spirit for caring and commitment leaves an enduring mark.