Dr. Solomon Batnitzky passed away on Aug. 21, 2019, in Leawood at the age of 78. Dr. Batnitzky had a long, esteemed career as a physician and professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he specialized in neuroradiology and served as chair of the department of radiology and the first Arch W. Templeton Distinguished Professor of Radiology.
He is survived by his wife, Mickey Batnitzky; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Leora Batnitzky (Robert Lebeau), Ilana Batnitzky (Glenn Nadaner), Adina Batnitzky (Avi Spiegel); his eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabriel and Eli Lebeau, Harry, Pearl and Dashiell Nadaner, Lilia and Louisa Spiegel; and his brother-in-law, Leon Nitsun. He is predeceased by his parents, Jonathan and Chaya Batnitzky; his sister, Rachel; and his sister-in-law, Ruth Nitsun.
Sol was born on the last day of 1940 in Johannesburg, where he attended the King David School and received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and his Masters of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Witwatersrand. His many interests and hobbies included, but were certainly not limited to, classical music, opera, art, Judaica, stamps, magic, trivia, unique X-rays, wildlife and world travel.
Above all, Sol was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, friends and community.
Funeral services took place on Aug. 22 at the Louis Memorial Chapel; burial followed at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Chai Lifeline, 151 W. 30th St, New York, NY 10001 or Brookdale Hospice, 5401 College Blvd., Suite 111, Overland Park, KS 66211.
Online condolences may be shared at louismemorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.