Dr. Lucia A. Schuger, a resident of Chicago, IL, died on February 3rd, 2026 at the age of 71. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Sunday February 15th, 2026

Time of Service:

12:00 Noon  

Interment at:

Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, 28500 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan

Officiant:

Rabbi Aaron Bergman  

Shiva Information:

No local shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
646-681-4888 / 800-829-8289
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or to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation
40 West 57th Street, Suite 1440
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.676.3200
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or to the National Network of Depression Centers
2723 South State Street, Suite 150
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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or to the The LAM Foundation
4520 Cooper Road, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 777-6889
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Family Members:

Dr. Lucia A. Schuger, a physician-scientist and Emeritus Professor at the University of Chicago, passed away on February 3, 2026 at age 71, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work in cell and developmental biology with important implications for understanding the molecular processes controlling the structure and function of the lungs.

She was born in Buenos Aires in 1954, received her MD from the University of Buenos Aires. She emigrated to Israel in 1978 where she did her residency in pathology at Hebrew University, then worked at Haddasah Medical Center in Jerusalem. She held positions at the University of Michigan, Boston University, Wayne State University and the University of Chicago. She received a highly prestigious NIH MERIT Award for her research on lung development.

Lucy was also a gifted artist, and her work was shown at Cornelia Art Center in Chicago and the Gutman Gallery Ann Arbor.

A soulful poet and writer, Lucy nonetheless found her greatest fulfillment in her friendships. She poured her spirit and time into those she loved, offering a lifetime of unwavering support—and because of this, she was loved by many in return.

She is survived by her husband, David Buch, her son Ariel Schuger (Marisela), her daughter Noa Owen (Mark), her sister Alicia Nakama, four grandchildren, cousin, nieces, nephews and many dear colleagues and friends.  

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