Obituary of James Hirsch

James L. Hirsch Age 80, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Swan Special Care Center, Champaign. Born June 27,1934 in Joliet, he was an avid Chicago White Sox and Bears fan. He loved to travel to California. Preceded in death by parents, Alois L. and Helen M. (Rodeghiero) Hirsch; sister, Linda L. (Hirsch) Borg; and brothers-in-law, Thomas R. Borg and Donald McLendon. Survived by his sister, Beverly (Hirsch) McLendon of California; nephew, Dave (Diane) McLendon of California; nieces, Donna (McLendon) Newcomb of California, Laurie (Eric) (McLendon) Brown of California and Melissa (Borg) Casagrande-Jaeger; great-nephew, Sean McLendon; great-nieces, Nicole McLendon, Kendall Casagrande, Claire Casagrande and Tatum Jaeger; and numerous other family and friends. A Memorial Mass for James L. Hirsch will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. As it was his request, he has donated his body to medical research. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Cathedral of St. Raymond or Cornerstone Services would be appreciated. No visitation. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For information (815) 741-5500 or visit www.fredcdames.com to leave a condolence on his Book of Memories.