Obituaries

December 23, 1941 to August 15, 2015

WINAMAC - Donald H. Hirsch, 73, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago.

He was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Edwin and Rose (Jackel) Hirsch.

Survivors include:
Christine Burzynski, Monterey, Longtime Companion
Donald E. Hirsch, Madison, WI, Son
Rebecca G. (Rob) Kolanowski, Plant City, FL, Daughter
Joseph R. (Tina) Hirsch, Kewanna, Son
Timothy D. (Wendy Shepherd) Hirsch, Kewanna, Son
Allen Smith, Hammond, Son
Donald Smith, Watseka, IL, Son
Grandchildren Amanda Hirsch, Alex Hirsch, Matt Hirsch, Jake Hirsch, Damon (Destinie) Kolanowski, and Sean Kolanowski.
Noah Kolanowski, Great Grandson
Gerald (Joyce) Hirsch, Fishers, Brother
Dale (Connie) Hirsch, Crown Point, Brother
Sandy Hirsch, Valparaiso, Sister-in-law
Patricia Hirsch, Former Wife

Preceded in death by:
Gene Hirsch, Brother

Mr. Hirsch enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, and watching sports. He also loved riding his motorcycle, spending time with family, gardening, and traveling. He was an avid carpenter and remodeled and built many homes over the years. He was a resident of Lake Bruce and Monterey for the past 25 years and formerly resided in Wheatfield. He was a longtime member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He owned the Lake Bruce Resort for many years. He was a current school bus driver for the Culver Community Schools, and formerly with the Kankakee Valley and Winamac Community Schools. He especially enjoyed driving the wrestling and basketball teams and watching their matches and games. He also enjoyed driving students on field trips and was always eager to drive whenever he was asked.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m.at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorial donations may be given to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.