Funeral Details

Dr. Leroy J. Hirsch

February 5, 1927 - February 7, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Michael Schwab
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Hirsch/Zelin Residence
774 Timber Hill Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Tuesday following the interment until 4PM and 7PM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-3PM and 7PM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-3PM and 7PM-9PM
Minyan 7:30PM on all three days

then Shiva to resume at
Hirsch/Kardon Residence
701 Sumac Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Friday 11AM-2PM
Saturday 6:30PM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-3PM and 7PM-9PM
Monday 10AM-11AM
Minyan Sunday 7:30PM

Memorial Contributions

AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom)
3175 Commercial Avenue, Suite 101
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.afmda.org




OBITUARY

Dr. Leroy J. Hirsch, age 99. Beloved husband of the late Miriam M. Hirsch. Loving father of Judith Hirsch Zelin (Richard Zelin) and Ellen Hirsch Kardon (Mark Kardon). Proud grandfather of Aaron (Erika) Zelin, Naomi Zelin Howard (Canaan Howard), and Rachel (Troy) Lampert. Dear brother of the late Franklin (the late Joslyn) Hirsch. Service Tuesday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom), 3175 Commercial Avenue, Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.afmda.org To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am so sorry to hear about lees passing. He was one of the kindest and warmest people I have ever known. I have only known Lee for the past three or so years and in that short period, he made me feel like I was family to him.

He will be so greatly missed by me and so many others.

Love you Lee

Gail Fox

Gail Fox
February 8, 2026
Ellen, Judy, Rachel ,Aaron, Naomi, and family

My deepest condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather.. It was an honor to have met him, he was a kind and thoughtful man. You are lucky that you had him in good health to the end and I wish I could be there with you in this hard time.
May you not know anymore sorrow. May his memory be for a blessing,

With Love,
Galit Baniel

Galit Baniel
February 9, 2026
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart is with your family. Rachie, your Saba was such a special person, and I feel grateful to have known him. I can only imagine how hard this is, and I want you all to know how much we love you and are here for you, always.

May his memory be a blessing. 🤍

Eden Baniel
February 9, 2026
Our sincerest condolences to the whole Hirsch family. Dr. Hirsch was a wonderful man. He always made us feel welcome . May his memory always be a blessing.

Debbie and Jerry Hadesman
February 9, 2026
With our deepest sympathy to Uncle Leroy and your entire family. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to see him and spend time with all of you , this past weekend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Love ❤️
Brad and Randi

Brad Hirsch
February 9, 2026
Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. I will forever remember your father as a loving wise man with warmth and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love 💕 Ronnie Hochberg and Barry Wollner

Ronnie Hochberg
February 9, 2026
Lee and I were friends and tennis partners for over 60 years. I will miss him a lot.
Herb

Herb Fisher
February 9, 2026
My deepest condolences on the passing of you Father and Saba
He was a great man among the greatest generation. I wish I knew him better but I was glad to have met him. Even though it was on a boat ride in Miami.
His memory and deeds will surely give you great comfort at his passing.
Love to you all
Larry Cohen

Larry Cohen
February 10, 2026
Ellen, Judy, Rachel and Troy, and the rest of the family.
Your father and Saba--He was like a Poster Saba, father.

I know how hard it is to lose such a man in his physical form--
But he is a role model for all of us. He was perfection. And if you listen
to the signs around you, he is still around you, just in another way. I hope you
can tune into his new energy. And of course he is in your hearts.
Love to you at this difficult time. xo

Susan Stern
February 10, 2026