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James E. "Jim" Hirsch

Palmyra, Illinois

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PALMYRA, Mo. -- James E. "Jim" Hirsch, 84, of Palmyra, died at 1:42 p.m. Saturday (July 23, 2011) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Jim was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Steffenville, to Katheryn B. Hirsch. He married Carole Bailey Aug. 26, 1956, in Ewing.

Jim taught math and coached...

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Carol, You have my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry we have not kept in touch through the years. I was so saddened to read of Jim's death.
Colleen Mink Bettenhausen

Mr. Hirsch was incredibly patient teaching math to high school students, who were not always patient-worthy. He truly was a gentleman, and is loved and well thought of by generations of students. I know that he loved track and the other high school sports too. Condolences to his family and friends.
Matt Shaw