Dr. James "Jim" Edgar Kirk, 79, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away July 27, 2024.
Jim was born in 1945 in Chicago. He graduated from Chesterton High School in 1963, Indiana University in Bloomington with a degree in zoology in 1968 (Phi Beta Kappa) and Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry in 1984 (Omicron Kappa Upsilon). He completed his master's specialty training in periodontics at Loyola in 1987.
Jim was a father who was truly larger than life. A man's man to the fullest, he was known for his motorcycles, strength and, most of all, being the ultimate family man. He loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. There were no limits to what he would do to help them. He perpetually pushed his children and grandchildren to seek out higher education; his education spoke for itself. Jim was a skilled periodontist who treated people well and always did what was right. If he were still with us, he'd most likely be reminiscing about jet skiing in Florida with his children, asking how loved ones are doing or asking if he could help with anything.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Dewey Kirk, and his mother, June E. Crumpacker Kirk.
Jim is survived by his six children, Dr. Jennifer (Dr. Eric) Trathen, James (Sarah), Margaret (Michael) Fisher, Emilee Kirk (Dr. George Sarkis) Caleel, Dr. Michael (Dr. Jenna), Cassadana (Dr. Mitchell) Weaver; his 20 grandchildren, Jack, Grace and Noah Trathen James, Charlotte, Theodora, Winslet, Maybelle and August Kirk, Emma, Aidan, Carsen and Declan Fisher, Isabella, Elise and George "Jake" Caleel, Teagan and Connor Kirk, and Lyla and Landon Weaver; his three younger sisters, Patricia Anderson, Susan Cunningham and Judith Repay; and his former wife, Laura Kirk.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Edmonds and Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, Ind.
A funeral service will follow at noon. Family and friends are invited to gather for food and drinks from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sand Creek Country Club (Marsh/Creek room), 1001 Sand Creek Dr., Chesterton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Ogden Dunes Community Fund online at https://ogdendunes.in.gov/community-fund-committee/pages/donations.
Offer online condolences at http://www.ee-fh.com.
