Gary Kivisto age 63 of Champaign, IL, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday June 19, 2012 in the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Born on January 28, 1949 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Toivo and Mary Irene (O?Hare) Kivisto.

Gary was a gifted craftsman doing custom woodworking most his adult life. Gary moved to Champaign in the early 1970?s moving there from DeKalb. He was a die hard Fighting Illini Fan, and loved family gatherings where he especially liked the home cooked meals. Gary graduated from DeKalb High School in the class of 1967.

Survivors include: siblings: Ronald (Laura) Kivisto of Sterling, Cheryl McCoy-Allan of Sycamore, Terrance (Jonna) Kivisto of Crystal Lake, David (Sharon) Kivisto of Leaf River, Angela (Tom) Kurth of Rochelle, sister-in-law: Kathy Kivisto, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death: Parents, and brother: Kevin.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday June 23, 2012 at 10:30am in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Marino of the Rochelle United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow services in the Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 23, 2012 at 9:30am till the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Saturday June 23, 2012

10:30am

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Saturday June 23, 2012

9:30 - 10:30am

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home