James M. Lexvold

James M. Lexvold 82, of Kingston, IL died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at ManorCare in Elgin, IL. He was born December 5, 1932 in Rochester, MN and was the son of Marshall and Gertrude (Solsrud) Lexvold.

James graduated from DeKalb High School in 1952 and went on to graduate from Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL where he received the Young Alumnus Award in 1965. Then joined the army . James retired early after owning several barbed wire companies and his hobbies included woodworking, gardening, antique cars and traveling. He was also known for raising mastiff dogs for many years.

Survivors include six children; Tim (Lori Mills) Lexvold of New York, Margo (Tom Burke) of Wisconsin, Wendy (David Beebe) Lexvold-Coppert of St. Charles, Christine (Dan) Lexvold-Trizulny of Minnesota, Tom Lexvold of Maple Park and Brian Lexvold of Colorado. Ten Grandchildren, two great grandchildren and the mother of his children Margo Dillon of Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall and Gertrude, and sister Susan.

Private Graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in DeKalb, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home.   Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com .   Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.