Mary Irene Kivisto age 86 of DeKalb, IL, on Saturday January 8, 2011 in her residence in DeKalb. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Amboy, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Mary (McGlynn) O?Hare.

Irene graduated from Mercy Nursing School in 1945 and worked at both DeKalb Public Hospital and St. Mary?s Hospital in DeKalb for 20 years. Irene was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and also the Catholic Daughters of America # 996. She enjoyed ringing the Christmas Bell for the Salvation Army every year in both Chicago and DeKalb.

Survivors include her six children: Gary Kivisto of Champaign, Ronald (Laura) Kivisto of Sterling, Cheryl Allan of Sycamore, Terrence (Jonna) Kivisto of Crystal Lake, David (Sharon) Kivisto of Leaf River, Angela (Tom) Kurth of Rochelle, daughter-in-law: Kathy Kivisto of Polo, sisters: Peggy (Frank) Hoyt of DeKalb, Rosie Covert of Texas, brothers: Bill O?Hare of Amboy, Don (Nanette) O?Hare of Orland Park, Patrick O?Hare of Texas, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: parents, son: Kevin Kivisto, 3 sisters: and 3 brothers.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 9:00am till the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. 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:
Wednesday January 12, 2011

10:30 am

St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb
Visitation:
Wednesday January 12, 2011

9:00am - 10:30 am

St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb