Matthew Thomas Halverson

Matthew Thomas Halverson 50, of DeKalb died Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was born July 27, 1964 in DeKalb and was the son of Roger D. and Barbara "Bobbie" (Hart) Halverson.

He graduated from DeKalb High School class of 1982 and attended Kishwaukee College. Matt had a seat on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and worked as a stock trader. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. He was a member of the Alano Club of DeKalb for many years and a member of the DeKalb Moose Lodge #586. He was inspired by and loved music and had an amazing singing voice. Matt had a way of telling funny stories and made everyone around him laugh. He loved spending time and traveling with his nieces. Matt enjoyed his time with his nephews, playing around with them and teaching them new things, because he was such a kid at heart himself. He was a unique, compassionate and loving man. Matt will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his mother, Bobbie (Ted McLean) Halverson of DeKalb. Two sisters; Brenda (Joe) Hoiness of DeKalb, Laura (Matt) Viland of DeKalb. Two nieces Jessica and Katie Hoiness and two nephews Abel and Alijah Viland all of DeKalb. One aunt Mary (Jim) Franklin of DeKalb and two uncles, William (Kim) Hart of Lee, IL and Jerry (Marcia) Halverson of DeKalb. He was preceded in death by his father Roger D. Halverson and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a wake service at 7:00pm 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.