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Thomas Faivre Obituary
Born: May 22, 1954; in DeKalb, IL
Died: June 20, 2019; in DeKalb, IL
Age 65 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday June 20, 2019 in the Kishwaukee Hospital-Northwestern in DeKalb. He was born on May 22, 1954 in DeKalb, IL, and was the son of Louis G. and Mary L. (Herrmann).
Tom was married to the former Joan "Joni" A. Lantz on March 15, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. Tom was a retired Union Laborer working for several different companies throughout his career. He enjoyed his family and friends and especially his grandchildren, and watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He cherished his award winning prize possession, his 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F -85.
Survivors include: wife: Joan "Joni" of DeKalb, children: Beth Faivre, Jennifer Bobo, Trent (Kristin) Faivre, step-children: Shawna (Keith) Gordon, Kyle (Christina Cassidy) Hinkle, Stephanie (Jermel) Ollie, grandchildren: Edward Jr., Elijah, Rylee, Tyson, Treyson, Molly, step-grandchildren: Mercedes (Vance), Alexis, Xavier, Kamel, Othello, Gianna, siblings: Dianne Engh, Lou (Cathy) Faivre, Irene Faivre, Peg (Jeff) Foose, Jim (Ruth) Faivre, Donna (Tom) Roberts, Doug (Deb) Faivre, Matt (Pam) Faivre, Vince (Jerilyn) Faivre, Becky Mascal, Barb (Larry) Schultz, Aaron (Fatima) Faivre, and numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew: Chad Faivre
A Private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 29, 2019. Cremation will be handled by the Finch Crematory. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Finch Funeral Home.
Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
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Marcia Thompson
July 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. Such a nice man will truly be missed. May God's healing love be with your family today and always.
Cathy Lynch-Bowe
June 29, 2019
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 25, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz
Joe Japuntich
June 25, 2019
To all the family especially Doug, I am so sorry we all new each other our whole lives and Tom was a good good man!
June 25, 2019
to the entire faivre family;my deepest sympathy to all of you on tom's passing.big tom,tommasita,my nicknames for him we always shared a good laugh.what a guy.RIP my fiend,sincerely,paul "adolph" miller
Peggy Terry
June 25, 2019
My condolences to the Louis Faivre family. Tom was such a nice man. He will be missed.
June 25, 2019
Joni, So Sorry for your loss. You had a tough year. Griz
Theresa McGowen
June 25, 2019
Tom was a great guy ! He will be missed. Prayers are sent your way Joni and your family.
Theresa McGowen and Mike Rodriguez
Jamie Adams
June 24, 2019
I worked with Tom for many years at Martin and Company. He was a great guy always had a good story! I am sorry for your loss
Vicki Wascher
June 24, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim (Gary) Fannon
June 23, 2019
Tom will be missed by many as he was a genuine good man with a heart as big as they come. He loved his family, his friends, etc. Back in the day we all loved Friday night fish drys with the band afterwards. Oh we all had a great time! Playing horseshoes, fish fry or having a Sunday breakfast you could count on Tom to help. That's the Tom I remember & will miss. So sorry he left way too soon.
Terry Hickey
June 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss.He will be missed.
Cathy Emmett
June 23, 2019
What a wonderful man, he will be missed. My sympathy and prayers to the family.
Don DeVore
June 23, 2019
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. A nice guy I remember from junior high and high school, plus all the reunions. He will be missed.
Dayne Coursey
June 23, 2019
My sincerest condolences to his wife, Joni and his family. If you need anything...
Sandy Drury-Haraf
June 23, 2019
Such a nice guy, graduated with him in 1972. Prayers go out to the family.
Elizabeth McKee
June 23, 2019
Becky and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.
Edward Bobo
June 22, 2019
My condolences to all Toms family and friends I know he will be missed.
shirley layton
June 22, 2019
my thoughts and prayers for family and friends. He will be missed by so many .Such a great guy
Tom Pesut
June 22, 2019
Prayers to the family on a great loss.
Norm and Traci Lemay
June 21, 2019
Joni,
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a good man.
Love,
Norm and Traci
Jeff and Susan Willey
June 21, 2019
Our sympathies to the entire Faivre family.
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