Photo courtesy of Finch Funeral Home - DeKalb
DE KALB, Illinois
May 20, 1954 – Jun 20, 2019 (Age 65)
Thomas C. Faivre
Age 65 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday June 20, 2019 surrounded by his wife and kids at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. He was born on May 20, 1954 in DeKalb, IL, and was the son of Louis G. and Mary L. (Herrmann) Faivre.
Tom was married to Joni Hinkle 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; watching his grandchildren’s many sporting events and playing cars on the floor with the little ones. He cherished his award-winning 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85. One of his favorite places to be was the family pond. Tom graduated from DeKalb High School in the class of 1972. Tom was a long-time member of the DeKalb Moose #586.
Survivors include: wife: Joni of DeKalb, children: Beth Faivre, Jennifer (Faivre) 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, Lord, 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.
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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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.
Marcia Thompson
July 02, 2019 | DeKalb, IL
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Lynch-Bowe
June 29, 2019 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Friend
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
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!
Joe Japuntich
June 25, 2019 | Geneva, IL
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
June 25, 2019
My condolences to the Louis Faivre family. Tom was such a nice man. He will be missed.
Peggy Terry
June 25, 2019 | Dekalb, IL
Joni, So Sorry for your loss. You had a tough year. Griz
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
Theresa McGowen
June 25, 2019 | Dekalb, IL
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
Jamie Adams
June 24, 2019 | Stillman Valley, IL | Coworker
