Larry Kivlin

Kivlin, Larry MADISON/OREGON-Larry Kivlin, age 76, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in Oregon, the son of Edward and Irene (Gefke) Kivlin. Larry graduated from Oregon High School in 1950. He was employed at Oregon Truck Line for 34 years, delivering U. S. Government surplus food to schools and institutions. In 1984, Larry began his own business, Kivlin Livestock, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed bowling with a passion and belonged to several Madison leagues. Larry participated in the annual Peterson Classic Tournament 34 times. He was a fan of UW football and basketball, the Packers and many high school sports. Larry also enjoyed cards, casino gambling and yard work, in that order. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy; a sister, Jackie Roos of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Marge Baraniak; brother-in-law, John (Arlene) Baraniak; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fred; sisters, Marjorie Rocca, Lorraine Kylen, Eileen Clark, Ramona Warren, Virginia Griffith and Marilyn Gannon; sister-in-law, Carol Baraniak; and brothers-in-law, Robert Baraniak and Richard Baraniak. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, with Father Bill Connell presiding. Burial will be at St. Marys Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation will be at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Mother of Consolation Church Remodeling Fund or Salvation Army. A special thanks to the entire staff at Meriter Hospital, especially the ICU.