Donate in Memory of that Special Person or Pet

 Yes, I would like to honor a deceased loved one by making a special donation to The Elgin Humane Society.

Please specify that your donation is for the Memorial Program.  Please be sure to list your loved one's name, and a name and address for us to mail a sympathy card.

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"IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERT KIVELL"


Bert Kivell, age 67, of Elgin, died suddenly at home on October 22nd, 2007.  He leaves behind his very dear human family as well as his very loved and loving pets.  Bert and wife Shirley's 11 miniature donkeys... Pistol Pete, Lucy, Fudgie (Bert's favorite 'cuz she helped him build all the barns), Betty Jean, Misty, Mandy, Snickers, Noelle, Suzy Q, and Skeeter.  These babies aren't house pets... well, maybe on occasion.   The three cats, all of whom were abandoned at Bert and Shirley's door as kittens, were a huge part of Bert's life.  Oogie rules the roost at 15+ years old, Thummies, who has 23 toes, protects the Kivell house from marauding gophers, mice, and so on... and Raven delights everyone with her crazy antics.  Bert followed in his mother's footsteps by adopting, neutering, and loving strays.

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Daughter Clare says, "His love for domestic and wild animals is a legacy continued by his wife, sister, children, and grandchildren.  I think we all have a rescue or two at home!!"

This memorial is a tribute to the wonderful family of Bert Kivell,
is put together with love and caring -
"MAY HIS LIFE AND LOVE LIVE ON IN THOSE WHO LOVE HIM"



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He was loved dearly by his family and he loved them.  He leaves behind two boys and family.  Charley will not be forgotten and will be greatly missed... and our hearts go out to his family.