Micheal Kivett

Micheal "Mike" Thomas Kivett, 74, of Dorsey, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital of Congestive Heart Failure.

He was born in Concordia, KS, on September 9, 1951, the son of Merle T. Kivett and Bonnie (Street) Bregenzer. Mike married Violet K. Keele in 1970. She was his best friend and loving wife for 55 years. She survives along with his two brothers and their wives, Gordon (Sara) Kivett of Bethalto, and Mark (Barbara) Kivett of Alton; his sister and her husband, Cindy (Brad) Schneider of Dow; his stepmother, Nancy Kivett of Dorsey; and 10 beloved nieces and nephews.

Mike was a graduate of Civic Memorial Highs School class of 1969. He worked at Wonder Bread Edwardsville Agency starting in 1970 for 8 years. He then became the distributor for Little Debbie Snack Cakes for the next 38 years. His territory included Madison, Macoupin, Jersey, and Greene counties. Mike enjoyed motorcycle riding and was a retired member of the Dream Weaver Motorcycle Club. He participated in paint-ball events with friends, as he loved the competition. His favorite pastimes were relaxing, listening to blues music, and enjoying a good cigar.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends for he had a great sense of humor. He always made you laugh when you were around him.

A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4:30 pm until time of service at 6 pm, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Terry McKinzie will officiate.  

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.

Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home