Thomas Michael Pivonka, 70, passed away Sept. 24, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Feb. 10, 1956, to James “Jim” & Betty Jean (Sandstrom) Pivonka. After the passing of Betty, he created an incredibly strong and lasting bond with his stepmother, Laura. In October 1975, Tom married Illeen (Rossman) Becker. From this union, they were blessed with a daughter, Shawn, and a son, Jeff.