Michael Louis Jividen, age 60, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Born September 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Doris Thompson Jividen. Mike was a truck driver and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Warsaw. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Williamson Jividen; son, Louis Jividen of Jonesville; daughters, Miki Towles of Sparta and Amber Jividen of Milton’ brothers, Ronnie (Alvena) Jividen and Bernard Rae Jividen; sisters, Verna Sipple, Judy Arnold, Elaine Giles, Terri Morgan and Vicki Thompson; four grandchildren, Corey and Austin Towles, Dylan Jividen and Tyler Handy. Several nieces and nephews also survive. McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Main Street location on Monday, January 23rd from 9:30am until Noon. Funeral services will follow at Noon with Father Rushman presiding. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veteran’s Cemetery North. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass.