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Roger Kovacs Obituary

Kovacs, Roger G. Age 77 of Grant Park, Illinois passed away on July 2, 2015. Loving husband of Bonnie (nee Gembala); beloved father to Jill (David) Lehrer and Dane (Christy) Kovacs; cherished brother of John (Arlene) Kovacs and Sandra (Jerome) Oakes. Roger worked for Illinois Bell Company as a plant assigner and served proudly in the U.S. Army. Visitation and service on Monday, July 6 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. at Grant Park Funeral Home, 309 Dixie Highway, Grant Park, Illinois. Info. (815) 466-0677.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 5, 2015.
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Miss you so much, Rog-my dearest brother in law. RIP. Remembering you on Father´s Day.

Diane Gembala, married to Bonnie´s late brother, Donald Louis Gembala

Family

June 18, 2023

We are all sooo sad about Uncle Roger! We will miss him so much, especially his smile :) but we are so thankful for all the fun times we shared with him!
Keeping you all in our prayers, hugs from all the Welch's xoxo

Kim Welch

July 15, 2015

Jill, I'm so sorry for the passing of your father.

Tom Seward

July 10, 2015

So sorry Dane for the loss of your great father.

Victor Simmons

July 9, 2015

My condolences to you and our family. I know your memories over the many years of marriage will help you get through this trying time. My husband, Fred, passed away 2-1/2 years ago. Faith and family will be your strengths. My prayers are with you.

Mary Burton

July 6, 2015

I was deeply saddened by the news of Uncle Rogers passing. He was a wonderful man and I cherish my memories of him. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.

Sandra Yoshida

July 6, 2015

My memory is of a simpler time, when people knew and spent time with their neighbors. We had so many family gatherings that included the Bonnie and Roger. Roger always carried that smile and sense of wit. Sorry for your loss.

Mike & Yvonne Bozzo

July 5, 2015

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