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John Kovac Obituary

JOHN WAYNE KOVAC

John Wayne Kovac, 51, of Tonganoxie, KS passed away on Tue., Jan. 15, 2013 at his home. He had worked at R&R trucking for the past 14 years. John Wayne was known for his dry sense of humor and his big heart. He was preceded in death by his father John M. Kovac and his mother Rosanna Dean. He is survived by his sisters Micki Criqui (Glen), Rose Mary Laird, Carolyn Robinson (Ron) and Anna Hartzell as well as many nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no service. Cremation. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Condolences may be left at Aldenharrington.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2013.

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Kathy Petesch

February 7, 2013

RIP John Wayne Prayers go out to your family, you were a great life long friend that I dearly loved a lot. You will be missed. God please keep family in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Mary Laird

February 6, 2013

To my beloved brother, all of my love and understanding.

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