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Kovar, Lyle C.
Lyle C. Kovar
1939 - 2012
Lyle C. Kovar, 73, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
yle was the son of the late Adolph and Frances Nemec Kovar. He was a retired executive with Square D Company and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Lyle enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards with his family and friends. Lyle touched many peoples lives and found his greatest joy in helping others and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Jeff Kovar and wife Jodie of Centralia and Jim Kovar; daughters, Luann May and husband John, and Lori Rawls and husband Townes, all of Lexington, Ky.; brother, Leroy Kovar and wife Katy; sister, Betty DeLany and husband Dave; grandchildren, Chandler Kovar, Morgan and Madison May, Ashton, Abby Grace and Audrey Rawls; and nephews, Kyle and wife Quenna, Brian Kovar and wife Pam and children Kannon, Kinley and Kourtlyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Serbousek.
A celebration of Lyle's life is planned for Nov. 17 in Centralia, Mo. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Boone Hospital Hospice, 1600 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201.
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Published in the Gazette Oct. 17, 2012.
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