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VERNON LA KOSE
VERNON CHARLES LA KOSE Robins Vernon Charles LaKose died Feb. 12, 2018. He was born June 19, 1927. He was cremated per his wishes. There will be no service. He served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. He is survived by Carol (Dan) Matus, David (Deb) LaKose, Julie Danley and Sheryl (Bob) Stegall; daughter-in-law, Marlus LaKose; sisters, Susan Hepker and Charlene Nicklas; brother, Donald (Maggie) LaKose; 11 grandkids; 12 great-grandkids; and numerous family members. He was preceded in death by Verla and Charles LaKose; son, Dan LaKose; brother, Dean LaKose; and sisters, Irene Conley and Valetta Eberle. A special thanks to his loving sisters, Charlene and Susan, Hospice of Mercy, Christa, Mary, Sara and JoJo.
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