Larry Kovar, 91, Leesburg, passed away Sept. 11, 2014, at his home. He was born May 16, 1923, in Czechoslovakia, to Metold and Anna Chmelova Kovar. He married Lorraine Nawrocki who preceded him in death in 2013. He was a USMC veteran, serving our country in World War II. He was a retired machinist for International Harvester. He was a 20-year Barbee Lake resident, having moved here full time from Chicago. He was a member of the Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sons: Ken (and spouse Linda) Kovar, Fort Collins, Co.; Matthew Kovar, Bourbonnais, Ill.; Larry (and spouse Bernice) Kovar, Leesburg; three daughters: Maryanne Schmeski, Portage; Elaine Kovar, Crete, Ill.; Laurie Wagner, Leesburg; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Dronzek, and a grandson, Leslie “Bubba” Lohse. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jerry Windegarden officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at the North Webster Cemetery Mock Addition. Calling is from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. ***** Memorials to the Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church. Condolences via eastlundfuneralhome.com
