Mark Francis Kovar

Mark Francis Kovar obituary, Beverley Hills, FL

Mark Francis Kovar

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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Mass of Christian Burial

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200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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Mark Kovar Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dahl Funeral Home - East Grand Forks on Jan. 21, 2026.
Mark Kovar, 75, of Beverley Hills, FL died Vitas In-Patient Care Unit in Lecanto, FL on January 17, 2026.

Mark Francis Kovar was born November 27, 1950 in Crookston, MN, the son of Henry and Adeline (Falk) Kovar. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School. He attended Bemidji State and the University of North Dakota. Mark married Priscilla "Punky" Will in Powell, WY on February 28, 1981. He worked as an engineer in the Petroleum Industry for many years, living in Pampa, TX, Sumatra, Indonesia, Midland, TX, Farmington, NM, Kuwait, Wasilla, AK, Billings, MT and Hernando, FL.

Mark had a love for the outdoors and nature. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips with longtime friends from his college days and new friends he met along the way.

He is survived by his wife Priscilla, of Hines, MN, and 1 sister Cathy Foy, of Galida, CA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Linus Kovar, and several cousins, aunts, and uncles.

VISITATION: Thursday, January 29 @ 10:30AM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, MN
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, January 29 @11:30AM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, MN
INTERMENT: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Tabor, MN (burial will take place in the Spring)

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Upcoming Events

Jan

29

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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Jan

29

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

200 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.