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Roger McEvoy Obituary
March 27, 1952 - January 8, 2026
Roger T. McEvoy, age 73, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor on January 8, 2026.
He was born March 27, 1952, to the late Timothy and Dorothy (Hays) McEvoy in Council Bluffs, IA. Roger graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1970 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. Roger developed a lifelong fascination with airplanes that shaped both his career and his hobbies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tim and Dorothy McEvoy; and an infant son, Scott McEvoy.
Roger is survived by his sons, Bryan McEvoy (Ashley) and Justin McEvoy (Jade); his cherished grandchildren, Nolan, Weston, Tessa, and Naomi who brought him great pride and happiness; siblings, Beverly Ahrenholtz, Kathy Dawson (Dave), and Joyce Peatrowsky (Mark); nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The family will direct memorials.
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Timothy Brutsche
February 18, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of rogers passing! we were good friends from 1979 thru the 90's, when he moved to Minnesota. We were both car and airplane hobbyists,,,,,
i wish the family all the best.
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Ellen Dorn
January 17, 2026
Roger and I worked together at the phone company and became good friends. Condolences for the whole family.
Vickie L Thomas Jenkins
January 15, 2026
Condolences to all the family. This is Vickie Thomas I went to school at Tri-Center and grew up close to the McEvoy family
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Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
1221 N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
1221 N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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