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Dana Kovach Obituary
Born: April 14, 1957 in Sterling, IL
Died: September 15, 2023 in Sterling, IL
Dana Marie Kovach (April 14th, 1957 – September 15th 2023) from Sterling, Illinois gained her wings while resting peacefully with her family and friends at her bedside at Rock River Hospice and Home from a chronic illness.
Dana married Stephen Charles Kovach III on March 9th, 2021. Dana's legacy she leaves behind is her children, Jerimiah (Debbie) Johnson, Miranda Johnson of Rock Falls, IL, Ashley (Gary) Tate, Lacey Rus of Sterling, IL, Melissa Kovach Cobb, Hannah Kovach of North Carolina. Dana's grandchildren are Tyler Johnson, Brailey Johnson, Zayne Johnson, Anessa Johnson, Kylie Tate, Easton Rus, Victoria Cobb, Jackie Cobb, and Jackson Cobb. Great Grandchildren, Taylin & Jaxx Eberhardt, Jonah & Rhett Johnson, Sophia Rodriguez; Danas Sibling, Vicki Kiernan of Rock Falls, IL and Kent (Janice) Pollock of Montogomery, Texas.
Dana is preceded in death by her parents Malcolm and Betty Pollock, Late Husband Dean Funderburg and Grandson Alexander Johnson of Rock Falls, IL. Dana enjoyed her career as a nurse at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, loved camping and riding on the back of Steve's motorcycle but most of all spending time with her family. Dana loved her pets and her rooster Jackson.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory for Rock River Hospice and Home.
The service will be at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, IL. A visitation will be September 23rd 2023 from 10am-12pm with a service to follow. A celebration of life will follow the service at Froggy's Bar & Grill dining area Rock Falls, IL, immediately following service.
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September 24, 2023
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September 19, 2023
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September 17, 2023
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