John J. 'Skip' Hovan

Hovan, John J. "Skip" age 73, of Ramsey, passed away Oct. 26, 2016 after an 8-year battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. Preceded in death by his father, John G. Hovan. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; children, Michael (Lisa) Hovan, Laura Walescheck, Julie Allen, Dave (Lori) Pelowski and Kristen (Alvie) Fritsinger; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Camilla Hovan; sister, Yvonne (Dave) Raymond; nieces & nephews. Funeral service Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave S., Anoka. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery, Mpls. Visitation 9:30 AM until time of service at the church only. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Skip was employed at Murphy Motor Freight Lines, Cigna Insurance Co. and Aon Risk Services. Everyone who knew Skip respected his integrity, intelligence, compassion, unconditional love and spiritual presence. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com

Published on October 28, 2016