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Funeral Today for Reality TV Star Joey Kovar in Oak Lawn
Funeral service for Evergreen Park native and reality TV star Joey Kovar will be held at First Church of God in Oak Lawn on Thursday.
Services for Joey Kovar, the good-looking, Evergreen Park native who was selected from thousands of applicants to become a cast member of MTV's "The Real World," will take place today (Thursday) at First Church of God at 4600 W. 111th St. in Oak Lawn.
on August 17. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of Kovar's death, but speculation is that a combination of drugs and alcohol may be involved.
Family and friends said that Kovar had seemed happier after seeking treatment for ecstasy and alcohol addiction from Dr. Drew on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," according to news reports.
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A wake for Kovar was held yesterday at , just a few doors down from where Kovar attended
Kovar's body will lie in state at First Church of God from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m. Interment is private.
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Read the tributes to Joey Kovar on legacy.com.
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