Ronald Hovorka, 81, of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. An Army Veteran, Ron was an exceptionally avid fisherman who enjoyed golf, loved his corny jokes, and was affectionately known as "turtle". Beloved husband of Judy Marie (nee Cortino); loving father of Tammy Hovorka, Cindy Hovorka, and Lynn (Spiro) Karounos; proud grandfather of Ginger Callarman, Maya and Gianna Hovorka, Summer Callarman, and Aramis and Soleil Karounos; dear brother of Thomas (the late Antoinette), Margie (Tim) Mellin, and Laurie (Michael) Mohus; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main St. Downers Grove, IL. Graveside services 12:30pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL. Info (630)289-7575