Officer Jason P Roscow

OFFICER JASON P. ROSCOW , 46, of North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, lost his life in the line of duty on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a dedicated police officer and a member of the North Las Vegas Police Department for the past 17 years.

Jason was born to Ervin and Ann (nee Aubuchon) Roscow on October 23, 1978, in Belleville, Illinois. He grew up in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, and was commonly known by friends and family as “Peco.” Jason had a spirit of service at a young age, shown by volunteering as a fireman for the Prairie du Rocher Fire Department. Following graduation from Red Bud High School, he enlisted in the Air Force. As part of the security police, he was stationed worldwide, including in South Korea, Iraq, and Kuwait. Keeping ties to his hometown, he was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #6632 in Red Bud, Illinois, and American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Jason was a loving and devoted father to his two sons – Graysen (his mother - Rebecca Palmer) and Andrew (his mother - Stephanie Cafiero). He was beloved by his family, including his parents – Ervin and Ann Roscow; his two sisters – Bridget (Donnie) Rider and Amy (Johnny) Owen; his brother – Michael (Jennifer) Roscow; his four nephews – Chris (Cortney) Hanger, Zachery (Rachel) Rieke, Dylan Roscow, and Samuel Roscow; and his two nieces – Jessica (Tony) DuFrenne and Jennifer Schreder; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews. His many friends, co-workers, and neighbors will also miss his presence in their lives. He was known as a “protector” and “friend to all.”

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents – James and Thelma Roscow and Oliver and Dorothy Aubuchon, and his aunt – Roseanne Mollet.

Funeral Mass:

11:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2025

St. Joseph Catholic Church

802 Middle Street

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation:

Sunday – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

The military walk-through will take place Sunday at 5:30 p.m., and the First Responders walk-through will take place Sunday at 5:45 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jason’s memory to Family Choice.