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 No. 6632 in Red Bud, Illinois, and American Legion Post No. 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.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois
A funeral mass for Officer Jason P. Roscow of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2025 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 802 Middle Street, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Fr. Sebastian Ukoh will officiate.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in 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.