Donald W. Novak

1945 - 2016

Donald W. Novak obituary, 1945-2016, Berwyn, IL

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road

Forest Park, Illinois

Donald Novak Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2016.

Donald Wayne Novak, 71, longtime resident of Berwyn passed away on November 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Racansky. Loving father of Deborah (Ernesto) Munoz, Sherry (John) Findley, and Frank Novak. Grandfather of John, Jessica, Timothy, Stephanie, Kyle, Madison, and Kristina Findley, Alexander and Elliot Munoz, and Skylar Sciacca-Novak. Loving brother of Gerladine (William) Bluege and brother-in-law to Allan (Margaret) Boutin. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Lillian Novak. Family and friends will gather Friday December 2 at Woodlawn Funeral Home 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park for visitation from 3 PM until time of funeral service 7:30 PM. Cremation will be private. Info. (708) 442-8500 or visit www.woodlawnchicago.com.

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December 6, 2016

Sharon Chyna

My deepest sympathy to you, Barb, and your family.

December 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss. May our Creator console the family.
"May your loyal love please comfort me."
~ Psalms 119:76

December 1, 2016

Tonia and John

God bless you, may you rest in peace knowing that you will always be with your family and friends in heart, mind and soul...

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

Dec

2

Funeral service

7:30 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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