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Donald Novak

1945 - 2016

Donald Novak obituary, 1945-2016, Forest Park, IL

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road

Forest Park, Illinois

Donald Novak Obituary

Novak, Donald Wayne 71, longtime resident of Berwyn. 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 was 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 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:30 p.m. Cremation will be private. Info. (708) 442-8500 or visit www.woodlawnchicago.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2016.
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My deepest sympathy to you, Barb, and your family.

Sharon Chyna

December 6, 2016

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

December 1, 2016

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

Tonia and John

December 1, 2016

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

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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