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John Novotny Obituary

Novotny Jr., John F. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Riha); loving father of Pamela (Ronald) Geason, John F. Novotny Ill, Cathleen (Ronald) Kmak and Glenn Novotny; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Carolyn, James, Andrea, Andrew, Amy, Matthew, Courtney and Robert; proud great-grandfather of Angel and Aubrey; dear brother of Annette Penrod and the late Dolores and Lou Johnson and the late Arlene and Joseph Ware; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2017.

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October 30, 2017

Anita,my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss.

October 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from the Bible at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio

October 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

Paulette and Canuto Pilarski-Puga

October 27, 2017

Rest in peace Johnny-boy. You will surely be missed.

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