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Dorinda M. Novack Obituary

Born: May 6, 1936; in Waterman
Died: Sept. 1, 2012; in North Aurora

NORTH AURORA – Dorinda M. Novack, age 76, of North Aurora, formerly of Aurora, Geneva and St. Charles, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at her residence.

She was born May 6, 1936, in Waterman, the adopted daughter of Earl and Gilberta (Turnbull) Vilven.

Dorinda graduated from Our Lady of Bethlehem Academy grade school in LaGrange, Burlington Central High School and St. Charles Hospital School of Nursing in Aurora. She especially enjoyed her many years working in the nursing profession, making numerous friends along the way. She was a great cook and loved to travel. Her greatest enjoyment in life, however, was spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald; three children, Michael J. of Batavia, James M. (Robin) of Rochelle and Margaret M. "Peggy" (Tony) Azzaro of Batavia; grandchildren Emalee and Alex Azzaro and James Michael Novack, and also survived by many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son in infancy, Daniel G.

Interment will be held privately. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 801 Oak St., North Aurora, with Father Joseph Kulak celebrant.

Memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60607, or CNS Hospice 690 E. North Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188, would be appreciated.

For information, call 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com.

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Published by Kane County Chronicle from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2012.

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Bobbi Boston , Kelly and Kim at Country Financial

September 12, 2012

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family during this time of sorrow.

suzanne (suzie) musaraca

September 10, 2012

Dori & mom went through nurses training together along with several others.These woman kept in thouch through the years.(many many years) once amonth they would get together to play cards, switching locations ea. month. these woman and thier children became our family.remembering all the picnics, and parades.Sometimes babysit all five of us,I remember the big houses,the barn etc.exploring every inch when I could.At one time there were horses too. Ican see heard smile & remember her rough exterior & stern voice, I also knew she had a heart of gold and that she loved us all unconditionally...She and my mother had the most distinctive laughs, and when I,ld wonder away and think I was lost all I had to do was listen for thier laugh or thier sneeze and that led me back to where I belong...My heart goes out to you all,Mike Jimmy, Peggy and Don.She loved you kids tremendousely and used to say my jimmy, my mikie, or our peggy. I feal for your loss and wish you didn't have to feel this void,and endure this pain. Always remember her smile and that she is proud of u all, and loved you all...You are and were her chosen ones!!!!! Much love I'll keep you in my prayers,sincerely my deepest sympathy for your loss suze.(Suzanne Marie Musaraca)

September 8, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss Uncle Donny and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Craig and Mary Breyne

Jerry Darfler

September 7, 2012

Dori was part of our lives growing up and we will miss her.
Jerry, Jim, and Rick

Chris Baum Farnham

September 7, 2012

I have know Don and Dori for 48 yrs. I babysat their children. When I married, my husband Dean and I both have remained close to them. We are unable to get there to give hus, but Don and family, you have them and our love from here. God bless.

September 6, 2012

Dorinda taught me well when I was a student at St Charles and she orked in the hospital. She was missed at the last banquet and all of you willbe in my prayers.
Jean Schindlbeck Hilger, Class of 1966

Linda Olson

September 6, 2012

Dorinda was just a few weeks younger than I. I'll always remember her sparkling personality and bright laughter. We'll always miss her.
Linda Olson

September 5, 2012

There will be an empty chair at our next 1954 Class Reunion.
Dorothy Seyller

Daniel Porch

September 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayer are with you during this most difficult time.

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