LOIS M. NOVAK

1932 - 2017

Lois M. Novak, 85, formerly of South Elgin and Bartlett, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Heritage Health in Elgin, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 20, 1932 to Harry and Isabelle Reiker and lived there with her family until relocating to Bartlett, where she and her husband Ralph, Sr. raised her two sons, Ralph, Jr. and Randy. Lois and Ralph later moved to South Elgin, where they eventually retired to enjoy the remaining years of their lives together. Lois enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching sports, especially the Cubs and Bears, and was so happy to be able to see the Cubs finally win the World Series last year. Having grown up down the street from Wrigley Field, Lois was as big a Cubs fan as you would ever meet, and rarely missed a game. Her all-time favorites included Ron Santo and Phil Cavarretta, who she knew personally. Lois married the love of her life, Ralph, Sr. on Armistice Day, November 11, 1953. Until Ralph's death in 2013, the two of them were virtually inseparable and their love for each other was an inspiration to all. They are now reunited in heaven and dancing for eternity. She is survived by two sons, Ralph, Jr. (Juli); Randy (Julie); two grandsons, Matt (Rachel) and Luke (Lauren); two granddaughters, Aria and Ava; five great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph, Sr.; parents, Harry and Isabelle; a sister, Mabel; a brother, Vern; and three infant sons. A celebration of her life will be held for family on December 2, 2017.