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7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
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Funeral service
9:15 a.m.
Modell Funeral Home
7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
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7
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
8404 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - DarienMichael Novak Obituary
Funeral Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Avenue, Darien to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
6
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Modell Funeral Home
7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
7
Funeral service
9:15 a.m.
Modell Funeral Home
7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
7
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
8404 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien