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Andrew J. Nowak

1912 - 2018

BORN

1912

DIED

2018

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Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road

Plainfield, Illinois

Andrew Nowak Obituary

Andrew J. Nowak, age 105, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 at Lakewood Nursing Center in Plainfield, IL. He was born on November 23, 1912 in Uniszowa, Poland. Andrew is survived by his loving sons, Andrew J. (Lorraine) Nowak, Jr. of Elmhurst and James A. (Carol) Nowak of Naperville, IL; his grandchildren, Tracy (Dan) Karnatz, Caryn (Joseph) Doyle, Andrew J. Nowak, III, Kim Coakley, Julie (Nicholas) Tkaczuk and Michael (Julia) Nowak; his great-grandchildren, Amanda, Katherine and Daniel Karnatz, Joseph, Jr. and Riley Doyle, Alex Nowak, Austin, Janessa and Jackson Coakley, Victoria and Briana Tobin, Madelyne Sartori, Baylee, McKenna and Jayden Tkaczuk, Samuel and Naomi Nowak; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Nowak and his grand-daughter, Lynette Sartori. Visitation Sunday, May 6, 2:00-6:00 PM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 7, 10:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 2003 Hassert Blvd, Naperville. Interment will follow at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield. For information please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com

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Published by Naperville Sun on May 4, 2018.

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Nancy Moran

May 2, 2019

This year has passed quickly, but the memory of him will always be present. Heartfelt sympathies to you & family.

Tom & Nancy Moran

May 10, 2018

My mom, (Josephine-Tulik-Juszczak) was Andy's cousin. We shared a lot of memories with our families, those were good times. I remember his humor and love of family, we are so sorry for your loss.

Tom & Nancy Moran

May 10, 2018

My mom (Josephine Tulik-Juszczak)& Andy we're cousins & we shared many great times with our families. He will be be missed by all who knew him,but he will be with his wife once again. Our sympathy to all of you.

Bernadine Tulik Kross

May 10, 2018

My father Bill Tulik and Andy were first cousins. I remember the good times we had when the Tulik's and Novak's we're together. What a long life Andy had.

May 4, 2018

Andy and Jim and Families,

Our Most Heartfelt Sympathy on the Loss of your Father and Grandfather.
We have so many happy memories of him over the past years at family gatherings and his special 105th Birthday Party when all his family gathered to celebrate HIM.
Prayers to all of you on your loss.

Love,

Tom, Joan Wisinski and Family

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May

6

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

May

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Community

2003 Hassert Blvd, Naperville, IL

May

7

Interment

St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery

Plainfield, IL

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Overman-Jones Funeral Home

15219 South Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544

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