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Fern Novak Obituary

fern elaine novak, 92 ROSCOE - Fern Elaine Novak, 92, of Roscoe, passed away Tuesday, June, 24, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Edmund J. Luiken and Esther Veseth Luiken. Fern Elaine graduated fro Sheboygan Central High in 1939. She married John Potter in 1941, and moved to Rockford, IL. In 1976, she married Frank Novak in Mesa, Arizona Temple and moved to Roscoe, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She is survived by children, John Potter (Janice), David Potter (Dorothy), Melanie Tappen (John), Stephanie Kendrick (Chris), Gary Novak (Laurie) and Laurell Ekberg; eleven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2535 Austin Place, Beloit, WI. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward in Beloit, WI.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2014.

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Dr. Willis D. Waite

July 8, 2014

Dear Fern Novak Family,
As you may know Frank and Fern were our choice and precious friends for many years. Now, your dear mother is celebrating her reunion with your dear father abd other loved ones. I even like to think that my dear wife Beverly is welcoming her in to her heavenly abode.
I express to you my heartfelt sympathy at her passing which is a day of celebration for her. Please be assured of my love and prayers in your behalf at this tender time of parting.
your dear mother and grand mother was a model of humility, courage, and steadfast devotion to her family and the Church. Her example of devotion as a wife, mother, and grandmother influenced the lives of loved ones and all with whom she came in contact. I am confident your family members will take comfort in the quality of her life and in the memories you share of her abiding love for each of you.
Although there is no substitute for the physical presence and love of a dear mother and grand mother, I pray your knowledge of the restored gospel will be a source of peace and that you will feel the comforting influence of the Holy Spirit. I also pray you may be sustained at this tender time of parting and in the years ahead by that spirit which comes from Him who said, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." (John 14:18)
I would b so happy to hear from you. I send you my love and blessings.

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