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Lisa Novak Obituary

WAVERLY - Lisa Novak, 36, of Waverly, formerly of Auburn, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at St. John's Hospital.

She was born Jan. 31, 1971, in Highland, to Robert and Wilma Gentry Lambert. She formerly worked at Federated Funeral Directors of America in tax preparation and in doctors' offices after graduating from Robert Morris College as a nurse technician.

Survivors include her husband, Troy Novak of Coos Bay, Ore.; parents, Robert and Wilma Lambert of Auburn; children, Ashley Novak, Craig Nabb (father, Brian T. Nabb), Timothy L. Ray (father, Timothy Ray) and Joseph Novak; brothers, Robert Lambert (companion, Julie Gibson) of Auburn and Gary (wife, Joanne) Lambert of Ashland City, Tenn.; sister, Angela January of New Berlin; in-laws, Mary L. Novak and Leon and Pat Quandt of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Ray, and grandparents.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois in Chatham. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Cumberland Sugar Creek Cemetery in Glenarm with the Rev. Nick Oyler officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Lisa Novak education fund for her children.

Staab Polk Memorial Home, 201 S. Main St., in Chatham, is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Novak

18 Entries

angela january

September 27, 2007

love you and will miss you dearly. see you again someday in Heaven.Love Sissy

Janet Hickman

September 20, 2007

I only knew Lisa for a short time. Lisa loved her family. She was always smiling on the outside but still carried a lot of grief for her daughter on the inside.
To experience life fully I feel that Lisa would have wanted her children and relatives to remain close and be there for each other especially in the rough roads ahead. It is easier for children to be able to move forward in their lives if they have the support of their extended families and their stories of their loved one to help them remember things that happened in their life. My hope is that the children get this support and know that everyone wishes the best for them and that if they need additional support that they are able to find it.

Krystal Girod

September 13, 2007

Dear Lisa,
You were like a second mom to all of us kids. You helped us out alot with problems we had. All of us kids know you are in a better place. We Love You
Love, Krystal Girod

mom and dad lambert

September 13, 2007

my dearest lisa you will always be in our hearts. our prayers and our thoughts forever. we love you more than words can say. love daddy and momma

Alala Castleman

September 13, 2007

Lisa, a life full of hardship and pain you lived, like myself we shared the loss of a child, but also the life of still being able to embrace thee other children, Talks we had about things and change, and that nite you made the choice to follow my request and just go home, I never got to tell you that you don't cook corn on the grill in just the stalks...it burns! Ash and Craig, as you had seen your mother cry so many tears for the hurt that was caused by the loss of gracie now in her embrace drying the tears she now cries for you remember, God called her home her room was ready and holding a pink teady bear smiling as she walked into her new room was gracie, the angels sang a great song of joy for Lisa's sorrow had ended. To her Mother and Father, I am truly sorry for your loss and I am sorry I couldnt make it there to the grave side, however I was there with her and you when the final goodbyes was said. I know how much it hurts to loose a child, but my child was only here for a year so I know the pain you felt was the same, but even greater than I too can know, Lisa was like my big sister( even though I met you through my big sis Ann..you was nicer you didnt pull my hair) always smiling and even when angry her or I we could always cheer thee other one up, Life isnt fair sometimes, and we cant understand why this has happened to us, but life is full of things we dont understand and we can what if ourselves for ever or pick up the pieces hold our heads high and continue on in a life of beautiful memories of a gift God lent to us for just a short time.
As the sunsets apon a broken heart we carry , with our heavey heads hanging low.
a soft and gentel breeze you will feel, and when you do it will be her saying hello
and when the nights seem to lonely
and she is not there when you call
remember, she is to busy prepairing a room in her house for you all
and when you feel as if you cant go on remember her pain she once felt
and wipe your tears and stand up tall because Lisa has no more tears or pain at all.

With my deepest thoughts and prayers for you all..I know this is what Lisa would want
to her brother and sister, sorry we couldnt have met in a better way
God bless you too

samantha McCarty

September 12, 2007

I will miss you alot but i know that you are looking over us. i will never forget your warm smile. I LOVE ALWAYS N FOREVER SAMMIE JO

Gail Castleman

September 7, 2007

Lisa, you were in my home with my daughter(Ann) more than you were at your house back in the late 80's. You always had the prettiest smile. I will never forget the time Bill and I had to come to the mall and pick you girls up. God bless your family

Heather Bates

September 7, 2007

What fun times we had in school. I will always remember causing a little "trouble" with you. You will always me a part of my memories.

Michelle Lambert

September 5, 2007

Lisa and I used to play together a lot when we were little. We both had good memories of our times at Aunt Imogene's house and that's what we talked about when I last saw her about 4 or 5 years ago.
We also agreed that we needed to keep in touch and get together more, but unfortunately we never did. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to Uncle Bob,Aunt Wilma and the entire family.

The Becks

September 5, 2007

Lisa always had a smile on her face. I always told her that when she smiled, it made us all smile. She will be missed.

Amanda Hamilton

September 5, 2007

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die. No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say goodbye, you were
gone before we knew it, and only
God knows why.

My prayers are with your family at this time and always. Fly with the Angels now Lisa!

Joanne Lambert

September 5, 2007

you are with Gracie now
but we will miss you

kimberly clark

September 5, 2007

Ashley,Craig,Timmy,Joey We love you all and our hearts and prayers are with you all. Love Kim,Kasey,George and Maggie.

Penny Stufflebeam

September 5, 2007

Lisa, We had so much fun in school. Even though we only saw each other at church and in passing you were always in my heart. I will miss you.
Love, Penny Stufflebeam

Eileen Hardman

September 5, 2007

Ashley, Craig, Timmy and Joey--
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care of each other!

Jeff & Eileen Hardman and family.

Kimberly Clark

September 5, 2007

Lisa you were our other mommie we know you are with Jesus in heaven and we love you to infinity and beyond, love Kasey, George and Maggie Wright.

Kimberly Clark

September 5, 2007

I'll miss you my friend, your smile lit up the world. Love Kimberly Clark

Gary (Brother )& Joanne Lambert

September 5, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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