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Michael NOVAK Obituary

Age 61 of Maplewood May 25, 1951 ~ January 13, 2013 Passed away after a courageous 4 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by father Frank and mother Ruth, and daughter Becky. Survived by loving wife Cindy; son Jamie; sister Carole (Mike) Meyer; brothers Frank (Sue) and Mel; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Minnesota Oncology, Dr. Hartung, and Dr. Flynn. Also many thanks to HealthEast Hospice for their wonderful care. Memorial Service Tuesday, January 22, 10:30AM at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2410 Stillwater Road, Maplewood. Visit 1 hour prior at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. 651-645-1233


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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 16 to Jan. 20, 2013.

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Joan and Carol Olseen

January 25, 2013

Just heard about Mike. We have lots of fond memories of playing in the treehouse and all sorts of other childhood stuff down in Woodland Park. Our condolences.

ALICE SCHROEDER

January 21, 2013

DEAR CINDY AND JAMIE, I JUST HEARD ABOUT MICHAEL AND I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR HEART-FELT LOSS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO EACH OF YOU AND MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS TO GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF. I SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND PLEASE DO CONTACT ME IF THERE'S ANYTHING THAT I COULD DO TO HELP. I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO EACH OF YOU AND MAY GOD LOVE, COMFORT AND GRANT YOU PEACE.
IN HIS FAITH,
ALICE SCHROEDER

January 21, 2013

Cindy, Denny and I just heard about Mike. We are so sorry. Mike was a great guy and will always be remembered.

Denny and Val Barron

Linda Ziniel (Hansen)

January 21, 2013

Jamie ~
Am so very sorry for your loss. Many thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and your mom.

kathy Quinn

January 20, 2013

Cindy - my thoughts are with you. Let me know if you need anything.

Linda & Craig Lofdahl

January 16, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of Mike. He fought the battle so hard with his beautiful wife right by his side. Our prayers are with you and your family as such a sad time. If we can help in any way, we are here for you.

Jilann Luth

January 16, 2013

Cindy and Jamie - My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Jilann Luth (co worker of Becky)

Connie Schwartz

January 16, 2013

Cindy and Jamie. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a very special friend and we will miss him. Please know that if you need anything you can call us. May the love of friends and family help ease the pain that you are feeling right now. All our love, Marty, Connie and family.

Mark & Joan Doehling

January 16, 2013

You are a great life long friend . A long hard battle was fought .Our thoughts are with Cindy , Jamie and the family .

Mary Bergfalk

January 16, 2013

Cindy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your son.
Please know that we are here for you.
Mary

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