Barbara J Novak

Barbara J. Novak, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2016. A longtime resident of Steger, Barb lived in Crestwood for the last two years with her daughter. Employed at St. James Hospital for over 40 years, Barb continued to volunteer there for years after retiring. Preceded in death by her son Greg. Loving mother of Cindy, Steve, Chuck (Cindy). Cherished Grandmother of Lindsey, Ashley, Kami, Stacy, and Great Grandmother of Logan and Mason. Dear Aunt to Bob (Donna), Sharon (Wayne) and Karl (Lynda). Memorial gathering Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1:00 pm until time of memorial service 3:00 pm at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL (708) 755-6100www.smitsfh.com Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation www.clfoundation.org. The family wishes to thank the dermatology and oncology departments at Northwestern.