Patricia J. Novak age 44 of Steger, Il. passed away on May 2nd. at St. James Medical Center. Patricia Novak is survived by a Son Jason Novak of Steger and a Daughter Ashlee Malley also of Steger, 3 Grandchildren Christopher, Jason and Alannah and her fiancé Mark Edmonds. She is also survived by her Father and Step-Mother Robert and Regina Novak of Chicago Heights and a Sister Susanne (Rick) Binford of Pendelton, In. Patricia was preceded in death by her Mother Billie and her brother Robert Novak. Visitation Friday May 8th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Information at 708 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com