Edward C. Novak, age 69, beloved husband of Bernice, nee Clark; devoted father of Larry (Kim) and Layne (Barbara) Novak, Linda (Alan) Meiner, Laura (Jeff) Hill and Lisa (Michael) Flemming; loving grandfather of Edward, Victoria, Christine, Carla, James, Jeffrey, Jacqueline, Steve, Paul, Mary, Michael and Nicole; great-grandfather of Tyler. Former teacher and coach at Mendel Catholic High School and Bremen High School. Member of State of Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame, St. Rita High School Hall of Fame and Lewis University Hall of Fame. Member of Knights of Columbus Brother William Kerkel Lodge #5866. Chapel prayer 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Mass 9:30 a.m. Visitation Friday 2 till 9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 708-448-6000 .
