Marie Novak Rites

Held Monday

Funeral Service For Aged Mother Held December 9th

From Saint Peter's Lutheran Church

Marie Katharina nee Glock Novak was born December 16, 1863 to Michael and Eva Glock at Nassau, Württemberg, Germany. In infancy she became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. In April 1880, she became a communicant member of the Evangelical Lutheran church through the churchly rite of Confirmation. She entered the United States in May 1890, coming to Phillips County, Kansas, where she resided all his remaining days. On June 10, 1890, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Charles Novak. To this union six children were born, three boys and three girls. On February 24, 1935, her husband departed this life. For almost twelve years she continued to make her home on the farm with, at first one, then two daughters.

For a number of years she has been troubled with a heart ailment. During the last week in October it became worse. Gradually she was confined to bed, growing weaker almost daily, until Saturday morning, December 7, when she was called home by her Master at 9:55.

She leaves to mourn her loss six children: Carl of Logan, George of Nebraska City, Nebraska, William of Logan, Margaret of Denver, Colorado, and Katherine and Ida of Prairie View. Besides this she has five grandchildren, a number of other friends and relatives. Two grandchildren preceded her in death.

She reached the age of 79 years, 11 months and 21 days before entering her heavenly rest. All her life she remained a faithful member of the Lutheran Church holding membership in St. Peter's congregation at the time of her death. She was laid to rest in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Monday, December 9, 1946.

Logan Republican

Thursday December 19, 1946