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Virginia Nowak Obituary

VIRGINIA M. NOWAK Virginia M. Nowak, age 72, Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Lemont, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at 4:10 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 8, 1940, in Joliet, to Frederick & Bernice (Bannon) Wertzler. She married Raymond E. Nowak on June 20, 1959. Surviving are her husband, Raymond, and daughters, Debra (John) Fisher, Goshen, Susan (John) Poling, Aurora, Illinois, Rachelle (Greg) Shuff, Elkhart, Indiana, Judith (Mark) Berg, Grafton, Wisconsin, and 8 grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents. Virginia was a graduate of Mt. Assisi Academy, Lemont, homemaker, mother and loving grandmother. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Goshen, a parent volunteer at Wakarusa Elementary School, loved making quilts, sewing, cooking but most of all spending time with her family. A strong faith in God saw her through her journey in life. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00pm & 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, August 22, 2013, with a rosary service at 7:30pm, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. A funeral mass will be 10:00am, Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Goshen, with Father Tony Steinacker officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Online condolences may be submitted at www.rrefh.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 23, 2013.

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September 3, 2013

Dear Ray, Debbie, Susie, Rachelle and Judy. So sorry to hear about Ginny's passing. I have some very fond childhood memories of all of you.
Linda Griffo Couts

September 1, 2013

Dearest Ray & family My heart is broken Ginny was such a special person Downtown Disney just won't be the same but we have so many memories of the time we were able to spend together. Another Angel to watch over us. We love you Ray Schmida and Nadine

Mary Jo (Dierker) Costello

August 27, 2013

To the Nowak Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I was surprised to see Virginia's obituary in the paper. (I seldom read the obits, but for some reason, that day I did. ) I loved having her around us at St. Thomas'. She was such a calming force. She was always so positive and friendly. She and Ray raised some beautiful girls. I always wondered where your family moved to. Girls, I loved having you as my students there. I remember each of you so fondly. I notified your classmates that are my friends on Facebook. If you want to know what an influence she was, read all these beautiful comments from students at St. Tom's. God bless you all. With love and sympathy. 5th/6th Grade Teacher.

Stephanie Langlais Baker

August 26, 2013

Many hugs and prayers to your family in your time of loss. She was a wonderful woman who touched many lives. Always cherish your memories.

Kelley Van Gilder Treado

August 26, 2013

Her smile lit the room! What a blessing to have her in my childhood memories from St. Thomas. She will be missed for sure. My prayers are with her and all of her family.

Dennis Hannum

August 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Veda Faulstich

August 24, 2013

I am saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother, (wife, grandmother), was a very special lady as I'm sure you know. Keeping all of you in prayers.

Bob Falvey

August 24, 2013

Dear Nowak Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Nowak's smile and laugh during our years at St. Thomas. She will be greatly missed.

You're whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Clark Milliken

August 24, 2013

So sad to hear about your loss. I remember Mrs. Nowak fondly from St. Thomas, also! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Nina Fennema

August 24, 2013

My deepest condolences for your loss. Your mother was always so wonderful to me, as well as all the St. Thomas kids. I have many great memories of your entire family – you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

August 22, 2013

Mr. Nowak, Shelly, Judy, Debbie, and Susan,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I couldn't believe it when I saw this. Your mom was a very sweet lady. Always smiling! It has been so long since I have seen any of you. You are all in my prayers.

Susie Price Reel

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