Eileen Novak, 63

Eileen Novak, age 63, of Veseli, died peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Eileen was born October 21, 1952, in New Prague, to Joseph S. & Bernice M. (Ambroz) Tupy. She was a lifelong resident of the New Prague/Veseli area, attending St. Wenceslaus School and graduating from New Prague High School. Eileen married Bernie F. Novak on May 26, 1973 in New Prague and the couple made their home and raised their family in Veseli.

Eileen was an administrative assistant for H & W Equipment Company, Herff Jones, and most recently, Novak Companies. She belonged to the Lonsdale American Legion Auxiliary and Most Holy Trinity Altar Society. Eileen was the consummate people-person, always smiling, and great at greetings and hospitality. Her positive personality was infectious. She was a huge card player, especially Euchre and Pfeffer, and an avid sports enthusiast, especially when it came to watching her children and grandchildren. Finally, Eileen loved gardening - as long as someone else did it!

Eileen is survived by her husband, Bernie of Veseli; children, Brad (Katie) of New Prague, Dan (Julie) of New Prague, Shelly (Monty Brabham) of New Prague, Brett (Chelsea Beuch) of New Prague; 10 grandchildren; mother, Bernice Tupy of New Prague; brothers, Allen Tupy of New Prague, Ron (Sue) Tupy of New Prague. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph S. Tupy; infant brother, Daniel J. Tupy.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli with Father John Lapensky officiating. Visitation took place on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM and on Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9:30 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home. Burial occured at St. John's Cemetery in Veseli followed by lunch at the Park Ballroom in New Prague.

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