Nancy L. Nowak, 78

Services Saturday

Nancy L. Nowak, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert P. “Bob” Nowak; dear daughter of the late Walter and the late Ann (nee Krzeczowski) Surdell; proud mother of Paul (Denise), Don (Melinda), and Jim (Barb); loving grandma of Brett, Tyler, Nick, Bella, and Abby; and dear sister of Alice Surdell. Former secretary to the managing editor at Extension Catholic Magazine. Nancy was always concerned with the details – be it a gift for someone, a meal she was preparing, an outfit she was wearing, or decorating for holidays. Memorial visitation Friday, March 19 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home, with a maximum of 50 attendees allowed at any one time. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 145 E. Grand Avenue, Bensenville. Private entombment. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.