Maxine Lillian Novak Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maxine Lillian Novak of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Afton, Iowa, who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rupert Lossner and Dorothy Lossner; her husband Joe; her daughter Sheryl Ann; her brother Harold; her great grandchildren, Ira and Luka Smith; and her son-in-law Craig Foutch.
She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Novak, Donna Rotschafer (Dave), Martin Novak, Teresa Cline (Kevin), Michelle Harvey (Doug), Kimberly Thompson (Mark) and Susan Smith (Terry); and her sister Janice Durham.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Glendale Cemetery Glendale Cemetery (4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311).
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvin Community 4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 in her honor.
