Linda Novak Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Linda Novak of Glenarm, Illinois, who passed away on September 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Novak to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Eugene and Alma Ruth Richardson (Wilson); and her siblings, Ronald Richardson (Marlene) of Chatham, Steven Richardson and Beverly Treat.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Novak; her children, Dan Gatschenberger (Melanie) of Dawsonville, GA and Cherity Jo Smith (Rick) of Divernon; her grandchildren, Brian Gatschenberger, Devin Smith, Stacey Garoutte and Daniel Smith; her great grandchild Emia Garoutte; and her siblings, Chip Richardson (Kathy) of Dawson, Jim Richardson of Springfield, Clyde Richardson (Vicki) of Southern View and David Richardson (Jolynn) of Taylorville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
