MELBOURNE, Fla. – Constance A. Novak, 80, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Mendota, passed away Dec. 10, 2023, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne.

Visitation will be from 3:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Wasmer Funeral Home in Mendota. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Rev. Jeff Windy will officiate and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Connie was born May 4, 1943, in Mendota to Frank and Beverly (Allen) Yohn. She attended Mendota schools and graduated Mendota High School in 1961. On May 31, 1981, at Starved Rock, she married the love of her life, Marvin G. Novak. On July 18, 1987, they renewed their vows at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington, Vt.

She will be dearly missed by three sons, Brad (Amy) Koehler of Cornwall, Vt., Todd Koehler of Willowbrook, and Scott Novak of Hertford, N.C.; three daughters, Julie Koehler of Charleston, S.C., Holli Novak of Palm Springs, Fla., and Shelly Novak of Burlington, Vt.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin on Aug. 18, 2018, and a sister, Becky Holland.

Connie involved herself in her children's young lives by volunteering for the Cub Scouts and Brownies as well as school librarian through the years. As an adult she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for decades serving many roles including president, vice pesident, and treasurer. She was always an avid reader with a special interest in mysteries.

Memorials may be made to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL 60601-1905. Condolences may be left at wasmerfuneralhome.com.