Marjorie Marie Novak

Marjorie Marie Novak, the daughter of Anton Adam and Mabel Irma (Long) Novak, was born July 2, 1950, in West Point, Neb. 

Margie worked in production at Firestone in Des Moines, Iowa. Following retirement, Margie worked security at Prairie Meadows in Altoona and as an in-home health care worker. She loved to read books and sit outside in her rocking chair. She also enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels.

Margie died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist in Des Moines. She was 71 years old. Margie was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Goldie, Wayne, Norma, Jewell, Junior, Ronald and Rolland.

Those left to honor Margie’s memory include her daughter, Brittany Novak; her brother, Vernon; her sisters, Pearl and Sharon and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will begin at noon Friday, Aug. 27 at the Cowboy Church in Newton. A Facebook Live broadcast of the service will begin at noon on the Pence-Reese Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Memorials may be designated in Margie’s name and may be made payable to Brittany Novak.