Patricia Ilene Nowak, 73, Hutchinson
Patricia Ilene Nowak, 73, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
A private celebration of life was held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. The Rev. David Hormann officiated.
Mrs. Nowak was born Oct. 22, 1943, in Bemidji, to John K. and Polly Marie (Russell) Babcock.
On April 21, 1978, she was joined in holy marriage to Richard Nowak in Watertown, South Dakota. God blessed their marriage with three children.
Mrs. Nowak worked at 3M in Hutchinson for 30 years. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, garage sales and mowing lawn.
She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Nowak; children, Anthony J. (Monica) Nowak of Bemidji, Cindy Nowak of Waconia and Robert Nowak of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Alexander, Kelsie, Anthony Joseph and Theophil Nowak; other relatives and friends.
The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.mareshfuneralhome.com.