Helen E. Teno-Novak Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen E. Teno-Novak of Riverwoods, Illinois, born in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen E. Teno-Novak to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Helen farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Helen is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her husband Daniel F. Novak; her parents, Helen Teno and Joseph Teno; and her siblings, Mary Pisansky, Magdalene Zeglen and Joseph Teno.
She is survived by: her children, Nona and Marc; and her grandson Daniel J. Novak (Melanie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church (724 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Ryerson Woods or Orphans of the Storm animal shelter.
