Karl G. Novak, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 80. He was a Veteran US Marine Corps Reserves. Beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Brinck; loving father of Christopher (Helena Adomaa) Novak and Meridith (James) Cashmore; proud grandfather of Lily and Charlie Cashmore; devoted son of the late Charles J. Novak and the late Mabel DeKlyen Novak; dear brother of Kathleen (Gary Kirby) Novak. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Christ Church, York Rd. & 31st Street, Oak Brook. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Compassion International, a Christian child sponsorship ministry (compassion.com). Funeral arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-3515