MADISON - Shirley L. Novak, age 55, 0f Madison died on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. She was born on June 20, 1954 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She retired from Central Wisconsin Center as an LPN after nearly 30 years of service. Shirley loved traveling, camping, crafts, and especially spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her siblings: Linda (Terry) Garwell, Joyce (Andy) Garwell, John (Rita) Novak, Tom (JoAnn) Novak, Rich (Sheri) Novak, Bill (Penny) Novak, Peter (Phyllis) Novak, Sharon (Werner) Herb and Joan Novak; nieces and nephews: Jessica (Brian) Butenhoff, Christina (Tony) Buol, Shannon (Chris) Bennett, Kyle (Kasey) Bruehlman, Julie (Joel) Ula, Brian, Peter (Karen), Steven (Erica), Carl and Sharlene Novak, Lisa (Tony) Quillin, Jennifer and Alex Herb; and many great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Novak and Agnes (Privara) Novak.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. A private funeral service will be held.

Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., 608-249-8257

www.ryanfuneralservice.com