Norma Jean Nowak

Norma Jean Nowak, 90, of Lewisberry, PA passed away at 6:45 PM (EST) on September 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on July 3, 1926 in White Plains, KY to the late John William and Mary Louella (DeVore) Basham.  In January 1943, she was united in marriage to Louis F. Nowak who preceded her in death in October 1989.

Mrs. Nowak is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Franklin) Baxter of Lewisberry, PA and Sally (William) Williams of Sarasota, FL; three sons, Robert (Maureen) Nowak of Fenton, MI; Charles "Chuck" (Patricia) Nowak of Westland, MI; and Russell (Anmarie) Nowak of Gregory, MI; fifteen  grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and her sister Ruth Frick of Mishawaka, IN.  She was preceded by eight siblings.

Norma enjoyed golf, traveling, reading, spending time with her sisters, and being surrounded with her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN.  Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN.  Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Norma Jean Nowak may be offered to Alzheimer's Services, 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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