Mary Novotny

December 2, 1929 ~ September 18, 2016
Mary Ann Novotny age 86 of Protivin, IA died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin with Rev. Kyle Digmann celebrating the Mass. The organist is Sue Panos accompanying the Czech Choir. Lectors for the service are Scott Kipp, Mark Kipp, and Megan Novotny. Presenting the offertory gifts are Jennifer Swinehart, Angie Kipp, Allison Novotny, Emily Novotny, and Brandi Novotny. Eucharist ministers are Jackie Novotny, and Taylor Novotny.
Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Protivin with Brent Hulbert, Chad Lyke, Matt Lyke, Ethan Novotny, Ben Novotny, and Mitch Novotny serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Protivin. Where there will be a 3:45 p.m. Rosary and a 6:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the funeral home on Thursday.
Mary Ann Clara Novotny was born December 2, 1929, in Protivin, IA, the daughter of Richard and Clara (Strnad) Kalishek. She attended rural country school near Protivin through the 8th grade. On August 16, 1949, she married Donald Novotny. To this union eight children were born.
The couple settled on the Novotny family farm Southeast of Protivin. Mary Ann was an integral part of the farm where she raised ducks and chickens, spent many hours in a tractor tending to the fields, and raised her children. Mary Ann and Donald retired into the town of Protivin in 1988 after spending 38 years on the farm.
From 1970 – 1998 Mary Ann and Donald traveled around the world. Together, they were able to visit over 50 countries. Mary Ann loved making quilts and Czech stitchery. She was known for making name crochets. Mary Ann loved to play cards, crochet, bake, attend her grandchildren's sporting events, and watch Iowa Hawkeye basketball games.
Mary Ann was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Provitin, and a longtime member of the Czech Choir. Mary Ann cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann is survived by 4 sons, Neal (Robin) Novotny of Foster City, CA, Duane (Jackie) Novotny of Ft. Atkinson, IA, Jeff (Beth) Novotny of Spillville, IA, Gary Novotny of Decorah, IA; 3 daughters, Wanda (Frank) Hulbert of Norwalk, IA, Dorene (Jim) Lyke of Rochester, MN, Diane (Dan) Kipp of New Hampton, IA; 16 grandchildren, Jennifer Swinehart, Brent Hulbert, Scott, Mark & Angie Kipp, Chad & Matt Lyke, & Step Grandson James Lyke, Ethan, Emily and Mitch Novotny, Allison, Ben & Taylor Novotny, Brandi & Megan Novotny , and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lorraine Foley of Waterloo, IA; friend of the family, Shelly Bohr of Cresco, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald in 1999; son, Kenny in 2003.
Kate Pedersen lit a candle in memory of Mary Ann Novotny
Sorry for your loss!!! Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you!! Larry, Julie, Kala Kriener
What a lovely lady. She loved all of you family members and was so proud of you. A woman of deep faith and joy. It was a privilege to know her–she always greeted us with a smile. Our sympathy to all of you. Blessings, Pastors Ginny and Phillip Olson
Sorry for your loss. Mary Ann was a sweet kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. But with all the rain, I wont make it to the funeral. She is in heaven with Donny now. And also Mom and Dad and all the other family members. Take care all. Tony and Judy Lensing
Such a very sweet lady… we only met in person once but I remember her fondly. Her quilting frame was in the living room and we chatted about our shared interest. I enjoyed her sense of humor and her delightful Czech accent. She spoke of her family with great pride. I hope that your good memories of her will be of comfort now and in the days to come. With sincerest sympathy…
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A wonderful lady! Always friendly to all she met. Her family will miss her.
Wanda & Frank Hulbert Families lit a candle in memory of Mary Ann Novotny
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Fun-loving and cheerful!
Cute & caring lady – always.
I just wanted to share a couple videos of Grandma Mary Ann teaching me Czech 🙂 ‘How are you’ in Czech
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Novotny family. She was such a proud supporter of her family and will be missed dearly.
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