William E. Novy

DWIGHT—William E. Novy, 75, of Dwight, formerly of Gardner, passed away  Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 at Heritage Health and Senior Care in Dwight.
William was born Sept. 9, 1942 in Joliet, a son of Gustave and Hilda (Kvalvik) Novy.  He married Dolores Koslowski on Jan. 28, 1961. She passed away March 1, 2009.
He worked as a mechanic for Fisher Auto parts and Cinder Ridge. William enjoyed his pets, fishing and the outdoors.
Surviving are his sons, Wesley Allen (Laurie Ann) Novy, of Normal, IL and David (Angela) Novy, of Verona; daughter, Dawn (Phil) Edkins, of Boca Raton, FL; sister, Lillian (Milton) Honiotes, of Shorewood; grandchildren: Alivia, Jacob and Alexa Novy; Brittany Wilsman, Jimmy and Devin Janssen; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dolores; brothers: Robert, Roger, Harvey and Daniel; sisters, Bonnie Mecum, Virgina Linchiski and Gloria Bock.
According to William's wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.
Memorials in honor of William may be made to the family and this obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent to the family at hagermemorial.com.
Hager Memorial Home in Dwight is in charge of arrangements.