Novak, Karen Irene passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, age 80. She was predeceased by her parents, Ray and Irene, and brother, Roger, and survived by nephew, Derik, and very close friends Carol (Glishy) Slater and Joyce Kermmoade, who she considered family. Visitation will be held on Sat., March 25, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a brief service, at Cremation Society of MN, 7119 France Ave. So., Edina, MN. 55435. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to NAMI, 1919 University Ave. W, Ste. 400, St. Paul, MN 55104.