Robert Novy

Robert L. Novy

"Bob"

Age 80 and a 55 year resident of Carbon Hill, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 28, 2017 at his home.

Born February 11, 1937 in Braidwood, Bob was a son of Gustav and Hilda (nee Kvalvik) Novy. He was raised and educated in Braidwood, and attended the Braidwood schools. He was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company, and retired after 30 years of service. Bob was a member of the Miner's Club, where he enjoyed fishing, camping and water skiing. In earlier years, he volunteered and did maintenance work for the Village of Carbon Hill under three different mayors. Bob will be remembered as a great classic car enthusiast, who enjoyed showing his three different show cars.

Survivors include his wife: Roseann "Ronie" Novy, whom he married February 11, 2015; one son: Kip Novy of Coal City; one daughter-in-law: Peggy Novy of Reddick; step-children: Ken (Sue) Watson, Joretta Allen, Jana (Carlos) Paez, Kevin (Kim) Watson, Karl (Deanna) Watson and Kurt (Stephanie) Watson; three granddaughters: Brandy (Joe) Scheer, Kayla (Cole) Schoolman and Abby Novy (fiancé - Joey Etzkorn) and five great grandchildren: Kylee, Cody and Emmett Scheer and Nathan and Liam Schoolman; one brother: Bill Novy of Gardner; two sisters: Lillian Honiotes of Shorewood and Virginia Lincheski of Dwight, and two sisters-in-law: Betty Novy of Wilmington and Helen Marie (Aaron) Willis of Coal City. Bob is also survived by additional step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, whom were part of his life.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Cary Novy; one step-son: Chuck; and five siblings: Bonnie Mecum, Dan Novy, Harvey Novy, Gloria (Phil) Bock and Roger Novy.

Visitation will be Saturday April 1, 2017 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Funeral services will follow Sunday afternoon, April 2, 2017 in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Dr. Roy Backus will officiate and burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery, Braidwood.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Bob's memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)