Elyse L. Novak, nee Mann, 62. Beloved wife of Barry; devoted mother of Brittney (Eric) Vanderpoel; proud grandmother of Nathan and Zoe; treasured daughter of Charlotte and the late Robert Mann; cherished sister of Janet (Steven) Buzil and the late Alan (Robin) Mann; loving aunt of Michelle (Estacia) Broxman, Jenny (Chris) Evans, Hannah and Michael Buzil; caring great-aunt of Ari and Carsyn. Elyse worked at Skokie Country Club for over 26 years, and as a guest services ambassador for the Cubs. She was an avid Cubs fan but what meant most to her was family. She will be deeply missed. Funeral service Monday, August 16, 1:30 PM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, www.michaeljfox.org, or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, www.komen.org. For funeral info: 847-256-5700.
