Obituary of Stella Lottie Tolocko

Stella Lottie Tolocko Novak Fort Atkinson Stella Novak, age 86, passed away September 21, 2013 at her home in Fort Atkinson. She was born in Chicago IL on December 28th, 1926 the daughter of Walter and Sophia (Zokatelska)Tolocko. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1944. Stella married Eugene Novak on December 13th 1947 at St. Paul�s Ev. Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson in a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister Helen who was marrying Eugene�s brother Frederick. Stella along with her twin sister was members of the hospital auxiliary where they volunteered in the coffee shop at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital for many years. Most recently Stella was employed by Payless Shoes for the past 20 years where she has touched the lives of many. Stella enjoyed life to the fullest, always thinking of others before herself. She was the most wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be truly missed! �Heaven is Wonderful� Stella is survived by her 3 daughters: Denise (Timothy) Wagner of Jefferson Darcie (Steve) Rogneby of Fort Atkinson Dione (Rev. Ethan) Steinbrenner of Fort Atkinson Son-In-Law: Mike (Rita) Hasel of Fort Atkinson Grandchildren: Brady (Ronie) Jaeger and Morgan (Josh) Manthe Brandon (Audra) Rogneby, Nicholas Rogneby, and Kylie Rogneby Ashley (Nikki) Neujahr, Lindsey Schoenherr, and Steven Schoenherr Julie (Jason) Uhe, Jenny Hasel, and Jaime (Seth) Diersen Ryan (Ashley) Wagner, Travis (Kelsey) Wagner, and Marcus Wagner Warren Steinbrenner, Andrea Steinbrenner, Rachel (Luke) Beilke, Alyssa Steinbrenner, Laura Steinbrenner, and Joseph Steinbrenner 13 Great Grandchildren: Logan Kiana, Cassidy, Bailey, Emma, Meesha Zachary and Alex Sophia and Madeline Mariah, Bentley, and Beckett Stella was preceded in death by her husband Eugene on November 2, 2000, daughter Debra Hasel, 3 brothers: Leo, Alfonso, and Tony Tolocko, 2 sisters: Helen Novak and Vickie Holcik Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Paul�s Ev. Lutheran Church or Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 25 , 2013 at 12:00 PM at St. Paul�s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Michael Duncan and Rev. Paul Scharrer co-officiating. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 AM on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. �Forever Thankful� to Pastors Duncan and Scharrer, Dr. Williams, Nitardy Funeral Home, Hospice and the many friends and relatives who have touched Stella�s life.