Ann Marie Novinska, age 78, of Fennimore passed away on Monday February 3, 2020 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on October 14, 1941 in Madison the daughter of Frank and Isabelle (Hood) Doyle. Ann was united in marriage to Keith Novinska on February 27, 1965 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore.
Ann graduated from Fennimore in 1959 and then received her degree in English from the University of Wisconsin Platteville. She worked for the Fennimore School District for several years and also assisted Keith’s business with bookkeeping. Ann and Karen Petrick also began their business together, Auction Alternatives, through the mid 1980’s. After Keith’s retirement, they were able to enjoy their time together, traveling the world, on numerous cruises. Ann had many hobbies along with doing arts and crafts. She enjoyed painting, quilting, stain glass, and working in her garden. Ann was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, past member of the Library Board, Red Hat Society and enjoyed volunteering at the Fennimore Doll and Railroad Museum. Ann had a wonderful personality and loved to visit. She was everyone’s “mom” and loved to share her sarcastic wit with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and her memory will be cherished forever.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband Keith of Fennimore, two children; Tony (Missy) Novinska of Greendale, and Thea (Dave) Faliski of Madison, five grandchildren; Isabelle and Steven Novinska, Joel, Davis, and Charles Faliski, along with several special brother and sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ann was preceded death by her parents, sister Mary and husband Roger Ketterer, and her half sister Patricia and husband George Stasen.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday February 10, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 P.M. on Sunday February 9, 2020 at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore and from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the funeral home on Monday morning.