Mark Novotny

Mark Allen Novotny, age 63, of rural Corder, MO, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia, MO, following a lengthy battle with Chronic Pulmonary Disease while in hospice care. Born June 27, 1961, in Chicago, IL, Mark was the son of Myles and Dolores (Howell) Novotny. Mark moved with his family to Centerville, IA, at the age of 12 and was a 1979 graduate of Centerville High School. He was an avid league bowler most of his life and always carried a high average. Mark worked in the warehouse industry, operating forklifts. He was last employed at Relogistics in Warrensburg, MO, until his deteriorating health ended his working career. What Mark loved most was spending time with his children. In his free time, he enjoyed watching movies, reading books and working on jigsaw puzzles. Mark was a confirmed member of Zion Lutheran Church in Corder, MO, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and as Head Usher for a number of years. Mark continued ushering until he was no longer able to attend church due to his health. Mark was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Aaron Novotny; his mother, Dolores Novotny; brother, Ken Novotny; sister, Linda Broshar, and brother-in-law, Don Loofburrow. Mark is survived by his son, Andrew William Novotny (Heather) of Higginsville, MO, his daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Novotny of Corder, MO; his father, Myles (Charlotte) Novotny of Centerville, IA; brother, Mike Novotny of Centerville, IA; sisters, Jan Loofburrow and Rebecca Montegna of Centerville, IA; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Gary and Jo Ann Bauer of Corder, MO; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Stephanie and James Schumaker of Warrensburg, MO; eleven nieces and three nephews; his faithful companion, Rascal the cat, and numerous fur grandbabies. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Corder with inurnment following at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Andrew Novotny or Jordan Novotny to help defray funeral expenses.

Mark Novotny

June 27, 1961 - March 4, 2025