Deanna Novicki

Deanna “De” Novicki, 54, of Sandwich passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. She was born September 5, 1968 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Harold "Gene" and Dawn (Franciscy) Engstrom. She married Richard “Rich” Novicki on August 4, 1989 in Warrenville, IL. Deanna was one of those rare people that never knew a stranger, only a friend she hadn’t met yet. She easily made connections everywhere she went, which was helpful in her many years of waitressing in the Plano, Sandwich, and Somonauk areas. Deanna enjoyed her time waiting tables and catching up with her regulars. In her spare time she enjoyed growing vegetables in her garden. Deanna always made time for her family and loved every moment with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 34 years, Rich Novicki; her children, Cheryl (Luke) Lisner and Bill (Kim) Novicki; her grandchildren, Daniel and Gloria Lisner and Warner Novicki; her brothers, Daniel (Dotty) McMinn and Kevin McMinn; her stepmother, Marilyn Engstrom, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Dawn Engstrom and her brothers, David McMinn and Alan McMinn.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165