Hallie Sue Novak

Hallie’s life began on July 19, 1937, in rural Herington. She was the daughter of Norman C. and Helen Ruth (Johnson) Schlesener. Hallie was a 1955 graduate of Alamosa High School.

 She was united in marriage to Dr. Robert Novak, DVM on November 7, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Herington. Hallie began her working life as a dental assistant to Dr. Harry Mosier in Herington and while working there, she met Robert. After they married, Hallie worked with Bob in his veterinary practice as his partner and assistant for decades. Hallie and Bob loved to polka dance, even having their wedding dance at the Starlight Ballroom in Pilsen. The tradition of polka dancing continued for their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries. Hallie was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Altar Guild and church circles. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary. Hallie was skilled at fine needle work and enjoyed painting. She loved to watch her gold finch’s and bluebirds. She was an avid gardener, reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles.

 Hallie is survived by her husband Bob of Lost Springs; children Cindy (Jeff) Clark of Wichita, Robyn (Troy) Pervin of Chanute, and Jo (Mike) Smith of Great Bend; grandchildren Nicole Clark, Tyler Clark, Amy (Chet) Hunt, Craig (Shalee) Pervin, Elizabeth (Chad) Friess, Andrea (Ryan) Falk and Hallie Smith; great grandchildren Greyson, Rowan, Declan, Rylie, Zayne, Laney, and Molly; siblings Norman ( Mary Alice) Schlesener of Manhattan and Corkie Dunlap of Hope and several nieces and nephews. 

Hallie passed away on Friday March 7, 2025, at Salem Nursing Home in Hillsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers John and Daniel Schlesener.

 Her family will gather with friends on Thursday March 13, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her funeral service will be held on Friday March 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick. There is a visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Hebron Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Hallie at www.yazelmeglifh.com.