(nee Chednick) of Edina, MN formerly of Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Carl F. Novotny. Dear mother of Carla (Thomas) Hawley, Drew (Karen) and the late Donald Novotny. Loving grandmother of Tom (Kirin) and Lauren Hawley, Dan Novotny and Katie (Nick) Gillies. Great-grandmother of Aidan and Tommy. Further survived by other family and friends. Irene was a longtime member of the Hales Corners Womens Club and the Hawthorne Garden Club. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI Dec. 5th 2:00-4:30 PM. Funeral Services at 4:30 PM. Interment Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322