Sheila Novotny, age 70, of Cambridge died October 10, 2023 at home. Memorial Service will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 3rd at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service.
Sheila Rae Novotny was born June 3, 1953 in Ada, Minnesota to Bradford and Dolores (Kleveland) Lantz. She was raised in North Dakota and California before moving to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1962. On May 7, 1972, Sheila married her high school sweetheart Ryan Wayne Novotny. They made their first home in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where Wayne served in the Air Force. They also lived in Minot, ND, Spring Lake Park, MN, Alexandria, MN, and finally Cambridge, MN. Sheila was a caregiver, caring for her husband and for all of her family. Family time was very important to her. She also enjoyed doing crafts and puzzles, reading, and playing with her cats. She was creative, and she completed many painting and decorating projects in her home. She was a very special lady and will be dearly missed.
Sheila fought bravely against ALS before passing away October 10, 2023 at home at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 7 days. She was preceded in death by her father, Bradford, her husband, Ryan, and her daughter, Lisa.
Sheila is survived and lovingly remembered by her mother, Dolores; her three daughters, Jennifer Beams, Nicole Novotny (Mike Hronski), and Crystal Novotny; five grandchildren, Corbin, Madison, Tori, Shawn, and Alyssa; brother, Jim (Jane) Lantz; sister, Barb (Mike) Nowicki; and by other relatives and friends.
She was a sweet lady who lived her family very much. She was very strong and brave throughout her battle with ALS. Sending hugs and prayers to her family.
She was awesome!! Always smiling and always helpful!!
My friend Sheila was a trooper. She fought many obstacles in this life and she did it with grace and dignity She loved her family. I am thankful for her friendship going through school in Alexandria MN I will miss her. Thank you Crystal for all you did for your mom. She is with her Wayne now and that makes me happy
Shelia and Wayne ( Ryan) were friends of ours way back in Alexandria. Our weddings were a month apart. The last time we saw them was when they came here to Fargo for our daughter’s wedding in 2004. I did try to write and stay in touch with Shelia, but we lost contact over the years. I remember how caring Nicole was with her parents when they came here. I tried to write to her a few times – but staying in touch can be difficult. When I read this news obituary, my heart was so sad. I was searching for her, thinking to try and write again – and , too late. I will send a card to the StrikeLife Tributes for the family. If they would like any old pictures of their parents, I can try to find some and mail them. We sure enjoyed our friendship with Wayne and Shelia. You will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Marla ( and Barry) Anderson
Definitely was an AMAZING woman!! Always loving and caring and accepting!! Now both your parents are at Peace and with one another again. Dancing in the heavens. GOD Bless!!!
My memories of Sheila revolve mostly aground our escapades as teenagers. These include starting smoking together, boys, giggles, late nights and my still not being able to look at whiskey sours. Sometimes they included our cousin Pat but, she wasn’t as foolish as Sheila and me. I had the pleasure of being Sheila’s maid of honor when she and Ryan married. We were close for many years but, life eventually got in the way. I regret the years we didn’t keep in touch. I know Sheila is a peace and her family can share many wonderful memories of her.
We didn’t know Sheila very well, but she always had a smile and said hello whenever we saw her outside. We will miss her as a very good neighbor!