Telka N. Novak, age 68 of Oneida and Bowler, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Shawano. Born on May 28, 1946 she is the daughter of the late Nelson and Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Novak on August 5, 1994. Telka worked as a CNA for the Ella Besaw Center. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Morris, where she served as a visitation volunteer. Telka loved sewing, quilting, baking, and singing karaoke at Anna John Nursing Home. Telka is survived by: her husband, Robert; her children, Rita (Warren) Reiter, David (Diane) Schuyler, Becky (Jimmy) Schuyler, Oscar (DeAnna) Schuyler, Teresa (Jon) Schuyler, Todd Schuyler, Tony (Linda) Novak, Cynthia Novak and Cheryl (Robert) Espitia; 34 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ann Ness, Debbie Ninham, Regina (Todd) VandeHei, Nona Cottrell, Cletus (Marion) Ninham, Vernon Ninham, Sam (Roberta) Ninham,Leland (Rebecca) Wigg-Ninham; and sisters-in-law, Alice Ninham and Marlene Ninham. She is proceeded in death by: her parents; and brothers, Clyde, Harold, Harlan, and John. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Morris with the Rev. John Hielsberg officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again on Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.