Emma Bertha Novak, 101 of Ely, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely with Reverend Ericka Uthe presiding. Burial will follow in Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Emma was born on December 3, 1909 in rural Johnson County near Solon, the daughter of John Elias and Amelia (Binko)Vornholt. She married William Novak on August 15, 1929. Emma and William farmed in the Ely area nearly all their lives. She enjoyed cooking, baking especially kolaches, gardening, painting pictures, china, and various other items. She also enjoyed time spent with her family. Emma was involved in her church and organizations such as the Dorcas Society, the Rebeckah Lodge, Senior Dining, Blue Willow, and the Friendship Club. Emma is survived by her children Edward J. "Bud" (Joan) Novak of Belle Plaine and William J. "Billy" (Irene) Novak of Ely; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great-grandchidren. Emma is preceded in death by her husband William on December 21, 1971; her brothers Charles, Louis, and Edward Vornholt. Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church in her name.