Mark W. Novotny, 62

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Mark William Novotny, 62, of Coffeen, died on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at 6:46 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro at a later date. Those attending are encouraged to adhere to CDC guidelines by wearing masks and social distancing.

Mr. Novotny was born Oct. 23, 1957, in Hillsboro, to William and Theadora “Ti” (Marcolini) Novotny. He married Tammy Novotny on June 14, 1979, in Hillsboro, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 2020.

A lifelong Montgomery County resident, he graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1975. During his career, he served as a laborer out of Local #1084 in Hillsboro, where he was a member.

Mr. Novotny is survived by his son, Lucas Novotny of Cabot, AR; two grandchildren, Jossilea Taylor DeBardeleben and Rylea Carol DeBardeleben; and half-brother, William E. Cannon of Summit, MO.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Brandi Lea Novotny.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.basspattondeanfh.com.