Kristen M. Nowak, 38, passed away March 16, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 E. 1st St., Ankeny, IA). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, also at the church.

Kristen is survived by her parents, Maureen and Stephen Nowak; sister, Mindy Drake; uncles, David (Margaret) Nowak, and Gregg Nowak; and cousins, Elizabeth (Tyler) Leatherman, and Matthew Nowak.

Full obituary pending.