PIERCETON – Doris Marie Kubacki, 88, of Pierceton, passed away peacefully March 30, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, surrounded by her loving sons who adored her: Mike, Bill, Pete, Jim and Tom. She was born July 19, 1924, in Jackson, Mich., to William E. and Sophia Anderson Ax. On May 6, 1950, in Manistee, Mich., she married Leon Kubacki, who died July 20, 1999. After moving from Manistee to Pierceton in 1952, she was a homemaker busy raising her family. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. In addition to being a busy wife and mother, she was a member of the Pierceton Home Economics Club and volunteered for the American Cancer Society and Mobile Meals. She, along with her husband, were recognized as “Pierceton Citizens of the Year” in 1984 for their many contributions to the well-being of their community. Her family will fondly remember her for a passionate love of reading and promoting literacy within our community. Furthermore, they will remember her longtime loyalty as a Chicago Cubs baseball and Indiana University basketball fan. Surviving are her sons: Michael L. (and spouse Rebecca) Kubacki, Syracuse; William R. Kubacki, West Des Moines, Iowa; Peter A. (and spouse Judy) Kubacki, Mason, Mich.; James P. (and spouse Kittie) Kubacki, Carmel; and Thomas E. Kubacki, Pierceton; a sister, Betty (and spouse Harold) Monske of Inkster, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Alice (and spouse William) Axce, Bear Lake, Mich.; four grandchildren: Katherine Kubacki, Warsaw; Matthew (and spouse Lindsay) Kubacki and Alexander Kubacki, all of Carmel; and Rachel Kubacki, New York City, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Roman Silva, both of Warsaw; and three step-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Axce; and beloved son, John C. Kubacki. A private service will be at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, officiated by Pastor Stuart Floyd of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. A celebration of life will be at a later date. ***** Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Literacy Services, 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, IN 46580-2724 or www.kosciuskoliteracyservices.org; or Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana, 504 N. Bay Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580 or www.cardinalservices.org Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
