Alice Kubek

Alice (Holbrook) Kubek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Hastings, MI. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Haverhill, MA to James and Thelma (Rogers) Holbrook.

Alice was a 1965 graduate of Newburyport High School, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She met the love of her life, Jim Kubek, the day after Christmas in 1965 when he was stationed in the Navy, near her hometown. They married on November 7, 1966. After Jim was discharged from the Navy, they moved to Hastings, Michigan, and shortly after, started their family.

On April 3, 1981, Alice was baptized into the Catholic faith, on the same day Jim and Alice's marriage was convalidated (they received the sacrament of marriage). They have been members of St. Rose of Lima, of Hastings, Michigan ever since.

Alice held many roles in her life, but her true passion was her family. She enjoyed every aspect of being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking for her family, especially on holidays. Everyone knew that there was a seat at Mom and Dad Kubek's table at 6:00. She often shared her love of people and cooking by catering their special events.

Alice enjoyed many hobbies like quilting, gardening, and crocheting. She often turned these hobbies into beautiful gifts.

Jim and Alice traveled all over the United States, but her favorite form of traveling was camping with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents. She is missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Jim, her sons John (Rita) Kubek and Joe (Sharon) Kubek, and daughter Julie (Larry) Spicer. Grandchildren: Amberlynn (Justin) Roll, Ariell (Steven) Brown, James (Shian) Kubek, Terry Turnblom, Amanda Turnblom, Lacey Kubek (Jeremy Butler), Shelby (Kasey) Irwin, Allyson (Matt) Fox, Kayla Gorodenski (Dylan Burger), Cooper Gorodenski, Owen Spicer. Great Grandchildren: Kaleigh, Nathan, Eli, Wayne, Landon, Peyton, Baby Brown, Autumn, Colton, Madalynn, Krew, Kash, Loralei, Paisley, and Charlee. And many honorary kids and grandkids that call her Mom or Grandma Kubek.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Helen Devos Children's Hospital, https://www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation/helen-devos-childrens-hospital, 100 Michigan St. NE, Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with the Rosary prior at 5:30 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S Jefferson; Hastings, MI 49058, Fr.  Jeff Hanley, Celebrant.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.