Kubeck, James F. 1897-1987

James F. Kubeck
Oct. 7, 1897-April 9, 1987

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 10, 1987, page 2 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

James F. Kubeck, 89, 1020 Huntly Road, Niles, died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday at Pawating Hospital following an extended illness.

He was a retired employee of Penn Central Railroad, and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers and a life member of St. Joseph Valley Lodge No. 4 4 F&A.M.

Kubeck was born Oct. 7, 1897, in Alba, and lived in Niles since 1924, coming from Grayling.

In Frederick, he married Emily Oleson, who died in 1952.

Survivors include: a brother, John Kubeck of Grand Rapids; a son-in-law, Rex W. Weller; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A daughter, Shirley M. Weller, died July 15, 1983.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Halbritter Funeral Home with William Taylor of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.