Blanche Kubik

A funeral Mass for Blanche Kubik, 90, of Dickinson, will be 10:00 a. m. , Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Thomas Grafsgaard celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitation for Blanche will be 2:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. at Stevenson Funeral Home with a rosary and vigil service being held at 6:00 p. m. Blanche passed away August 9, 2015 at St. Benedicts Health Center in Dickinson with her family by her side. Blanche was born in Dickinson on October 9, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Christine (Splichal) Urbanec. She grew up on the family farm and attended Dickinson grade school. Blanche worked at S&L Clothing Store before her marriage to John Kubik on June 30, 1947 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. They were blessed to share their life with three children, Gayle, Byron and Lois. Blanche worked side by side with her husband in farming and raising cattle, until John passed away in 1971. She continued to farm for a short time with her son before moving to Dickinson in 1973. She went to work for J. C. Penny Clothing Store and retired in 1989. Blanche kept busy with volunteer work. It was a joy for her to be working with people. She was active in her faith at St. Wenceslaus Parish, serving on Parish Council, Eucharistic ministry, Sunday collection counter and St. Ann’s Altar Society. Blanche believed in the power of prayer. She enjoyed coffee with friends, self-taught music, crafts, writing poems, and cooking wonderful, good soups and baked goods. She cooked for the parish rectory in her early days. Blanche loved spending time with family and was proud of their accomplishments. She was known for her quiet strength and ability to serve. Blanche is survived by children, Gayle (Larry) Pavlicek, Byron (Carla) Kubik and Lois (David) Sickler all of Dickinson; grandchildren, Brandi Marten, Heather Torgerson, Justin Sickler, Hollee Clement, Steven Sickler, Ben Kubik and Preston Pavlicek; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Christine Urbanec; husband, John Kubik; sister, Mildred Kubik; brothers, Bill and Charles Urbanec; granddaughter, Tara Reider; sister-in-law, Margaret Urbanec; and brother-in-law, Laudie Kubik. Blanche wishes memorials be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.


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Burial Date: August 14, 2015
Church St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

Funeral Mass: Friday: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND