Burrell Elizabeth Kubacki (Schur)

Kubacki, Burrell (Schur) Age 101, of Shoreview, MN passed away November 18, 2015. Mrs. Kubacki was born on February 15, 1914 in Mt. Iron, MN. She was a resident of the Iron Range until the last ten years of her life when she moved to the Summerhouse of Shoreview Senior Apartments to be close to her children. She married Joseph A. Kubacki, Keewatin, MN on October 22, 1942 in Mt. Iron prior to the commencement of his overseas service in World War II. Upon discharge from the Army, Captain and Mrs. Kubacki settled in Mt. Iron where they raised their children. Mrs. Kubacki was a 1936 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in English and Social Studies. At age 57 Mrs. Kubacki obtained her Special Education License from UMD. For twenty years she was a high school teacher in Coleraine, Keewatin, Tower, Virginia and Mt. Iron. Active in her community, Mrs. Kubacki was a member of the Mt. Iron Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Iron Senior Citizens, a 50-year member of the Mary Margaret Circle, a 15-year volunteer at the Virginia Regional Medical Center, a member of the First Executive Board for the Northern Minnesota Library Association, and a member of the Minnesota Education Association. Personal interests varied widely for Mrs. Kubacki. As an avid swimmer she continued this activity into her late 90's. She had received her Life-Saving Certificate from Virginia Junior College in 1934. Her interests in travel and new experiences took her to varied summer jobs while attending UMD. These jobs included waitressing at Little Bohemia, WI, Lutsen on the North Shore, and the Northland Country Club in Duluth. She also worked as a clerk for Woolworth & Company and Sears-Roebuck. Among her most interesting jobs were those as second maid for families including the Congdons, Hartleys, Frybergers, and Buckleys. Mrs. Kubacki is survived by her children: James Kubacki, Kathleen (Mark) Walczynski, Mary Briskie (Conrad Wolosek), Sharon Schur (Peter Fabri, M.D.), Joan (Don) Hill, and Michael (Mara) Kubacki; five grandchildren: Shannon (Michael) Rutta, Karen (David) Northwood, Erin (Dan) Maas, and twins Tiffany and Theresa Kubacki; seven great-grandchildren: Riley and Alexandria Rutta, twins Ava and Alton Northwood, Emma and Analise Maas, and Tino Barrick; and one brother, Herbert (Vivian) Schur. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1975; her parents, Rowland and Emma Schur; and six siblings (Chester, Rachel (Stenrud), Harold, James, John (Roddy), Sister Madeleva, OSB, (Beulah). Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Kubacki will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 23, 2015 at ST. ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be privately held at the Calvary Cemetery in Virginia, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the St. Odilia Catholic Church Music Ministry.

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Burrell Elizabeth Kubacki (Schur)

February 15, 1914 - November 18, 2015

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Burrell Elizabeth Kubacki (Schur)

February 15, 1914 - November 18, 2015

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