"Please accept my condolences. I worked with Audrey many years ago at the lunch counter in Woolworth's, and spent a lot of time with her at her house on first avenue! She had such spirit, such spunk, and was so much fun to be around. I wanted to be just like her when I 'grew up." Glad to see her legacy is the laughter, the fun and the love she gave to so many. Bless you all!"
In loving memory of
Audrey B. Kubiaczyk
April 3, 1921 - January 8, 2015
Audrey B. Kubiaczyk, of Elcho, died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 93 years old. She was born on April 3, 1921 in Elcho, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Kramer) Pollock. She married Clifford Smith, the couple later divorced. She married Walter Kubiaczyk in 1970, he preceded her in death in 2005.
She operated the lunch counter at the Woolworth Department Store in Antigo before becoming employed at the Colman Lake Lodge in Goodman for seven years. For 19 1/2 years she managed the Langlade County senior citizen's meal program, retiring in 2005.
Mrs. Kubiaczyk was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational and the Elcho Homemakers Club.
She enjoyed sewing, crafting reading and babysitting.
Survivors include her husband, Gib Brown of Elcho; three daughters, Lily Mae (Jim Platt) Bobber of Little Chute, Virginia Greening of Racine and JoAnne Logan of Crystal Falls, Mich; a daughter-in-law, Judy Smith of Elcho; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Clifford and Roger Smith; three sons-in-law, Jim Bobber, Don Greening and Jack Logan; two brothers, Hyatt and Joe Pollock; five sisters, Anne Kelly, Katherine Tappa, Vivian Dery, Dorothy Williams and Phyllis Neudorff.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, Congregational in Elcho with Rev. Dana Schindler officiating. Burial will take place in Elcho Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
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"I worked with Audrey at North Pond - Coleman Lake Club. We always had a good time and she taught me many cooking tips. Loved her rhubarb pie!! With Sympathy Kay Powell Meyer"
"Grandma Audrey thank you for blessing us with your happy spirit! You were always smiling and we all fly the love you hd for each of us. Heaven is brighter with you,your smile and your wonderful spirit. Love you, Mark(grandson) and Suzie Logan"
"Audrey was one of the most kind, sweet and caring people I have had the joy of knowing. She also had a fun bit of spice sprinkled in her demeanor. It was always a happy day when she came through the church door on Sunday. My husband, Rev. Jack LaMar, was so respectful and fond of her deep and sincere faith. "
"Audry was one of the sweetest people we have ever met. Watching her and Gib's playful, loving relationship was a source of joy. We will miss her smile and hugs. So grateful for the opportunity to know her. She was loved and will certainly be missed."
"Our sincere sympathy to the Kubiaczyk family. In the many years we knew her, she was a kind, loving person and so easy to visit with. (We are Julie's parents.) "
"Audrey & I would go shopping at different stores and we would be having a good time then realize we need to eat, so we would head to Culvers for our favorite meal, with a turtle sundae she enjoyed the times we spent together and so did I. I will love & miss her. Truly heaven sent & god took her home. condolences to families ,friends . "
"Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of Audrey, I worked with her at Langlade county senior citizens meals. What a very special lady. Earl and Debra Clay"
"Aunt Audrey was the sweetest lady. Gibb and her were so cute together. What a blessing that they could find each other. The Pollock family is reunited and I'm sure they are having a wonderful gabfest! My sympathies to all who will miss her. I remember a story Katherine shared about there were several of the girls sleeping together in the bed in Grandma Pollock's upstairs. Katherine said she would give Audrey a nickel if she would kiss her toe. Audrey did but Katherine did not have a nickel so Audrey bit Katherine's toe. Siblings! You all are in my prayers!"