"This woman, Ann Kubly, was the strong, stable force I needed after my mom passed away. She showed me love, compassion and friendship until the end. I would only see her once a year during the holidays as I grew up but I saw the same woman I did when growing up. A beautiful force of compassion. "
In loving memory of
Ann Elizabeth Kubly
November 22, 1946 - November 23, 2015
MADISON- Ann Elizabeth Kubly, age 69, passed away of cancer on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Madison to Cletus and Dorothy (Thistle) Munz.
Ann loved hiking, gardening, traveling, birds, and flowers. She enjoyed going to the movies and attending plays and was a wonderful cook. Ann was also an avid Badger basketball fan. Family was most important to Ann, and she relished in the time that she was able to spend with them.
Ann graduated from Lodi High School in 1965 and attended Madison Area Technical College where she majored in Accounting. She worked at General Telephone for 9 years and took a sabbatical to raise her three children as a stay at home mom. She went back to worked for 21 years at Beacon Athletics until her retirement in 2011.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Curtis; daughters Melissa (Jared) Schwert of Madison, Erin of Minneapolis MN, and Laura of Portland OR; siblings Bill Munz of Seymour WI, Trish Munz of Lady Lake FL, Dolores (Laurice) Ozyuwah of Suisun City CA, Alice (Jeff Rimington) Munz of Cottage Grove WI, Mark Munz of Wilton WI, Dan (Lori) Munz of Poynette WI, Marybeth (Jeff) Schroeder of Seymour WI, Jeannie (Brad) Endres of Madison, and Chris (John Warren) Munz of Lodi WI; and many nieces and nephews. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jim, Ron, and Mike Munz.
The family would like any memorials for Ann to be made to either Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, or Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
A memorial gathering for Ann will take place from 10-12:00 PM (noon) on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00 PM. Pastor Michael Schuler presiding.
Cress Center
6021 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608-238-8406
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Ann was truly unique - always thoughtful and caring and will be missed. Prayers for you and your family Curt. Hugs from Carol & Dave and Connie and Steve"
"My family and I extend sincere sympathy to Curt and his family."
"I've known Ann for over 30 years. We met when Laura & Kara were in 2nd grade, & later became co-workers at Beacon Athletics for 21 year. She was a wonderful friend & the most honest, genuine person I know. She was the perfect example of a wife, mother, & friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Curt, Melissa, Erin, & Laura, I share in your sorrow."
"Ann is the loveliest person I ever had the privilege to know. Smart, kind, funny and completely devoted to family, including her Beacon Athletics family. She will always be the example I will always try to live up to. To Curt, Melissa, Erin and Laura - you were the loves of her life. There are no words. -Connie Gower"