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Leonard P. Kubiak

1938 - 2019

Leonard P. Kubiak obituary, 1938-2019, Elgin, IL

Leonard Kubiak Obituary

Leonard P. Kubiak, 80, was born November 26, 1938 to Leonard J. and Gertrude (nee Koppers) Kubiak and died July 5, 2019 at Journey Care, in Woodstock, Illinois. He attended Marmion Academy, graduated from Elgin High School, attended DeVry, managed Camera Craft and was a lithographer for over 40 years. The motto of Len's life was "I did it my way". He enjoyed golfing, fishing, the Cubs, photography and videography. He helped develop the video ministry at The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, Illinois and owned and operated Precious Memories Productions for many years. Len was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law Marianne Kubiak, nephew Dennis Kubiak and grand-nephew Christopher Kubiak. Len is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years and 49 weeks, Laraine (nee Ficht) Kubiak; dear sons, Paul (Liz) Kubiak and Curt (Jenelle) Kubiak grandchildren, Gavin, Isabella, Ryder and River Kubiak, dear brother Dick (Harriet) Kubiak, fond brother-in-law Bill (Barb) Ficht and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The visitation will be on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 9:00 am until the 10:00 am Memorial Mass at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W Bull Valley Road, McHenry Illinois. Inurnment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 19, 2019.

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Jeremy Wdowicki

July 19, 2019

Len loved life and everyone he encountered in his life. He certainly left a lasting impression on mine as did his entire family. May his memory live on in those that love him. Thank you Len for gracing my life with yours. And to everyone he leaves behind may you find love, peace, and comfort while mourning his passing and celebrating his life.

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