Death of Nancy Kubalanza-- Part 3

Nancy was a Republican  Precinct  Committeeman and the Chairman of the Grant Township Republicans for 30+ years.  She was  the State Central  Committeewoman for the 8th and 10th Congressional Districts, a delegate to several Illinois Republican Conventions and was the President of the Grant Township Republican Club.

Most Republicans in Illinois will fondly remember her as the long-time Chairman of the Grant Township Republican Club's  Lincoln Day  Dinner.  She was one of the great ones and her presence and energy will live on forever.

A private service will be held for the immediate family and a Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider making a donation in her name to the Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society., P.O. Box 224, Ingleside, Illinois, 60041 as this organizatin was very important to her.  (I'll second that, she will surely be missed.)

Death of Nancy Kubalanza-- Part 2

From leading scout groups to volunteer coaching to the PTA, Nancy was involved in her children's upbringing.  She worked as a  school bus driver to help put her children through Catholic school and college.

After her children were grown, she became more involved in her community.  She was a Lioness in the Fox Lake Lions Club, a long-time member of the Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society and, yes, she became active in politics.  Very involved in politics.

Nancy loved working on campaigns, rallying the vote and taking charge.  She was a natural born leader.  (As a member of the historical society I can certainly vouch for that last statement.)  She had a way of convincing people to get involved  and making them think it was their own idea.

The Death of Nancy M. Kubalanza May 19, 2022-- Part 1: Long-Time President of Fox Lake-Grant Township Area

I have been a member of the Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society for quite a few years now and during that whole time Nancy has been our president.  It sure is going to be strange to not see her at the head table running the meetings.  She passed away suddenly last month.

From the Kristan Funeral Home, Mundelein, Illinois.

NANCY M. KUBALANZA

October 29, 1941 -- May 19, 2022

She was born in Watertown New York and grew up there, graduating from high school in 1959 after being a student leader and active student.  In 1960, she met Walter Kubalanza, married the next year and celebrated their 60th anniversary last year.  They have three children and three grandchildren.

She was a fiercely dedicated mom and grandma, or "Ommie" as the kids called her.  Family came before anything else.  She nurtured, guided and supported her family her whole life.  (She also did not shy away from giving her opinion.  Often!)

Nancy and Walt moved to Fox Lake, Illinois when their children were young and she immediately became involved with her new community.