James R. Kubec Sr., 70, Geneseo, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Hammond Henry Hospital, Geneseo. Funeral services are 1:30PM Wednesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. James was born on February 14, 1945 in Rock Island, the son of Sylvester and Jane (Smalek) Kubec. He married Constance Smith on May 3, 1966 in Rock Island. She died September 30, 2007. James served in the US Army as a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War. He retired as a welder from Moline Consumers. He enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, playing cards and wood working. He loved the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his children; Brenda (Jon) Sturm, Prague, OK, James R. Kubec Jr., Rock Island, and Marla (Ian) Klein, Galva; grandchildren, Ashley, Kaylah, Lacie, Donald, Kane, Grace, Kaydence, Chad, and Katelyn; great-grandchildren; Walter, Jace, Landon and Sadie and sisters, Sylvia Loucks, Rock Island, Gloria Wilsey, Milan and Bernice Ochs, Andalusia. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Shannon; and an infant son. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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