Sharron Kaye Kubitz

Sharron K. (Reed) Kubitz, 76, wife of Gary Kubitz, of Waukon, IA, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Gundersen Palmer Hospital in West Union, IA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 18th, at 10:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon with Pastor Steve Oden officiating. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Sharron Kaye Kubitz was born May 28, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Lee Roy and Lucille (Dudley) Reed. She attended high school in Russellville, MO. On August 21, 1976, Sharron married Gary Kubitz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, and they made their home in Waukon, IA. She and Gary owned Something Old, Something New in Prairie du Chien, WI for several years; as a CMA, Sharron worked at the County Home outside of Waukon and also worked at the True Value store.

Besides spending time with family, Sharron was a very creative person and enjoyed antiquing, traveling, and going to flea markets and casinos. She had a bright and energetic personality and touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life.

She is survived by Gary, her husband of 46 years, of Waukon; her two daughters: Gena (Gabriel) Beer of Waukon and LeDonna Harris of Prairie du Chien, WI; four grandchildren: Loren (Jessie) Groves of Waukon, Jesse Colsch of Farmersburg, IA, Nicole Benser of Waukon, and Michael (Heidi) Reed of Decorah, IA; five great-grandchildren: Loomis, Ava, Tristan, Olivia, and McKenzie; two sisters: Debbie (David) Opel of California, MO, and Denise Howard of Jefferson City, MO; two brothers: Jerry (Glenda) Reed of Westphalia, MO, and Rick (Cherie) Lister of Jefferson City, MO; sisters-in-law: Ruth Lister of St. Martins, MO, and Karen Lister of Mokane, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sharron was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: George and Bill Lister; and a sister Pat (Frank) Baumhoer.

Casketbearers are Doug and Bruce Kubitz, Loren Groves, Michael Reed, Dave Miller, and Steve Hager.