Kimberly S. Kubly

Kimberly S. Kubly, age 53, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 19, 1970 in Rockford the daughter of Dennis and JoAnne (Swanson) Shearer. Kim graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1989 and attended Rock Valley College. She married Jeffrey Kubly on August 16, 1997 near Stillman Valley. Kim worked over 23 years as a medical receptionist for Swedish American Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to spend as much time as possible with her family and friends. Kim loved to dance. She loved to travel and be outdoors as much as possible. She also liked to be with her favorite little dog companion “Mini”. She was predeceased by her parents Dennis and JoAnne Shearer; sister Tammy Wetzel; aunts and uncles: John (Marge) Shearer, Larry (Marlene) Shearer, Shirley Shearer, Judy Allen, Diane Spray, and Great Aunt Florence Winterland. She is survived by her loving husband Jeff of Davis Junction; her 3 children: Autumn (Owen) Morse, Tamra Kubly, and Jacob Kubly all of Davis Junction; her 2 grandchildren Oakley and Westin Morse; aunts and uncles: Forest (Bev) Shearer, Kenneth Shearer, Luanna (John) Jennings, and Janice Olson; nephews Brandon (Kayla) Wetzel and Blake (Alina) Wetzel; and many cousins. A celebration of Kimberly’s life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Monroe Center Fire Station from 1-4 PM. A memorial fund is established in her name and may be directed to her family.