(1934-2025)

Sister Janet Kubiak, formerly known as Sister Christine Thomas Kubiak, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 90 years of age and in the 72nd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Janet was born in Detroit to Frank and Clara (Fitch) Kubiak. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian. 

Sister Janet spent 32 years ministering in elementary and high school education in Escanaba, Michigan; Chicago and Riverdale, Illinois; and Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa. She ministered for nine years as an education/financial aid counselor at the Higher Education Center in Des Moines and for two years in admission/outpatient testing at Mercy Hospital, also in Des Moines. 

Sister Janet became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: George, Stanley, John, Frank, and Thomas Kubiak; Marion Gee, Cecilia Zack, and Verna Moran. Sister Janet is survived by other loving family members and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Note: To view recordings with closed captioning, they must be viewed on our public video library rather than through the links below.

Recording of Sister Janet's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Janet's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

MIDDLE LEFT: Sister Christine Thomas with her mother, Clara Kubiak. RIGHT: Sister Janet at her ministry site, Mercy Hospital in Iowa, where she served in Admissions, 1997-1999.

LEFT: Sister Janet with her companion. RIGHT: Crowd members gather: from left, Sisters Frances Madigan, Loretta Sinn, Marguerite Renuart, Janet Kubiak, and Arlene Marie Kosmatka.  

LEFT: Sister Janet Kubiak celebrates her Golden Jubilee, 2002. RIGHT: Members of the 2002 Golden Jubilee Crowd are, back row, from left, Sisters Janet Kubiak, Reta Drexler, Maureen Fay, Carolyn Nelson, Ursula Ording, Frances Madigan, Marguerite Renuart, Arlene Marie Kosmatka, and Dorothy Booms; middle row, from left, Sisters Lorraine Sinn, Joann Weigang, Lorraine Pepin, Patricia Caulfield, Margaret Foley, Maria Riley, and Maureen Keeler; and front row, from left, Sisters Cora Marie Campbell, Ann Kelly, Anne Cenci, Lois Mary Rochon, Margaret Richard Pillon, Magdalena Ezoe, and Kathryn Hartnett.

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