Helen M. Kubalek, 71, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Burial will take place at National Cemetery, Vining, IA.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com .

Helen was born September 8, 1945 to Leo and Mildred (Cjeka) Posekany on the family farm near Haven, IA. After graduation from South Tama High School in 1963, Helen helped out on the family farm. In 1968 she married Larry Kubalek, then the couple moved to Cedar Rapids, where they raised their 3 children. Helen worked at Rockwell Collins, followed by Linn Co. Abstract for 30 years.

She was a member of the Cedar Rapids, Patrick J. Shanahan VFW Post #788 and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Helen is survived by her husband, Larry Kubalek of Cedar Rapids; children, Leland (Gina Rotenburger) of Danville, IA, James Kubalek and Jennifer Miranda-Perez both of Cedar Rapids; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Charlene) Posekany of Brooklyn; sisters, Jo (Dean) Degreve of Ely, Mary (Jeff) Gropper of Chelsea; sister-in-law, Marcia Lannom of Cedar Rapids and many more loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.