Julia Melnyk Obituary

Melnyk (Kubida), Julia (nee Kun), age 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2002. She is survived by her children, Judith Ann Kubida (Benjamin Kocolowski) and William (Pamela) Kubida; her grandchildren, Josh (Kristy) Babiarz, Stephanie and William Kubida; her great-grandchildren, Julia and Kenny Babiarz; three brothers, Paul (and best friend, Margaret) Kun, William (Maria) Kun, Lester (Grace) Kun and one sister, Mary (Louis) Igyarto and many nieces and nephews. She is survived also by her very devoted friend of over 50 years, Anna Szuts and many, many good friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Melnyk and William Kubida, and her very good friend, Albert Sera; her parents, Steve and Julia Kun and two brothers, Louis and Steve Kun. Julia was a proud resident of the Historic Pullman neighborhood for the past 23 years and of the Burnside neighborhood of Chicago. where she was born and raised her family. She, with her husband, Walter Melnyk, owned the M.B. Club in Burnside. She was a dedicated employee of the Museum of Science and Industry for 20 years from 1978 until her illness required her to retire in 1998. She was a life long active member of the Calvin Reformed Church where she sang in the choir, served on many committees and was a member of the Consistory. Julia was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a wonderful friend and she will be missed everyday by those who loved her. Visitation will be held at the Rosemoor Funeral Home, 17943 S. Torrence, Lansing, IL on Wednesday, April 10th, from 3 to 8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Calvin Reformed Church, 2895 Glenwood-Lansing Road on Thursday, April 11th, at 10 a.m. Visitation also Thursday morning 9 a.m. until time of service. Both services will be officiated by Rev. Koloman Karl Ludwig. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Calvin Reformed Church or the Historic Pullman Foundation. 708-474-2404 Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com