Marian M. Lubinski

Marian Marie (Mahlke) Lubinski was called through heaven's garden gates in the early morning hours on October 23rd at Winona Health. She was born to Helen Marie (Keller) and Fred F. Mahlke on July 25, 1929 in Winona, MN. She married her Sailor, Roman R. Lubinski on June 5, 1954 in Winona. They celebrated 59 years together sailing there "ship". While growing up, she worked for her parents serving ice cream sundaes and sodas at the Captiol Confectionery. She loved to have fun and hosted many cottage gatherings with family and friends, welcoming anyone who would attend. She was an avid gardener, winning many accolades for her prize peonies and iris's while being a member of the Winona Flower and Garden Club. She was an election judge for many years, a member of the Winona Clown Club (Jete'). Marian continued to support the servicemen through her 42 years as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary holding offices of President, 1st Vice, Chaplain, board member and the poppy and membership chairman for many years. She was an avid birdwatcher documenting her lifetime list, loved nature, was a crafter, a seamstress and gourmet cook. She was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She loved to get dressed up and go dancing with Roman. She kept the "Home Port" in order while Dad was "out to sea". She passed on many of her talents on to her children and those she left behind. Marian supported her husband's Navy career of 25 years, moving the family from "port to port" and being Roman's "First Mate". She is survived by her devoted husband and her five loving children, each one born in a different "port": Lisa (Michael) Torfin born in San Diego, CA residing in Victoria, MN; Lee Lubinski born in Great Lakes, IL residing in Winona, Shayna (Joseph) Dais born in Waukegan, IL residing in Winona, Ondrej (Tami) Lubinski born in Anehiem, CA residing in Winona and Fritz (Solvieg) Lubinski born in Hancock, MI residing in Rochester, MN. She was also blessed with 14 grandchildren: Audumn, Lindzee, Brittany, Reona, Jeffery, Jenna, Rachael, Jessica, Damon, Matthew, Andrew, Austin, Mallory, Michael and 10 Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Harley, Lillian, Kenley, Easton, Hudson, Easton, Lucas, Zachary and Katie. Marian is further survived by brother's Fred (Janice) Mahlke Jr. LaCresent, MN and Gary (Jeanne) Mahlke Round Rock, TX. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 3:00-4:30pm with a short prayer service at 4:30 and a light lunch served at 5:00 PM at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Daniel Parker, Tracy Morken CNP and the staff at Winona Health and Manor for their care and kindness. Leave a memory of Marian, sign her online guestbook and view her tribute video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/436394