Elizabeth Louisa Kubicek Putnam

Elizabeth “Lizel” Lousia Kubicek Putnam passed away on October 2, 2024 at the age of 98.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Mike Putnam, Diana Colvin (nee Putnam) and Shirley Putnam, and her son-in-law Jerry Colvin. She is also survived by her grandchildren Marc Putnam, Lance Putnam, Laura Germundson (nee Putnam), her great-grandchildren Ava and August, her brother Edward “Butch” Kubicek and numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Francis Putnam, her daughter Donna Putnam, her parents Frederick and Lucia Kubicek, her brothers Anthony Kubicek, Alfred Kubicek, Roman Kubicek, and John Kubicek and her sister Rosalia Kirchner (nee Kubicek).

Elizabeth was born on February 8, 1926 in Albany, MN. In the summer of 1932 during the Great Depression, the family moved to Mellen, WI. After high school graduation, Elizabeth moved down to Milwaukee to find employment but later had to return to Mellen to care for her ailing mother. After her mother passed, she returned to Milwaukee with her younger sister Rosalia in tow. During WWII, Elizabeth worked in a factory soldering parts for war planes making her a “Rosie the Riveter”, women in the workforce doing their part to support the war effort while the men were off fighting.

Elizabeth and Francis were married on September 24, 1948 and then made a home and started a family in Franklin, WI. Elizabeth was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the G.U.G. Germania club which provided help to women in need.

Elizabeth was a strong, loving and supportive mother, encouraging her children to make the most of their talents and abilities while taking great pride in their accomplishments over the years. She excelled in the role of caretaker, helping family and friends whenever needed. Elizabeth also traveled extensively, expanding her knowledge and understanding of the world she lived in.

There will be no formal service but the family invites you to please privately celebrate Elizabeth’s life and memory in your own ways. We know that she will be with us all in spirit.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Putnam family.