Jackie’s Story

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Journal entry by Sara Liebeck

Jacquelyn Jean Rubesh-Banker, 66, of Big Falls, Mn passed away November 26, 2023, at St. Mary's Essentia Health Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy.

She was born July 28, 1957 to Robert & Grace Rubesh in Cloquet, MN. In 1972 her family moved to Hoyt Lakes, MN where she graduated from AHL in 1975.

She met the Love of her life, Warren and they were married January 10, 2000.

Her spunky personality was contagious to everyone she met and the simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jackie. She loved camping, playing aggravation, reading, sitting at the Big Fork River to enjoy the view with family and friends, watching whatever was on the ION Channel but her pride was her two Granddaughters. 

She was proceeded in death by Grandparents Robert & Ann Mohr and Anton R. Jr & Bessie Rubesh. 

She is survived by Husband Warren Banker, Parents Robert & Grace Rubesh, Siblings Bobbi (Malcolm) Liimatta, Dave Rubesh, & John (Katie) Rubesh. Children Rob (Sara) Liebeck, Mandy Winger and bonus Daughters Joanna (Scott) Buresh and Susan (Wayne) Larson. Grandchildren Cali & Annie.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Big Falls Community Building in Big Falls with visitation at 12:00pm, the service at 1:00pm and a luncheon to follow.

In leu of flowers, a gofundme page has been setup to assist with costs. https://gofund.me/258021bd

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