Beverly Ukleja, nee Valko, age 66 passed away on November 5, 2020 in Sebastian, Florida.  Beverly was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 20, 1954 and she and her husband moved to Sebastian in 2019 to be close to her family.  She fought a long 11 year battle with breast cancer with tenacity, grace and optimism.  She was so happy to be in Florida and loved going to the river with her dog, Zippy and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Kubitz, her brother Leslie (Sandee), her sister Roberta and brother-in-law Dallas and granddaughters Hollyn and Poppy.

She had many friends throughout the country and touched so many hearts with her loving and giving ways and will be missed by all.

Due to Covid, there will be no service.  Donations in her memory can be made to 2nd City Canine rescue, PO Box 721094, Roselle, Illinois, 60172 or Halo No-Kill Shelter, 710 Jackson Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958.