Alice Hubbell, 97, Ada, MN, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Benedictine Living Community, Ada.

Alice was born May 28, 1917, the daughter of Martin and Edna (Erickson) Anderson in Burleigh County near Arena, ND. She was baptized in her parent's home when she was 10 days old. In 1929, the family moved to Borup, MN. Alice was confirmed in April of 1931, in Jevnaker Lutheran Church near Borup. She grew up and attended school at Golden Rod Country School, Norman County #65. Alice worked with her dad on the farm helping with planting and harvesting. In 1939, Alice took a train to Fargo, ND, where she resided and did housework for a few years before she was employed at St. Luke's Hospital in the housekeeping department. Later she took a position at the Veterans Administration Hospital, in housekeeping from 1942-1944. Alice then worked for Welu Dental Lab as a technician for 28 ½ years until 1973. Alice was united in marriage to John D. Hubbell on February 22, 1973, at Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ. They made their home on John's farm near Ada.

Alice was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Women's Circle and Goodwill Club. Her Christian faith was an important part of Alice's life. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and other handwork. She made baby afghans for her great grandchildren.

Alice is survived by one step-daughter, Jean (Roald) Josephson, Ada, 11 step- grandchildren, 26 step great-grandchildren and 17 step great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; step daughter, Helen Long Press; four sisters; Olive Haaland, Ardis Jacobson, Jeanette Crawford and Margaret Anderson.

Funeral: 2:00 pm, Friday June 20, 2104, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.

Visitation: 5-7PM Thursday with a 7PM prayer service at Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN.

Burial: Jevnaker Cemetery, rural Borup, Ada, MN.