Ethan James Kento Lubbers, 13, St. Anthony
Ethan James Kento Lubbers, 13, of St. Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at home.
Ethan was born in Jasper on October 6, 2006, to Philip and Mayumi (Tanahara) Lubbers.
He was a seventh-grade student at Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School. Ethan was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing outside with his cousins, playing video games, fishing, swimming, riding four-wheelers, and playing with his cat Sophia.
He is survived by his parents, Philip and Mayumi Lubbers of St. Anthony; one brother, Sean Lubbers and one sister, Sasha Lubbers, both at home; maternal grandmother, Yoshiko Tanahara of Okinawa, Japan; paternal grandparents, Mark and Christine Lubbers of Schnellville; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Preceding him in death was his maternal grandfather, Seishin Tanahara of Japan.
Private funeral services will be held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes in Jasper, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Schnellville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish, or the Dubois County Humane Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
Dear Lubbers Family: I too lost a son tragically almost 50 years ago. We did not have our son, Gregg, near as long as you had Ethan, even though your time with Ethan was not long also. Please accept my heartfelt sorrow and continued prayers at your loss. Hold your wonderful times of memories close. To me they are still a consolation. I am still thankful to this day for the short time we had with our son. Ethan and Gregg will be forever in my heart! Love and Hugs in Christ,
Mrs. Joseph (Sandy) Fehribach