Alice Stephenson was born in Big Rapids on April 20th, 1887. In 1917, as a young woman, Alice attended County Normal classes at Ferris Institute. Woodbridge Ferris was the instructor of this program which was designed for future school teaches.

It was unusual for a woman to have an education beyond grade school in those days so her achievement back then was an indication of the kind of determination she had. After graduation she taught grades 1-8 at the Chippewa Lake School, where she boarded with the Harry Dodge family. Her vacation times in the summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and potato-digging time were spent at home, after which she would board the train to Rodney to return to Chippewa Lake. She also taught at the Brick School and White School.

In 1923, Alice married Carl A. Schuberg, a first-generation Swede who owned Schuberg's Bar, and later started the Big Rapids Livestock Auction, where Alice worked in the office. On November 26th, 1945, Alice founded the Alice M. Schuberg Insurance Agency at 109 1/2 North Michigan. Her commitment to superior service and community involvement are two trademarks which have continued through three generations.