----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 12/27/1917

Swierkowski, Frank (17 OCT 1861 - 15 Dec 1917)

Frank Swierkowski, aged 56 years, 2 months and 29 days, died at his home in the town of Withee, Clark County, Wis., on Dec. 15, 1917. Mr. Swierkwoski was much respected by all who knew him and his untimely death is much regretted. He was a sufferer from Bright's disease and grew gradually worse until the end. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place on Wednesday from St. Hedwig's Church, Father Pudlo officiating. Deceased leaves a wife and six children.