----Source: Thorp Courier (Clark County) May 23, 1996

Papierrniak, Josephine (1911 - 1996)

Josephine S. Papierniak, 85, Mt. Prospect, Ill, a former resident of Thorp, died Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL.

Josephine was born May 13, 1911 in Melrose park, Il to Anton and Julia (Waichulis) Jasutis. She was married to Frank Papierniak, formerly of Thorp.

Surviving are three sons: Robert F. (Kathleen) Papierniak, Alan J. (Susan) Papierniak, Daniel A. (Christine) Papierniak grandsons: James R. Papierniak, Patrick A. Papierniak, Michael J. (Kathleen) Papierniak, Christopher Papierniak, Scott D. (Brenda) Papierniak granddaughter, Lynne M. Papierniak one brother Tony Jasutic and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, 1996, 9:15 a.m. Prayers at Kolssak Funeral Home to a Mass at 10:00 at Saint Cecelia Church. Interment was in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL.