----Source: Thorp Courier (Clark County) May 12, 1999

John F. Stroinski, 94, Thorp, WI, died Friday, May 7, 1999 at Victory Medical Center, Stanley, WI.

John was born February 5, 1905 in Thorp, WI to Anton and Stella (Winiecki) Stroinski. He married Emily Swienton October 5, 1927 at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, Thorp, WI by Father Lulig. They farmed in the Town of Withee for 40 years, retiring to their home on School St. in Thorp in 1975. John has been a resident of Oakbrook Manor in Thorp since August 8, 1998.

Surviving are his wife Emily (Swienton) Stroinski, of Thorp one son, Roman (Angela) Stroinski, Thorp four grandchildren, Mary E. Stroinski and Patricia (Mrs. David Simenson) both of Withee, WI, Anton Stroinski and John R. Stroinski, both of Thorp, WI and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, Thorp with Rev. John Puerner officiating. Burial was in St. Hedwig's Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ed Stroinski, Ray Teclaw, Anton and John R. Stroinski, Ray Stroinski and Robert Nowobielski. Visitation was at Thorp Funeral Home from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Monday with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary.