----Source: Thorp Courier (Clark County) April 14, 1999

Clemens J. Zdrojkowski, 79, Des Plaines, IL, formerly of Lublin, WI, died April 9, 1999 at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.

Clem was born November 23, 1919 in Wisconsin. He was a veteran of World War II and was taken prisoner. He was a self employed carpenter, C. J. Zanck of Des Plaines. He was a member of the Des Plaines Elks and Des Plaines Moose.

Surviving are one brother Chester Zdrojkowski of Rockford, IL one sister Emily Zaborowski of Thorp one nephew Arnold, 1 great nephew Robert, 1 great-great-nephew Jeremy and 1 great-great niece Stephanie. He was preceded in death by his wife Bette nee Schuknecht and one son in infancy.

Pehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL is assisting the family with private services in Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge.