Obit: Laniewski, Anton E. (1915 - 1967)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Laniewski, Swirczinski, Smojeila

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 23 Mar 1967

Laniewski, Anton E. (28 MAY 1915 - 17 MAR 1967)

Anton E. Laniewski, 51, rt. 5, Chippewa Falls, co-owner of Bateman Store and Tavern, died suddenly at his home at 10 a.m. Friday.

Born May 28, 1915 in Gilman, he attended Thorp (Clark Co., Wis.) schools and was graduated in 1934 from high school. He attended St. Mary's College, Winona, Minn., and then moved to Chicago and was employed in a machine works for several years. He moved to Bateman over 19 years ago and was co-owner of the store until his death.

Survivors are his mother, Sophia Laniewski, rt. 5, Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Leon, Felix, rt. 5, Stanley; two sisters, Mrs. John Smojeila, Mrs. Ed Swirczinski, both of Chicago.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Notre Dame Church. Burial was in Bateman Cemetery.