Arthur Ziarnek Of Sheller Died At Age 48
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Arthur R. Ziarnek, 48, Scheller, died at 2 p.m. Oct. 29, 1987, as a result of a farm accident near his home.

Mr. Ziarnek was born June 18, 1939, in Scheller, a son of Matthew and Theresa (Stanloch) Ziarnek.

On June 15, 1963, in Scheller, he married Mary Ann Patterson, who survives.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Scheller with the Rev. Hycanith Mazuchowski and the Rev. Jerome Hibner officiating. Burial will follow in St. Barbara Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Fry and Frick Funeral Home in Waltonville. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents; two sons, Michael Ziarnek stationed in Hawaii with the Navy and Zachary Ziarnek at home; one daughter, Stacie Ziarnek at home; six sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) McCowen of Scheller, Mildred Przygoda of St. Louis, Mrs. Hugo (Maxine) Stein of Okawville, Mrs. Terry (Marcella) Patyski of Valier, Mrs. Terry (Maggie) Dees of Waltonville and Mrs. Luke (Mary Ann) Tomaszewski Jr. of Radom.

Mr. Ziarnek was a farmer and a coal miner. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from May 1962 to December 1967. He was a member of AMVETS Post No. 4 in Mt. Vernon, American Legion at Sesser, St. Barbara Catholic Church at Scheller, Nights of Columbus 4th Degree Du Quoin Assembly, Nights of Columbus No. 4476 of Du Bois and United Mine Workers Association District No. 12.

He served as tax assessor for Bald Hill Township for eight years.

Mr. Ziarnek was preceded in death by one brother.

Source: Probably the Mount Vernon Register News
Date: 1987
Submitted by: Cindy Ford
Transcribed By: Ann Evans