Anthony J. Cioper, age 93, of Lawton, MI, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away Jan. 29, 2001 at Lakeview Continuing Care Center, Lawton. Tony was born Oct. 26, 1907 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of Anthony and Josephine Slowinski. On April 17, 1937 in Chicago, Tony was united in marriage to the former Frances V. Folak who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Frances (John) McCann of Willow Springs, MO, Elizabeth (Robert) Wierzba of Lawrence, MI and Marcia (Bert) Sabella of LaGrange, IL; six sons, Thomas (Joan) Cioper of Boynton Beach, FL, Charles (Rosemary) Cioper of Downers Grove, IL, John (Marilyn) Cioper of Villa Park, IL, Anthony Cioper of St. Paul, MN, James (Judy) Cioper of Mesa, AZ and William Cioper of Elmhurst, IL; 16 grandchildren; 13 great=grandchildren. A sister, Mary Costa, preceded Tony in death. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Paw Paw, MI, with Rev. Fr. Jeffrey A. Kassian celebrant. Interment in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, MI. Family will receive friends Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m.
