Otsego Times dated 11/9/1939

Submitted by Judy Gresham

Mrs. Borkowski Died Sun. Night

Mrs. Peggy Borkowski, age 65 years, 11 months, and 15 days, passed away at her home east of Sparr, Sunday, November 5, following an illness of 3 months.

Funeral services were conducted from St. Mary church Wednesday morning, with interment at St. Mary cemetery.

Mrs. Borkowski was born at Posen, Poland, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Michael Borkowski who survives. When their oldest daughter was 3 years old, they came to America, and 16 years ago moved to the present home east of Sparr.

Ten children were born to this union, three preceding their mother in death. Those living are: Mrs. Rose Machonski of Milwaukee, Mrs. Elizabeth Amijka and Walter of Hamtramck; Edward of Detroit, and Stella, Adolph and Veronica at home.