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January 15, 2014 Maryann Barnes

Wedding Wednesday – Ann Rozenek and Bernard Piatek – Chicago

This beautiful wedding portrait was taken in Chicago, Illinois, and is thought to be from the wedding of Ann M. Rozenek and Bernard J. Piatek. The bride is absolutely beautiful, and her wedding dress is gorgeous! Like many of our family's photographs it isn't identified - by name or date. It is a large photograph, … Continue reading Wedding Wednesday – Ann Rozenek and Bernard Piatek – Chicago

December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Wedding Wednesday – Maria Bogusz and Jan Satkiewicz

This lovely photograph shows the wedding party of Maria Bogusz and Jan "John" Satkiewicz and was taken by the Stafa Studio, located at 149 East Main Street, Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Although the date is unknown, most likely it was around 1916. By 1920 the family was living in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Two of the bridesmaids … Continue reading Wedding Wednesday – Maria Bogusz and Jan Satkiewicz

January 4, 2013January 5, 2013 Maryann Barnes

In Memoriam – Paul A. Rozenek (1921-1944)

The handsome young man shown in this portrait above was Paul A. Rozenek, and the picture was taken while he was an Army Private First Class in the United States Army during World War Two. It was taken at Frank's Photo Art Studio, 3049 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois. The photo was for his parents, Jan … Continue reading In Memoriam – Paul A. Rozenek (1921-1944)