Wojciech Janyja - date unknown. He looks like a genuine Bolshevik (which he might have been).

Wojciech Janyja in his WW-I uniform, circa approx. 1917. He served in Battery A of the 331st Field Artillery and was honorably discharged on 20 February, 1919.

Wanda Ricszczad - date unknown.

Donna's Grandma and Grandpa Janyja. Albert and Wanda Janyja (née Ricszczad) relaxing at the lake. They were married on May 29, 1919. According to one family legend (?) Albert transported liquor for the Capone mob during Prohibition.

Arthur John Janyja born May 27, 1921. Donna's father.

Wanda Janyja (née Ricszczad) and Arthur John Janyja at 3 months old. Taken in 1921.

Arthur, Wanda and Delores Janyja, around 1925. Delores died February 13, 1927 of meningitis or encephalitis, making Arthur an only child.

Arthur Janyja in his Coast Guard uniform.

Arthur John Janyja

USS Bangor - the Tacoma-class frigate on which Arthur Janyja served.

Arthur Janyja, November 4, 1950. Art had a natural aptitude for mechanical and electrical engineering. After graduating from Lane Technical High School in Chicago he turned that innate talent (plus plenty of hard work) into a successful career in manufacturing management.

Doris Janyja (née Lengyel) and Arthur Janyja on their wedding day, June 3, 1944.

The Janyja family circa approximately 1963. Left to right - Paul, Joel, Dan, Donna, Arthur, Mary and Doris

Arthur Janyja on his daughter Donna's wedding day - December 2, 1967.

Arthur Janyja with his grandson Joshua - taken the summer of 1975.