Johann Barmann comes to Chicago
John Barmann came to America in October, 1886 aboard the SS Polynesia. His first few years were uneventful, but then 1890 came along.
William and Elizabeth Behning and their 5 children arrived in Chicago in October, 1883. Within two months, their lives were forever changed.
Growing up in Coal City during the Depression was not easy, but Rose found a way to capture the glamour and fantasy of Hollywood.
Usually it’s bad luck to get measles, mumps and a tonsillectomy in a period of 3 months. But not always.
Ricardo Dececco’s Memorial Book
When Ricardo passed away after spending most of his 51 years in America in Coal City, Illinois, his wake was attended by many people – relatives, friends, prominent local people and friends from Porkie’s.