Since I’ve been so focused on the Hromada family lately, I thought I’d post the wedding picture of my great-grandparents, Josef and Marie (Kovarik) Hromada.
Josef and Marie were married in Chicago on December 29, 1895. They had both just come to the United States from the Czech Republic two years before. They had two children, both born in Chicago: Louise and Joseph (my grandfather).
Love it!
Your great-grandpa, Josef (we called him Dede, pronounced Jedeh), was a handsome man, very dark skin and hair. He was very sweet to us kids. Used to call me “Annetchcu”, a diminutive for Ann. And Wow! Wasn’t your great-grandma’s dress something? Love those puffed sleeves! We called her Bebe (Bubby).
This is a marvelous photograph. There’s lots of character in their faces. I love the big white bow pinned to his jacket. Thanks for sharing! Colleen