Gwen,
I remember reading your postings about a year ago when I started my research. I found a lot of very interesting information from this board and from Allyn Gemerek, who sent me the family history he had put together. I believe your father and my grandmother were cousins. My grandmother, Clara Jakubiak Senger, was the youngest daughter of Mary Gmerek Jakubiak (the oldest daughter of Simon and Agnes Gmerek).
I have put together an extensive family tree and I would love to have those who know about our family's past take a look at it, add to it, correct it, etc. I have sent a copy to Sandee Laubacher, who I also "met" on this board. Would you like for me to send you a copy? I would really like to hear any stories and information you have to share.