Patricia,
I don't know of any connection off hand, but I would not dismiss the possibility. Grand Rapids MI is fairly close to Chicago, so there was movement between the communities. Given the naming patterns, it is likely that there were other Josephs.
Hattie was born in 1886, Poland & Joseph was one year older & also born in Poland. They had 4 children that I know of: Stephanie, Edward, Jane & Thomas, born between 1908 & abt. 1930.
I have a few sources for this family. Feel free to email me. Maybe we can track down a match.
Chris