Emily’s brother, Felix W. Latzek (1895-7/30/77) was a former Union Bank and Trust co. manager. He was also a funeral director with the Latzek Funeral Home which his father, Frank, founded. Felix was also co-owner of the Derezinski Funeral Home with Chester L. Derezinski. The Derezinski Funeral Home closed in 1974. Felix served in the U.S. Navy from 1917-1921 and was involved in several veteran's groups, such as the Catholic War Veterans and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Felix was married to Genevieve. They had one daughter, Mrs. Vivian (John) Kommer, who is the donor of the collection. Vivian and John had one daughter, Peg. His sister was Mrs. Emily (Robert) Jennings.

Other family members believed represented in the collection include: Great Grandmother Marian Lipinski Grent Grandfather Lipinski Great Uncle Alex Lipinski Great Uncle Felix Lipinski Grandmother France Latzek Grandfather Frank Latzek Aunt Florence Latzek Great Aunt Polly Latzek Uncle Stanley Latzek Great Uncle Jack Latzek