Volunteers celebrating 10 years with FIA

Mike CMike is from Dixon and Springfield IL and has lived in B/N 41 years. He worked at Country Financial and works at CEFCU in Peoria.  He enjoys stamp collecting and being part of the Cursillo Community.  Mike’s words of wisdom “Life has its ups and downs, take them in stride, and trust in God”.

Becky CBecky is from Bloomington and lived in Kappa, IL graduating from El Paso High School.  She worked at State Farm and quit to raise her family.  Becky then went into retail and I worked at the Mission Mart and Jeffrey Alan’s.  She loves to sew and make cards as well as other crafting.  Becky likes to sight see and go on cruises.  Her words of wisdom are to “LOVE ALL”.

Dina ODina was born and raised in the Chicago area.  She has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Dina addresses the birthday cards that go out to all Care Receivers and Volunteers. 

Parker LParker was born in Forest City, IL and went to high school in Manito.  He received his BS and MS degrees from ISU.  Parker worked at Illinois State University as Director of Alumni and Placement Director.  He likes to volunteer for “out of town” rides taking people to Peoria, Chicago, Mayo’s and St. Louis.  Parker volunteered at the McLean County Red Cross for 20 years volunteering in 19 national disasters.  He was on the Normal City Council for 24 years, the McLean County Board and the Midwest Food Bank. He and his wife have 3 children.  His desire in life is to assist others whenever he can.

John and Leonard WJohn and Leonard are twin brothers and grew up in Bloomington.  They volunteer with the Boy Scouts and St. Vincent de Paul.  Both brothers are avid fishermen and travel north on fishing trips.