Family House Newsletter

And as a Family House volunteer, more is what she got. More cleaning, scrubbing and washing! "I just wanted to do something to help and many volunteers can’t take all the stairs here." For Cynthia---who loves gardening, biking and skiing---that certainly is no problem.

Helping with the housework is another retiree, Clara Gerber, a former doctor’s nurse. In addition to caring for her 90-year-old mother, she keeps the guest rooms sparkling, and even helps with our many mailings (including this newsletter). "There’s always something to do," says Clara, "and for me, being able to help is so rewarding."

Dan is our handyman, a critical position in this old Victorian home. "The first time I walked through Family House, I thought, I kinda like this!" Dan retired from District 150 after 23 years, and also worked at Hiram Walker and at construction jobs. "Basically, I do repair work, anything they want, from painting furniture to fixing locks to plastering walls."

Since our guests stay here at very low (or no) cost, Family House operates on a very frugal budget. There’d be no way we could hire fantastic helpers such as Cynthia, Clara and Dan, much less pay them what they’re worth. We’re so grateful that volunteers like this are priceless!

Dear Family House Staff,
The Family House is a haven for broken hearts. I really believe angels live here. I was amazed in the beauty of the whole house, but your staff exceeds all expectations. Their love, warmth, and caring surrounded us with a safe and gentle feeling of safety. One cannot change the wind, but one can adjust the sails. Grateful thanks to all.
M.N. & V.B

Family House staff,
This place was a life saver for our family. A motel would have been so much more stressful. Here we were able to be together in a family setting. Thank you so much for being here for us all. This is a very special gift from god to us, and you all are a blessing.

J. C.

To the Family House employees and guests,
What a wonderful house & staff you
all are. Everything from the low-cost, the warm sympathetic staff, and the home-like atmosphere were more than anyone could expect under such trying circumstances.

Thank you all from the cleaning staff tothe office workers for being part of God’s provision for us in are time of need.
J. J.

FRIENDS of the Family

Family House board, staff and guests extended their appreciation to the following people who have made donations to our organization from June 2005 through October 2005

In Memory of…Lilia Banta
Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Banta
In Memory of...Theresa Bartlett
Ms. Winifred Amadon
In Memory of...Al Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Amundson Sr.
In Memory of...Alfred Brown
Mr. & Mrs. John Aldridge
Mrs. Bea Apger
Mr. & Mrs. James Bjorklund
Mrs. Betty Brown
In Memory of…Charlotte Bublitz
Mr. Ray German
In Memory of…Charles R. Cartwright
Mrs. Marion P. Bohner
In Memory of...Florence Clough
Mr. Carl Clough
In Memory of…H. J. Collins
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Collins
In Memory of...Tom Courchene
Mr. Douglas Brooks
Burke Beverage Inc.
In Memory of…Cecil Gatewood
Mrs. Pamela Gatewood
In Memory of…Carolyn Mannlein
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Totten
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Walton
In Memory of...Susan Marks
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mannlein
In Memory of…Scott Myers
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Breeden
In Memory of…John Shafer
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kraft
In Memory of…Thomas P. Sommer Sr. & Jr.
Mrs. Nancy Sommer
In Memory of…Rick Weinberg
Ms. Peggy Weinberg
In Honor of…Dr. & Mrs. George Best
Mrs. Roberta Colgan
In Honor of…Nancy Lacy
Mrs. Teresa Ward
In Honor of...Peggy Murphy
Mrs. Myrtle Murphy

Other Contributions...
AHAAM
Faith United Presbyterian Church
Health Improvement Foundation
Loraine U. M. Church Children Group
South Side Bank
Ms. Nancy Alexander
Ms. Marian Allan
Mrs. Christine Bollwinkle
Mr. Edward L. Bradford
Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Brand
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Burns Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Casassa
Mr. & Mrs. Warren P. Collins
Mr. Robert Davis
Dr. & Mrs. Alan Debord
Ms. Theresa Dennis
Ms. Barb Dishman
Mrs. Lynne Eckhart
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Fieldcamp
Mrs. Lorraine Frederick
Ms. Mary H. Fredrick
Ms. Bluma Freed
Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Foley
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Goodman
Mrs. Carol Gross
Ms. Ann Guthrie
Mrs. Rogene Heisler
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hodel
Mr. Keith Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kellogg
Ms. Janet Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kotewa
Dr. & Mrs. George Kottemann
Mr. & Mrs. Mick Lacy
Ms. Nancy Ann Masi
Ms. Gloria Miller
Mr. Robert Muir
Mr. & Mrs Dick Neumiller
Ms. Babette Neuwirth
Dr. & Mrs. William Olivero
Mr. Thomas Owens
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Pflederer

Ms. Christiane Ramahi
Ms. Susan Ramiro
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Riggs
Dr. & Mrs. Ernesto Rivera
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Robinson
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Roehm
Mr. William L. Rutherford Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Sarmiento
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Satlling
Ms. Geraldine M. Schuller
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Millard Shaw
Mr. David Slagle
Mr. Paul Sommer
Dr. & Mrs. Harry C. Stone
Mrs. Peg Thomas
Ms. Betty Urquhart
Mrs. Norma K. Van Auken
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Waterworth
Mr. William Young
Mrs. Jackie Zook

In-Kind Donations...
Esther’s Circle of Salem
Lutheran Church
Peoria 1st United Methodist Church
Mr. Steve Berger
Ms. Kim Briick & Methodist Medical
Center – Social Work Staff
Mr. Jim Chambers
Ms. Debra Johnigk
Ms. Cheryl McFarden
Mrs. Carolyn Prusac

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