She attended school at Cobden, Illinois where she graduated high school. During her school days, Evelyn played center on the basketball team and was the team captain. “They said the captain needed to be someone everyone liked. They kept picking me,” she commented.

Evelyn married Joseph George Ingram and had two children, both boys. The couple moved to Hammond, Indiana where Joseph was a superintendent at the Harsco steel mill and Evelyn was a homemaker and worked in a dry goods store during the Christmas Season.

She enjoyed traveling to Frog Rapids, Canada where she and her husband vacationed for 18 years. “We would stay in a cabin for two weeks, without electricity, and go fishing. My husband wanted to catch a musky, but never did.”

Evelyn is a member of the Church of the Nazarene and has been involved as a Sunday School teacher and in missions groups. She and her husband were selected as Mr. & Mrs. Nazarene by their church body.

She enjoys knitting and crossword puzzles. About living at Autumn Ridge, Evelyn commented, “It’s an ideal place to live. It’s an answer to an old woman’s prayer.”

His father migrated to the United States and settled in the Cleveland, Ohio area
during World War II. At the urging of his father, Nick decided to join him in Cleveland
and left behind two brothers and many family members in Serbia.

He worked in machine shops fixing large pieces of equipment in the Cleveland area and eventually in Chicago. After his retirement, he decided to relocate to Southern Illinois to be near his children.

Nick is the proud father of four children, two boys and two girls, as well as a grandfather of four. He enjoys all sports, but especially baseball. “I root for the Cubs,” he commented, when asked about his favorite team.

He is also an avid soccer fan and has played professionally. In Serbia he played for the Prltar team and in the U.S. the Kagorga team. While living in Chicago he was a member of a Ukrainian bowling league, winning many awards including a first place trophy during a tournament.

Nick loves to travel including his favorite locations: Florida, Wisconsin, Canada, and Mexico. He returned several times to Serbia to visit his family.

About living at Autumn Ridge Nick commented, “I love living here; it’s a nice place with nice people. I could spend all my life here, if nobody chases me out!”

Faye grew up in Albion and attended public schools for 11-1/2 years before quitting to pursue a career in modeling. During grade school Faye enjoyed ice skating, swimming, dancing, and later in high school studies French. After modeling in Lansing for several years, she settled down and wed.

She had two children, David and Linford and taught them to fish, hunt, and swim. David and his wife Zinda reside in Metropolis. In addition, Faye has two
grandsons, each named Brian.

These days Faye enjoys reading, especially recipe books, Better Home and Gardens magazine, and Reader’s Digest.

During the interview Faye also shared some factoids about her family. Faye’s father was an avid painter and at the request of Henry Ford painted a red stripe on the first Model-T produced. To view some of her father’s talent, stop by Faye’s apartment and view the painting hanging above her couch. She also had a sister who was a professional dancer that was Lana Turner’s body double.

About living at Autumn Ridge, Faye commented, “I have enjoyed myself. I was lonesome, but I have met a lot of people. It is a beautiful place with great food and entertainment.”

After graduation, Ms. Gile spent 28 years teaching and 30 years as a speech and language pathologist serving Williamson county. She would raise one son, Grayson.

During her time as a young adult, Grace traveled to Cuba and New Foundland to visit her brother in the Navy. In Cuba, she recalls seeing Fidel Castro rallying support for his attempt at a militant takeover.

Ms. Gile is a member of the 1st Christian Church in Marion where she served as a Sunday school teacher, director of the junior choir, and sang in the adult choir.

Grace enjoyed singing, competitive swimming, and performing in theater productions. She is a founding member of the Paradise Alley Players in Marion and had a starring role in “Anne Boleyn of a 1,000 Days,” the story of King Henry 8th. She is also a former Marion Music Maker tambourine player. She is excited about their upcoming performance at Autumn Ridge in November and hopes there is a large turnout.

Upon moving to Autumn Ridge, Grace commented, “I really feel fortunate that this facility was built at this time in my life.”

June married Paul and lived in Marion where she raised a son and a daughter, Jim and Linda. They took many outings and enjoyed fishing and camping the most. The family moved to Vienna in 1960. June is most remembered for her years of service to the Johnson County School District. She served as a cook at Vienna High School for over 20 years. She reminisces about spending time with the wonderful students.

June was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she served as a 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School teacher. June enjoys spending time with her four grandsons, Ryan, Travis, Jordan, and Trenton and loves to sit with them. June’s favorite activities are attending movies and eating out. Since moving to Autumn Ridge in July, she is making many new friends at Autumn Ridge and says, “Everyone is friendly here. Everyone treats me real nice.”

She was a housewife who enjoyed washing, ironing, canning, and taking care of her two children, Wayne and Ann. Ruth has four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren. Ruth is a member of the Taylor United Methodist Church where she was active as a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group.

Ruth enjoys knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, working puzzles, and traveling. She also enjoys reading mystery novels and learning about history.

Ruth commented about living at Autumn Ridge, “It is fortunate to have such a nice facility in Johnson County. It is a lot better than a nursing home.” Ruth made Autumn Ridge her home in May and currently resides in Apartment 3.