Veterans

Maria Heap CHAMPAIGN — After living in five states and two continents and making … By Paul Wood Mariya Vandivort CHAMPAIGN — Whether in Illinois or Nicaragua, Mariya Vandivort was the … By Paul Wood Mark Friedman URBANA — During the Cold War, Sgt. Mark Friedman spent much of his tim … By Paul Wood Mark Williams CHAMPAIGN — There’s a blessing/curse: “May you live in interesting tim … By Paul Wood Marty Zvonar MONTICELLO — Marty Zvonar served in the Navy from 1957 to 1961, the he … By Paul Wood Matt Kreeb GILMAN — Sgt. Matt Kreeb was eager to serve his country. The Iroquois … By Paul Wood Matthew Peek CHAMPAIGN — Staff Sgt. Matthew Peek was an eye — and ear — in the sky. … By Paul Wood Mattie Gray CHAMPAIGN — Mattie Gray is one of five in her family to serve over the … By Paul Wood Meg Miner MANSFIELD — Meg Miner served during the Persian Gulf War, but she late … By Paul Wood Mel Schriefer ALVIN — After serving in Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Mel Schriefer faced an … By Paul Wood Melvin Parker CHAMPAIGN — Melvin Parker joined the Army right after World War II, wh … By Paul Wood Michael Martin CHAMPAIGN — Standing on the bridge of a destroyer during the Vietnam W … By Paul Wood