Jones, Linda L.

A native of the Chicago suburbs, Linda Jones grew up the youngest of three children who, to this day, are each other's best audience. A sense of humor is as much a part of the Jones' DNA as their eye color or collective dislike of cauliflower. A career move in insurance management gave Linda the reason to leave her family and make a life in Central Illinois. In doing so, she found faithful friends who became family, some surprisingly excellent Italian food, and the love of her life, Laurie Roth.

A native of the Chicago suburbs, Linda Jones grew up the youngest of three children who, to th