The Values We Hold - Gundersen Health System

Spring 2009 

A publication of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation 

The Values 

tewardship 

We Hold

What Does Stewardship Mean to 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation? 

Respect for the wishes and intentions of our benefactors. Responsibility for the 

intelligent management of their charitable gifts. Achieving, recognizing, and 

communicating results with clarity and transparency. Steadfast attention to 

the personal relationships that are at the heart of everything we do. 

These values and priorities, just like the Foundation’s overall mission, are not 

changed or affected by the present economic downturn. More than ever, we 

are seeing how philanthropy is a way for communities to pull together, and for 

people to discover unexpected strength by showing kindness and generosity to 

others who need help. 

In this issue of Pathfinders, we focus on the community outreach role of 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation by highlighting a few of the many 

funds that help fuel a vital charitable engine in the regions we serve. It is 

a role that becomes even more critical in times like these, when a faltering 

economy affects peace of mind as much as incomes. We must never lose sight 

of the fact that now, more than ever, good stewardship is a powerful force for 

making positive change in the lives of others. 

Pathfinders is published by Gundersen 

Lutheran Medical Foundation for friends 

and supporters of the Foundation. We 

welcome comments or suggestions from 

our readers for future stories. 

Editor 

Jill Blokhuis 

Associate Director of Development 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation 

Photography 

Brooke Doval, John Kerrigan, 

Marsha Ledman, John Sake, 

and Jim Tritch 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Media 

Copywriting 

Leslie Wegener 

Juniper Hill Partners 

Design 

Vendi Advertising 

To learn more about the Foundation’s 

medical education, research, and 

community health outreach programs, or 

to inquire about making a charitable gift, 

please visit us at www.gundluth.org/ 

foundation or call the Foundation office at 

(608) 775-6600. 

©2009 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation 

In this issue: 

Chairman’s Message 3 

A conversation with Dr. Mark Connelly 

Foundation Funds at Work 5 

A brief introduction 

Featured Funds 6 

How your gifts make a difference in patients’ lives 

Development Update 14 

The asset of experience 

Expressions of Caring 16 

Recognition of commemorative and memorial gifts 

Make a Difference — Make a Gift 28 

Heritage Society unites donors in inspired giving 

Happenings 30 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work 

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Board of Directors 

Mary B. Burrichter 

Mark V. Connelly, MD, Chairman 

Donald F. Frank 

C. Daniel Gelatt, PhD 

Robert N. Golden, MD 

Joe Gow, PhD 

A. Erik Gundersen, MD, Vice Chairman 

Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD 

Kent C. Handel 

Herbert M. Heili, Treasurer 

Pauline M. Jackson, MD 

George H. Kerckhove 

Wendy K. Lommen 

Todd A. Mahr, MD 

Ernest S. Micek 

Edwin M. Overholt, MD 

Pamela J. Padesky, RN, Secretary 

John B. Reinhart 

Barbara A. Skogen 

Governor Tommy G. Thompson 

Lisa K. Warsinske 

Donald J. Weber 

Stephen B. Webster, MD 

Mary Jo Werner 

John R. Wettstein 

Our Mission 

Focused on medical education, clinically 

based research, and community health 

outreach, Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation is dedicated to advancing 

quality healthcare.

Community 

On Stewardship, 

Gratitude and 

Human Kindness » 

Pictured at right: Dr. Mark Connelly visits Foundation 

benefactors Ann and Bill Barney. 

As families, businesses and 

charitable organizations 

brace themselves for the next 

wave of economic challenges 

in 2009, philanthropy is taking 

on a whole new dimension in 

the communities served by 

Gundersen Lutheran. Giving is 

becoming more personal than 

ever before, with many people 

choosing to invest their resources 

close to home where results are 

most needed, and most visible. 

In this issue of Pathfinders, 

Mark V. Connelly, MD, Chairman 

of Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation, reflects on the 

current economy and how it 

is inspiring a greater sense of 

purpose and thoughtful decisionmaking 

at every level. 

Many charitable organizations are 

feeling vulnerable in this faltering 

economy. How is Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation positioning itself 

for the year ahead? 

We are grateful that 2008 turned 

out to be a wonderful year for us, 

in that we met or exceeded our 

fundraising goals in almost all areas. 

I think that speaks to the commitment 

and confidence of our donors, the 

dedication of our development team 

and the stewardship we maintain. 

More than anything, it speaks to 

the wonderful care provided by our 

physicians, nurses and supportive staff. 

Because that is what it is all about: 

If you take care of people well, then 

they and their families are going to be 

grateful and supportive. It always boils 

down to good patient care. 

How do you respond to concerns that 

charitable giving may be seen as 

optional when business and household 

budgets are tight? 

Well, we don’t actually know what 

is going to happen in 2009. People 

in this area have been phenomenal 

over the years in supporting us and 

honoring that commitment. Our 

donors understand how much our 

Foundation relies on them—for us 

there is no financial safety net from 

a parent organization or sponsoring 

partner. We have become an 

amazing medical center because of 

generous, kind-hearted benefactors, 

and because of the dedicated 

professionals who provide the best in 

patient care. While we are cautious 

with our expectations for the coming 

year, we have every reason to hope 

for the best. 

Why does prudent stewardship 

become even more important is this 

challenging economic climate? 

None of us has the ability to go to 

the Treasury and print more money. 

When times are tight, each charitable 

dollar is more precious than ever and 

we have an obligation to our donors 

to manage their gifts intelligently, 

just as we always have. We expect 

donors will continue to be very 

careful in their giving, and perhaps 

more strategic by designating their 

gifts for specific purposes. Under the 

Pathfinders Spring 2009 3

Pictured above, L – R: Expressing appreciation to business supporter Mark Kamrath, from Culver’s of Viroqua, with Jean Sterling, 

Children’s Miracle Network; entertaining at the Foundation’s 2008 Heritage Celebration; participating in the Steppin’ Out in 

Pink walk to support breast cancer research, with wife Jeanne, senior director of development Robyn Tanke, Sandra Romagnoli- 

Thompson and Dr. Jeff Thompson, CEO of Gundersen Lutheran. 

current circumstances, it’s important 

to be able to offer more choices for 

specific gifts in areas where there is 

need. For instance, we have plans for 

hospital expansion and renovation. 

There may be someone who wants 

to give us a very nice donation, but 

their priority is not building rooms. 

They’d rather support a program for 

the care of children. You need to 

have a program umbrella big enough 

to allow that to occur. 

From your leadership perspective, 

what are the biggest challenges of 

guiding the Foundation through such 

uncertain times? 

We’ve been blessed these last ten 

years. We’ve never had to make cuts. 

But like everyone else, we have to 

look at tightening our belt. Everybody 

knows that times are tight, and we 

may not be able to do some things. 

Our Foundation has three 

priorities: medical education, then 

research, then community outreach 

and involvement. Since I’ve been 

here—going back over 30 years 

now—medical education has always 

been the top priority. It’s absolutely 

necessary if you want to be a firstclass 

organization that’s able to attract 

top notch nurses and doctors to a 

small community. 

Research is also flourishing; 

the Foundation has strategically 

increased our staff of research 

scientists and our facilities. These 

are big steps for our organization, 

and something our community has 

come to expect. As far as community 

outreach, the support from our 

donors has made us a treasure for the 

communities and regions we serve. 

Hopefully, we won’t have to make 

cuts in any of those areas. But time 

will tell. The current circumstances 

really require us to be farsighted and 

focus on those same values that have 

served Gundersen Lutheran so well 

for over a century. 

Is it an advantage to be able to talk to 

donors about the Foundation’s clear 

mission-driven strategy? 

Absolutely. As they are facing 

tough financial decisions, it absolutely 

helps to be able to reassure 

our donors that we will continue 

to train the doctors, the nurses and 

other medical professionals for the 

next generation. We will expand the 

number of doctors and nurses we 

train in an effort to meet the needs of 

our region and our country. We will 

share our expertise with our students 

and we will prepare them to practice 

not only at other medical centers 

but in the small towns of the Upper 

Midwest. After all, it has been this 

way at Gundersen Lutheran for years. 

Even in times of uncertainty, 

we know our communities have an 

astonishing capacity to lend a hand 

and come together in support of the 

causes they care about. With their 

generous help, we’ll weather this 

storm together. 

To learn more about the wide variety 

of working funds supported by 

Foundation donors, see related story 

on next page. Turn to page 30–31 for 

news about the Foundation’s medical 

education and research programs. 

The development team mentioned 

by Dr. Connelly is profiled on page 

14. How can you help? Making a 

gift to Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation is as easy as using the 

enclosed envelope, or visiting 

www.gundluth.org/foundation. 

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Foundation Funds at Work 

A Brief Introduction to Restricted Funds 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation donors are able to make 

gifts in support of a wide variety 

of charitable purposes. Donations 

for restricted (specific) purposes 

are kept in separate funds based 

on the donor’s designated wishes. 

In a changing world, restricted 

funds provide a stream of income to 

safeguard the programs and services 

that matter most to our donors. 

The Foundation has more than 100 

restricted funds; the fund sampler 

and feature articles in this issue of 

Pathfinders highlight just a few. 

We are not immune from Wall 

Street’s woes. The downturn in 

financial markets has caused 

great challenges for foundations 

across the country, and Gundersen 

Lutheran Medical Foundation will 

face funding challenges as well. 

The lack of earnings from our 

endowments will severely limit 

what we will be able to support from 

these traditional sources. This year, 

philanthropy will play a vital role in 

sustaining our mission of medical 

education, research and community 

health outreach. Donors seeking 

philanthropic opportunities that 

fundamentally change individual lives 

and impact society as a whole can 

be assured that Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation does both. 

A Sampler of Funds and Purposes 

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program Fund 

Many researchers believe this new concept—a pacemaker for the brain— 

may well mark the beginning of a revolution in psychiatric and neurological 

treatment. Established in 2007, funds are used primarily in support of 

educational and research initiatives of the Gundersen Lutheran Deep Brain 

Stimulation (DBS) Program. 

The Green Fund 

Provides an avenue for people concerned about the environment to 

contribute to Gundersen Lutheran initiatives and programs that create energy 

efficiencies, reduce solid waste, promote recycling and promote the use and 

conservation of natural resources. 

Global Health Initiatives Fund 

Life and health are the most basic human rights, yet disparities between 

and within countries continue to grow and threaten both political security 

and global stability. This special fund supports our employees’ voluntary 

efforts to make a difference worldwide through the purchase of medications, 

medical supplies and equipment. 

Gundersen Lutheran Heart Institute Fund 

For more than 40 years, Gundersen Lutheran Heart Institute has provided 

exceptional heart care for patients of all ages. Contributors know that 

hospitals are not all the same when it comes to heart care; their gifts help 

Gundersen Lutheran earn national recognition for superior quality, care and 

results. 

Hospice Fund 

Gifts to this fund have enabled hospice caregivers to re-energize at healing 

retreats and learn about end-of-life diseases during educational programs. 

The Hospice Fund reaches out to help families as well, through remembrance 

dinners, support groups, a quarterly newsletter, and other resources. 

Oncology Fund 

Gifts to the Oncology Fund support education, research and cardiac program 

needs of the Gundersen Lutheran Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. Our 

patients have access to investigational treatments available at major medical 

centers throughout the country. Last year, more than 165 of the most promising 

clinical trial protocols were offered here. 

St. Clare Health Mission Fund 

The St. Clare Health Mission provides free primary medical care for the 

poor in our area who do not qualify for government-sponsored health care 

plans and who cannot afford private health insurance. The Mission serves 

the “working poor” as well as unemployed and homeless people in need of 

medical attention. 


Thunder Ride for Pediatric Diabetes Fund 

Eight year old Lydia Stalsberg visits 

with pediatric endocrinologist 

Dr. Jennifer McVean during a regular 

checkup. Lydia was diagnosed with 

type 1 diabetes last year, and is 

learning to manage the daily care 

her disease demands. 

Helping 

Families with 

the Ongoing 

Cost of Disease 

Management 

Although pediatric endocrinologist 

Jennifer McVean, MD, has 

only been practicing at Gundersen 

Lutheran since the fall of 2008, 

she is already very grateful for the 

pediatric diabetes grant monies 

made available to patients through 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. 

“Diabetes is expensive,” says 

Dr. McVean. “To be able to offer 

families some assistance is extremely 

helpful.” 

The Foundation’s Thunder Ride 

for Pediatric Diabetes Fund was 

activated last spring to help families 

cope with the costs associated with 

treatment of childhood diabetes. 

According to Dr. McVean, type 1 

diabetes (an autoimmune disease 

affecting production of insulin by 

the pancreas) occurs in up to 1 in 

300 children, making it the second 

most common chronic disease of 

childhood after asthma. She currently 

treats about 120 pediatric patients 

with diabetes, the vast majority of 

who have the type 1 variety. Type 

2 diabetes (where the pancreas still 

produces insulin, but the body is 

unable to use it effectively) used to 

develop exclusively in adults, but is 

now appearing much earlier—as early 

as adolescence—due to the childhood 

obesity epidemic. 

Children with type 1 diabetes are 

insulin-dependent, requiring either 


multiple (four to six) daily injections or continuous insulin infusion 

under the skin via an insulin pump. The insulin pump offers 

the advantage of being the closest means of replicating the action 

of a healthy pancreas, but it is also a costly treatment option. 

This is where the Foundation’s Thunder Ride fund has made 

such a difference to families in the Tri-state Region. 

The upfront cost of an insulin pump can be anywhere 

from $6,000 to $8,000, with most insurances covering only 

80 percent. The ongoing cost of treatment is also substantial. 

Consider the impact of these regular expenses on a typical 

family budget: 

» test strips (normally 4-6 per day) for monitoring 

blood sugar levels; 

» insulin (1-4 vials per month, depending on age); 

» insulin pump supplies, syringes and lancets; 

» transportation and lost work costs for parents to bring their 

children for a doctor’s visit every three months. 

This is what a family can anticipate if everything is going 

well. More frequent doctor visits, or hospitalizations, can also 

occur with diabetic patients. As Dr. McVean notes, “The costs 

of caring for a child with diabetes are very real. It’s a lot of 

money, and it is never going to go away. It’s a scary thing for 

people who are coming in, who have lost their jobs, and don’t 

know how they are going to afford the care their child needs.” 

Mary Eggen, CSW, MEd, is the social worker to whom 

Dr. McVean refers her patients for financial assistance. Eggen has 

coordinated Thunder Ride grants to cover the cost of co-payments 

on insulin pumps, for diabetic supplies not covered by insurance, 

and also transportation costs since many patients must travel 

from several hours away to receive their care. As Eggen observes, 

“We’re very independent people in the Midwest, so it’s hard for 

people to ask for help. They don’t even think about it. Being able 

to offer parents something like this is the best part of my job. 

They are so touched, they get tears in their eyes.” 

Given the current economy, it’s not surprising that grant 

requests are on the upswing. In January of 2008, Mary Eggen 

made 10 grants; that number doubled to 20 grants made in January 

2009 alone. “It makes me nervous,” admits Dr. McVean. “Having 

this funding is crucial. This economy has affected everybody, so 

will we be able to raise as much money as we have in the past? I 

hope so!” 

Major support for this fund comes from Thunder Ride, a 

100-mile motorcycle road rally whose organizers, John Haverty 

and La Crosse Area Harley-Davidson, raised $37,900 for 

the Foundation in the past year. To learn more about future 

fundraising events or to make a gift, call (608) 775-6600, use the 

enclosed gift envelope, or visit www.gundluth.org/foundation. 

Do YOU Know? 

According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research 

Foundation International, approximately 

30,000 Americans are diagnosed with type 1 

diabetes each year; over 15,000 are children. 

That’s 35 children each and every day, 

approximately one child per hour. 

Education about the symptoms of type 1 

diabetes is critical because type 1 can easily 

be mistaken for more common illnesses, such 

as the flu. Knowing the warning signs for 

type 1 diabetes could save a life. Call your 

doctor immediately if you or someone you love 

exhibits one or more of these symptoms, which 

may occur suddenly. 

» Extreme thirst 

» Frequent urination 

» Sudden vision changes 

» Sugar in urine 

» Fruity, sweet, or wine-like odor on breath 

» Increased appetite 

» Sudden weight loss 

» Drowsiness, lethargy 

» Heavy, labored breathing 

» Stupor, unconsciousness 

Life with type 1 diabetes poses challenges 

for every member of the family. It is a difficult 

disease to manage and it can take time to 

adapt to the day-to-day demands. However, 

treatment products and technologies are 

getting better all the time. The key to good 

diabetes control is a careful balance between 

food, exercise, and insulin. To learn more, 

talk to your physician or visit these online 

resources: 

» The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 

International, www.jdrf.org 

» National Center for Chronic Disease 

Prevention and Health Promotion, 

www.cdc.gov/diabetes 

» The American Diabetes Association, 

www.diabetes.org 


Paula’s Purse Fund 

Helping 

Cancer 

Patients 

When They 

Need it Most 

Scott Sullivan is fighting for his life and 

his future after cancer. He and his family 

are grateful for the assistance provided 

by Paula’s Purse, which they call “a 

testimony to all that is right and good 

with this world and our community.” 

Scott Sullivan received his cancer 

diagnosis on September 11, 2008. 

Just one week later, he began aggressive 

chemotherapy treatments for 

his Stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 

A college student working toward a 

degree in human resource management, 

Sullivan withdrew from school 

for the fall semester to focus on his 

grueling treatment regimen. “Being 

a student with no job, no income, 

was going to make it hard to afford 

getting back and forth to my medical 

appointments,” says Sullivan, 33, of 

La Crosse. “Without the funding I 

received from Paula’s Purse, I probably 

would have had to walk to 

chemotherapy, instead of driving.” 

Providing financial assistance to 

patients battling all types of cancer 

is the reason the Paula’s Purse cancer 

care fund was created. A collaboration 

between Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation, the Center for 

Cancer & Blood Disorders, and the 

Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast 

Care, the fund is specifically targeted 

to help patients who are struggling 

to pay for basic necessities like 

groceries, utilities, transportation and 

housing. Eliminating even one source 

of worry can make an enormous 

difference to patients and families 

who are going through treatment 

for cancer. In 2008, Paula’s Purse 


provided $15,000 in funding for those 

who needed it most when their lives 

were upended by cancer. 

The fund was created as a tribute 

to Paula Tower, a Gundersen 

Lutheran mammography technologist 

who lost her own battle with cancer in 

2007, at the age of 39. “Her courage 

and attitude were just amazing,” 

recalls Paula’s friend Kathy Wieser, 

who was among the first donors to 

contribute to the Paula’s Purse fund. 

“We thought this was a touching way 

to pay tribute to her, by keeping funds 

here locally to help people who could 

use the extra help at a really difficult 

time in their life.” The Wieser 

family (Kathy and husband Brian, 

Brian’s brother Jeff and wife Andrea) 

supported this cause even further 

through their business sponsorship 

of “Pennies from Heaven: Seasons 

of Love,” a major fundraiser (see 

sidebar) held in February to benefit 

Paula’s Purse. 

The example set by one courageous 

life continues to touch each cancer 

patient who benefits from Paula’s 

legacy. As Scott Sullivan resumed 

his college studies in January, and 

prepared for his final chemotherapy 

treatment in late February, he 

reflected on this “amazing fund” and 

how he could possibly say thank you 

to all the people who support it, and 

Paula herself. “When I’m done with 

my schooling I’ll try to help out every 

year to raise money for Paula’s Purse 

to make help possible for other people 

who are neediest, as I was,” says 

Sullivan. 

To learn more about the Paula’s 

Purse cancer patient fund or to 

make a gift, visit www.gundluth.org/ 

foundation and click on the Paula’s 

Purse link or use the enclosed gift 

envelope. 

“Pennies from Heaven” Returns to 

Benefit Paula’s Purse 

On the weekend of February 7–8, musical theater lovers were treated 

to an outstanding event in support of an outstanding cause. “Pennies 

from Heaven: Seasons of Love,” a Broadway-style musical revue 

featuring love songs and show tunes, was staged at the Heider Center 

in West Salem. The two performances raised over $20,700 to benefit the 

Paula’s Purse fund at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. 

Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. served as a major sponsor 

of the event. Kathy Wieser explains that “this was something that hit 

home for us and we all—me, Brian, Jeff and Andrea—wanted to be part 

of it. We like to support things where we can see results right in our back 

yard.” With the economy in such a state of flux, more and more patients 

throughout the Tri-state Region are likely to be feeling the pressure of 

extra expenses that can emerge during cancer treatment. “I just think 

Paula (Tower, for whom the fund is named) would have really liked this 

whole idea,” says Kathy Wieser. 

“She was always so involved—with 

her children, with school and 

church, with her community and 

her work. She always gave 100 

percent. It’s an honor to be part 

of something that continues her 

positive outlook on life and makes 

a difference in the lives 

of cancer patients.” 

Kathy and Brian Wieser, with son Adam, 

daughters Abby (back) and Olivia (front). 

Photo courtesy of Crescent FineArt Photography. 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation 

gratefully recognizes these “Seasons of Love” Sponsors 

for their generous support of Paula’s Purse: 

Title Sponsor 

Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. 

Business Champions 

City Wear, Jeffers Acoustical, Inc., Kohl’s A-Team, Lillians, Pepsi-Cola 

Bottling Co. of La Crosse, Pizza Corral, Stoney Creek, Westview Inn, 

Winter Tree Studios 

Friends 

Marcou Family Children, Marsha Ledman, Mary K. Liebsch, Dr. Stephen 

and Katherine Webster, Westby Girls Basketball Club 

Media 

Charter Communications, La Crosse Radio Group, La Crosse Tribune, 

Mid-West Family Broadcasting, WXOW TV19 


Carilee Fund 

Bridging a 

Gap for 

Victims of 

Domestic 

Violence 

This special fund to provide 

financial assistance to victims 

of domestic violence has made a 

big impact since becoming active 

in 2006. Last year alone, funding 

requests were received from a 

broad geographic area that included 

Crawford County, Houston County, 

Trempealeau County, Vernon County, 

and both the New Horizons and 

Safe Pass programs in La Crosse 

County. “Everybody’s resources are 

dwindling,” observes Maureen Funk, 

BS, CSW, coordinator of Gundersen 

Lutheran’s Domestic Abuse/Sexual 

Assault Program. “Budgets are being 

cut, and there really isn’t anything 

like this available anywhere else.” 


Foundation’s Carilee Fund is unique 

in that it is designed to help eliminate 

financial obstacles to safety by 

covering expenses not funded through 

other sources. Grants in 2008 paid for 

such things as car repairs, rent and 

security deposits, child care, heating 

bills, and attorney fees. Applicants 

must be working with a domestic 

violence program in order to qualify 

for Carilee funding, but it does not 

matter where they receive their 

medical care. “We collaborate closely 

with programs within our service 

area, so we know the screening and 


assessment has already occurred in 

their work with the client,” explains 

Funk. “It makes our application 

process easy and straightforward.” 

Nearly $15,000 was dispersed 

in 2008, and Funk reports that for 

the most part, “all of the people 

who were assisted have been highly 

successful as far as moving on, taking 

care of themselves, and getting past 

that really hard glitch where they 

needed help at that moment in their 

life.” To be able to offer this type of 

unexpected assistance to someone 

weighed down with worries is 

“amazing,” says Funk. “It really is a 

stepping stone to self-sufficiency for 

somebody to be safe and have their 

children be safe.” 

Domestic violence is a pervasive 

and costly problem that impacts 

thousands of women, men and 

children in our service region each 

year. Your gift to Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation’s Carilee Fund 

can help change lives, and is as easy 

as using the enclosed gift envelope 

or visiting www.gundluth.org/ 

foundation. 

The La Crosse County 

Domestic Abuse Task 

Force honored Gundersen 

Lutheran employee 

Kim Salwolke in 2008 for 

her work in remembrance 

of her mother Carilee, for 

whom this fund is named. 

“I am forever grateful.” 

“Close your eyes and imagine: Being stranded on the side of a highway, no cars 

around, with no help, being strangled to the point of unconsciousness. You beg for 

your life because you are all your child has. You struggle, you taste blood, you see 

blood…you continue to receive blow after blow to your face. All you can think is, 

‘I have to stay alive.’ And you do. 

“The Carilee Fund helped me through one of the most traumatic and life 

altering experiences of my life. After my brutal physical assault, I lost my 

job, and was on the verge of losing my apartment because of not being able to 

cover the remaining cost of rent for the upcoming month. The Carilee Fund 

helped me heal emotionally and physically by providing financial assistance to 

allow me that extra time in my home. I had time to let the wounds and 

bruises heal, I was able to go to sleep in my own bed at night and I felt safe 

knowing that I had this extra time to be able to take care of myself, which 

in turn allowed me to care for my daughter. 

“I can say to every victim and survivor that because of the help and 

assistance I received from the Carilee Fund and my advocate I was able 

to take that step forward. I got a new job, I was able to relocate and my 

daughter and I started our new life. 

“This trauma will be with me forever. However, so will the 

knowledge that there were people out there who contributed to this 

fund, who helped me. So all the individuals who make the Carilee 

Fund possible, they are my angels, my strength. They believed and 

helped me when I felt no one or nothing could. For that I am forever 

grateful.” 

~ a former patient who wishes to remain anonymous 


Children’s Miracle Network® 

Consultations and testing are among the beneficial services 

offered by pediatric education specialist Debbie Olufs, PhD, 

director of Gundersen Lutheran’s Comprehensive Child Care 

Center, pictured here with patient Taylor Edwards. 

Helping 

Parents Find 

Answers to 

Childhood 

Learning 

Problems 

For a parent whose child has 

learning, behavioral or social 

issues, referral to Gundersen 

Lutheran’s Comprehensive Child 

Care Center (CCCC) can be a 

crucial step in turning questions 

and concerns into answers. Here, a 

multidisciplinary team of experts 

is available to provide a diagnostic 

evaluation of conditions that interfere 

with a child’s ability to succeed 

in school, and in everyday life. 

From that evaluation, treatment 

recommendations can be developed 

to assist the child’s parents and 

primary care physician in developing 

an appropriate plan of care for the 

child. The outcomes can be nothing 

short of life-changing (see sidebar). 

What makes this team approach 

so unique? “The reason we’re as 

respected as we are is because of 

every specialist on the team,” says 

CCCC director Debbie Olufs, PhD. 

“Whether it’s a pediatrician, a behavioral 

health specialist, a speech and 

language pathologist, a neurologist, 

or others who may be included on 

a specific child’s diagnostic team, 

each of these clinicians is looking at 

the child from his or her own school 

of thought. Then we meet privately 

to review the findings,” explains 


Dr. Olufs. “Getting a comprehensive, well-rounded view 

of the child in a few days—versus a few months—makes 

the CCCC approach different than any place I know of,” 

says Dr. Olufs. Parents often share the frustration of their 

previous experiences, “how they went in for testing, went 

home, got a report, and nobody explained the findings to 

them. Or they just met with an education specialist for findings, 

and weren’t able to ask the neurologist a question. We 

don’t do that to families.” 

Instead, parents and anyone else they choose to include— 

teachers, social workers, grandparents, tutors—meet with 

the child’s diagnostic team face-to-face to discuss the findings, 

respond to questions, and develop recommendations 

for treatment. These “staffings” are a critical component 

of the CCCC approach to serving the best interests of each 

child, yet the costs are not always something the family 

can afford. That is where Children’s Miracle Network ® has 

stepped in to help. 

David Amborn, CFRE, Senior Director of Development 

for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, recalls 

that Children’s Miracle Network support of the CCCC 

program has evolved over the past 20 years, from individual 

grants applied for by families to the current “block grant” 

approach. “We recognized this was an area of growing 

need,” says Amborn. “The entire process became more 

efficient by allocating funds to the CCCC and relying 

on their professional judgment to put the dollars to work 

where they are needed most.” Three $10,000 grants, or 

$30,000, were awarded to the CCCC in 2008, which helped 

numerous families by paying for staffing fees not covered 

by insurances. 

The return on this investment is beyond substantial. 

Dr. Olufs estimates that a typical child’s life is spent 20 

percent in school time, and 80 percent out of the classroom. 

“Their disabilities do not stop at school when they walk 

out the door,” she explains. “It impacts their entire lives. 

So this is where our service really helps, and why we’re so 

very different. It’s about analyzing those challenges, and 

addressing them. It’s about quality of life.” 

Children’s Miracle 

Network ® , a service of 

Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation, is 

dedicated to saving and 

improving the lives of 

children. Making a gift is as easy as using the enclosed 

envelope, or visiting www.gundluth.org/foundation. 

Changing 

Lives Through 

Learning 

“Generally if we do our 

jobs right, we don’t see 

these children again,” 

says Dr. Olufs. “But we do sometimes hear 

back from them.” What follows is an excerpt 

from a letter that Dr. Olufs keeps framed in 

her office, written by a former patient from 

Iron Mountain, Michigan. 

“At school I was this little girl that had no self 

confidence. I always worked hard but that never 

worked. I had a tutor two days a week, but we still 

did not know what was going on with me. I studied 

every night, but it never helped. I had people at 

school that came and tested me, but they could 

never figure out what was wrong. I really did not 

like to read in front of the class, but now I love 

to read in front of the class. Now I have so much 

confidence; I know I can do anything. 

If I would have not met you I would not know 

what I would do. By being at Gundersen Lutheran 

you gave me the confidence to get where I am 

in life. All of those writing tests really paid off 

because now I can write like a seventh grader. 

I am not the little girl you helped. I am now 5’5” 

and I have braces. In school I mostly get A’s and 

B’s. Since I have been to Gundersen Lutheran my 

grades have gone up a lot. Since I am the oldest 

child in my family I set the goals for grades and 

everything else. The grades I set are so high my 

brother cannot keep up. I have been on the Honor 

Roll in sixth and seventh grade for B or better. 

Without your help I would not know where I 

would be at. You made a huge difference in my life 

and my family’s life…Thank you so much for your 

time and your wonderful help.” 


The Asset of Experience 

Development Update 

In January of this year, our 

national attention was captured 

by an extraordinary news event: the 

emergency landing of US Airways 

Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson 

River. The survival of all 155 passengers—and 

the flight crew—quickly 

became known as “the Miracle on the 

Hudson.” In the subsequent analysis 

of “what went right” as far as the 

critical factors that led to triumph 

rather than tragedy, the collective 

professional experience of the flight 

crew was at the top of the list. Their 

quick and heroic actions are living 

proof that experience counts! 


Foundation is similarly proud of the 

experienced “crew” that is responsible 

for our development fundraising 

activity. “One of the things we are 

really blessed with is the longevity of 

our staff,” says Robyn Tanke, CFRE, 

Senior Director of Development. 

“There is huge turnover in this 

industry, and even in these tough 

economic times skilled fundraisers 

are hard to come by. We are very 

fortunate that our organization has 

such a strong asset in these long-term 

associates.” 

The benefit of these long-standing 

relationships can be seen in the 

Foundation’s signature approach to 

stewardship. As executive director 

Philip Schumacher, CFRE, explains, 

“Over the years we come to know 

our benefactors very well. We know 

their families, they know us, and 

there is an enormous level of trust. 

Because we’ve developed such close 

personal relationships we see the 

responsibility of good stewardship as 

a genuine honor. These are people— 

colleagues, patients, neighbors and 

friends—who have entrusted us with 

their philanthropy. We owe it to them 

to perform to the highest standards.” 

(Note: the Donor Bill of Rights, 

created by the National Association 

of Fundraising Professionals 

(AFP) and endorsed by Gundersen 

Lutheran Medical Foundation, is 

included in this issue.) 

The professionalism of the 

Foundation’s development team is 

also evident in their credentials. 

The CFRE (Certified Fund Raising 

Executive) designation signifies an 

individual’s mastery of standards 

set for core knowledge and skills 

required of fundraising executives 

as established by North America’s 

leading philanthropic associations. To 

have five such certified professionals 

on a staff the size of the Foundation’s 

is relatively unheard of. “Gundersen 

Lutheran’s commitment to continuing 

professional development holds true 

for the Foundation as well,” says 

Tanke. “Dr. Connelly (Foundation 

Chairman) is a strong believer in 

supporting and recognizing this 

achievement by his development 

officers. We welcome that 

accountability for promoting ethics 

and integrity in our profession.” 

One important measure of 

stewardship and fiscal responsibility 

is an organization’s annual expense 

ratio. The Independent Sector 

organization, a leadership forum for 

charities, foundations, and corporate 

giving programs, endorses the 

following statement by The Charities 

Review Council: 

STANDARD: At least 70 percent 

of the organization’s annual 

expenses are for program activity 

and not more than 30 percent for 

management/general and fundraising 

combined. 

A charity should use its resources 

in a responsible, effective and 

efficient manner to achieve results 

in furtherance of its mission. The 

Council believes that the ratio 

of program expenses to total 

expenses is an indicator of such 

use. Donors should reasonably 

expect that substantially more than 

half of their contribution and the 

organization’s expenses are used 

for program services. Management 

and fundraising expenses should be 

reasonable in relation to the results 

of the organization and reasonable 

over time. 


Foundation regularly exceeds this 

industry standard. In 2008, expenses 

directed to mission components 

represented 81 percent of total 

expenses for the year, while just 19 

percent of expenses were for administrative 

and development activity. 

It goes without saying that 2009 

is going to be a challenging year for 

those whose work revolves around 

raising funds through charitable 

donations. For the development team 

of Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation, it is an opportunity 

to demonstrate the value of their 

collective experience and knowledge, 

and the importance of ethics and 

trust. People choose to give because 

they trust their gifts can make a 

difference; as the faces and voices 

that link donors to the work of the 

Foundation, these officers are the 

keepers of that trust. 


Pictured front row, from left: Robyn Tanke, Debbie Kroner, Philip Schumacher. Pictured back row, from left: Jean Sterling, Nicole Williams, 

David Amborn, Heather Gilles, and Jill Blokhuis. You may reach any of the Development Officers by calling our office at 608-775-6600. 

Development Officers for Gundersen 

Lutheran Medical Foundation 

Philip Schumacher, CFRE, Executive Director 

Rejoined Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation in 1993 and has 

more than 18 years experience with the Foundation. 

Robyn Tanke, CFRE, Senior Director of Development 

Joined Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation in 1992 and has more 

than 16 years experience with the organization. 

David Amborn, CFRE, Senior Director of Development 


than 21 years experience at Gundersen Lutheran. 

Jill Blokhuis, CFRE, Associate Director of Development, 

Annual Fund 



Nicole Williams, CFRE, Associate Director of 

Development, Planned Giving 



Debbie Kroner, Special Events Manager 


than seven years experience with the organization. 

Jean Sterling, Regional Specialist, 



than 28 years experience with the organization. 

Heather Gilles, National Specialist, 



than seven years experience with the organization. 


Expressions of Caring 


Commemorative and Memorial Gifts 

National Doctor’s Day, March 30, was created 

in appreciation for the caring physicians who dedicate themselves to our health. 

It’s not too late to express appreciation to the Gundersen Lutheran doctors who 

improve patient lives on a daily basis by being skilled healers, trusted confidants, and 

compassionate advocates. In the spirit of Doctor’s Day, we invite you to visit our website at 

www.gundluth.org/foundation and make a special gift as a tribute to your doctor. Without 

mentioning the amount, we will send a letter informing each physician you choose to honor 

that you have made a Doctor’s Day gift in appreciation for all they do. 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation thanks 

our many friends for their generous gifts. 

October 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009 

Our memorial and honorarium listing includes gifts made to Children’s Miracle Network ® . 

Gifts made after February 28, 2009 will appear in the next issue of Pathfinders. 

A gift that lasts—a lasting tribute 

A gift to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, in the name of the person or persons you wish 

to honor, provides both the donor and the recognized—or bereaved family—the satisfaction of 

having made a lasting contribution to others. 

Your gift will touch their hearts 

In response to your gift, we send an acknowledgment 

card to the honored individual or, in the case of a 

memorial, to the family. You will be notified that your 

gift has been received and dedicated according to your 

wishes. The names of those honored by tribute are 

published in this publication, Pathfinders. Specific 

amounts are confidential and are not published. 

Throughout this section, we feature photos of 

outstanding doctors delivering exceptional patient 

care at Gundersen Lutheran. 

16 Gifts received between October 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009

Commemorative Gifts 

In honor of Seth & Emily Aasen 

Sally Aasen 

In honor of Adia M. Addis 

Phillip J. Addis & Julie A. Fogel 

In honor of Lila C. Addis 

Phillip J. Addis & Julie A. Fogel 

In honor of William A. Agger, MD 

Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly 

In honor of Maverick Allen 

Cheri Brudos 

In honor of Mary S. Alvarado, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. James P. Padesky 

In honor of Chelsea Amundson 

Jane M. Amundson 

In honor of birthday Vivian Andresen 

Mrs. Adolf L. Gundersen 

In honor of Armitage Clients 

Armitage, Inc. 

In honor of Gerald E. Arndt 

Mr. & Mrs. Herman J. DeHaan 

Gundersen Lutheran Business Services Team 

In honor of Connie Arneson 

Cathy & Richard Hilton 

Jennifer & Brian Parsons 

In honor of Sue Ann Beier-Hanratty, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Lo-Ken Chang 

In honor of Dana M. Benden, MD 


In honor of Laurie Bertram 

Owen Gilbertson 

In honor of Marilu Bintz, MD 


In honor of Julio J. Bird, MD 


In honor of 50th wedding anniversary 

Jerome & Beverly Bjnorstad 

Paula Kildahl 

Krist Stenslien 

Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien 

In honor of Erik Blank 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Garves 

In honor of Suzie Boswick 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Cicardo 

In honor of Wayne A. Bottner, MD 

Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith 

In honor of Gerlyn M. Brasic, MD 

Midwest In Service - Educators Association 

In honor of Avali, Boden & Kayli Bratberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Bratberg 

In honor of Kaytlyn & Lyndsey Bratberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Bratberg 

In honor of Patty Brown 

Keith & Karen Bakken 

In honor of Ward M. Brown, MD 


In honor of Joe Browne 

Roger Brownell 

In honor of birthday Mary Bruden 

Carolyn Bean 

Nan Kember 

In honor of Scott D. Brunk, MD 


In honor of Frank J. Cadwell, MD 

Colleen A. Shaw 

In honor of Thomas A. Carpenter, EMT-P 

Rosemary Nelson 


William & Beverly Chase 

Lois M. Johnson 

In honor of David H. Chestnut, MD 

Dr. & Mrs. William A. Agger 


In celebration of Christmas Kay Chiples 

Scott R. Chiples & Leslie P. Wegener 

In honor health Kenna L. Christians 

Viola Brucker 

In honor of years of service 

Barbara L. Clappier 


In honor of Mark V. Connelly, MD 


Roger & Johanna Hargreaves Kwong 

In honor of Patrick D. Conway, MD 

Benjamin J. Ward, Jr. & Linda C. Wangen 

In honor of Pat & Ellen Conway 

Mary Fran Rybarik 

In honor of Mary Lou & Robert Cota 

Mr. & Mrs. Brent Stowers 

In honor of John Daleiden 


In honor of Judy Daleiden 


In honor of Jill E. Davidson, MD 


In honor of Michael J. Dolan, MD 


In honor of Chaplain Martha J. Donnelly 

Robert M. & Gretchen L. Burns 

Greg & Becky Prichett 

In honor of Micca K. Donohue, MD 


In honor of Barbara Dummer 

Mr. & Mrs. Winston L. Knutson 

In honor of Kathy M. Durfey 

Nelson & June Richason & Melva Bauer 

In honor of retirement Rosie Edminster 

Robert M. & Gretchen L. Burns 

In honor of Willie & Billie Jo Erdmann’s 

baby boy 

Jess & Jay Johnson 

In honor of Judy Fedie 

Chippewa County Department of Public Health 

In honor of Gregory G. Fischer, MD 


In honor of Sandy Folgers 

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W. Feyen 

In honor of widowed members for 

Christmas 

Cochrane - Buffalo City VFW 10406 Women’s 

Auxiliary 

In honor of Southern Bluffs Elementary 

staff & students 

Mr. & Mrs. William W. McMullin 

In honor of Roberta K. Gelatt 

Susan G. Paudler 


Edwin & Barbara Godel 

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin D. Godel 

In honor of Nancy L. Graham 

Gary L. Simenson 

In honor of Bradley & Connor Granahan 

Mr. & Mrs. Ward Smith 

In appreciation of Yannick Y. Grenier, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore 

In honor of A. Erik Gundersen, MD 


Gundersen Lutheran Partners 

In honor of 78th birthday 

A. Erik Gundersen, MD 

Thomas Hoby & Lisa Gundersen 

In honor of birthday Erik A. Gundersen, MD 


To wish Happy Holidays to Gundersen 

Lutheran Pulmonary Dept. Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Patzner 

In honor of Gundersen Lutheran 

3-Center Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Wolfgram 

To wish Happy Holidays to Gundersen 

Lutheran Allergy Dept. Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Patzner 


Bereavement & Advance Care Planning 

Services Staff 

Rana K. Limbo 

In appreciation & honor of 

Gundersen Lutheran Business Services 

Leadership Team 

Jerry & Marilyn Arndt 


Hematology/Oncology Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Fitzpatrick 


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Hospice Staff 



HVAC Dept. Staff 

ASHRAE La Crosse Area Chapter 


Inpatient Rehabilitation Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Monk 


Learning Division 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. McCartney 


Medical Media Staff 



Nutrition Services Staff 



Certified Nurse Midwives 



OB/GYN MD’s, PA’s, CNM’s & NP’s 

Gundersen Lutheran OB/GYN Support Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. John Nash 

Mr. & Mrs. Merl E. Strong 

SMSGT Catherine A. Ziegler 

In appreciation & honor of 

Gundersen Lutheran Employees 


In honor of birthday 

Dr. Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr. 


In honor of Dr. Sigurd B. Gundersen, III 



In honor of Emma Hanson 

Mr. & Mrs. Reuben A. Hanson, Jr. 

In honor of 10th birthday Ellie Havenstrite 

Mr. & Mrs. Jason T. Baldner 

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Bergman 

Dr. Vikram K. & Sonal Chand 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven T. Davis 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Diermeier 

Friends & Loved Ones 

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Gardner 

Gardner Resources LLC 

Mr. & Mrs. Todd A. Garves 

Dr. & Mrs. Jon J. Havenstrite 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Hosch 

Dr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Knorr 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Laux 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Luce 

Frank & Trisha Perez-Guerra 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Platt 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Shapiro 

Mr. & Mrs. Dave A. Solie, Jr. 

Jean & John L. Sterling, OD, MS 

Kyle Visker & Jodie Pharis Visker 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wiebke 

In honor of birthday John W. Hayden, MD 


In honor of Herb Heili 


Dr. & Mrs. William J. Medland 

In honor of Teresa L. Helseth 


In honor of Jeffery D. Hillesland, MD 


In honor of Margaret M. Hoff 

Teresa A. Heidel 

In honor of Zachary Hooverson 

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Cade 

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Deaver 

Dr. & Mrs. William M. Deering 

Mr. & Mrs. Franklin S. Harless 

Patricia Helgerson 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Hooverson 

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Lee 

Aaron Mithum 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy W. Nagel 

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Polsean 

Erica Walter 

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Weed 

In honor of birthday Leila N. Hutchens 


In honor of Andrea Ihle 

Owen Gilbertson 


Thomas R. & Maxine A. Jacobs 

Cheryl R. Vieth 


Daniel J. & Marlene E. Jacquart 

Bernice Donisch 

In honor of Evan Jamesson 

Mr. & Mrs. Jay E. Jamesson 

In honor of Mary Jensen 

Betty Mindemann 

In honor of Donald ‘Donnie’ J. Jobe 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald D. Jobe 

In recognition of Dena L. Johnson 

Midwest In Service - Educators Association 

In honor of Karen Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. Brent A. Kimmerle 


Lester & Phyllis Johnson 

Lorraine E. Bummert 

Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dunn 


In honor of birthday Dr. Jon Kabara 

Philip & Rebecca Schumacher 

In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Jon Kabara 

Mr. & Mrs. Jamisen Beevers 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Howell 

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn W. Howell 

In honor of 90th birthday Marie B. Kabat 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Horvath 

In honor of retirement 

James F. Kadlec, DDS 


In honor of Brenda Kimmerle 

Mr. & Mrs. Brent A. Kimmerle 

In honor of Jean M. Krause 


In honor of Betty Kroeplin 

Chippewa County Department of Public Health 

In honor of Mary E. Kuffel, MD 


In honor of Jeffrey Landercasper, MD 

Allina Health System 

In honor of James L. Langley 

Mr. & Mrs. Todd D. Eber 

In appreciation of outstanding care 

Thomas Lathrop, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt G. Schroeder 

In honor of retirement from medical 

practice Thomas P. Lathrop, MD 

Dr. Margaret E. Webster & Mark T. Glendenning 

In honor of Jennifer & Steve Lee 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lee 

In honor of Kyla R. Lee, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Johnson 


In honor of Charles E. Link, MD 


In honor of Robert Linse 

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Temte 

In honor of Dick & Cherry Lommen 

McDonald’s Restaurants - Courtesy 

Corporation 

In honor of Wendy & Rick Lommen 

McDonald’s Restaurants - Courtesy 

Corporation 

In honor of Daniel C. MacCharles, MD 


In honor of Michael H. Mader, MD 


In honor of Michael ‘Mike’ J. Matysik 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Matysik 

In honor of Mitchell ‘Mitch’ J. Maxey 

Kimberly J. Kerska 

Samantha Staats 

In honor of Kenneth W. Merkitch, MD 


In honor of birthday Nettie O. Mooney 

Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera 

Nancy L. Davis 

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Mooney, Jr. 

In honor of 2nd birthday Brayen C. Morey 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Thieke 

In honor of Brian M. Mulrennan, MD 


In honor of birthday Pat Murray 

Cardinal IG Company 

In honor of Barbara & Kermit Newcomer 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Newcomer 

In honor of Tim Nielsen 

Sacia Gilbertson 

In honor of Jared & Kendra Oelke 

Sally Aasen 

In honor of Michael J. O’Neill 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Rich 

In honor of Ralph J. Pape 

(father of Jeanne Pape Connelly) 


In honor of Mary Patros 

Dr. J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan 

Michael & Robyn Tanke 


In honor of Steven B. Pearson, MD, FACP 


In honor of Theodore M. Peck, MD 


In honor of Mara Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. Lee A. Peterson 

In honor of Wyatt Peterson 

Angela M. Buck 

Mr. & Mrs. Tolly R. Hegge 

Mr. & Ms. Patrick McGuire 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Rand 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Thomson 

In honor of Tom & Mary Poellinger 

Paul Brown & Carleen M. Poellinger 

In honor of Mikala Pronschinske 

Leo Pronschinske 

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Pronschinske 

In honor of Richard F. Renwick, MD 


In honor of retirement from medical 

practice Thomas N. Roberts, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Casper 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Loveland 

Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr 

Mr. & Mrs. Bradley R. Quarberg 

In honor of Jeffrey E. Rodzak, MD 



Phil & Judy Roraff 

Cindy Vieth 

In honor of Megan Rosborough 

The Honorable & Mrs. Michael J. Rosborough 

In honor of Catherine R. Ryan, MD 


In honor of Rhonda L. Sallaway, MD 


In honor of receiving Judge Peter Pappas 

Award Kim A. Salwolke 

David J. Amborn 

In honor of Dolly Sandleback 

The Honorable & Mrs. John J. Perlich 

In honor of Laura Sandness 

Sacia Gilbertson 

In honor of Andrew T. Saterbak, MD 


In honor of Charles W. Schauberger, MD 


In honor of Deagan D. Schmitz 

Beatrice Schmitz 

In honor of birthday Harry A. Schroeder 


In honor of Jacob Schroeder 

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Hicks 

In honor of Philip G. Schumacher 


In honor of Melissa Sexe 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith J. Sexe 

In honor of Diann M. Shuman 

Friends & Loved Ones of 

Bob & Danielle Shuman 

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Shuman 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Shuman 

In honor of Deborah A. Simon, MD 


In honor of Evelyn B. Staggemeyer 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Rea 


Kenneth & Kay Steiger 

Rita L. Martin 

In honor of Shannan K. Stephens, MD 


In honor of Stephanie Swartz 

Deborah L. Wyatt 

In honor of Robyn R. Tanke 

Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge 

In honor of 2008 ‘Mrs. Oktoberfest’ 

Robyn Tanke 

Bob & Jean Marck 

Dr. & Mrs. William J. Medland 

In celebration of Christmas 

Nancy L. Tenner 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Ebert 

In honor of Jacob Thesing 

Kristi Johnson 

In appreciation of caring services 

Julie A. Thoftne 

June Gasper 

In honor of Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD 


In honor of Dr. Ted L. Thompson 

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Thiede 

In honor of Leslee C. Timm, DDS 


In honor of Kathy A. Trumbull, MD 


In appreciation of caring services 

Joseph P. Vandenberg, MD & 

Orthopaedic Staff 

Mr. & Mrs. William G. Powell 

In honor of Patti K. Virnig 

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Shuman 

Mary S. Virnig 

In honor of Danyon J. Wagner, MD 


In honor of Marie A. Walter, MS, RN 


In honor of Don & Roxie Weber 


In honor of retirement 

Stephen B. Webster, MD 

Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts 

In celebration of Christmas 

Jeanne Willinger 

Thomas A. Gilbertson & Associates, Inc. 

Engineers 

In honor of Thomas W. Wright, EMT-P 


In honor of Corey J. Zarecki 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Rich 

In honor of Catherine A. Ziegler, RN 

Melissa A. Cordes 

Sharon J. Davis 

Dr. & Mrs. Mark McConnell 

Gundersen Lutheran OB/GYN 

Mr. & Mrs. James Kremer 

Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mlsna 

Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Remus 

Michelle M. & Nickolas B. Schreck 

Mr. & Mrs. Allen C. Schulze 

Mr. & Mrs. Merl E. Strong 

Kathi Volden 

Kelly Winjum 

Memorial Gifts 

In memory of Aurora Grace 

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe 

In memory of Adeline Aasheim 

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Welscher 

In memory of Tynne E. Adamson 


In memory of Dr. John L. Alexander 

Marilyn A. Alexander 

In memory of Gertrude ‘Gert’ Allen 

Peggy J. Hefti 

In memory of Robert ‘Bob’ M. Anderson 

Mr. & Mrs. Lyle P. Peterson 

In memory of Dr. Elena Apasova 

Peter W. Gjevre, MD 

In memory of Sharon Archambault 

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Campbell 

In memory of Caroline Arlt 

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur A. Yost 

In memory of Karl Artschwager 

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Paggi 

In memory of Lawrence ‘Larry’ A. Aspenson 

Interior Systems International 

In memory of William ‘Bill’ G. Asselin 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Barney 

Mr. & Mrs. David K. Harder 

In memory of Ethan Augedahl 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Krueger 

In memory of Richard W. Axelsen 

Mrs. Richard Axelsen 

In memory of Casey Axford 

Kevin & Margaret Leslie 

In memory of Angeline Bacon 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Faivre 

In memory of Ruby J. Bacon 


Cindy Vieth 

of Caring 

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Expressions


In memory of Frederick W. Bakkum 

Friends of Diane Remaly at Verizon Wireless 

In memory of Evelyn Bambenek 

Joseph R. Bambenek 

In memory of Tom Bambenek 

Joseph R. Bambenek 

In memory of Ervin N. Bankes 

Gundersen Lutheran Administration 

In memory of Arlene J. Bartig 

Mr. & Mrs. Cloyce Campbell 

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Heij 

Dr. & Mrs. Clarence Johnson 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard M. Lofthouse 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary H. Metzig 

Martha Jane O’Donnell 

Dr. & Mrs. Melvin L. Page 

Nancy Rowe & Lem Genovese 

Dr. R. L. & Janet K. Virata 

In memory of Jean Mary Barton 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Wiste 

In memory of Charles W. Bass 

Badger Foundry Company 

Elizabeth Bruening 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Deblon 

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Dienger 

Mr. & Mrs. Kent D. Erdmann 

Mr. & Mrs. Lowell J. Finseth 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Hastings 

Eugene J. Kaehler 

Bob & Mary McMahon 

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis L. Mihm 

Jean S. Neeck 

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Powell 

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley P. Prosen 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Quinlan 

Marilyn C. Schwab 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schwab 

Nancy C. Sonnenberg 

Arlene J. Tullius 

Thomas M. Wilmot 

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin W. Wolfmeyer 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wolter 

In memory of Maxine M. Bates 

John S. Bates 

In memory of Delores M. Beal 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerold H. Leis 

In memory of Grace A. Becker 

Lori A. Falada 

In memory of George A. Bedessem 

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Engh 

In memory of Frederick J. Behrens 

Rhonda J. Behrens 

In memory of Inez L. Behrens 

Rhonda J. Behrens 

In memory of Marliss Ann Bendel 

Loris B. Rustad 

Marilyn E. Trisch 

In memory of Delores A. Bentzen 

Sandra J. Jack 

In memory of Larry A. Berg & 

Vicki L. Garves-Berg 

Kenneth A. Kamrowski 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Lathrop 

In memory of Vicki L. Garves-Berg 

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt 

In memory of Alf Bertling 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Skolos 

In memory of Helen V. Betz 

Dr. & Mrs. Brian K. Allen 

Mr. & Mrs. Alvin R. Forde 

In memory of Harvey G. Beyer 

Reuben Johnson 

In memory of Lucille Elizabeth Bintz 


Elizabeth A. Clough 



Carla & Terry Steffen 

Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Uffelman 

In memory of Vernal W. Bjornstad 

Carol Bjornstad 

In memory of Jerome ‘Jerry’ A. Blaschke 

Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng 

In memory of David Blomquist 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Ebert 

In memory of Marjorie Jean Bluske 


In memory of Robert ‘Bob’ J. Blystad 

Mr. & Mrs. William O. Bailey 

Becker Trailers, LLC 

Jane R. Cameron-Heller 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Fuhrman 

Joan E. Gibbs 

Iva L. Hammond 

Mr. & Mrs. Alden G. Lien 

Mr. & Mrs. Loyd D. Mieden 

Mrs. Gene Nolop 

Viola S. Ritter 

Mr. & Mrs. Clair L. Rood 

In memory of Delvin M. Boardman 

Ethel M. Boardman 

In memory of Faith Boswick 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Cicardo 

In memory of Ivy Bourne 


In memory of Pearl A. Brandt 

Emily A. Erdmann 

Nicole Gullickson 

Carrie Risch 

In memory of Ed Brensel 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Krause 

In memory of Joseph S. Brieske 

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson 


In memory of John F. Bromley, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bromley 

In memory of Elaine ‘Poots’ E. Brosinski 


In memory of Bernard Brye 

Randi L. Brye 

In memory of birthday Jo Bublitz 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold Zenke 

In memory of Kent H. Bummert 

Lorraine E. Bummert 

In memory of Mary M. Burg 


In memory of Marlene Burke 

Francis E. Burke 

In memory of Ann Baringer Butterfield 

Lawrence D. Butterfield 

In memory of Kenneth ‘Ken’ G. Bye 


In memory of Donald D. Calhoun 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Brunslik 

Delpha DeBoer 

Mr. & Mrs. D. Duane Garbisch 

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane L. Hammer 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Haug 

Dr. & Mrs. Russell R. Hauser 

Mr. & Mrs. Neale A. Horman 

Ralph D. Koglin & Bonnie Schilling-Koglin 

Mr. & Mrs. James C. Lawrence 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Leifer 

Mary L. Lund 

Donna L. Nesler 

Mr. & Mrs. Le Roy W. Niedfelt 

Michael J. Parr 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger T. Parr 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pluntz 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Radichel 

Mr. & Mrs. Orville R. Sallander 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles V. Sans Crainte 


Cheryl & Donald Walsh 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Young 

In memory of William E. Carlson 

Mrs. Raymond R. Lee 

In memory of Dr. (Thomas) John Carr 

Geraldine E. Fritsch 

Neil N. Mighall, DDS 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand 

In memory of David C. Christianson 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Christianson 

In memory of Jeffrey D. Christianson 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Christianson 

In memory of Carli Christina Clements 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Schleifer 

In memory of Sandra J. Clingman 

Laurence L. Clingman 

In memory of Julian E. Colbert 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry K. Pierce 

In memory of Robert Copper 

Lillian Karbula 

In memory of Lillie M. Cordes 

Thomas M. Cordes 

In memory of Sophie Cote 

Agnes M. Burnham 

In memory of Blaine L. Cox 



In memory of David W. Crawford 

Cheryl Crawford 

In memory of Susan Critchfield Lindsay 

Jack R. Critchfield 

In memory of Madeline ‘Maddy’ M. Crogan 


Dee Paque’ 

In memory of Keith David Czaplewski 

Lois E. Czaplewski 

In memory of Shane Gordon Dagendesh 

Keren L. Prombaum & Rabbi Saul L. Simcha 

In memory of Arlene M. Dahl 

Gondola Gardens 

In memory of Nancy Connor Dahl 

Mr. & Mrs. William A. Barney 

Mr. & Mrs. William G. Beranek 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker 

Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr. 

Cleary-Kumm Foundation 

Marjorie P. Collins 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Dineen 

Dr. & Mrs. George B. Ellenz 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Geary 

Mr. & Mrs. Brent L. Gephart 

Marybeth B. Goodnough 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. 

Dr. & Mrs. Roger A. Grant 


Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Guth 

Herb & Barbara Heili 

Pat & Joe Heim 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Houser 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Low 


Charlotte M. Markos-Kann 

Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer L. McArthur 

Richard J. McLoone 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Miller 

Nettie O. Mooney 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore 

Marla R. Natoli 

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Newburg 

Barbara & Kermit Newcomer 

Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Jegi Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Poehling 

Marc B. Ranger & Elizabeth Goli Ranger 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr. 

Dorothy L. Salek 

Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Schroeder 


Debra A. Seiler 

Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood 

Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith 


Jane E. Young 

In memory of Thelma Dahlen 


Mr. & Mrs. Vere V. Vance 

In memory of Darlene L. Dahlquist 

Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Aberger 

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. Horth 

In memory of Gary D. Davis 

Jean A. Davis 

In memory of Helen R. Davis 

Albert W. Davis 

In memory of Keith Deaver 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Jacobson 

In memory of Bronno J. DeBoer 


In memory of Leon J. Demorest, Jr. 

Wayne J. Hood, Jr. 

In memory of Mildred ‘Milly’ M. Dikeman 


Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Yahnke 

In memory of Debra A. Dohve 

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Davis 

Debra A. Dohve 

Trudy Kennedy 

Judy Kimbal 

Larry Seitz 

Ron Seitz 

Jerry Soffa 

Rod Soffa 

Steve Soffa 

In memory of Leona M. Dokkestul 

Jerome A. Dokkestul 

“My mother had a very 

grateful appreciation for the 

care she received for herself 

and her family by the medical 

staff at Gundersen Lutheran. 

She was cared for in her final 

days in the Hospice area of 

the hospital. I was with her 

in those final hours and will 

not forget the kindness, 

compassion and quality care 

she received there.” 

~ Sincerely, Marion Johnson 

In memory of Laurabelle M. Dorsey 


In memory of Tom Dray 

Mr. & Mrs. James G. Larson 

In memory of Madelyn L. Dunham 


In memory of Michelle J. Durand 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand 

In memory of Eugene & Nancy Edwards 

Scott A. Edwards 

In memory of Esther Einstoss 

Mr. & Mrs. David G. Growt 

Arthur Hundt 

Steve & Jeanne Keyser 

In memory of Francis ‘Fritz’ A. Elsen 


Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey 

Mr. & Mrs. James H. McGettigan 

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Meyer 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wellems 

In memory of Thomas J. Elsen 

C. Martha Elsen 

In memory of Irma J. Engh 

Mr. & Mrs. Wesley E. Bluske 

In memory of John H. & Nancy C. Englehorn 

Douglas B. & Cindy J. Puent 

In memory of Clare Edna Erickson 

La Mont J. & Lois M. Gilbertson 



Judy A. Holte 

Mr. & Mrs. David A. La Fond 


Grace Nordstrom 

Kathy L. Walters 

Jane E. Young 

Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer 

In memory of Thomas F. Ettner 

Mr. & Mrs. James Georgieff 

In memory of Arlene E. Everman 

Lois Everman 

In memory of Richard F. Fanta 

Kathy & Ken Greene 

In memory of Idella A. Farnam 

The Honorable & Mrs. Richard D. Galstad 

In memory of Jerome ‘Jerry’ B. Fetting 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude 

In memory of Carla A. Figgie 

Richard F. Figgie 

In memory of Richard D. Fish 

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg 

In memory of Jacob ‘Jay’ K. Flury 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Becker 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Zurbriggen 

In memory of Alice Foley 


In memory of Lee B. Foley, Sr. 

Betty L. Brenegan 




In memory of Kathryn J. Ford 

James C. Ford 

In memory of Helen Marie Davidson Fortney 

Nanci J. Wuolle 

In memory of Shirl M. Fosler 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Quackenbush 

Mr. & Mrs. James Romskog 

In memory of Mrs. Kevin ‘Claire’ Fostor 

Lincoln R. & Eileen M. Halvorson 

In memory of Mary A. French 

Susan C. Spears 

In memory of David Friend 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Brimer 

In memory of Adrian E. Fuchs 

Marion J. Fuchs 

In memory of Herbert E. Garbers 

Violet M. Garbers 

In memory of Richard ‘Dick’ A. Gasper 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan 

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler 

Gloria M. Freese 

Mr. & Mrs. David W. Gallager 

June Gasper 

Loris B. Rustad 

of Caring 


Expressions


In memory of Kenneth Edwin Geary 

Joan Geary 

Lisa M. Ward 

In memory of George J. Geissler 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Brimer 

In memory of Earl ‘Roger’ R. Genz 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Balduzzi 

In memory of Kenneth ‘Kenny’ L. Georgens 

Patricia M. Georgens 

Major & Mrs. Jeremy O’Donnell 

In memory of Mary Louise Gerstner 

Elizabeth E. Hanson 

In memory of 68th birthday Carol D. Gerth 

Charles E. Gerth 

In memory of Carol D. Gerth 

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Bradley 

Charles E. Gerth 

In memory of Delos E. Glick 

Mr. & Mrs. Arnold J. Breidel 

Ruth A. Breidel 

Patricia & Randal Craig 

In memory of Donald W. Goddard 

Johanna Goddard 

In memory of Gilbert Otto Graewin 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Forer 


Mr. & Mrs. Lance L. Rickaway 

In memory of Darryl C. Graf 

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Graf 

In memory of Alphonsus Greene, MD 

Dr. & Mrs. Ignatius F. Greene 

In memory of Emil Guenther 

Gladys M. Guenther 

In memory of Mrs. Tom Gull 

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Davis 

In memory of Elizabeth D. Gundersen 

Eunice H. Albrecht 


Drs. Robert & Carole Edland 

Mr. & Mrs. Lance Fischer 


Marybeth B. Goodnough 


Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen, III 


Betty F. Heuslein 

Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman 


Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson 

Dr. John A. Patterson & Linda Mast 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow 

Richard T. Record 

Jean Sauer 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling 

Dolores A. Slungaard 

John R. Smale 

Beverly I. Stuhr 

In memory of Sigurd B. Gundersen, Sr., MD 

Dr. Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr. 

In memory of Harland P. Gunderson 

Elaine B. Gunderson 

Beverly Kish & Family 

Diane E. Maertz 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Schendel 

In memory of Mabel M. Haar 

Mr. & Mrs. Jon W. Swanell 

In memory of Maybelle Haas 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Westerman 

In memory of Richard ‘Dick’ Hadrian 


In memory of Frank R. Haldorson 

Joyce R. Haldorson 

In memory of Pamella Halter 

James B. Halter 

In memory of Mark E. Handahl 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan W. Severson 

In memory of Christopher ‘Rudy’ F. Hanifl 


In memory of Jeanette Harris 

Gundersen Lutheran Nursing Western Campus 

In memory of William ‘Billy’ E. Harter 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Hepfel 

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. R.M. Hartigan 


In memory of Alvin W. Hauke 

Barbara A. Hauke 

Thompson Animal Medical Center, Ltd. 

In memory of Lorraine A. Hauke 

LaVerne D. Bjerke 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Clements 


Mr. & Mrs. Gregory C. Engen 

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Erler 


Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Fuchsteiner 

Mr. & Mrs. Kent Graham 

Barbara A. Hauke 

Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Iliff 

Jim Haas Associates, LLC 

Mr. & Mrs. Darvin G. Klatt 

Sarah J. Kopski 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Malay 

Jerome J. Papacek 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Schaller 

Wanda M. Spraggon 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Steidl 

Joseph H. Steidl 

Thompson Animal Medical Center, Ltd. 

Mr. & Mrs. David Wenger 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Wylie 

In memory of Terry W. Hauser 

Beverly E. Mades 

In memory of Richard G. Hawkins, Sr. 

Mrs. David D. Baptie 

M. Jean Brindley 

Marjorie P. Collins 

Marian D. Ford 

Nancy L. Graham 

Mr. & Mrs. Darrel A. Hosch 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane A. Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Klich 

Mr. & Mrs. David A. La Fond 

Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Leifeld 

Ruth A. Nixon-Davy 


J. C. Pfeiffer 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow 

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Schlueter 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Spencer 

In memory of Dr. Carlin K. Hayes 

Dunn County Human Services 

In memory of Patricia S. Heberlein 

Robert & Monta Clark 



Mr. & Mrs. John R. Heath 

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hughes 


Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Truax 

In memory of Ardell E. Hegland 

Mr. & Mrs. Germain A. Davison 

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan D. Hegland 

Jean H. Hegland 

Charlotte A. Lemke 

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Schueler 

Dorothy M. Senn 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. Sullivan 

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney A. Wilhelm 

Mr. & Mrs. David W. Winsky 

Dianne K. Yezek 

In memory of Martin ‘Marty’ James Heimer 


In memory of Jerold ‘Jerry’ D. Helgerson 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Oliver 

In memory of Mildred ‘Midge’ E. Hemstock 

Kirk E. Swenson & Marilee M. 

Hemstock-Swenson 

In memory of Lois M. Hendrickson 

Bud Hendrickson 

In memory of Helen J. Henry 

The Henry Family 

Wanita D. Fischer 

In memory of Gerald ‘Jerry’ A. Hermann 

Ann Hermann 

Irene Hermann 

John Hermann 

Mary Fleming 

Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Johnstone 

Debra J. Manderfeld 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Roessler 

In memory of Orville D. Hesse 


In memory of Floyd Hibbard 

Mr. & Mrs. Wallace N. Pohl 

In memory of Henry Hoesley 

Olga Hoesley 

In memory of James Hohl 

Lois Slaback 


In memory of 

Margaret ‘Petie’ Merman Holley 

Antique Study Group 


Mary M. Funk 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt 

Maria K. Holley 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Lommen, Sr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II 

William E. Meyer 

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Newburg 

Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood 

In memory of Richard L. Hollister 


In memory of Beryl Jane Holloway 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Fedie 


In memory of Wayne G. Hopf 


In memory of Hugh ‘Joe’ J. Horsfall 

Mr. & Mrs. John O. Horsfall 

Jansky Printing, Inc. 

In memory of Edith ‘Dede’ Houdek 

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Kirchoff 

Mr. & Mrs. James Pangier 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Pangier 

In memory of Judith ‘Judy’ Hovey 

Gary L. Hovey 

In memory of Virginia Hubbard 


In memory of Dorothy A. Huinker 


In memory of Richard S. Hulse, DDS 


Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pinski 

Dr. & Mrs. Fred H. Ross 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Scheid 



In memory of Duwayne G. Hundt 


In memory of Sisi Hutter 

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest S. Micek 

In memory of Harlan E. Jacobson 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Brenegan 

In memory of Leslie ‘Les’ J. Jacobson 

Bions Service Center, Inc. 

Bob Kratochwill Insurance 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Campbell 

Connie M. Cross 

Dr. Eva C. Dahl & Barry A. Blomquist 

Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling 

M. Arvid Ellefson 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith M. Ellingson 

Festival Foods - Sunshine Club 

Mr. & Mrs. David L. Frost 

Mr. & Mrs. Mervin J. Fruechte 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Fruit 


Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Hass 

Mr. & Mrs. David B. Hines 

Sandra L. Hoeth-Ludwigson 

International Motorwerks 

Ardis I. Jacobson 

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford H. Jacobson 

Jeneane M. Jacobson 

Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson 

Jim Strait Used Cars 

Mr. & Mrs. James Langen 

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Lesky 

Katherine A. Lyden 

MC Christianson Corp. (High Roller Skating) 

James D. McCormick 

Connie J. Noffke 

Marie A. Orcutt 

Dawn T. Pierce 

Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Proksch 

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Raatz 

Mrs. Vincent Schaller 

Karla M. Soland 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Starkey 

Edith E. Syftestad 

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Thomas 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Troyanek 

Mr. & Mrs. Herman J. Troyanek 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Troyanek 

In memory of Orel Jacobson 


In memory of Luella Edna Simonds Jakusz 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad 

In memory of JuliaAnn ‘Julie’ H. Janzen 

Evelyn H. Olson 

Marcella L. Rediske 

In memory of Douglas Jefson 

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas C. Jefson 

In memory of Dolores Jensen 

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Schultz 

In memory of Tena Mae Jertson 


In memory of Catherine ‘Katie’ H. Johnson 


In memory of Cyrus O. Johnson, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Bohren 


In memory of Lyle ‘Knute’ T. Johnson 

Nancy L. Graham 

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Subjek 

In memory of Michael A. Johnson 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci 

Ellen V. Bluske 

Friends of Paula’s Purse 

Leta L. Johnson 

Kathleen J. Nevin 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Richardson 

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Tracey 


In memory of Teresa Johnstone 

Johanna Goddard 

In memory of Archie E. Jorgenson 

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Mell 

In memory of Adelaide ‘Addie’ F. Jostad 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Hepfel 

In memory of Alice ‘Elaine’ E. Justin 


Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Grosskopf, Sr. 

Donald A. Justin 

Mr. & Mrs. Troy J. Nedegaard 

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Preidel 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler 

In memory of John J. Kampa 

Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. 

In memory of John W. Kappmeyer 

Mrs. John W. Kappmeyer 

In memory of Louis Karrib 

Harriet S. Karrib 

In memory of Thomas R. Keenan 


In memory of 21st birthday 

Sara Anne Cherith Kerrigan 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mikat, Anna & Lauren Mikat 

In memory of Sara Anne Cherith Kerrigan 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Kerrigan 

In memory of Betty K. Kerska 

Kay & Stuart Getter 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan K. Hanson 

Heather Olson 

Stacy L. Ostrem 

Kristi & Scott Peterson 

Tracy & Chad Thelen 

In memory of Marilyn Kever Phifer 


In memory of Sidney ‘Sid’ M. Kirchner 


In memory of Zerepha ‘Ree’ B. Kirkpatrick 


In memory of Chris Kleven 

Mr. & Mrs. Ellsworth A. Giese 

In memory of Fern E. (Isenmann) Knaak 

Duane Baeder 

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh A. Boschert, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Carlson 

Shirley Clark 

Robert & Darlene Dayton 

Wesley & Norma Denny 

Mr. & Mrs. Warren E. Deters 

Kathy Dvorak 


Mr. & Mrs. William L. Green 

Mr. & Mrs. James Grenisen 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Hartnett 

Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company 

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Houlihan 

Tom & Roz Hundt 

Carl & Fran Johnson 

Judy L. Kirkpatrick 

Gregory J. McCabe 

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. McFadden 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Monge 

Mr. & Mrs. David Morris 

Bonnie & Steve Murray 

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Nicks 

Jerome J. Papacek 

Eleanor M. Proksch 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Quinn 

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Schlueter 


Mike & Kathy Sevalius 

Rosemary Stalsberg 

State Bank Financial 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Stendalen 

David W. Swanke & Donna M. Berry-Swanke 


Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Wagoner 

Dan Wateski 

In memory of James F. Knapp, MD 

Dr. David & Jo Ellen Hartman 

In memory of Carl W. Knoll 


In memory of Adella F. Knudson 

Barbara & James Clappier 

In memory of Orin Knutson 

Davana C. Lee 

In memory of Dar Koch 

Dr. & Mrs. Jon J. Havenstrite 

of Caring 


Expressions


In memory of Kenneth E. Kolb, Jr., MD 

Drs. Robb E. Kline & Kelly E. Hodgson Kline 

In memory of Robert Konter 

James W. Konter 

In memory of Raymond W. Korn 

Charles & Rosemarie Link 

In memory of Karen A. Korpal 

Tom & Diane Neefe 

Mr. & Mrs. Lon R. Ziehm 

In memory of Barbara ‘Bobbie’ E. Kostecki 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Kostecki 

In memory of June Krebs 

George C. Krebs 

James & Rebecca Naugler 

In memory of Joan Deva Krenz 

Friends & Family of Joan Krenz 

Richard J. Krenz 

Thomas Krenz 

In memory of David J. Krett 

Emma Krett 

In memory of Sonny Krivacek 

Violet Krivacek 

In memory of Helen E. Krueger 


In memory of Daniel F. Kruse 


In memory of Walter J. Kubik 


In memory of Laura Frances Kuehl 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hooverson 

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Schipper 

Mr. & Mrs. Brant D. Sommerville 

Arlene M. Wiese 

In memory of Thomas Kuehn 


In memory of Paul L. Kueter 


In memory of Clayton Allen Lambert 

Mr. & Mrs. Roy M. Hesselberg 



In memory of Dale ‘Landy’ Landercasper 

Janette Dawson 


Kathleen A. & Thomas G. Frisby 

Tom & Kathy Frisby 

Jeannette M. Gasal Spilde, MD & 

Steven L. Spilde 

Gundersen Lutheran Credit Union 

Gundersen Lutheran General Surgery 

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy 

Jeanne M. Johnson, MD 


Mr. & Mrs. Gale F. Lambert 

Kristen Marcou 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Reider 

Sue Schmitt 

Kathy A. Steinke 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Theede 

Tom & Peggy Trudeau 

Eileen Williams 

In memory of Anna Mae Landsgard 

Emery C. Landsgard 

In memory of 

Dolores ‘Dolly’ Louise Langhofer 


In memory of Caroline R. Langowski 


In memory of Mary Louise (Noelke) Larkin 

Thomas M. Larkin 

In memory of Edward A. Larson 

Helen Benzine 

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt P. Larson 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Rozinski 

In memory of Olive Larson 

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration 

In memory of Linda H. Lasko 


In memory of Jeanette Lawrie 


In memory of Darrel Lee 


In memory of Hazel Marie Lee 

Mr. & Mrs. Tilford A. Bagstad 

In memory of Marvin M. Lee 

Connie La Von Lee 

Mrs. Marvin M. Lee 

In memory of Julius & Marcella Lehmann 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Merrill & Jake 

In memory of Lorraine M. Lehrke 

Mrs. Robert Kabat 

In memory of Patricia ‘Pat’ E. LeMay 


In memory of Dorothy E. Mundt Lewis 

Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Becker 


Violet G. Weiss 

Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner 

In memory of Imogene A. Lindesmith 

Lisa A. Lindesmith, DVM 

In memory of Allen B. Lium 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude 

In memory of Gavin R. Lola 


Anne M. Grayson 

Mr. & Mrs. David R. Justus 

In memory of Ovida M. Lorenz 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jacobs 

Dr. & Mrs. Clay LaBrec 

In memory of Gary C. Loss 

Ann F. Loss 


In memory of Donald Luce 


In memory of Betty Ann Mac Phetridge 

Don Mac Phetridge 

In memory of Ruth E. MacDonald 

Rev. & Mrs. Allen B. Birchler 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Fisher 

Mr. & Mrs. Burleigh A. Randolph 

Eleanor Troutfetter 

In memory of Joyce E. Mades 

Forrest H. Mades 

In memory of Kaitlin E. Mahr 

Keren L. Prombaum & Rabbi Saul L. Simcha 

In memory of Jeffrey F. Manske 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson 

Malita E. Raymond 

In memory of Theo M. Marshall 


In memory of Richard J. Mathison 

Eleanor G. Ekern 


In memory of Charles F. Mathy 

Peter J. & Krin E. Krause 

In memory of Elaine M. Mavrantonis 

Robert & Monta Clark 


Mr. & Mrs. John R. Heath 

Renee D. Hess 


In memory of Joan M. McHugh 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Nost 

Mr. & Mrs. John Nost 

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Stark 

In memory of Natalie Mertes 

Carol & Rodger Schomberg 

In memory of Ronald V. Meyer 

Mr. & Mrs. Harold F. Nelson 

In memory of Debra Mickelson 

Geraldine M. Schaal 

In memory of Rueben ‘Mitch’ J. Mickschl 

Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Mickschl 

In memory of Loralie ‘Lori’ L. Miles 

Dolly D. Ozburn 

Patricia M. Ristow 

In memory of Helen Miller 

Mr. & Mrs. Lavon Guist 

In memory of Bernie Mittelstaedt 

Mr. & Mrs. Allan O. Ohm 

In memory of Beverly Mlsna 

Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mlsna 

In memory of Lola C. Mohr 

Holly A. Mohr 

In memory of Cory Scott Monti 

Peter J. Levonian & Betsy Levonian Morgan 

In memory of Jerome ‘Jerry’ T. Morrison 

Deb Anderson 

Kathy Brudos 


Tom & Kathy Frisby 

Jeannette M. Gasal Spilde, MD & 

Steven L. Spilde 


In memory of Jerome ‘Jerry’ T. Morrison 

continued… 

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy 

Deb Heyroth 

Jeanne M. Johnson, MD 


Kristen Marcou 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern 

Pet Therapy Staff 

Toni Peters 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Reider 

Kathy A. Steinke 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Theede 

In memory of Shelby J. Mundt 

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin G. Meyer 

In memory of Lois J. Murchie 


In memory of Patricia ‘Pat’ M. Murphy 


In memory of Paul A. Mutch 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch 

In memory of Marjorie J. Myhre 

Mr. & Mrs. Allan O. Ohm 

In memory of Harold G. Nelson 

Elaine M. Nelson 

In memory of James David Nelson 

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis E. Wilson 

In memory of Joan Nelson 


In memory of Myron Stanley Nestingen 

Edna Nestingen 

In memory of Carl F. Nichols 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Halvorson 

In memory of Jackie Niehaus 


In memory of Arlys Noben 

Shirley M. Hanan 

In memory of 

Irene Marie (Kubal) Noelke-Satory 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer 

In memory of Thomas Norris, MD 

Sander M. Johnson, MD 

In memory of Lucille Norton 


In memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Numsen 

Dian Numsen 

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell 

In memory of John A. Nutt 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Anderson 


John L. Cramer 


Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Kastantin 

John A. Nutt 

In memory of Clara Ohm 


In memory of Patricia M. Oliver 

Mr. & Mrs. Darin K. Berg 

In memory of Beverly Olson 

Patricia A. Seubert 

In memory of Curtis R. Olson 

Eleanor G. Ekern 


Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck 

Mrs. Curtis R. Olson 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold 


In memory of Robert Leonard Ortloff 


Mr. & Mrs. Lester M. Helgeson 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Meyer 

Debra S. Rislow 

In memory of Ernest & Barb Ovestrud 

Palmer K. Ovestrud 

In memory of Max Paine 

Lora A. Kuecker 

In memory of William ‘Bill’ J. Panka 

Norma J. Panka 

In memory of Ralph J. Pape 

Bridge Club Friends 


Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Cerutti 

Barbara & James Clappier 


Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Davy 


Herb & Barbara Heili 

Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader 


Mr. & Mrs. Travis H. Sacia 

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Sacia 

In memory of Jerry Parkos 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Gensmer 

In memory of David L. Parr 

Joan M. Parr 

In memory of Tyra L. Parsneau 

Daniel G. Bakkestuen & Rochelle A. Rusch 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Covey 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Freedland 

Friends & Loved Ones CMN 

Glenn R. Green & Pamela J. Pager-Green 

Jacqueline Moriarity 

Donna M. Pedretti 

Gloria J. Pralle 

Nancy E. Reithel 

Mr. & Mrs. Gene A. Ringleman 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan D. Shepherd 

Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester J. Strasser 

Mrs. Victor R. Zahn 

In memory of Tom Pauly, MD 

Dee Paque’ 

In memory of Sarah ‘Sally’ (Hyde) Pearse 


In memory of Fern F. Pearson 

Mr. & Mrs. Ervin T. Bauer 

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Brommer 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Ganz 

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Gerstl 

Fern F. Pearson 

In memory of David E. Peterson 

Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson 

In memory of Patricia Eloise Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Alberts 

Lindsey M. Bakel 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack H. Benning 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Borchert 

Mr. & Mrs. William G. Brose 


Mr. & Mrs. Willard Carlow 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Comeau 


Jean A. Davis 

Mr. & Mrs. Marcus C. Doolittle, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Engen 

Donald S. Fitterer & Jacquelyn M. French 

Mr. & Mrs. Veryel D. Gerdl 

Dalton G. Goss 

Mr. & Mrs. Harlan W. Hein, Jr. 


Mr. & Mrs. Lester J. Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Knorr 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Lundsten 

Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Nelson 

Dr. & Mrs. David D. Norenberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Osley 

Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Peterson 

Donald D. & Carol J. Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. Warren G. Peterson 

Mary K. Powell 

Jean Sauer 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Schmitt 

Mr. & Mrs. Jay R. Soldner 

Sparta High School Class of 1946 

Johanna Speropulos 

Mrs. Willard W. Webb 

Patricia A. Yanke-Ruda 

Nancy J. Zielke 

In memory of Alice M. Pfaff 

Beverly E. Mades 

In memory of Arleigh R. Pfaff, Sr. 

Jean Sterling 

In memory of Ramona F. Pfaff 

Jean Sterling 

In memory of Barbara Ann Pfennig 


Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson 

Doris C. Roesler 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Schultz 

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Smolek 

Mr. & Mrs. William F. Tanke 

Trane Company 

In memory of Claudine Phillipps 

Stacey L. Connaughton, MD 

In memory of Wilson ‘Wil’ R. Pieper 

Donald & Caroline Pieper 

In memory of Dorothy C. Pierce 



In memory of G. Helen Pierce 

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse D. Johnson 

In memory of John A. Poellinger 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht 

M. Jean Brindley 


Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Buehler 


Mr. & Mrs. Jack J. Jansky 

Mrs. Robert Kabat 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Mertes 

Wanda & Burton Nelson 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Poellinger 

Mr. & Mrs. John B. Reinhart 

John R. Smale 

In memory of Lucille M. Popple 

Dennis Popple 

In memory of Cletus ‘Gene’ E. Prieur 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane L. Hammer 

of Caring 


Expressions


In memory of Mason Ward, Jr., 

Frieda Mae, Lucille Dorothy & 

Lorretta Norma Quackenbush 

Mr. & Mrs. Mason W. Quackenbush 

In memory of Dorothy A. Radaich 


In memory of James R. Ramsey 

Carol R.Ramsey 

In memory of Edward Range 


In memory of Becky Reichman 


In memory of Joyce G. Richter 

Geraldine T. Heilman 

In memory of Edith Ring 

Susan G. Ring 

In memory of Louis & Rosella Rinn 

Diane D. Rinn 

In memory of Dennis L. Rivers 

Susanne Rivers 

In memory of Merlin H. Rix 

Phyllis C. Rix 

In memory of Margaret Robinson 

Beverly Robinson 

In memory of Gladys H. Roen 

Mr. & Mrs. David T. Rude 

In memory of Donald ‘Don’ J. Roesler 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Herlitzke 


Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler 

Rosella Roesler 

In memory of Francis Rogness Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Czechowicz 

In memory of John A. Rohrer 

Elaine M. Rohrer 

In memory of Marlys Roisum 


In memory of Gladys E. Rose 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Shaker 

In memory of Kenneth ‘Kenny’ D. Rostad 

Mireille A. Rostad 

Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Rostad 

In memory of Ophelia G. Rotering 

Henry Rotering 

In memory of Esther H. Rowekamp 


In memory of Don P. Rundle 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Engstrom 

In memory of Donald Leroy Runice 


In memory of Allan H. Rusch 

Phyllis E. Rusch 

In memory of Audrey Rusch 

Irwin L. Rusch 

In memory of Esther M. Ruud 

Jane Ayalin 


Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Casper 


Kenda K. Lisney 

Patricia A. McCormick 

Carol Noonan 

The Honorable & Mrs. John J. Perlich 


In memory of Elenore M. Sagehorn 

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Geier 

In memory of Phyllis M. Saley 

Mr. & Mrs. Duke Henthorne 

In memory of Vivian M. Salsman 

John J. Salsman 

In memory of Roger C. Sands 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Clements 


In memory of Elizabeth Sather 


In memory of Armand ‘Ham’ R. Schaller 

Jeanette S. Schaller 

In memory of Judith ‘Judy’ R. Schaller 

Eugene M. Schaller 

In memory of Donna Schara 


In memory of John E. Schmidt 


In memory of Raymond G. Schoen 

Mary Lou & Kenneth Balts 

In memory of Donald W. Schoenfeld 

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Fothergill 

In memory of Regina ‘Ricky’ A. Schomburg 

Olene S. Ristow 

Lynda C. Smith 

In memory of 

Mary Louise ‘Mary Lou’ L. Schroeder 

Dr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Born 

In memory of Wesley L. Schuppel 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Engelien 


Jeanne R. Kaminski 


In memory of Robert Schuster 

Dr. & Mrs. David E. Palm 

In memory of John ‘Jack’ Joseph Schwem 

Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera 

Mrs. Marcus Q. Arneson 


Jack & Rosie Glendenning 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Media Dept. 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman 


Jim & Ellen Heinecke 

Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman 



Barbara & Kermit Newcomer 


Mary Ellen & Ron Pitz 

Donna M. Proudfit 


Marti Schwem 



Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Wheeler 

In memory of Pamela A. Sebranek 

Custom Air Photo, Inc. 

In memory of Martha E. Sender 

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bromley 

In memory of Eric Server 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold 

In memory of Thomas ‘Tom’ Karl Severson 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Quackenbush 

Mr. & Mrs. Mason W. Quackenbush 

In memory of Bessie G. Shelmidine 

Mary D. Freeman 

Irene Hammes 

In memory of Lucien ‘Lon’ R. Sicotte 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Patros 

In memory of Donald F. Sieger 

Susan M. Sieger 

In memory of Charlene D. Simenson 


In memory of Harold A. Skroch Sr. 

Jill M. Barrientos 

Cytec Engineered Materials 

Laura & Darrell Faber 

Jim Haas Associates, LLC 

Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert O. Jonsgaard 

Shirley Skroch 

In memory of Rolv K. Slungaard, MD 

Dolores A. Slungaard 

In memory of Lloyd Marvin Smaby 


Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Sacia 

In memory of Joyce A. Smale 

John R. Smale 

In memory of Larry Smith 


In memory of Paul C. Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Anderson 


Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. Holtrop 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Nutt 

Regional Administration & Managers 

In memory of James Sorensen 


In memory of Scott J. Sprtel, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Sprtel 

In memory of Fred Spuhler 


In memory of Jack Standefer 

Gundersen Lutheran Ophthalmology/ 

Optometry Dept. 

In memory of Mary C. Stanley 

Shirley E. Stetzer 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl H. Willenberg 

In memory of Isiah Stanton 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Taylor 

In memory of Bruce H. Staples 

Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Staples 

In memory of Howard R. Steenberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Duane S. Dreves 

In memory of Edward ‘Ed’ O. Stockheimer 



In memory of Marjorie Laura Stokman 


Mr. & Mrs. Willard H. Wiegrefe 

In memory of Donald Robert Stolfuss 

Peggy J. Hefti 

In memory of Mary Stoltz 



In memory of Thomas D. Stone 


In memory of Lorna Mae Strong 


French Island Lions Club, Inc. 



Debbie & Jim Kroner 

Kathryn Swanson 

Lisa Wolf 

In memory of Jane B. Stuckert 

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Gannett 

In memory of Fern Sturgis 

Margaret L. Lindahl 

In memory of Theodore ‘Teo’ R. Sutton, Jr. 


In memory of Keith E. Szymkowiak 

Krista Pollock 

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur C. Strom 

In memory of Tina A. Tangen 

Dennis & Mary Bilen 

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Ranis 

In memory of John A. Temple 

Dr. Gregory & Kathi A. Fischer, Esq. 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Havens 

In memory of Thomas J. Thesing 



In memory of Herman A. Thiede 



In memory of Keith Thrune 

Kay E. Thrune 

In memory of Eleanor G. Thulin 

Dr. Leah Reimann 

In memory of Andrew B. Tieskotter 

Mr. & Mrs. Lee A. Gebel 

Mr. & Mrs. Juel N. Knutson 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Rasing 

In memory of Robert ‘Bob’ E. Tollefson, Sr. 

Harriet Farrell 

In memory of Paula Jean Tower 

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Padley 

In memory of Rita R. Tranberg 

Friends & Family of Rita Tranberg 

In memory of Jacob James Trannel 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci 

Kerry L. Redfearn & Nicole M. Williams 

In memory of Winifred Triemstra 


In memory of Melissa ‘Mitzi’ B. Troke 

Dorothy L. Anderson 

In memory of Dee Trowbridge 


In memory of Arden F. Unnasch 


In memory of Raymond ‘Ray’ E. Urbick 


In memory of Sandra E. Vance 

Ruth & George Barton 

In memory of John F. Vancil 

Oral K. Vancil 

In memory of Gordon R. Vick 

Gloria M. Vick 

In memory of Robert C. Voight 

Jo Voight 

In memory of Edwin Walker 


In memory of Johnny Wallace 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Deml 

In memory of Madeline ‘Matt’ E. Wallace 

Luther M. Strasburg 

In memory of Gene E. Walter 


Gundersen Lutheran Endrocrinology & 

Diabetes Education 

In memory of Alvin J. Walters 


In memory of Jeff Ward 


In memory of Elaine M. Weisbecker 

Richard T. Weisbecker 

In memory of Robert ‘Bob’ George Weiske 

Hospice of Havasu, Inc. 

Mr. & Mrs. Lester G. Knudtson 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl O. Lenser 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Patsch 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Peterson 

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent T. Riley 

Frances I. Rouse 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Westerman 

In memory of Letty Lynn Wethe 

Carolyn B. Anderson 

In memory of Landon A. Wettstein 

Marie Wettstein 

In memory of Sandra Whiteley 

David L. Whiteley 

In memory of Marion Jones Whiteway 


Ruth A. Nixon-Davy 


Mr. & Mrs. William H. Temte 

Dr. & Mrs. John Turnbull 

In memory of Robert E. Whiteway, MD 


In memory of Norlin Roland Wicklund 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Dyrhaug 

Gloria M. Freese 


Gloria Leisgang 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Poellinger 

Shirley E. Stetzer 

Myrt Wicklund 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl H. Willenberg 

In memory of Elmer E. Wilber 

Merna A. Wilber 

In memory of Merrick S. Wing 

Elizabeth B. Wing 

In memory of Joan G. Winkler 

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiNicola 

Mr. & Mrs. Le Roy E. Hougom, Sr. 

In memory of Jared Withrow 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Zenker 

In memory of Ralph C. Witt 

Edith E. Witt 

“Dear Children’s Miracle 

Network, please accept 

my gift for the Network. 

Twelve years ago, on a snowy 

January night, my daughter 

was rushed to the Gundersen 

Lutheran NICU by ambulance. 

She received wonderful care by 

the nurses and Dr. Thompson. 

Through the kindness and 

generosity of the Children’s 

Miracle Network, my husband 

and I were given money to 

buy food while we prayed 

and waited for her recovery. 

I have never forgotten the 

kindness that we received that 

night, and although it is well 

overdue, I would like to repay 

that gift with another.” 

~ Sincerely, Nancy Henckel 

In memory of Lauritz ‘Sonny’ 

George Wittenberg 


In memory of Beth K. Wood 


Gundersen Lutheran Lab Dept. 

In memory of Beverly J. Yahnke 


In memory of Fredrick ‘Fred’ G. Zabel 


In memory of Harvey W. Zemple 

Darlene Zemple 

In memory of Ricky J. Ziegler 

Beatrice Schmitz 

In memory of Clifford J. Ziel 

Marie F. Ziel 

In memory of Kathy Zimmerman 

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Blanchard 

In memory of Otto E. Zimmerman 

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Beranek 

Margaret R. Draak 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith R. Krause 

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Robertson 

Mr. & Mrs. August Zimmerman 

Patricia M. Zimmerman 

Phillis Zimmerman 

In memory of Edward Zinke 

Mark & Debra Bronson 

of Caring 


Expressions

Make a Difference — Make a Gift 

Heritage Society 

For people and organizations who want to make 

a difference in the health of our communities, 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation offers a vast 

umbrella of philanthropic opportunities. Each gift, no 

matter the size, makes you a valued partner in creating a 

better future for those we serve. 

Gifts may be designated to a specific area of interest, 

whether it’s in supporting first-rate medical education 

programs, advancing knowledge through research, or 

building healthier communities. If you prefer, choose 

to make a general gift that may be directed to areas of 

greatest need. 

Pathfinders readers may be inspired to support one 

or more of the hard-working funds we’ve highlighted 

in this issue. It is as easy and convenient as using the 

enclosed gift envelope, or visiting us online at gundluth. 

org/foundation. Our donors can always be assured that the 

guidelines they establish will be honored completely. 

Each year, the Foundation invites our community to 

participate in giving at any level, in any of the following 

Heritage Society categories: 

Friends $1–199 

Advocates $200–499 

Associates $500–999 

Benefactors $1,000–1,499 

Pacesetters $1,500–2,499 

Trustees $2,500–4,999 

Visionaries $5,000–9,999 

Circle of Excellence 

$10,000 and above 

As an annual giving program, the Heritage Society 

recognizes total gifts within a calendar year. Donors 

whose cumulative gifts totaled $200 or more between 

January 1 and December 31, 2008, will be honored at the 

Foundation’s annual Heritage Celebration, to be held this 

year on April 22, 23, 24, 2009. 

Economic uncertainty gives us all the more reason to 

take stock of what is essential in life, to re-evaluate priorities 

and renew our commitment to those things we value 

most. Together, united by inspired giving, we can ensure 

the quality healthcare our patients expect and deserve. 

Giving brings communities together, especially in 

trying economic times. Gundersen Lutheran Medical 

Foundation offers many avenues for giving and is 

available to assist donors in their strategic gift 

planning. We invite you to contact our Foundation 

staff at 608-775-6600 or 800-362-9567, ext. 56600, 

to explore these or other gift arrangements. 

Direct Gifts 

The most popular form is cash or checks, but real 

estate, life insurance or stocks and bonds can also be 

gifted directly. 

Tributes & Memorials 

Gifts to commemorate loved ones on a special occasion 

can be a meaningful reminder to those who care. 

Charitable Bequests 

With advance planning, your will can continue to 

provide support for your favorite charitable causes. 

Life Income Gifts 

For those who wish to avoid capital gains and estate 

taxes, a Charitable Gift Annuity can offer significant 

benefits for both giver and recipient. 


Children with Listening Disabilities 

Is it a hearing problem? 

Or something else? 

For over 20 years, Gundersen 

Lutheran audiologist David Palm, 

PhD, and speech language pathologist 

David Hartman, PhD, BC-NCD (A), have 

been interested in children who are 

not doing well in school and referred 

for hearing testing because teachers 

and pediatricians suspected a hearing 

impairment. 

Through a series of tests, Dr. Palm 

was able to determine that while some 

children have problems with hearing, 

others have trouble processing in their 

brains what their ears could hear. The 

reasons for this were multiple: 

• background noise interfering with 

the child’s being able to interpret 

the desired sound; 

• poor language skills, making 

understanding of input difficult or 

impossible; 

• trouble attending to what 

they hear (Attention Deficient 

Hyperactivity Disorder); and 

• poor motivation to listen because 

they find it so difficult to process 

what they hear. 

Through collaboration with 

Gundersen Lutheran’s Comprehensive 

Child Care Center (CCCC), causative 

factors could be determined. As a result 

of Dr. Palm and Dr. Hartman’s research, 

a diagnostic protocol was developed to 

be linked with Gundersen Lutheran’s 

CCCC, which has access to medical 

center behavioral health specialists, 

speech/language experts, and medical 

education specialists. These specialists 

are called upon to solve the mystery 

and fully address the root cause of a 

child’s disability. 

Members of the experienced team that offers 

treatment include Dr. Palm (retired), Dr. Hartman, 

Dr. Debbie Olufs, Dr. Diane Perrone and Ms. Julie Wise. 

MedWatch is published bi-monthly by 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. 

Editor: A. Erik Gundersen, MD, 

Vice Chairman. 

Donor Bill of Rights 

PHILANTHROPY is based on 

voluntary action for the common 

good. It is a tradition of giving and 

sharing that is primary to the quality 

of life. To assure that philanthropy 

merits the respect and trust of the 

general public, and that donors can 

have full confidence in the not-forprofit 

organizations and causes they 

are asked to support, we declare that 

all donors have these rights 

I. To be informed of the 

organization’s mission, of the way the 

organization intends to use donated 

resources, and of its capacity to 

use donations effectively for their 

intended purposes. 

II. To be informed of the identity of 

those serving on the organization’s 

governing board, and to expect the 

board to exercise prudent judgment in 

its stewardship responsibilities. 

III. To have access to the 

organization’s most recent financial 

statements. 

IV. To be assured their gifts will be 

used for the purposes for which they 

were given. 

V. To receive appropriate 

acknowledgement and recognition. 

VI. To be assured that information 

about their donations is handled with 

respect and with confidentiality to the 

extend provided by law. 

VII. To expect that all relationships 

with individuals representing 

organizations of interest to the donor 

will be professional in nature. 

VIII. To be informed whether those 

seeking donations are volunteers, 

employees of the organization or 

hired solicitors. 

IX. To have the opportunity for their 

names to be deleted from mailing 

lists that an organization may intend 

to share. 

X. To feel free to ask questions when 

making a donation and to receive 

prompt, truthful and forthright 

answers. 


Happenings 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work 

Meet Our Research 

Scientists 

An open house is being planned 

as a unique opportunity to 

learn more about the growing 

volume of basic science research 

supported by Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation. Founded in 

1988, the Microbiology Research 

Laboratory, led by Steve Callister, 

PhD, has consistently produced 

innovative basic research that has 

resulted in over 100 scientific 

publications, several patents and 

successful commercial applications, 

and significant government 

and commercial research and 

development funds. 

In part due to this remarkable 

track record, the Foundation recently 

increased their research commitment 

by establishing an additional 

laboratory dedicated to basic science 

studies that specifically concern 

blood and solid tumor cancers. The 

Hematology/Oncology Research 

Laboratory will be directed by 

Carl Simon Shelley, DPhil, who 

Pictured above, L–R: Steve Callister, PhD 

and Carl Simon Shelley, DPhil. Join the 

doctors in June for an open house in the 

Microbiology Research Laboratory. 

was most recently a scientist at 

Massachusetts General Hospital in 

Boston. Dr. Shelley is most interested 

in studies aimed at increasing our 

understanding of cellular processes 

during various cancers and 

identifying potential new diagnostic 

and therapeutic targets. 

A Grand Vision for 

a Grand Space 

Theresa Besse, interior design 

coordinator for Gundersen 

Lutheran’s facility operations 

department, recently approached the 

Foundation with a special request. 

Her vision for the new La Crosse 

Clinic entrance and lobby atrium 

includes the addition of a baby grand 

Foundation friends are cordially 

invited to meet these talented 

research scientists and their staff 

on June 5, from 3–6:30pm, at the 

La Crosse Health Science Center, 

1300 Badger Street. We hope you can 

attend and learn more about these 

exciting endeavors and also tour 

the research facilities. For further 

information, contact the Foundation 

office at 608-775-6605. 

piano. “Music has healing properties, 

so we’d like to encourage the use of 

all five senses to enhance our healing 

environment,” says Besse about 

her proposed “Music is Medicine” 

program. Her wish for the ideal piano 

would be a wood finish (not black) 

baby grand with built in player piano 

for times when no one is performing. 

If you have an interest in fulfilling 

this wish, contact Phil Schumacher at 

(608) 775-6600. 


Internal Medicine Residency Director Steven B. Pearson, MD, has been named Governor 

of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Physicians, a singular honor for both 

Dr. Pearson and Gundersen Lutheran. The Foundation’s Internal Medicine 

» 

Residency 

Program currently has more residents enrolled (25) than at any time in our history. 

Dedication Event Celebrates 

William and Ann Barney 

The outstanding generosity of local philanthropists 

William and Ann Barney was recognized 

on November 23, 2008, during a special ceremony in 

the newly renovated quarters of Gundersen Lutheran 

Medical Foundation. Family and friends gathered for 

the formal dedication of the William A. and Ann C. 

Barney Board Room, a state-of-the-art conference 

space made possible through a gift from the Barneys, 

both longtime Foundation volunteers and benefactors. 

“Bill and Ann are truly part of our fabric,” says Mark 

V. Connelly, MD, chairman of the Foundation Board. 

“Of all their gifts and good deeds, I believe this board 

room best represents their role with this medical center 

and our Foundation.” 

In 1972, Bill Barney became one of two lay 

trustees to join the Foundation Board. He served two 

terms, then returned to the Board and became vicepresident, 

and then chairman. That commitment, 

vision and leadership is reflected in the purpose of 

the extraordinary board room named in the Barney’s 

honor. Centrally located, serving the needs of both the 

system and the Foundation, the Barney Board Room 

includes advanced media capabilities designed to bring 

people together, from around the region or around the 

world. The Foundation is most grateful for the Barney’s 

generosity and friendship. 

It’s official! Ann and William Barney are greeted by Dr. Mark 

Connelly at the dedication of the new Barney Board Room. 

Strategic Expansion for Medical 

Education Programs 

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation continues 

to demonstrate a commitment to the healthcare 

needs of our region, and our country, through expanded 

medical education offerings. Two Gundersen Lutheran 

physicians are actively involved in development of the 

Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM), a 

new and innovative program to encourage graduates of 

the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and 

Public Health to practice in rural areas of our state. 

David H. Chestnut, MD, the Foundation’s Director 

of Medical Education, and Kim Lansing, MD, PhD, 

a Gundersen Lutheran family medicine specialist, 

have provided exceptional leadership in this statewide 

effort. “The WARM Program is designed to address 

the profound shortage and maldistribution of physicians 

that affects rural Wisconsin,” says Dr. Chestnut. 

“Students admitted to the WARM Program must be 

Wisconsin residents who have a demonstrated interest 

in—and commitment to—the practice of medicine in 

rural Wisconsin.” 

Potential rural sites for WARM undergraduate 

student rotations are currently being evaluated. After 

years of planning and preparation, it is expected that 

the first cohort of eight (8) WARM students will begin 

their clinical clerkship training at Gundersen Lutheran 

in July, 2010. 


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April 22, 23 & 24 

Calendar of Events 

CMN Petunia Sale 

May 5, 6, 13 

April 2009 

All month ...CMN Miracle Magazine Month - supportthemiracle.com/newsstand.html 

3 ..........CMN Music for Miracles - Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Concordia Ballroom 

4–5 ........CMN Tomah Area Credit Union - Hooterbowl Bowling Tourney in Hustler, Wisconsin 

5 ..........Fool’s Five Road Race and Auction to benefit GLMF Cancer Research, Lewiston, Minnesota 

6–8 ........CMN Books are Fun Book Fair - Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse Clinic 

7–8 ........CMN Menomonie Wal-Mart D.C. Bowling at Thunderbird Mall 

15 .........Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s annual Science and Math Expo, La Crosse Center 

22, 23, 24 ...35th Annual Heritage Society Donor Recognition Event - “Set a Course for Adventure on the 

GLMF Heritage Love Boat”, Gundersen Lutheran 

30 .........Nursing Education and Research’s 8th Annual Research on the Green featuring the Dahlberg 

Nursing Lecture, Viterbo University 

May 2009 


1–2 ........CMN Knitcraft/St. Croix Semi-Annual Charitable Sales Event, Signatures, Winona, Minnesota 

5 ..........CMN Petunia Sale, Gundersen Lutheran Support Services Building, Onalaska Campus 

6 ..........CMN Petunia Sale, Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse Clinic 

8 ..........CMN The Emerald Ball, La Crosse Radio Group/Charter Communications, 

City Brewery Hospitality Center 

9 ..........CMN Wal-Mart Summer Fun II Safety Event, Winona, Minnesota 

10 .........Western Campus Nursing Graduation Ceremony, Gundersen Lutheran, Overholt Auditorium 

13 .........CMN Petunia Sale, Gundersen Lutheran, Hospital Entrance 

14–17 ......CMN Menomonie Wal-Mart DC Golf Outing, Mill Run, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 

16 .........CMN Ace Hardware Grand Garage Sale, Ace Distribution Center, La Crosse 

31 .........CMN Celebration Weekend, LIVE at Gundersen Lutheran, WXOW-TV 19 in La Crosse & WQOW 

TV-18 in Eau Claire 

CMN Celebration May 31 

CMN Book Fair 

April 6–8, June 8–10 

June 2009 


5 ..........Open House, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Laboratories, Health Science 

Consortium, La Crosse 

8–10 .......CMN Books are Fun Book Fair - Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse Clinic 

8 ..........CMN 7 Rivers Region Chapter of Credit Unions Miracle Open Golf Classic, Forest Hills, La Crosse 

11 .........CMN Crescent Printing Golf Tournament at Drugan’s, Holmen, Wisconsin 

12 .........Medical Resident Graduation Ceremony, Gundersen Lutheran, Rasmus Center 

18 .........Founders Legacy Recognition Event and Garden Social 

25 .........Steppin’ Out in Pink Wine Tasting, Albert’s Pettibone Resort, La Crosse

The Values We Hold - Gundersen Health System

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