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<strong>Year</strong>-<strong>End</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />
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Mary B. Burrichter<br />
Mark V. Connelly, MD, Chairman<br />
Donald F. Frank<br />
C. Daniel Gelatt, PhD<br />
Robert N. Golden, MD<br />
Joe Gow, PhD<br />
A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD,<br />
Vice Chairman<br />
Sigurd B. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, III, MD<br />
Kent C. Handel<br />
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Pauline M. Jackson, MD<br />
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Development Department<br />
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Mark V. Connelly, MD<br />
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A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
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Administrative Support<br />
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Our Mission<br />
Focused on medical education, clinically based<br />
research, and community health outreach,<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation is<br />
dedicated to advancing quality healthcare.<br />
In 1899, Dr. Adolf <strong>Gundersen</strong>, founder <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> Clinic, presented a paper<br />
on the surgical treatment <strong>of</strong> appendicitis to the Norwegian <strong>Medical</strong> Society.<br />
The importance <strong>of</strong> improving human health through the sharing <strong>of</strong> medical<br />
knowledge was embedded in our organizational culture even then, and<br />
continues to grow and flourish today.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation’s commitment to research takes many<br />
forms. The ultimate purpose is to identify treatments or practices that will prove<br />
to be the best investments in future human health. In this issue <strong>of</strong> Pathfinders,<br />
you’ll meet patients, physicians, nurses and scientists—people who are involved<br />
in clinical trials, community collaborations, awareness campaigns and laboratory<br />
research. All are committed to making a difference by putting research to work<br />
and contributing to the next medical breakthrough on the horizon.<br />
The reality <strong>of</strong> research is that there is rarely a single answer to any given<br />
question. Contributing to the overall body <strong>of</strong> science and knowledge that leads<br />
to breakthroughs in the practice <strong>of</strong> medicine is the mission <strong>of</strong> every medical<br />
researcher, and every medical research organization. Dr. Adolf lived that<br />
mission, and so does the Foundation that proudly shares his name.<br />
In this issue:<br />
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12<br />
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Alzheimer’s Research.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
A physician’s search for answers<br />
Research on Rural Healthcare ....................7<br />
Surgical residency program is recognized for success<br />
Nursing Research.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Assessing the health needs <strong>of</strong> Hmong elders<br />
Partners in Research .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
A new endowment to support lung cancer research<br />
Why Research Matters .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
A patient’s perspective<br />
Development Update .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Reflections on philanthropy<br />
Expressions <strong>of</strong> Caring. ........................ 16<br />
Recognition <strong>of</strong> commemorative and memorial gifts<br />
Happenings .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation at work<br />
Children’s Miracle Network®.................. insert<br />
Our special winter issue <strong>of</strong> Children’s Connection<br />
On the cover (from left): Lee Her Lee, Ying Lor, Teng Her, and Tong Khai Vang<br />
©<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation<br />
Pathfinders <strong>Year</strong>-<strong>End</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 3
Advances in<br />
Alzheimer’s<br />
Research<br />
Neurologist Janelle Cooper, MD, has been<br />
practicing at <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> for a<br />
year and says, “The only regret I have is<br />
that I didn’t come here ten years sooner.” Her move<br />
to La Crosse from the Oshkosh area grew out <strong>of</strong><br />
a casual conversation that occurred when she was<br />
invited here to do grand rounds in 2007. “I knew<br />
(Neurology department chair) Greg Fischer from<br />
various neurology conferences,” recalls Dr. Cooper.<br />
She was also attracted to the mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation and its emphasis on<br />
education and research. “The Foundation’s mission is<br />
about all the things I love doing. I could see my work<br />
would be a much, much better fit here.” Support from<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation enables<br />
Dr. Cooper to combine dedicated research time with<br />
her medical practice.<br />
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As director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Memory Center,<br />
Dr. Cooper leads a multidisciplinary<br />
team that evaluates, educates and<br />
manages patients with declining<br />
memory. Her passion for research<br />
dates back to the early 1990s when<br />
she participated in clinical drug trials<br />
to test the first medication developed<br />
for treatment <strong>of</strong> Alzheimer’s. “The<br />
response I witnessed was nothing<br />
short <strong>of</strong> miraculous,” says Dr. Cooper.<br />
“I had an elderly patient who literally<br />
went from curled up and mute in a<br />
wheelchair to talking to me. That<br />
definitely sparked my interest.”<br />
Phase III clinical studies provide<br />
the chief evidence for safety and<br />
effectiveness that the U.S. Food<br />
and Drug Administration (FDA)<br />
considers in deciding whether to<br />
approve a drug. Dr. Cooper’s research<br />
experience includes participation<br />
in the Phase III studies that led to<br />
a currently prescribed Alzheimer’s<br />
medication, Aricept, being approved<br />
for market. The push for better, more<br />
effective treatments is ever present.<br />
As Dr. Cooper explains, “The two<br />
types <strong>of</strong> prescription drugs we have<br />
now show very modest benefits in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> symptom improvement. The<br />
biggest benefit is they slow the rate<br />
<strong>of</strong> progression. So it’s not that you<br />
take the pill and you’re better—you<br />
take the pill and two years from now<br />
you’re only half as bad as you would<br />
have been.” A promising new drug<br />
is now in Phase III clinical trials;<br />
Dr. Cooper’s research experience and<br />
the Foundation’s research support are<br />
what led <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> to be<br />
chosen as the only Wisconsin site to<br />
participate in the study.<br />
Dimebon and beyond<br />
Dimebolin hydrochloride (brand<br />
name Dimebon) is an antihistamine<br />
drug that has been shown to inhibit<br />
brain cell death in preclinical studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers<br />
believe that impaired mitochondrial<br />
function may contribute to the loss<br />
<strong>of</strong> brain cell function in Alzheimer’s.<br />
Mitochondria are the central energy<br />
source <strong>of</strong> all cells, and Dimebon has<br />
been shown to improve the function<br />
<strong>of</strong> mitochondria in the brain. In a<br />
one-year, placebo-controlled trial<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients with mild-to-moderate<br />
Alzheimer’s, Dimebon improved both<br />
cognition and memory.<br />
Dr. Cooper is understandably<br />
excited about Dimebon and its<br />
potential. “The original trials suggest<br />
not only a more robust symptom<br />
improvement, but a markedly slower<br />
rate <strong>of</strong> decline,” she notes. “So if it<br />
pans out, Dimebon will do a better<br />
job than other prescription drugs we<br />
have available.” Diane Campbell’s<br />
85-year old mother, Anna, is a patient<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dr. Cooper’s who feels fortunate<br />
to be participating in the Dimebon<br />
study. “In discussing it with Mom,<br />
we all felt whatever we can do to help<br />
slow down the disease puts us ahead<br />
<strong>of</strong> the game,” says Diane. After being<br />
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year,<br />
Anna, a widow who was living alone<br />
on the family farm in Gays Mills,<br />
went to stay in Minneapolis with<br />
her daughter Diane. She continues<br />
to receive her care at <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> because “honestly, we are<br />
just so impressed and excited to be<br />
part <strong>of</strong> such important neurological<br />
research and the fact that it’s available<br />
here!” says Diane. “It’s been a good<br />
experience for Mom and for me,<br />
plus we know there are so many<br />
people who could benefit from the<br />
results <strong>of</strong> this study. Perhaps even me<br />
personally—you just never know what<br />
the future holds.”<br />
Dimebon is categorized as an<br />
“interventional drug” designed to<br />
slow or stop the progression <strong>of</strong> the<br />
disease. Dr. Cooper is pursuing<br />
Know the<br />
10 Warning Signs<br />
<strong>of</strong> Alzheimer’s<br />
Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal<br />
brain disease that affects as many as<br />
5.3 million Americans. Early warning<br />
signs include:<br />
1. Memory loss that affects job skills<br />
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks<br />
such as cooking<br />
3. Language difficulties<br />
4. Disorientation to time and place<br />
5. Personality changes<br />
6. Poor judgment<br />
7. Impaired abstract thinking<br />
(being able to do simple math or<br />
balance a checkbook)<br />
8. Misplacing things<br />
(putting keys in the trash, eyeglasses<br />
in the refrigerator, not being able to<br />
find a parked car)<br />
9. Rapid mood changes<br />
10. Loss <strong>of</strong> interest in favorite<br />
activities like playing cards,<br />
socializing, cooking, etc.<br />
When family members notice any <strong>of</strong><br />
these losses, they should arrange for<br />
a medical evaluation. Early detection<br />
means more time to benefit from<br />
available treatments, and more time to<br />
plan for the future.<br />
To learn more, visit <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Memory Center online at<br />
gundluth.org.<br />
Pathfinders <strong>Year</strong>-<strong>End</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 5
Memory Loss:<br />
Is it normal aging, or a more<br />
serious problem?<br />
Memory loss does not necessarily mean a loved one<br />
has Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia can be associated<br />
with more than 70 other conditions, including<br />
Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, or vascular<br />
disease. Because dementia can sometimes be<br />
treated, correct diagnosis is important. At <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Memory Center, a multidisciplinary<br />
approach is used to evaluate, educate and manage<br />
patients with declining memory.<br />
Dr. Cooper’s research experience and the<br />
Foundation’s research support led <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> to be chosen as the only Wisconsin<br />
site to participate in the Dimebon study.<br />
another aspect <strong>of</strong> Alzheimer’s research that may actually<br />
help prevent the onset <strong>of</strong> the disease itself. “What we call<br />
Alzheimer’s disease starts at least a decade or two before<br />
you have the symptoms,” says Dr. Cooper. “So the hope<br />
would be if we can identify risk factors for those things<br />
that start the whole chain <strong>of</strong> events, and if we can identify<br />
them early, we may actually be able to prevent someone<br />
from developing full blown Alzheimer’s.” She is currently<br />
investigating abnormalities with vitamin levels in a group<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients that exhibit excesses or deficiencies which in<br />
theory, shouldn’t exist. These two B vitamins are also<br />
linked to mitochondrial function in all cells, including<br />
the brain. Dr. Cooper’s current focus is on replicating<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> her initial test findings. “The books say our<br />
results are impossible, and yet that is what we are seeing,”<br />
says Dr. Cooper. “If the books are wrong, we’ve got to fix<br />
the books.” Finding out what her discovery could mean<br />
to Alzheimer’s patients is what drives this self-described<br />
“heretic” to keep exploring the unknown.<br />
The Memory Center staff includes a neurologist<br />
(a specialist in diseases <strong>of</strong> the nervous system), a<br />
neuropsychologist (a specialist who determines<br />
which capabilities are intact or impaired), a social<br />
worker, a psychometrist (a specialist in testing) and a<br />
patient care coordinator. “Our goal is to try to put all<br />
the pieces together in one day,” says director Janelle<br />
Cooper, MD. The evaluation day is structured as a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> appointments involving both the patient<br />
and family member(s). Approximately one week later,<br />
the Memory Center staff meets with the patient and<br />
family to talk about test results, clinical findings and<br />
recommendations. “Some patients will require longterm<br />
follow up; some cases are more straightforward<br />
and are referred back to their primary care provider<br />
with our recommendations,” explains Dr. Cooper. “We<br />
keep an eye on our patients no matter what, serving<br />
as a resource for their ongoing care and treatment.”<br />
Since at least half <strong>of</strong> dementia patients have<br />
probable Alzheimer’s, the Memory Center staff is<br />
highly experienced at helping families who receive<br />
this diagnosis. Nearly two-thirds <strong>of</strong> persons with<br />
Alzheimer’s disease are cared for at home, making<br />
it critically important to connect with community<br />
resources such as advocacy and support groups,<br />
the Alzheimer’s Association, day care, respite care,<br />
nursing home special care units and hospice.<br />
As a physician-researcher, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to<br />
finding more effective treatments for this debilitating<br />
disease. Until then, the Memory Center’s supportive<br />
approach can help make life better for patients and<br />
easier for families to care for their loved ones.<br />
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Researchers Focus on<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Rural Surgeons<br />
research study published this year in the Journal<br />
A <strong>of</strong> Surgical Education has ranked <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation’s general surgery residency<br />
program as the nation’s most successful in the placement<br />
<strong>of</strong> graduating surgeons in rural practice. The study,<br />
“Are General Surgery Residency Programs Likely to<br />
Prepare Future Rural Surgeons?”, assessed the degree<br />
to which current rural training track general surgery<br />
residency programs in the U.S. produce rural surgeons.<br />
Our program ranked first in two <strong>of</strong> the study categories:<br />
graduating surgeons practicing in rural areas and in small<br />
rural areas.<br />
“I feel fortunate to be part <strong>of</strong> a general surgery residency<br />
that has a strong record for placing general surgeons<br />
in rural environments,” says Benjamin Jarman, MD,<br />
associate program director <strong>of</strong> the Foundation’s general<br />
surgery residency. He notes that 24 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> graduates choose fellowship, whereas 76 percent<br />
choose practice in a general surgery setting. Of those<br />
graduates choosing general surgery practice, 66 percent<br />
have chosen to practice in towns with populations <strong>of</strong><br />
10,000 or less. “In light <strong>of</strong> many residencies where<br />
upwards <strong>of</strong> 90 percent <strong>of</strong> graduates choose fellowship<br />
training, this is quite an accomplishment,” says<br />
Dr. Jarman.<br />
Accomplishments like these are positioning <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation on the forefront <strong>of</strong> a major<br />
issue in the national health care dialogue: The shortage<br />
<strong>of</strong> general surgeons in rural areas <strong>of</strong> the country. The<br />
situation is expected to become worse over the next<br />
decade, as more rural surgeons approach retirement age<br />
and fewer newly graduated surgeons choose to replace<br />
them in rural practice.<br />
The research study suggests that one reason new general<br />
surgeons may decide not to practice rurally is because<br />
they feel pr<strong>of</strong>essionally unprepared to serve the diverse<br />
case mixture that is typical for rural practice. That<br />
isn’t the case for graduates <strong>of</strong> the Foundation’s surgery<br />
program. “Our resident experience during training<br />
continues to <strong>of</strong>fer a broad range <strong>of</strong> rotations to ultimately<br />
prepare them for rural practice,” explains Dr. Jarman.<br />
“Despite the lack <strong>of</strong> a national requirement, we provide<br />
formal rotations for our residents in obstetrics/gynecology,<br />
urology, burn management, endoscopy, orthopedics and<br />
neurosurgery to accomplish this goal. We also have a<br />
designated rural surgery elective which provides exposure<br />
to the rewards and challenges <strong>of</strong> rural surgery.”<br />
It’s clear that with the growing need for a coordinated<br />
response to rural health workforce shortages, our<br />
Foundation’s surgery residency program is receiving welldeserved<br />
recognition as a national leader.<br />
Research appearing in the Journal <strong>of</strong> Surgical Education,<br />
Volume 66, Number 2, March/April <strong>2009</strong>, can be found<br />
online at cursur.org.<br />
Pathfinders <strong>Year</strong>-<strong>End</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 7
Lee Her Lee, RN, (pictured left) participated in a summer research fellowship project that<br />
introduced the benefits <strong>of</strong> walking as a culturally appropriate exercise for Hmong elders.<br />
Nursing Research Reaches Out<br />
to Hmong Community<br />
When nursing student Lee<br />
Her Lee applied for the<br />
2008 Dr. A.C.V. and Mary<br />
M. Elston Fellowship in <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation’s<br />
Summer Research Fellowship<br />
program, her goal was to broaden<br />
her horizons. “I didn’t know there<br />
was such a field as nursing research,”<br />
says Lee. “This fellowship seemed<br />
like a great opportunity to explore<br />
another side <strong>of</strong> nursing. I thought<br />
an actual project would make it<br />
easier to understand the process, and<br />
appreciate it more.” What Lee didn’t<br />
know at the time <strong>of</strong> her application<br />
was the research project selected for<br />
the fellowship was going to focus on<br />
her own Hmong culture.<br />
The research study, “Health<br />
Needs Assessment <strong>of</strong> Hmong<br />
Elders: Mental Health Issues,”<br />
was developed under the direction<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ana Schaper, PhD, RN, the<br />
Foundation nurse scientist whose<br />
work with Hmong health issues<br />
(specifically, the evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />
depression screening assessment<br />
tools) has won national awards. The<br />
2008 summer fellowship project<br />
was part <strong>of</strong> an ongoing research<br />
collaboration between Dr. Schaper<br />
and the La Crosse County Unit on<br />
Aging to address the unique needs <strong>of</strong><br />
the Hmong community.<br />
“It turned out to be one <strong>of</strong> those<br />
timely events,” recalls Schaper. “We<br />
had chosen a Hmong research study<br />
and then a Hmong nursing student<br />
applied who was the very best<br />
candidate for the fellowship. It was one<br />
<strong>of</strong> those opportunities in life where we<br />
learned so much from each other.”<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the study was to<br />
assess for depression symptoms in<br />
Hmong elders (at or over the age <strong>of</strong><br />
60) in La Crosse County. Differences<br />
in traditional Hmong beliefs and<br />
Western cultural beliefs create<br />
significant barriers to effective health<br />
assessment and treatment <strong>of</strong> this<br />
population. Further, conventional<br />
mental health therapies have not been<br />
accepted by the Hmong community.<br />
Because research suggests that<br />
exercise may be effective in<br />
managing depressive symptoms, the<br />
study sought to identify culturally<br />
appropriate exercise for the Hmong<br />
and utilize best practices for<br />
communicating the need for exercise<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> daily life.<br />
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The exercise-focused story cloth, or Pa ndau, created for Lee’s research project is displayed in the corridor<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Family Medicine department in the Founder’s Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s La Crosse campus.<br />
Lee and Schaper credit each<br />
other with the idea <strong>of</strong> creating a<br />
Hmong story cloth, or Pa ndau, to<br />
help communicate various ways<br />
<strong>of</strong> exercising through walking.<br />
Traditionally, the Pa ndau depict<br />
journeys or celebrate events that are<br />
important in Hmong life. Producing<br />
the “new” exercise-focused Pa ndau<br />
became a family affair, with Lee<br />
brainstorming the ideas, her father<br />
creating the drawings, and her aunts<br />
completing the needlework. The<br />
Pa ndau has become the centerpiece<br />
<strong>of</strong> an overall communication<br />
strategy, and may be reproduced in<br />
brochures, posters, or other material<br />
designed specifically for the Hmong<br />
community.<br />
Walking is a key form <strong>of</strong> exercise<br />
depicted in the Pa ndau because it can<br />
be associated with outcome measures.<br />
“Some <strong>of</strong> our previous research<br />
showed pedometers may be a way<br />
to inspire walking; it’s something<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> uses in programs<br />
all the time,” explains Schaper. “In<br />
our data, as we interpreted it, the<br />
Hmong indicated many hours <strong>of</strong><br />
activity a day, but how do we quantify<br />
that as real exercise? Pedometers<br />
capture that data and help the<br />
elders understand the activity levels<br />
needed for wellness.” In addition to<br />
pedometers, the Hmong participants<br />
receive tracking cards to record their<br />
steps and are awarded certificates<br />
for reaching specific goals as a<br />
continuation <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
Lee Her Lee’s poster about the<br />
fellowship research study was<br />
presented at the 2008 Wisconsin<br />
Nurses’ Association Annual Meeting<br />
and Conference, where it was named<br />
Best Research Poster. The cultural<br />
nature <strong>of</strong> the project earned special<br />
attention, but more importantly, it<br />
was directly applicable to nursing<br />
practice. As Dr. Ana Schaper says,<br />
“I think these were ideas that any<br />
nurse could leave the conference and<br />
say ‘this is something I can do.’ At<br />
the invitation <strong>of</strong> the Unit on Aging,<br />
Schaper has gone on to present<br />
the study and related follow up<br />
activities at two national conventions<br />
for public policymakers. There is<br />
interest at both the state and national<br />
level in replicating the success <strong>of</strong><br />
this community-based collaboration<br />
to reach out and better serve the<br />
Hmong community.<br />
For Lee, one <strong>of</strong> the most gratifying<br />
parts <strong>of</strong> project was “the opportunity<br />
to really look at the issues <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hmong elders and Hmong people and<br />
hear what they think about Western<br />
health care. Growing up, I had never<br />
really asked my parents what they<br />
thought <strong>of</strong> it. It gave me a chance to<br />
ask myself that question, too.” Having<br />
earned her nursing degree in <strong>2009</strong><br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin-<br />
Madison School <strong>of</strong> Nursing (where<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> serves as<br />
the Western Campus), Lee is now<br />
employed by <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> as<br />
a registered nurse. The Foundation<br />
fellowship was instrumental in<br />
fostering her support for the role <strong>of</strong><br />
research in nursing. “I have a better<br />
appreciation for research findings<br />
now, after seeing how long and<br />
thorough research projects can be,”<br />
says Lee. “If we want to improve<br />
health care and deliver better, more<br />
efficient, more culturally appropriate<br />
patient care, we will not have the<br />
evidence to support what we do if we<br />
don’t invest in research.”<br />
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New Partnership Creates<br />
Lung Cancer Research<br />
<strong>End</strong>owment<br />
Lung cancer awareness is on the rise in Wisconsin, thanks to the<br />
efforts <strong>of</strong> local survivor Sue Eber and <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> oncologist<br />
Kurt Oettel, MD.<br />
November is national Lung<br />
Cancer Awareness Month,<br />
a campaign dedicated to<br />
bringing much-needed support<br />
and attention to a disease that<br />
each year kills more people than<br />
breast, prostate, colon and pancreas<br />
cancers combined. There has been a<br />
groundswell <strong>of</strong> grassroots support for<br />
lung cancer awareness at <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>, thanks to the tireless efforts<br />
<strong>of</strong> oncologist Kurt Oettel, MD, and<br />
lung cancer survivor Sue Eber, a<br />
longtime supporter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation.<br />
For Dr. Oettel, it’s been a threepart<br />
mission to increase awareness<br />
<strong>of</strong> progress in lung cancer among his<br />
fellow physicians; foster collaboration<br />
between <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> and<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin-Madison in<br />
lung cancer research projects; and<br />
improve the efficiency <strong>of</strong> lung cancer<br />
care here at home. For Sue Eber,<br />
an active member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s lung cancer awareness<br />
group, it’s become a passionate<br />
personal cause. “When I was<br />
diagnosed four years ago, I knew<br />
nothing about lung cancer,” says<br />
Sue. “Lung cancer is not who I am;<br />
however, lung cancer awareness is<br />
who I’ve become. I’m going to stick<br />
around as long as I possibly can to<br />
make a difference.”<br />
The desire and opportunity to<br />
make a difference in the detection<br />
and treatment <strong>of</strong> lung cancer has<br />
led to a growing partnership with<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin’s<br />
Paul Carbone Comprehensive<br />
Cancer Center in Madison. Lung<br />
cancer support groups from each<br />
organization regularly hold joint<br />
meetings by teleconference.<br />
Dr. Oettel and staff from <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Center for Cancer and<br />
Blood Disorders have collaborated<br />
with their Madison counterparts<br />
to raise awareness about lack <strong>of</strong><br />
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funding for lung cancer research<br />
in Wisconsin and throughout the<br />
country. <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation has now joined the<br />
partnership by committing to a joint<br />
fundraising campaign that will create<br />
an endowment to support a full-time<br />
lung cancer research pr<strong>of</strong>essorship at<br />
the Wisconsin Institutes for <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Research (WIMR) at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wisconsin School <strong>of</strong> Medicine and<br />
Public Health in Madison. An entire<br />
floor <strong>of</strong> the new facility will house<br />
researchers dedicated to cancers <strong>of</strong><br />
the lungs, and head and neck.<br />
“This partnership sends a real<br />
message that our state is aware <strong>of</strong><br />
the tremendous need for lung cancer<br />
research and is committed to making<br />
a difference,” says Robyn Tanke,<br />
CFRE, senior director <strong>of</strong> development<br />
for <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation. “It’s not only the right<br />
thing to do; it’s the right time. Once<br />
it is established and fully funded, the<br />
lung cancer wing at the Wisconsin<br />
Institutes for <strong>Medical</strong> Research will<br />
be among the top tier <strong>of</strong> lung cancer<br />
research centers in the country, if not<br />
the only one.”<br />
The goal <strong>of</strong> the campaign<br />
is to raise $1 million, with<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation committing to raise<br />
half (i.e., $500,000.) Dollars raised<br />
by the Foundation will establish<br />
a permanent lung cancer research<br />
endowment here, with a gift from<br />
endowment earnings granted to<br />
the University on an annual basis<br />
in support <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essorship.<br />
“The larger this endowment gets,<br />
the more dollars we’ll have to work<br />
with for future lung cancer research<br />
projects here at <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>,”<br />
explains Tanke. “We believe so<br />
strongly that the great things we<br />
are going to accomplish in Madison<br />
will benefit our patients through the<br />
ongoing collaboration with Dr. Oettel<br />
and Dr. Simon Shelley, who heads up<br />
our own cancer research laboratory.”<br />
Sue Eber is enthusiastic about<br />
taking on another new role: that <strong>of</strong><br />
champion for the lung cancer research<br />
endowment campaign. Together with<br />
her husband Dave, she is also making<br />
a substantial lead gift. “Believe me,<br />
we understand that it’s very difficult<br />
for people to give in the current<br />
economy, when they are rather unsure<br />
<strong>of</strong> what is going to happen next,” says<br />
Sue. “People aren’t going to give if<br />
they don’t understand the need. I see<br />
this role as a continuation <strong>of</strong> what I’ve<br />
been doing: raising awareness about<br />
the severity <strong>of</strong> the situation with lung<br />
cancer and the importance <strong>of</strong> doing<br />
something.”<br />
Among all the key players in<br />
this partnership, there is palpable<br />
excitement about the opportunity it<br />
presents and the positive momentum<br />
being generated. Sue Eber compares<br />
it to a rolling snowball, getting bigger<br />
and picking up speed. “There is no<br />
question in my mind that what comes<br />
from this research partnership is<br />
going to be outstanding, and it’s going<br />
to benefit the world eventually. But<br />
it is starting here—with <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation being<br />
so responsive and proactive about<br />
taking the lead. I am honored to be<br />
associated with them on this.”<br />
Why lung cancer research?<br />
» Lung cancer is the leading cause <strong>of</strong> death in the United<br />
States among every ethnic group. It accounts for 1 in every 3<br />
cancer deaths.<br />
» Lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate, colon,<br />
liver, kidney and melanoma—combined.<br />
» Lung cancer kills twice as many women than breast cancer.<br />
» Lung cancer kills three times as many men than prostate<br />
cancer.<br />
» Ten to fifteen percent <strong>of</strong> patients diagnosed with lung<br />
cancer have never smoked. Sixty percent <strong>of</strong> patients<br />
diagnosed with lung cancer are former smokers who quit<br />
decades ago.<br />
» Eighty-five percent <strong>of</strong> lung cancer patients will die within<br />
five years <strong>of</strong> diagnosis because <strong>of</strong> late-stage detection.<br />
No accurate screening mechanism has been established as<br />
a standard <strong>of</strong> practice, such as a mammogram for breast<br />
cancer or a colonoscopy for colon cancer. Many patients who<br />
receive early-stage detection were found by “accident”.<br />
Why now?<br />
» Only sixteen percent <strong>of</strong> lung cancer is being<br />
diagnosed at its earliest and most curable stage.<br />
» So little progress has been made that lung cancer<br />
exceeds every other cause <strong>of</strong> death except heart<br />
disease in the United States.<br />
» Lung cancer continues to be the least funded in<br />
dollars per death <strong>of</strong> the four major cancers.<br />
Research spending per death<br />
for 2007 ($=$1,000)<br />
Breast<br />
Prostate<br />
Colon<br />
Lung<br />
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $<br />
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $<br />
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $<br />
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $<br />
Breast = $23,754; Prostate = $11,959; Colon = $5,500; Lung = $1,414<br />
This graph represents the amount <strong>of</strong> FY 2007 research dollars all three agencies (NCI, DOD, CDC) spent<br />
per estimated death. Information provided from The Lung Cancer Alliance at www.lungcanceralliance.org<br />
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Participating in a clinical trial<br />
requires commitment. Amber<br />
Conrad, PA, is part <strong>of</strong> a team that<br />
meets regularly with Pat Smith<br />
to discuss concerns and monitor<br />
progress.<br />
Q&A:<br />
Why Research<br />
Matters:<br />
A Patient’s<br />
Perspective<br />
In the fall <strong>of</strong> 2008, Pat Smith, general manager <strong>of</strong> the La Crosse<br />
Radio Group, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer <strong>of</strong><br />
plasma cells, part <strong>of</strong> the immune system. Pat and his wife, Joanie,<br />
remember their first meeting with <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> hematologist<br />
Wayne Bottner, MD, FACP. “It was one <strong>of</strong> those bad news/good news<br />
situations,” recalls Pat. “The bad news was that I had cancer. The good<br />
news is that Dr. Bottner told us about an open research study on one <strong>of</strong><br />
the newest treatments available for multiple myeloma.”<br />
Support from <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation enables the<br />
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to <strong>of</strong>fer six different clinical<br />
trials for the treatment <strong>of</strong> multiple myeloma. Pat Smith became one <strong>of</strong><br />
the 99 individuals currently participating in study S0777 (see sidebar,<br />
page 13) and began treatment last November. As a longtime friend<br />
and supporter <strong>of</strong> the Foundation, Pat graciously agreed to reflect on<br />
his research experience for Pathfinders.<br />
When did you learn <strong>of</strong> your<br />
diagnosis?<br />
Last summer I had a pain in my back<br />
that wouldn’t go away. I finally went<br />
in to be checked out, and discovered I<br />
had a compression fracture in one <strong>of</strong><br />
my vertebrae. Prior to the procedure<br />
to fix my fracture, they did a routine<br />
biopsy. I didn’t really give it much<br />
thought. But it came back with some<br />
abnormal cells and further tests—a<br />
bone density scan and bone marrow<br />
biopsy—confirmed it was multiple<br />
myeloma.<br />
What happened next?<br />
I was referred to the Center for<br />
Cancer and Blood Disorders, and<br />
my physician turned out to be<br />
Dr. Bottner, who I knew from serving<br />
on the community board for the<br />
Blood Center <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin. We felt<br />
comfortable with him right away.<br />
He assured us that my cancer had<br />
been caught early (Stage 1) and was<br />
slow growing. We discussed the<br />
opportunity to take part in this study<br />
and what would be involved. It wasn’t<br />
a snap decision; we reviewed a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
information and decided the benefits<br />
outweighed the risks. We absolutely<br />
trusted Dr. Bottner and his team and<br />
had no reason to feel this wouldn’t be<br />
the way to go.<br />
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What factors led to your<br />
decision to enroll in the study?<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> adult cancer patients<br />
enrolled in clinical trials is really low.<br />
When I learned that less than five<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> adults versus more than<br />
50 percent <strong>of</strong> children with newly<br />
diagnosed cancers are enrolled into<br />
clinical trials in this country, it really<br />
stuck with me.<br />
I think the real reason for being in a<br />
study is it’s going to help you, plus<br />
maybe you’re going to help other<br />
people in the long run. I’m kind <strong>of</strong> a<br />
research geek so it was interesting to<br />
go online and see what other people<br />
are doing to treat this disease. From<br />
what I could find, this treatment<br />
seems to be the one that is working<br />
very well. It’s really cutting-edge<br />
stuff which makes it kind <strong>of</strong> exciting,<br />
if you can call cancer exciting. By<br />
enrolling, you’re helping researchers<br />
find the best new treatment that<br />
will work until they find a cure.<br />
Obviously, that’s the ultimate result<br />
we want to see.<br />
Battling cancer <strong>of</strong> any kind<br />
presents challenges. What<br />
were some <strong>of</strong> the highs and<br />
lows you faced along the way?<br />
During all this, my son Nate was<br />
activated for service in Iraq. It’s made<br />
it a little tougher, having him gone. I<br />
didn’t want my health to be a concern<br />
<strong>of</strong> his while he was over there; he has<br />
enough to deal with.<br />
I’ve been impressed to experience<br />
the Cancer Center as a patient, rather<br />
than a community member. The<br />
entire team has just been amazing.<br />
In the East Building pharmacy,<br />
our pharmacist helps us manage<br />
prescriptions. At the registration<br />
desk, they know you by name after<br />
just a few visits. Lori Meyer is the<br />
clinical research coordinator, and<br />
she’s helped us with every question,<br />
problem and concern. Everything is<br />
well coordinated, and everyone is<br />
very caring and concerned about not<br />
just you, the patient, but your entire<br />
family.<br />
Overall, I’ve been able to function<br />
pretty normally. In fact, I feel<br />
fortunate in what I have, if you<br />
have to have it. The prognosis with<br />
this cancer was not good just a few<br />
years ago. They don’t have a cure for<br />
multiple myeloma yet, but the goal<br />
with the drug I’m testing is to make it<br />
comparable to diabetes—where you’ll<br />
be taking drugs for the rest <strong>of</strong> your<br />
life, and there are going to be side<br />
effects, but you’re going to be able to<br />
live with it.<br />
What is the most important<br />
lesson or message you find<br />
yourself sharing with others?<br />
This entire experience has led me to<br />
think that part <strong>of</strong> my mission here is<br />
to talk with people about asking for<br />
research opportunities and getting<br />
enrolled in studies. My thinking was<br />
basically this: If I’m going to benefit<br />
from this study—which I certainly<br />
am—I can help people in two<br />
ways. First, by helping researchers<br />
determine whether this treatment<br />
will be successful; and second, by<br />
raising awareness. More people<br />
should be asking their physicians<br />
if there is a research study they can<br />
enroll in. People need to know that<br />
there is hope through experimental<br />
treatments, and we’re fortunate the<br />
Foundation supports making them<br />
available at <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.<br />
Why is this study<br />
being done?<br />
Clinical trials are research studies<br />
that help researchers determine<br />
whether new medications,<br />
treatments, and devices are safe<br />
and effective. Clinical trials bring<br />
the same cutting-edge treatments<br />
available at the nation’s largest<br />
research hospitals within reach<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients in even the most rural<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />
SWOG S0777 is a study <strong>of</strong><br />
“Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone<br />
With or Without Bortezomib in<br />
Treating Patients With Previously<br />
Untreated Multiple Myeloma.”<br />
Biological therapies, such as<br />
lenalidomide, may stimulate the<br />
immune system in different ways<br />
and stop cancer cells from growing.<br />
Drugs used in chemotherapy, such<br />
as dexamethasone, work in different<br />
ways to stop the growth <strong>of</strong> cancer<br />
cells, either by killing the cells or<br />
by stopping them from dividing.<br />
Bortezomib may stop the growth<br />
<strong>of</strong> cancer cells by blocking some <strong>of</strong><br />
the enzymes needed for cell growth<br />
or by blocking blood flow to the<br />
cancer. This randomized Phase III<br />
trial is studying giving lenalidomide<br />
and dexamethasone together with<br />
bortezomib to see how well it works<br />
compared to dexamethasone and<br />
lenalidomide alone in treating<br />
patients with previously untreated<br />
multiple myeloma.<br />
At <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Center<br />
for Cancer and Blood Disorders,<br />
there are more than 150 clinical<br />
trials open on any given day. To<br />
learn more, visit the Foundation’s<br />
website at gundluth.org/glmf.<br />
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Philanthropy<br />
An update from the Development Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation<br />
A friend in need,<br />
a friend indeed<br />
Philip Schumacher, ACFRE<br />
Executive Director<br />
In August, <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Foundation lost a dear<br />
friend with the passing <strong>of</strong> Bill<br />
Barney. Pathfinders readers may<br />
recall my column about Bill and Ann<br />
Barney’s enthusiasm for charitable<br />
giving from our Spring 2008 issue.<br />
In one <strong>of</strong> my last conversations<br />
with Bill, I shared how much I<br />
valued him as a person we could<br />
always count on. Part <strong>of</strong> this was<br />
due to his long relationship with<br />
our organizations and his unique<br />
role in their respective history. Bill<br />
served 20+ years as a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Foundation Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and<br />
the Hospital Board; he was twice<br />
president <strong>of</strong> the Foundation and<br />
once <strong>of</strong> the hospital. His leadership,<br />
foresight and wise counsel all came<br />
into play during the merger days,<br />
which he saw as a necessary step to<br />
future success.<br />
Bill was an unwavering advocate<br />
and champion. If the Foundation had<br />
an exceptional need, the Barneys<br />
were among a handful <strong>of</strong> people to<br />
whom you could present the situation.<br />
In all my experience, there was never<br />
a time when Bill said he was too busy<br />
to listen. Moreover, I can’t think <strong>of</strong> a<br />
time he wouldn’t help.<br />
Bill and Ann were partners in each<br />
<strong>of</strong> our pathways in philanthropy. They<br />
are members <strong>of</strong> the Heritage Society<br />
by virtue <strong>of</strong> their annual giving,<br />
Legacy Society members through<br />
their far-sighted use <strong>of</strong> planned giving<br />
options, and their cumulative giving<br />
history has earned them recognition<br />
as members <strong>of</strong> our Founders Society.<br />
They’ve been involved in every<br />
capital campaign, every building<br />
program, and made some very special<br />
contributions along the way. When<br />
the medical education library had to<br />
be moved, it was Bill and Ann who<br />
provided the funding. A waiting room<br />
in the Cancer Center is named for<br />
Bill and Ann, as is the state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
board room located in our Foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
In yet another act <strong>of</strong> friendship,<br />
Bill Barney asked that his memorial<br />
gifts be directed to our Foundation’s<br />
new endowment fund for lung cancer<br />
research. How characteristically<br />
generous <strong>of</strong> Bill, to see a special need<br />
and want to help. He will be deeply<br />
missed.<br />
In Anticipation <strong>of</strong><br />
Transformation<br />
Robyn Tanke, CFRE<br />
Senior Director <strong>of</strong> Development<br />
In this issue <strong>of</strong> Pathfinders, we<br />
are announcing an exciting<br />
new endeavor in the area <strong>of</strong><br />
lung cancer research (see page 10).<br />
For me it is particularly exciting to<br />
be involved in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
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this partnership and seeing all the<br />
pieces fall into place: the right issue,<br />
the right people, at the right time<br />
for the right reason. This is one <strong>of</strong><br />
those extraordinary times when you<br />
actually feel yourself on the verge <strong>of</strong><br />
a transformative event, one that will<br />
resonate for <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, the<br />
state <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin, and beyond.<br />
It begins with patterns <strong>of</strong> activity<br />
that align around a certain project,<br />
and the right combination <strong>of</strong> people<br />
becoming attached to it as well. In<br />
the case <strong>of</strong> lung cancer research, it<br />
takes the commitment <strong>of</strong> Dr. Kurt<br />
Oettel, who wants to improve the<br />
standard <strong>of</strong> care for patients with<br />
lung cancer. It takes the commitment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dr. Simon Shelley, who only a<br />
year ago joined <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Foundation to begin work at<br />
our new cancer research laboratory. It<br />
takes a courageous survivor like Sue<br />
Eber to commit herself to this project<br />
because she so truly believes in it. It<br />
takes our Foundation’s willingness to<br />
partner with another entity and share<br />
our donors’ money because it’s the<br />
right thing to do.<br />
How do I know great things<br />
will come from these passionate<br />
commitments to a cause? Because<br />
I have witnessed it before, most<br />
recently in the area <strong>of</strong> breast cancer<br />
research. From the founding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast<br />
Care, to the creation <strong>of</strong> the Norman<br />
L. Gillette, Jr. Cancer Research<br />
Fellowship endowment and the<br />
community’s embrace <strong>of</strong> Steppin’ Out<br />
in Pink…an unbelievable record <strong>of</strong><br />
success has evolved from the dreams<br />
<strong>of</strong> the right people, united by a vision.<br />
In the span <strong>of</strong> a few years, <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> has become the nation’s<br />
leader in accreditation, treatments<br />
and outcomes for breast cancer.<br />
What we’re doing now in the<br />
area <strong>of</strong> lung cancer research has the<br />
potential to be that successful, and<br />
that transformative. It is our hope that<br />
the research work resulting from this<br />
partnership will achieve distinction as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the leading lung cancer centers<br />
<strong>of</strong> its kind in the country. Think what<br />
a difference we will make!<br />
Research<br />
Inspires Action<br />
David Amborn, CFRE<br />
Senior Director <strong>of</strong> Development<br />
The Centers for Disease<br />
Control and Prevention<br />
estimates between 1.4 and<br />
3.6 million sports and recreationrelated<br />
concussions occur each year,<br />
with the majority happening at the<br />
high school level.<br />
The medical community sees<br />
sports-related brain trauma as a<br />
growing health crisis due to an<br />
explosion <strong>of</strong> scientific research<br />
that shows mismanagement <strong>of</strong> even<br />
seemingly mild concussions can<br />
lead to serious consequences in<br />
young athletes. Symptoms <strong>of</strong> “postconcussion<br />
syndrome” may include<br />
chronic headaches, fatigue, sleep<br />
difficulties, and deficits in short-term<br />
memory, problem solving and general<br />
academic functioning. In some cases,<br />
these symptoms can be permanent<br />
and disabling.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Sports<br />
Medicine department has been<br />
focusing an intense effort on<br />
improving concussion care in<br />
athletes. Collaborative work with<br />
emergency and neurosciences staff,<br />
area athletic directors and regional<br />
sports care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals has resulted<br />
in improved communication, new<br />
evaluation and treatment protocols,<br />
and a plan for implementing baseline<br />
neurocognitive testing <strong>of</strong> studentathletes<br />
at local high schools.<br />
Grant support from <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation<br />
enabled the training <strong>of</strong> key<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> staff in a<br />
nationally recognized program for the<br />
evaluation <strong>of</strong> brain-injured athletes.<br />
Known as ImPACT, the computerbased<br />
testing program is designed<br />
to aid evaluators in assessing the<br />
severity <strong>of</strong> a concussion, help<br />
determine a safer timetable for return<br />
to sport and decrease the risk <strong>of</strong><br />
potentially catastrophic re-injury.<br />
Baseline testing was performed<br />
this fall at Central, Logan, Tomah,<br />
Onalaska, Holmen, Luther, Gale-<br />
Ettrick-Trempealeau, Arcadia and<br />
West Salem High Schools, and<br />
Viterbo University. Now when an<br />
athlete gets concussed (and each<br />
school averages one concussion per<br />
month), they receive a post-injury<br />
test as part <strong>of</strong> their evaluation. In<br />
this way, decisions about return<br />
to play are based on objective<br />
neurocognitive findings rather<br />
than an injured athlete’s subjective<br />
reporting <strong>of</strong> symptoms. As ImPACT<br />
proponent and <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
athletic trainer Sheldon Wagner<br />
says: It is a great tool to have in<br />
the toolbox. The implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> ImPACT testing has served as<br />
a great springboard to improving<br />
community awareness <strong>of</strong> concussion<br />
and enhancing care throughout our<br />
region.<br />
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Expressions <strong>of</strong> Caring<br />
Expressions <strong>of</strong> Caring<br />
Commemorative and Memorial Gifts<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation thanks<br />
our many friends for their generous gifts.<br />
March 1 through September 30, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Our memorial and honorarium listing includes gifts made to Children’s Miracle Network ® .<br />
Gifts made after September 30, <strong>2009</strong> will appear in the next issue <strong>of</strong> Pathfinders.<br />
A gift that lasts—a lasting tribute<br />
A gift to <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation, in the name <strong>of</strong> the person or persons<br />
you wish to honor, provides both the donor and the recognized—or bereaved family—the<br />
satisfaction <strong>of</strong> having made a lasting contribution to others.<br />
Your gift will touch their hearts<br />
In response to your gift, we send an acknowledgment card to the honored individual or, in the<br />
case <strong>of</strong> a memorial, to the family. You will be notified that your gift has been received and<br />
dedicated according to your wishes. The names <strong>of</strong> those honored by tribute are published in<br />
this <strong>publication</strong>, Pathfinders. Specific amounts are confidential and are not published.<br />
Throughout this<br />
section, we feature<br />
photos from the<br />
Steppin’ Out in Pink<br />
Walk held on<br />
September 12, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Proceeds from the<br />
event support breast<br />
cancer research at<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s<br />
Norma J. Vinger Center<br />
for Breast Care. See<br />
story on page 31.<br />
16 Gifts received between March 1, <strong>2009</strong> and September 30, <strong>2009</strong>
Commemorative<br />
Gifts<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Frank J. Aberger, MD<br />
Norma V. Dornack<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Clay LaBrec<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Reuben J. Adams, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Otterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
William A. Agger, MD<br />
Mae J. Bakke<br />
John & Deborah Brostrom<br />
Rose Ann Kazmierczak<br />
Marilyn Ondell<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
William A. Agger, MD<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Raju Ailiani, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Sheets<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Denise L. Albrecht<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> David J. Amborn<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
David J. Amborn<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> all Veterans<br />
American Legion-Bredlow Ewing Post 467<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Gerald E. Arndt<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Diana Backus<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Bratberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Bonnie L. Bathalon<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Arik Bauer<br />
Theresa Bauer<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James C. Baumgaertner, MD<br />
Derrold W. Hartley<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Terrell Baumler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Baumler<br />
Brenda’s School <strong>of</strong> Dance<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Sue Ann Beier-Hanratty, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Joseph C. Benacci, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jan R. Olson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Kimberly A. Bentzen-Tabbert<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Julio J. Bird, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Molstad<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Jill A. Blokhuis<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Christopher P. Born, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Jacobs<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Emma L. Botcher<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle O. Witt<br />
In appreciation <strong>of</strong> caring services<br />
Wayne A. Bottner, MD<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Wayne A. Bottner, MD<br />
Joan Geary<br />
G. LaMae Mikelson<br />
Megan Rosborough<br />
Edith E. Witt<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
William C. Boyd, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gerlyn M. Brasic, MD<br />
Thomas M. Cordes<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Eric F. Brekke, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Casey Brickley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Brickley<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Deborah L. Brostrom<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ward M. Brown, MD<br />
Joan Geary<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Joe Browne<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marshall G. Wuensch<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Stephen J. Brubaker, MD<br />
Norma V. Dornack<br />
June E. Galstad<br />
Doris C. Roesler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Cancer Survivors<br />
Celine Burns<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Maas<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Robert H. Caplan, MD<br />
Irene A. Swett<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
Michael K. Case, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. Strupp<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ronald G. Chaney, MD<br />
Joyce M. Brogan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch<br />
John R. Smale<br />
Melvin A. Zajicek<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
David H. Chestnut, MD<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Heather J. Chial, MD<br />
Royal L. Peterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Barbara L. Clappier<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Dr. John & Arla Clemons<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running<br />
Ed & Sally Sullivan<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas H. Cogbill, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl F. Jones<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Craig E. Cole, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis F. Kennebeck<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Skipton<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl H. Willenberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
Mark V. Connelly, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney L. Plenge<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Mark V. Connelly, MD<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
Linda A. Del Fabro<br />
Irene E. Krackow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest S. Micek<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Michael & Robyn Tanke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Mark V. Connelly, MD<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Patrick D. Conway, MD<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. R. Fred Kautz<br />
Kathy E. Schneider<br />
Marian A. Shoning<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
John J. Conzemius, MD<br />
Peter R. King<br />
Doris C. Roesler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Stephen C. Copps, MD<br />
Patricia J. Copps<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday<br />
Kimberley E. Culp, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Dudley<br />
In appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Timothy J. Culp<br />
Guy & Joan Wolf<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Joan L. Curran<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
Earlamae Dahlby<br />
Ed & Sally Sullivan<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Kristine M. Darling<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Clark A. Davis, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Shoults<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David M. Dawson, DPM<br />
Myrtle H. Johnson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Pearse Derrig, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Laurie F. Diekrager<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Leah L. Dietrich, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Padley<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Diane C. Dingfelder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Rusert<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Philip O. Doescher, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Helstad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Franz Kokott<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Melvin L. Page<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Michael J. Dolan, MD<br />
Mrs. Marcus Q. Arneson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William Hart<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Helstad<br />
Doris C. Roesler<br />
Willard E. Tronick<br />
In appreciation <strong>of</strong> caring services<br />
Mark E. Domroese, MD<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Mark E. Domorese, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gabriela M. Dumitran, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
Shawn W. Dunlap, RN, NP<br />
Deya L. & Timothy J. Schwendinger<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Keturah Grace Dunn<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Susan C. Eber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Ebner<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Susan C. Eber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul P. Franke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Sue Eber for the occasion <strong>of</strong><br />
Morgan’s Golden Birthday<br />
Kelly Genelin<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Sue Eber for the occasion <strong>of</strong><br />
Morgan Mannstedt’s 11th Birthday<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Jacobs<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Daniel J. Ecklund, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Bucheger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wenzel J. Smetana<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Richard L. Ellis, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Frederick & Lou Ann Engh<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Blake Erdmann<br />
LuAnn S. Buehler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Bruce B. Erdmann, DPM<br />
John R. Smale<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 40th wedding anniversary<br />
David & Anita Evenson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Annette Faller, MD<br />
Mabel Hooverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
John P. Farnen, MD<br />
Debra Carlson<br />
C. Martha Elsen<br />
Nancy Flury<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Head<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Keune<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Bonnie R. Fedie<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Paul L. Felion, MD<br />
Linda A. Del Fabro<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gregory G. Fischer, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
Pamela L. Flannery. CNM<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ngiaku Moua<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Larry J. Fundell, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Eric L. Garland, PA<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Jeannette M. Gasal Spilde, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Charles D. Gelatt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brent L. Gephart<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Fadi Z. Ghandour, MD<br />
Joan Geary<br />
Elaine M. Rohrer<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Kendra Gilbertson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Halverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Heather A. Gilles<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James E. Glasser, MD<br />
Reverend Herbert C. Jaster &<br />
Helen Lederer-Jaster<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ronald S. Go, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner<br />
Nancy Flury<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Jeannie Gordon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Thomson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Jeannie Gordon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael M. Gostomski<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Jeannie A. Gordon<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 1st birthday<br />
Emma Joy Groll<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Groll<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
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In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard M. Birkelo<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Jacobs<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch<br />
Evelyn H. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier<br />
Signe Schroeder<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Michael & Robyn Tanke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Erik A. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
Anonymous<br />
John J. Salsman<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Lincoln H. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. McElligott<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
6-West Nursing Staff<br />
Michael & Robyn Tanke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
6-West Nurses & Staff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Dolesy, Sr.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Day Care Staff<br />
Ronald & Julie Go<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Heart Team<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Foundation Staff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Frisbie<br />
Judy L. Kirkpatrick<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> Oncology Dept Physicians<br />
Arlene P. Baerwald<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> Pediatric Nursing Unit<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic M. Mascotti<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Physicians<br />
Ramona L. English<br />
Frank Mlsna<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Muller<br />
Eugene E. Paulus<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Wieser<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> NICU Doctors,<br />
Nurses & Staff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dunn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Hamann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Ross<br />
Deya L. & Timothy J. Schwendinger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle L. Thesing<br />
In appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> Hospital Rehab Staff<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Surgeons<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
In appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Trauma<br />
Emergency Center Staff<br />
Guy & Joan Wolf<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Sigurd B. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, Jr., MD<br />
Mae J. Bakke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 85th birthday<br />
Sigurd B. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, Jr., MD<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Sigurd B. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, Jr., MD<br />
Mae J. Bakke<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Sigurd B. <strong>Gundersen</strong>, III, MD<br />
Arnold M. Hansen<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Haas<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hagman<br />
Michael N. Siker<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Danielle Halverson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Halverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Evan Halverson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vittorio Colaizzi<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy S. Halverson<br />
Juanita’s Tax Preparation<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Trever J. Schobert<br />
Stadtler Masonry<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Thompson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Orel G. Tollefson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Von Arx<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Rebecca ‘Becky’ L. Hamit<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Bernard J. Hammes, PhD<br />
Drs. Robert & Marilyn Bendiksen<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Kent C. Handel<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
Douglas N. Happel<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> marriage<br />
Mary & Mike Happel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
A. Daniel Harbin, MD<br />
Howard K. Dunnum<br />
Phyllis C. Rix<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Sarah J. Havens<br />
Claudia Newton<br />
Women In Philanthropy<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Herb Heili<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Schneider<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> receiving the<br />
Pope John XXIII Award Herb Heili<br />
Colleen A. Shaw<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Cheng Her, MD<br />
Arnold M. Hansen<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Heritage Society Players<br />
Judy L. Kirkpatrick<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Beth A. Hermes-Mitchell, PT<br />
Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Cole Herrmann<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Engelien<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Olson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James R. Hoefert, MD<br />
Jeanne A. Clark<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James D. Hogan, MD<br />
Megan Rosborough<br />
Marian A. Shoning<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> caregivers Liz Hole, LPN<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy W. Zimmerman<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Sheila K. Howell<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Jon J. Kabara<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Richard D. Hutter, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kendal C. Nichols<br />
Maurice H. Raifsnider<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gary O. Iverson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Albrecht<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Varsha V. Iyer, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
P. Michael Jacobs, DPM<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kevin M. Jaeger, MD<br />
Evelyn H. Olson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Heidi L. Janzen<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gordon L. Johnson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl F. Jones<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Jeanne M. Johnson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Roessler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Alcee J. Jumonville, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. R. Fred Kautz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Trygve Mathison<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Dr. & Mrs. Jon Kabara<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Kabara<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 1st birthday<br />
Dr. Jon J. Kabara<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Betty Kabara<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Mother’s Day Betty Kabara<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Howell<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James R. Kauphusman, MD<br />
Ione A. DeBoer<br />
Eugene E. Paulus<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Roessler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Jennifer K. Keller<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Sharon & George Kerckhove<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
A. Scott Klein, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Barry R. Kamm<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alger H. Palmer<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas J. Klemond, MD<br />
Nancy Flury<br />
George C. Krebs<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Alexia P. Knapp, MD<br />
Barbara S. De Long<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 85th birthday<br />
James D. Knobloch<br />
Ardis M. Lamprech<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birth<br />
Caroline Mae Knuffman<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Allergy Department<br />
Ilene Ernster<br />
Rita Granum<br />
Sandy Gunderson<br />
Christine Kirkeng<br />
Cherie & Rudy Nigl<br />
Fran & David Ortmeier & family<br />
Marsha Patzner<br />
Vanee Songsiridej & Terry Baker<br />
Annette Strazdins<br />
Laura Taylor<br />
Mariah Taylor<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Suzanne K. Knutson<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Shanu N. Kothari, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donnie H. Olson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Shanu N. Kothari, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donnie H. Olson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Forrest J. Krause, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kendal C. Nichols<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Jean M. Krause<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Orebaugh<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Dennis R. Kreuser<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> Carilee Fund<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kreuser<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Scott P. Mathy<br />
Kim A. Salwolke<br />
Charles W. Smith, DDS<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy W. Weihrouch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daryl D. Wood<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Betty Kroeplin<br />
Chippewa County Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Public Health<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Debbie Kroner<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Raymond & Darlene Kroner<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Steve T. Krueckeberg, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 90th birthday<br />
Daniel ‘Buster’ Kruse<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Paul A. Kuck, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Musser<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Roger W. Kwong, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Miller<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Jeffrey Landercasper, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Granville B. Kjos<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Dr. Kim Lansing<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Joshua P. Froman<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Colette M. Lasack<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Orebaugh<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas P. Lathrop, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Seifert<br />
Marjorie Spildie<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David W. Lautz, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Christopher L. Leach, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
Elaine M. Rohrer<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Jennifer A. Lee<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day Kyla R. Lee, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. McElligott<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Paul J. Leehey, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gary J. Lenth, MD<br />
Mae J. Bakke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Musser<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Mary E. Lichtie<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Kristine M. Litscher-Lee<br />
Ronald & Julie Go<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Jordan A. Lomen<br />
Elizabeth K. Larson<br />
Teresa A. Lomen<br />
Becki L. Pedretti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Pedretti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steve A. Stenslien<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas A. Londergan, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry K. Ash<br />
Arnold M. Hansen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Helstad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. McElligott<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Peg & Mike Lyga<br />
Joanne Schmid<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Susan MacLellan-Tobert, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Richtman<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Michael H. Mader, MD<br />
Kathy E. Schneider<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Todd A. Mahr, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Mahr<br />
18 Gifts received between March 1, <strong>2009</strong> and September 30, <strong>2009</strong>
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Brian R. Manske, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Richard J. Marchiando, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Harley Martin<br />
Jean C. Bernier<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry O Ketchum<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Plunkett<br />
Karen L. Saltness<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tyler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
W. Bradford Martin, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Otterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Joan M. Matey Romeyn, MD<br />
Mrs. David D. Baptie<br />
Martha Jane O’Donnell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allen G. Rhude<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Michael ‘Mike’ J. Matysik<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Matysik<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Brady McCoy<br />
Fay E. Larson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pahl<br />
Eric Sagen<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
Andrew A. Meade, MD<br />
Jeannette M. Gasal Spilde, MD &<br />
Steven L. Spilde<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology<br />
Sunshine Club<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Dale & Doris Mikshowsky<br />
Rita L. Martin<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Christine D. Miller, MD<br />
Sara & Chris Battison<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Alyce May Mathson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David K. Miller, MD<br />
Elsie M. Patterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Edward B. Miner, MD<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roland L. Solberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Misty’s Dance Unlimited<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Teddy H. Tauscher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Hana Moga<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Halverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Nickolas G. Moga<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Halverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> David A. Momont, MD<br />
Frank J. Bulawa<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David A. Momont, MD<br />
Frank J. Bulawa<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Burbach<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner<br />
Mary M. Funk<br />
Bruce & Lenna Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Franz Kokott<br />
Rolf Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ervin A. Nuttleman, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Seifert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore D. Solie, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Stark<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Sheila L. Momont, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Lucille E. Flom<br />
Lorraine Sokolik<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Sonday<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Mary R. Peterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> receiving Founders Award<br />
in Lay Leadership Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
William A. Morgan, MD<br />
Oral K. Vancil<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kurt K. Mueller, MD<br />
Barbara S. De Long<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Brian M. Mulrennan, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan<br />
John H. Strupp<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James H. Munn, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane A. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alger H. Palmer<br />
Maurice H. Raifsnider<br />
William J. Roubik<br />
Alice M. Schafer<br />
Yvonne B. Smith<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Stern<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Trecroci<br />
Phyllis A. Weihrouch<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Anna M. Myklebust, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day Sarah Rajiv, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry K. Ash<br />
Joan Geary<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Thomas ‘Tommy’ Nash<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon J. Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Woods<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Mary E. Nelson, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Mark A. Nigogosyan, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Karl R. Noll, MD<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
Doris C. Roesler<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David D. Norenberg, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Anderson<br />
Derrold W. Hartley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Wettstein<br />
Mary Etta Zabel<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kurt R. Oettel, MD<br />
Orlando & Bonnie* Helgerson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 90th birthday Hazel Olson<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
“My cup runneth over with gratitude to all the staff at<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> during my illness in 2008—I truly<br />
cannot express my appreciation for all that has brought me<br />
this far. Thank you!” ~ La Verne S.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Michael T. Pace, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lauren L. Zucco<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ants Palm-Leis, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Claire G. Anderlik<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
John J. Pape, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Venki Paramesh, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Cowles<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Venki Paramesh, MD<br />
Royal L. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Skipton<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Weaver<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 90th birthday Mary Patros<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Horejs<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Kann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Markos<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. McElligott<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Steven B. Pearson, MD<br />
Norma V. Dornack<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Gregory B. Pehling, MD<br />
Debra Carlson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gregory B. Pehling, MD<br />
Ruth B. Everson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Rosie Perez<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Bechtel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kurtis B. Breiling<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Jon J. Havenstrite<br />
Kay C. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Smalley<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Edward Perry, MD<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Mackenzie Petersen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry O. Burkum<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Timothy L. Petersen<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Mara Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lee A. Peterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> McKenzie Peterson<br />
Barbara A. Davidson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Wyatt R. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tolly R. Hegge<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ewa Plagman, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Ginny Pollert<br />
Angele Jack<br />
TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractor<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Karen J. Powers<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Ellison<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Alan D. Pratt, MD<br />
Dorothy A. Schulze<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Keren & Saul Prombaum<br />
Kaplan Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Company<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD<br />
Mary J. Key<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wenzel J. Smetana<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Sonday<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Marcia Rentz<br />
Lisa Betsinger<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Richard F. Renwick, MD<br />
Phyllis R. Schreiber<br />
Marian A. Shoning<br />
Yvonne B. Smith<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Richard H. Reynertson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Jacobs<br />
Dr. & Mrs. C. Richard Kistner<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Edward H. Riley, II, MD<br />
Nancy Flury<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James B. Ringstrom, MD<br />
Leona M. Verken<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Cameron F. Roberts, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Jeffrey E. Rodzak, MD<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Mary A. Rohe<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Joey Rostad<br />
American Legion Auxiliary - Houston #423<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kevin M. Rumball, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Brown<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
G. LaMae Mikelson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Matthew R. Runde, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
Phyllis C. Branson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Dennis K. Ryan, MD<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Betty Sacia<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Rhonda L. Sallaway, MD<br />
Susan M. Sieger<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Mother’s Day<br />
Dolores R. Sandleback<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua P. Sandleback<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Andrew T. Saterbak, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Partners<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Andrew T. Saterbak, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Helstad<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
James ‘Jim’ G. Sauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Welda<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Carson A. Schmitt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Schmitt<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
James & Lucinda Schneider<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Schneider<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Rudolf Schuldes, MD<br />
Dr. & Mrs. C. Richard Kistner<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
DeVerne & Lillian Seland<br />
Lenore Henley<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Stephen B. Shapiro, MD<br />
Robert E. Guinn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. R. Fred Kautz<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kristie K. Shappell, MD<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Brian M. Sieck, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Miller<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Lonnie D. Simmons, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Zoey R. Slaby<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Leahy<br />
Ye Olde Schoolhouse Shoppe<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Martin J. Smith, MD<br />
Jean & David Wolfert<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Vanee Songsiridej, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Pryor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marc A. Schultz<br />
Marian A. Shoning<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 60th wedding anniversary<br />
Mr. & Mrs. La Vern W. Steele<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Jean M. Sterling<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
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In honor <strong>of</strong> Jean & John Sterling<br />
Marna M. Holley<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 1st wedding anniversary<br />
Dr. John & Jean Sterling<br />
John & Deborah Brostrom<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gary R. Stiers, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Ellison<br />
Choua Moua<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Yee Vue<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Amanda L. Strosahl, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Bucheger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Marie Wettstein<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Humbert ‘Drew’ G. Sullivan, MD<br />
Amy M. Kimmet-Humfeld<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Franz Kokott<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gary A. Susag, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roland L. Solberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Stark<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Derek Tamke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Halverson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Robyn R. Tanke<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Robyn Tanke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas R. Terhorst, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
James W. Terman, MD<br />
Linda A. Del Fabro<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Jean Heyt,<br />
DVM & Tom Thompson, DVM<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In appreciation & honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Gregory P. Thompson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Hastings<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Gregory P. Thompson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Piper<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD<br />
St. Luke’s Hospital<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Teddy L. Thompson, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Chad M. Hill<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
Leona M. Verken<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
David P. Tinker, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Barry R. Kamm<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
R. Nicholas Trane, III, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
John L. Udell, MD<br />
Jean Bassett<br />
Mr. & Mrs. R. Fred Kautz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Peterman<br />
Dean S. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allen G. Rhude<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kumari Usha, MD<br />
Alice A. Smith<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Marvin J. Van Every, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Kolze<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Joseph P. Vandenberg, MD<br />
Derrold W. Hartley<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Vander Velde Grandchildren<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Vander Velde<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Danyon J. Wagner, MD<br />
Alice A. Smith<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Ricky J. Waniger, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan<br />
June E. Galstad<br />
Donald D. & Carol J. Peterson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts Deb Ward<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Lori S. Weber, MD<br />
Ronald & Julie Go<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Margaret E. Webster, MD<br />
Phyllis C. Branson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roland L. Solberg<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Steve & Katie Webster<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Becker<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick W. Heuer<br />
Fayne M. Klawitter<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Colleen A. Shaw<br />
Carol Taebel<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
Stephen B. Webster, MD<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Cindy Vieth<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Caregivers<br />
Kerry T. White, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic M. Mascotti<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kerry T. White, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Steven W. Whitford, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Simonson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Dr. Gary Wiegel & Staff at<br />
Thompson Animal Medial Center<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Steffen<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Jonah Wiegel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Berg<br />
Ben Bockenhauer & Karen Neeb<br />
Angel L. Drozd<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Hallman<br />
Dr. Kerry B. & Horst Jedele<br />
Mary A. Moline<br />
Mr. & Ms. Matthew Ordorff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Peterson<br />
April Quick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Severson<br />
Spring Creek Dairy Farm<br />
Keith Wiegel<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> birthday Jonah Wiegel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Jostad<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Jessica Marie Williams Dewitt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary B. Mossholder<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> great efforts<br />
Nicole M. Williams<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Edward R. Winga, MD<br />
Judy L. Kirkpatrick<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> retirement<br />
Edward R. Winga, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Sleep/EEG Lab<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Royal W. Ross<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Cindy Vieth<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Stephen C. Wissink, MD<br />
Norma V. Dornack<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Robert S. Witte, MD<br />
Thomas M. Cordes<br />
Edward & Diane Eisermann, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Freagon<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> graduation John Woefel<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> 50th wedding anniversary<br />
Dave & Jean Wolfert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roland R. Roskos<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Elizabeth A. Wurzer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Wurzer<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Wilfrido R. Yutuc, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marc A. Schultz<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day Mary Zaky, MD<br />
Myrtle H. Johnson<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Kurt J. Ziegelbein, MD<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Doctors’ Day<br />
Thomas L. Zurbriggen, MD<br />
John S. Bates<br />
Edward & Diane Eisermann, Jr.<br />
Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In honor <strong>of</strong> Teacher <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Year</strong><br />
Thomas L. Zurbriggen, MD<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
Memorial Gifts<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dallas Adank<br />
Eloise A. Adank<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Rhonda Mary (Cassel) Adkins<br />
Carolyn & Gerald Herman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> June ‘Elin’ Agger<br />
John & Deborah Brostrom<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Steve M. Callister<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Cash<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Fischer<br />
Tom & Kathy Frisby<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Infection Control<br />
Department<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Infectious Disease Staff<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Research<br />
Heather Andrzejewski<br />
Deb Brostrom<br />
Steve Cash<br />
Shelly Clements<br />
Nancy Davidson<br />
Brooke DeMaiffe<br />
Cathy Fischer<br />
Kathy Frisby<br />
Jake Gundrum<br />
Melinda Hadley-Bartlett<br />
Bud Hammes<br />
Kara Kallies<br />
Jennifer Keller<br />
Angela Kuhn<br />
Michelle Mathiason-Moore<br />
Vicki McHugh<br />
Chris Meyer<br />
Lori Meyer<br />
Tim Petersen<br />
Nancy Ruther<br />
Jonean Schroeder<br />
Deb Schultz<br />
Simon Shelley<br />
Deb Sieber<br />
Lynette Storlie<br />
Diane Webster<br />
Sandy Wee<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Dr. Steven D. Lovrich & Kathleen E. Sandy<br />
Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader<br />
Marilyn A. Michels<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Marilyn Ondell<br />
Debra S. Rislow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Sacia<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kenneth L. Albrecht<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lillian E. Albrecht<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Albrecht<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Viola G. Alstad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tilford M. Ike<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> George T. Alth<strong>of</strong>f, Sr.<br />
Delores T. Alth<strong>of</strong>f<br />
20 Gifts received between March 1, <strong>2009</strong> and September 30, <strong>2009</strong>
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mary Jane Amsrud<br />
Carol J. Schilling<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lester E. Amundson<br />
Betty Amundson<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Larry K. Anderson<br />
Dorothy L. Anderson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Vera M. Andres<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell L. Raymond<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard C. Arneson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Robertson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Wolfe<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Patricia ‘Trish/Patty’ R. Atteberry<br />
Conagra Foods<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ethan Augedahl<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Krueger<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arnita D. Avery<br />
Doris M. Haugen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gary L. Baker<br />
Doris M. Haugen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Russell A. Baker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Sally A. Balfany<br />
Patricia Thesing<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Roger J. Bambenek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. Tuschner<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
William ‘Bill’ Arthur Barney<br />
Anonymous (2)<br />
Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera<br />
Dr. Karen F. & Steven M. Barney<br />
Mrs. William A. Barney<br />
Ellen A. Bechthold<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bedessem<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Bosshard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Brindley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Collin S. Brinkman<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr.<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
Cleary-Kumm Foundation<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Coulee Bank<br />
Joan Curran & Dr. William G. Colclough, III<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James S. DeBauche<br />
Dorothy Dedo<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl H. Deml<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Dollard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Donskey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Drone<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber<br />
Dr. & Mrs. George B. Ellenz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Fellenz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond H. Flower<br />
Fowler White Boggs P.A.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Frise<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick K. Gantert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. George<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton H. Gillette<br />
Jack & Rosie Glendenning<br />
Marybeth B. Goodnough<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Grathen<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Halverson<br />
Rose Mary Haug<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J Healey<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Jim & Ellen Heinecke<br />
Betty F. Heuslein<br />
Stephen T. Heuslein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Jaeger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Reid Jaeger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Jaeger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery D. Jensen<br />
Debra R. Johnson, CPA<br />
Mary J. Johnston<br />
Beth E. Kabat<br />
Lucille A. Kadlec<br />
Ruth H. Kielley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Kniskern<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Kunau<br />
Martha A. Kunau<br />
Virginia Kynett<br />
Virginia & Thomas Larkin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Larson<br />
Barbara Lauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Leinfelder<br />
Mary A. Linse<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Loveland<br />
Donald Magnuson & Ruth Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Mathy<br />
Richard J. McLoone<br />
Dr. & Mrs. William J. Medland<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd H. Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Miller<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Jennifer Mull<br />
Drs. Rajiv & Sarah Naik<br />
Ruth A. Nixon-Davy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Norgaard<br />
Marilyn Ondell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Oswald<br />
Florence L. Overgard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Patrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George G. Pearse<br />
Dean S. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Petrie<br />
E. J. Plesko<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Fred H. Ross<br />
John H. & Mary Helen Ross<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Roush<br />
RSM McGladrey, Inc.<br />
Ardys L. Rundle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Sandelin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John K. Scheidt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schiefelbein<br />
Signe Schroeder<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Mary A. Sexauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sherman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Smyth<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Soevig<br />
Muriel M. Stanek<br />
State Bank Financial<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand<br />
Kathleen A. Swift<br />
Michael & Robyn Tanke<br />
Kathryn G. Tausche<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Tompkins<br />
David & Betty Trapp<br />
Trust Point, Inc.<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Charles O. Vaslow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Vaudreuil<br />
Mary J. Wartman<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Darryl M. Washa<br />
Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Wehrenberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Wheeler<br />
Virginia A. Widrick<br />
Elizabeth B. Wing<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Norman W. Zimmerman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charles W. Bass<br />
Mrs. Charles W. Bass<br />
Roger Bass<br />
Walt & Bunny Bennick<br />
Jerry & Elle Bloomquist<br />
Darrell & Phyllis Borgstrom<br />
Jon & Kathy Borgstrom<br />
Steve & Bev Borgstrom<br />
Lori & Hollis Donehower<br />
Karen Ehlen<br />
Bill & Sharon Flesch<br />
Judee & Ren Foster<br />
Pat & Joe Garry & Jerry<br />
Kevin & Jane Menke<br />
Kristi & Gary Peterson<br />
Kim Renk<br />
Karen Sweetland<br />
Linda & Emery Walters<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Susan M. Baumgartner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht<br />
American Legion Auxiliary -<br />
La Crescent #595<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Baumgartner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> David S. Becker<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Corlis H. Behrens<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Keith V. Wold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jeanne L. Belke<br />
American Legion Auxiliary-<br />
Onalaska Unit 336<br />
Jeanette M. Amundson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Belke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Berra<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick C. Bilskemper<br />
Brenengen Auto Group<br />
Bernadine G. Colling<br />
Coulee Bank<br />
Maj. & Mrs. Gary Cunningham<br />
Rosalind Evans<br />
Sally J. Friend, RN<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Frost<br />
Gerald Graczkowski<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> IS Clinical Systems<br />
Sunshine Group<br />
Henke & Associates, Inc.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Kratt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph A. La Point<br />
Kathleen A. LaGrander<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Lun<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McGuire<br />
Elaine R. Miller<br />
Milwaukee Bucks Organization<br />
Kay & Rich Petry<br />
Barbara E. Pingel<br />
Paul R. Piper<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis K. Ryan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bertrum D. Sasse<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Schultz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Seeks<br />
Dolores Strittmater<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kent H. Sween<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Trussoni<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothe C. Bell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David K. Leuck<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carol A. Bendel<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Billy F. Benedict<br />
Shirley J. Benedict<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald C. Berg<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Larry A. Berg &<br />
Vicki L. Garves-Berg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Patros<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard A. Berg<br />
Eleanor G. Ekern<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
Lilah Temp<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Verna Milda Beverly Berg<br />
Eleanor G. Ekern<br />
Dana M. Engh<br />
LaVonne Engh<br />
Grace Nordstrom<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Roesler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gladys G. Bergelin<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Drew A. Bergum<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Feyen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Munsch<br />
Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Eleanora W. Berns<br />
Eleanora W. Berns<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dianne Betts<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Benny M. Miller<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harvey G. Beyer<br />
Cleo Hoogenhous<br />
Beverly Kish & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Liska<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lubinsky<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Maier<br />
Judith A. Markiewicz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis R. Sorenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Marlene V. (Meyer) Bina<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Skogen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> DuWayne A. Bjorkman<br />
Carolyn & Gerald Herman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Kenneth ‘KOB’ O. Blanchard<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Bigelow<br />
Holly A. Blanchard<br />
Margaret Blanchard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Blanchard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad<br />
M. Jean Brindley<br />
Lorraine E. Bummert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Castek<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John C. Cleveland<br />
Connie M. Cross<br />
Joan Davis<br />
Ione A. DeBoer<br />
Lorraine M. Erickson<br />
Russell L. Fiedler<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Frisbie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alan P. Fruechte<br />
Gerrard-Hoeschler Realty, Inc.<br />
Ernest J. Gershon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Heinzel<br />
Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sanders Hook<br />
Shirley J. Johnson<br />
Rose Ann Kazmierczak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Keuper<br />
Mary J. Key<br />
Le Beautique<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Christ N. Mesoloras<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Moen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Mundinger<br />
Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson<br />
Donna M. Proudfit<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> La Crosse-East<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Rust<br />
Jean Sauer<br />
John R. Smale<br />
Janice E. Sobkowiak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Storlie<br />
Bobbie Sumenek<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
Trust Point, Inc.<br />
Charmaine I. Welch<br />
Marilyn J. Wildt<br />
Jean M. Stelloh Willinger<br />
Pauline M. Zielke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arnold W. Bluske<br />
Ellen V. Bluske<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ J. Blystad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Rand<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Walter ‘Wally’ J. Boisvert<br />
Therese A. Boisvert<br />
Mrs. Walter J. Boisvert<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jane Bollrud<br />
Charles G. Austin &<br />
Carol A. Richardson Austin<br />
Lois N. Cairns<br />
Mary Getter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Hurley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marty J. Juel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Kuntz<br />
Jeanne M. Maher<br />
Anna M. Morris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Nelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Servais<br />
Linda J. Thompson<br />
Jennifer Topp<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothy A. Borchert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Brandau<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Michael ‘Botts’ L. Botten<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Duane J. Brenno<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Peggy Jean Brieske<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Burkhart<br />
Janette M. Dawson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Heme/<br />
Oncology Peds & Research<br />
Arlene C. Martin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Steinh<strong>of</strong>f<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kenneth ‘Ken’ C. Brigson<br />
Mrs. Kenneth C. Brigson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Czechowicz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil J. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jon R. Leveraus<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arnold Brovold<br />
H. Marie Brovold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard Brunelle<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kent H. Bummert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kent T. Bummert<br />
Lorraine E. Bummert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alan P. Fruechte<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> William ‘Bill’ F. Bunker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Terlson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Violet Burgett<br />
Eleanor M. Proksch<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong> Glenn L. Bush<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Muriel A. Bushek<br />
Norman & Phyllis Berg<br />
Vivian Havens<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Bereavement &<br />
Advance Care Planning Svc.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald P. Kapanke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips<br />
Laurine H. Solberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Werlyn ‘Mr. B.’ W. Butzler<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Irene Hammes<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Sheila Caine<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Schneider<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kevin T. Callen<br />
Jeff & Sally Hillesland<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lois J. Campbell<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Michael F. Carlin<br />
Betty J. Ekern<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas C. Cavis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne C. Anderson<br />
Diane Cavis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling<br />
Edward & Diane Eisermann, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin D. Josephson<br />
Anna Motivans<br />
Dean S. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Rudrud<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
Richard T. Weisbecker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Welch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> LeRoy J. Chapiewsky<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Sylvia Cheever<br />
Robert B. Cheever<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carl R. Christianson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Angeline Cicardo<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Cicardo<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carli Christina Clements<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Schleifer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lila M. Colburn<br />
Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Joseph J. Colling<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas E. Bergmann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Berra<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Carlton<br />
Rodney D. Engebretson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> IS Clinical Systems<br />
Sunshine Group<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Mathy<br />
Medtronics<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Wagner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Wettstein<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Nelda Lucile Conkwright- Anania<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> James W. Cotton<br />
Cathy A. Cotton<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Thomas<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Reginald ‘Reg’ Frank Cottrell<br />
Reginald ‘Reg’ Frank Cottrell<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vernell S. Hesselberg<br />
Terrance D. Hubert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Miriam E. Coury<br />
Charlotte M. Markos-Kann<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Nancy Ellen Crooks<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Richard J. McLoone<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alice ‘Sue’ Delores Culver<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Bubbles Cunningham<br />
Patricia M. Ristow<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Keith David Czaplewski<br />
Lois E. Czaplewski<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald A. Dahlke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Darold Dahlke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alice E. Dale<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Betz<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dennis W. Danielson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven S. Bergrud<br />
Jaerdis E. Bistodeau<br />
Heidi A. Danielson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Danielson<br />
Lori A. Falada<br />
Paul R. & Lynn Fisch<br />
Joseph M. & Joan Francois<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Gretchen Haben<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Hauser<br />
Jill Heiderscheit & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Hougen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale S. Jerome<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome H. Jorstad<br />
Elizabeth B. Kahlert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard C. Kappauf<br />
Jean Meiners & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Lun<br />
Minnowa Construction, Inc.<br />
Stephanie E. Overholt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne E. Pfremmer<br />
Nancy Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Urness<br />
Michael & Colleen Walz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy G. Wells<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carol Davies<br />
George J. Davies, MD<br />
Vernon Memorial Healthcare<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Elise Anne Davis<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ellen Debliek<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothy M. Deeny<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gary Deeters<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Michael A. DeGeorge<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald L. Dobbs<br />
John Thorsen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kale P. Donovan<br />
Julie M. Herrick<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Robert ‘Bob’ Charles Dostal<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Engelien<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Maxine A. Dotterwick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Devyn M. Doughty<br />
Anne Edland-Doughty<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert H. Duehlmeyer<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Nursing<br />
Western Campus<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Herman P. Duga<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Barbara Ann Dunn<br />
Joanne P. Kehr<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> LaVern G. Dworschak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Gagne<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Thomas<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald J. Dwyer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Hunnewell<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Nonny & Pop Dwyer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sean H. Dwyer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Vivian E. Easterday<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Beverly J. Edmison<br />
Padraic & Candice Brunton & Family<br />
Tom & Sharon McGoldrick & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Torkelson<br />
Thomas J. Torkelson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Hazel D. Edwards<br />
Irene E. Krackow<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mary Jean Ellis<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Jon J. Kabara<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Francis ‘Fritz’ A. Elsen<br />
Linda Amann<br />
Charles & Ruth Anderson<br />
Michael & Dee Barth<br />
William & Jeanne Beeler<br />
Thomas & Mary Bina<br />
Margaret Blanchard<br />
Donald & Carol Blank<br />
Geraldine Brenner<br />
Joan Callahan<br />
Thelma Crawley<br />
John & Julie Crogan<br />
Connie Cross<br />
Eileen Dorsey<br />
Margaret Dorsey<br />
Dave & Maryann Ekern<br />
C. Martha Elsen<br />
Karen Elsen<br />
Mike & Joan Elsen, Ann & Seth<br />
Steve Elsen, Sarah & Jessica<br />
Dennis & Mary Every<br />
Dr. John Farnen<br />
Don & Marilyn Finn<br />
LeRoy Fischer<br />
Joseph Formanek<br />
Mildred Freng<br />
Friends & Neighbors <strong>of</strong> Manor Homes <strong>of</strong><br />
Seminary Trails<br />
William & Betty Gianoli<br />
Cliff & Eileen Heij<br />
Fred & Eileen Howly<br />
Duane C. Jambois<br />
Darrell & Joyce Johnson<br />
Virgil Johnson<br />
Glen & Nancy Jones<br />
Harriet Karrib<br />
Greg & Cheryl Kloss<br />
Elaine Kohner<br />
Jim Luhman<br />
Howard & Doris Lysaker<br />
David & Laura Mannell<br />
Janet Mannel<br />
Dolores McCauley<br />
Pat McCormick<br />
Leroy & Sallie McQuiston<br />
Ruth Myrhum<br />
Tim & Kiane Niebuhr<br />
Clarence & Ann Nordin<br />
Thoralf & Annie Olson<br />
Erling & Ethelmae Olsson<br />
Jerome Papacek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Paulsrud, Jr.<br />
Dave & Mary Reget<br />
Cindy Seltzner<br />
Mark & Kim Stuhr<br />
Maurine Stuhr<br />
Paul & Cindy Stuhr<br />
Vicky Tauscher<br />
Jim & Joan Ward<br />
Wehrs Chevrolet<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ethel R. Engh<br />
Peter F. Engh<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Clare Edna Erickson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rod C. Erlandson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Erlandson<br />
Susanne R. Wedwick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donna M. Erickson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lester M. Helgeson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Phyllis A. Erickson<br />
Alice D. Holter<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Sigurd ‘Sig’ L. Everson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Randall L. Amundson<br />
Howard K. Dunnum<br />
Mrs. Sigurd L. Everson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lester B. Kirkeeng<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Kirkeeng<br />
Kay Wilhite<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Horst ‘Hans’ F. Facius<br />
Shirley H. Facius<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> LeRoy D. Fischer<br />
Harriet S. Karrib<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Thomas ‘Minnow’ K. Fisher<br />
Mrs. Robert M. Kabat<br />
Dee Paque’<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Stokke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John E. Fleis<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alyce Foote<br />
Marlene E. Wood<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Theresa ‘Kay’ Ford<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon E. Wagner<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Shirl M. Fosler<br />
Laura S. Fosler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothy Fox<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Marketing &<br />
Corporate Communications<br />
Marna M. Holley<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Irene B. Frederick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benzing<br />
DEMCO, Inc.<br />
Howard K. Dunnum<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
Helen Aline Jernander<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lester B. Kirkeeng<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard J. Olson<br />
Barbara A. Thiel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Layton S. Thompson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Welch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Alden ‘Frem’ T. Fremstad<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Mildred ‘Missy’ L. French<br />
Violet M. Garbers<br />
Kirk E. Swenson &<br />
Marilee M. Hemstock-Swenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Joan J. Frost<br />
Ethel M. Boardman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Patricia ‘Pat’ J. Fuchsteiner<br />
Ranee M. Andersen<br />
Cynthia & David Berger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Boehm<br />
Betty L. Brenegan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Mulder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Travis S. Brush<br />
Joyce A. Cartwright<br />
Terry P. Christopherson & Teresa R. Tanke<br />
Coaches<br />
Margaret M. Crogan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James S. DeBauche<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dick J. Eirschele<br />
Charles Forer<br />
Mary Sue Forer<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jim T. Fuchsteiner<br />
Tracy L. Fuchsteiner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Troy G. Garbers<br />
Joyce M. Golba<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Grathen<br />
Ruth Groth<br />
Sandra A. Gunderson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley S. Hanan<br />
Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne F Helming<br />
Jeff Jacobson Family<br />
Tom Jacobson Family<br />
Kari Johnson<br />
Barbara M. Jordan<br />
Patricia M. Kline<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Klos<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Langen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Max Lasee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John M. McGinnis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Medinger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Miller<br />
Lorraine M. Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Nolan<br />
Lois A. Novak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin A. Olstad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rob J. Pangier<br />
Dee Paque’<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Peterson<br />
Susan & Robert Pretasky<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Quillin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Raatz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Ritter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Role<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kent N. Rotering<br />
Rita A. Sanger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Scheide<br />
Donna Schildt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Schwartz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sieger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Sivanich<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Thurman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Tracy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane D. Vike<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Werth<br />
Aimee M. Wichelt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne E. Wright<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Albert P. Funk, Jr.<br />
Mary M. Funk<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Frances G. Gantenbein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Beranek<br />
Susan H. Gantenbein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Gantenbein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hooverson<br />
Beth A. Hunley<br />
Lola R. Niedfeldt<br />
Betty P<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Judith A. Westcott<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Anna M. Geary<br />
Lucille F. Geary<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sherman C. Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Owen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Stokke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Cora O. Gerard<br />
James D. McCormick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Faye Gesell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Todd L. Schini<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jean Gianoli<br />
Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy D. Kile<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John O. Gilbertson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> William ‘Bill’ J. Given<br />
Eleanor M. Proksch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert Jay Glasgow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Brudos<br />
La Mont J. & Lois M. Gilbertson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Herlitzke<br />
Marcia J. Hoeth<br />
Delano K. Kraus<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome P. Saterbak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
Carol J. Tanke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Linda Beebe Goodwin<br />
Joe Abele<br />
Allied Solutions, L.L.C.<br />
Mrs. David D. Baptie<br />
Mr.* & Mrs. William A. Barney<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Ward M. Brown<br />
Cleary-Kumm Foundation<br />
Jean A. Davis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson<br />
Marian D. Ford<br />
Julie Gilstad<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger N. Harring<br />
Rose Mary Haug<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. Heath, III<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Hilger<br />
Beth E. Kabat<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Knoepfle<br />
Debbie Kroner<br />
La Crosse Radio Group<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Loomis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Low<br />
Richard J. McLoone<br />
Marilyn Ondell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
Secluded Land Company, LLC<br />
State Bank Financial<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand<br />
Ed & Sally Sullivan<br />
Mrs. E. William Vickroy<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John B. Weeth<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Philip K. Wilson<br />
Anne J. Winter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne K. Wrzosek<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ L. Graham<br />
Nancy L. Graham<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> David Edwin Gratz<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Wilber G. Green<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Le Roy E. Hougom, Sr.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John T. Greene<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Dr. Kenneth W. & Janine Merkitch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leslie Leroy Grover<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Engelien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dr. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Craig & Mary Louise Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Elizabeth D. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Dr. & Mrs. Almon R. Mac Ewen<br />
Tomasz Potworowski<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Resavage<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Darryl M. Washa<br />
Monica L. Wiebke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Judy Gyllin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. McGuire<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Emmeline ‘Emmy’ D. Hagen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Betlach<br />
Mrs. Gordon W. Bjork<br />
Rose G. Brickl<br />
Cleary-Kumm Foundation<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Delagrave<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Evanger<br />
Kirk N. Friedline<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Herlitzka<br />
Mary A. Holtan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Houle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Hutson<br />
Beth E. Kabat<br />
Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey<br />
Aubrey & George Kroner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Loren Loomis<br />
Socheata K. Lor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Porter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Pretasky<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Pryor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
Michael Slevin & Brenda Leahy<br />
Patricia M. Solberg<br />
Michael & Robyn Tanke<br />
Richard T. Weisbecker<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Witte<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Wendell J. Halverson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Wesley ‘Bunk’ W. Hansbery<br />
Mrs. Wesley W. Hansbery<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong> Phyllis E. Hansen<br />
Olga Hoesley<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Clifford E. Hanson<br />
Mrs. Clifford F. Hanson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Darwin ‘Dub’ D. Hanson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gwen Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Gautsch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Marla Hanson<br />
Suzette M. Stock<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Pamela ‘Pam’ Sue Hanson<br />
Phillip J. Addis & Julie A. Fogel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ A. Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Tillie M. Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Desmond ‘Scotty’ J. Harris<br />
Lucille M. Harris<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jacqueline Vix Hatlevig<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Margaret ‘Marge’ C. Hauk<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
Nancy Mikkelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Thomas<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kathy Haupt<br />
Janette M. Dawson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Social Services<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Herricks<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> William ‘Bill’ E. Hauser<br />
Elaine J. Houser<br />
Rosadell M. Houser<br />
Thomas Houser<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Houser<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Lorenz<br />
Arlene C. Martin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. McHugh<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Pfaff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Sacia<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allan A. Spaulding<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Tracey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Trammell<br />
Western Technical College<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hedrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Todd L. Schini<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Daniel L. Hefti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Burchell<br />
Elizabeth A. Clough<br />
Norma L. Cox<br />
Toni Foster<br />
Sally J. Friend, RN<br />
Ruth Gast<br />
Sharon K. Grainger<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Neuroscience Center<br />
Sunshine Club<br />
Rosanne R. Haugland<br />
Peggy J. Hefti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Hemstock<br />
Mrs. Douglas E. June<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon LaFleur<br />
Lisa M. Larson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Meyer<br />
Kay & Rich Petry<br />
Debra S. Rislow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Sacia<br />
Willard Sill<br />
Scott G. Sklenar<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Steffen<br />
Katherine E. Mader Stolfuss<br />
Kirk E. Swenson &<br />
Marilee M. Hemstock-Swenson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Tischer<br />
Jane Turner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Uffelman<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Luella A. Von Allmen<br />
Kim L. Weber-Chandler & Mark Chandler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harold Hefti<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Harold ‘Smokey’ W. Hefti<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Geraldine Arlene Hegel<br />
Patricia Thesing<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Cecil Hemstock<br />
Kirk E. Swenson &<br />
Marilee M. Hemstock-Swenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Mildred ‘Midge’ E. Hemstock<br />
Kirk E. Swenson &<br />
Marilee M. Hemstock-Swenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Neil P. Hengst<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Sturm<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arland S. Herried<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Freddie D. Lay<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Pamela K. Heuslein<br />
Stephen T. Heuslein<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> James A. Hinsberger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Keyser<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Beverly J. Hoeth<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew A. Habiger, Jr.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Stanley O. Hoeth<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew A. Habiger, Jr.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothy A. Hohlfeld<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Monroe E. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Irene Holey<br />
Adele N. Foster<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goede & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Goede & Family<br />
Mrs. Denward L. Goede<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lorn Goede & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Halvorson<br />
Mark Halvorson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Norman J. Holler<br />
Mrs. Raymond R. Lee<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Helen M. Hoyer<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Karen Jeanette Humm<br />
Richard J. Bednar<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Bott<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Brown<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burzinski<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Candahl<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark D Carpenter<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W. Carroll<br />
Central High School Grand Central Station<br />
Ida A. Coplien<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Cox<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner<br />
Joan P. Everson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David F. Farmer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Martin P Fellenz<br />
Rik, Wendy, Paige & Erik Franke<br />
Fraternal Order <strong>of</strong> Eagles-La Crosse #1254<br />
La Mont J. & Lois M. Gilbertson<br />
Phyllis M. Griesel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harley A. Haefs<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Hansen<br />
Audrey J. Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Herlitzke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Merlin E. Hoeth<br />
Donald H. Humm<br />
Robert B. Humm<br />
Kaplan Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Company<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Kuhlman<br />
La Crosse Touring Motorcycle Club<br />
Darlene J. Lassig<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Lawrynk<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Malles<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles N. McKittrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Meinertz<br />
Wanda & Burton Nelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick A. Nicklaus<br />
Mrs. Richard J. Nolop<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Opitz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Opitz<br />
Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Picha<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Quackenbush<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. Rand<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Reidy<br />
Doris C. Roesler<br />
Marion E. Roesler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rosenthal<br />
Renee Roux<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Rowley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Scheskie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Sime<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Skare<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stohr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rollo G. Taylor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Temte<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Trempe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Marlyn Voss<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Weber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Weissenberger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Winslow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Warren R. Witzman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Woodruff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yeiter<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Amanda Hundt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Hundt<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ivan E. &<br />
Dorothy L. Hutchison<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry I. Hutchison<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Darrell ‘Ivy’ L. Iverson<br />
Ethel M. Boardman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum<br />
Joyce E. Norman<br />
Douglas B. & Cindy J. Puent<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Myrtle V. Iverson Melde<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alan D. Shepherd<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harlan E. Jacobson<br />
Betty L. Brenegan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leslie ‘Les’ J. Jacobson<br />
Leslie C. Roth<br />
Sheppard Mechanical Sales & Service, Inc.<br />
Sparta Salvage Pool<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Merlin C. Jameson<br />
District One Hospital<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Melvin Frank Janzen<br />
Marcella L. Rediske<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Frank ‘Fritz’ J. Jaszewski<br />
Mrs. Charles W. Bass<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Glen K. Goeman<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane C. Jackels<br />
Mrs. Frank J. Jaszewski<br />
Bruce E. Johnstone<br />
Raymond E. Lafky<br />
Doris E. Laska<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Leibovich<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert F Masyga<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl A. Nottleman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Darlene J. Jenks<br />
Shirley Peth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mary Jensen<br />
Betty Mindemann<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Pastor Steve Jensen<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carroll E. Johnson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gladys W. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William Coughlin<br />
Bob Dahl<br />
Helen Follansbee<br />
Florence Frank<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hoskins<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson<br />
Jean Keller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. A. Bruce Knudson<br />
Viola Kohlmeier<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Laverne V. Lehmann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Merrill & Jake<br />
Mark & Kay Myrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Nimmo<br />
Kathleen S. Notsch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Opitz<br />
Patricia L. Rochelt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Reay Ross<br />
Beverly I. Stuhr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Tischer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Troyanek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard C. Vingers<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Woods<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Junior H. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Feller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Ferries<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Peggy J. Hefti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Hougom<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Rostad<br />
Natalie J. Schoenfeld<br />
Trane IAMAW Lodge No. 21<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Larry A. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl L. Powell<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Orin S. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Borreson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leo C. Johnson<br />
Rosella Roesler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Spencer ‘Bubbins’ J. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dan G. Byom<br />
Dorothy Deflorian<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson<br />
Jean Keller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Opitz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Troyanek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard C. Vingers<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Robert ‘Bob’ W. Jorgensen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Bergsland<br />
Jack & Rosie Glendenning<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Burton H. Jothen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Douglas E. June<br />
Peggy J. Hefti<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gene L. Jurgensen<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alice ‘Elaine’ E. Justin<br />
Donald A. Justin<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mary Markos Kammel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Cullers<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond H. Flower<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell J. Flower<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
La Vonne Kammel Glasgow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Humm<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Kann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey<br />
Madeline F. Markos<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Markos<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II<br />
Mrs. Ernest P. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Temte<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert F. Kauphusman<br />
O’Flaherty Heim Egan, Ltd.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Patterson<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Zurbriggen<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Zurbriggen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leni Kellerer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Gates<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Darrel J. Kersting<br />
Kristin M. Baumbach<br />
Caroline J. Kersting<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald R. Kessel<br />
Evelyn Kessel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jeanette ‘Jan’ E. Kindt<br />
Daryl R. Tabbert &<br />
Kimberly A. Bentzen-Tabbert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Warren & Kathleen Kjellenberg<br />
James F. Kjellenberg<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alice G. Klock<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Scott D. Brunk<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Engh<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Gina R. Gentry<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Don E. Gilliland<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Quality Directors<br />
Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann <strong>Gundersen</strong>, III<br />
Jeanne R. Kaminski<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kast<br />
Darlene Kleba<br />
Pat & Greg Kohner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Quentin Lamers II<br />
Diane Mathison<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. McCartney<br />
Rose Mary Nelson<br />
Michelle M. Patterson<br />
24 Gifts received between March 1, <strong>2009</strong> and September 30, <strong>2009</strong>
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alice G. Klock,<br />
continued…<br />
Debra S. Rislow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Saiz & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Steffen<br />
Jeff & Sandy Thompson<br />
Judith & Tom Wiemerslage<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Wright<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Fern E. Knaak<br />
David J. Amborn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas V. Goede<br />
Ladies’ Auxiliary Military Order <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Purple Heart<br />
Cynthia & Dennis Stalsberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Stalsberg<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mary Jeanne Kneifl<br />
Peggy J. Hefti<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Adella F. Knudson<br />
James P. Knudson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Beverly G. Koeller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Birkinbine<br />
Degen Berglund, Inc.<br />
Patricia & David Freeman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Golding<br />
Megan Hertzler<br />
Kaltenberg Seed Farms, Inc.<br />
Jeffrey W. Koeller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Lundsten<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. McArdle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. L. John Sagen<br />
Charles M. Snapp<br />
Mary P. Snapp<br />
Marie P. Weaver<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Wrobel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charles H. Konkel<br />
Mrs. Maynard C. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donna M. Kramer<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Davidson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Russell Warren Kroner, Sr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Alens<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Berg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Brose<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ramon S. Erickson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd D. Fried<br />
Marion J. Fuchs<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Funk<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Gansen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Gilberg<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David W. Hogue<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Horman<br />
Jodi L. Jansky<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Jorgenson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jungbluth<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Klich<br />
Beverly G. Koeller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Kroner, Sr.<br />
Nancy E. Kroner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Lang<br />
Rev. & Mrs. Louis R. Lautz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Lawrence<br />
Carolyn R. Lawrence<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Loomis<br />
Laura A. Merfeld<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Nesbitt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Elliot Ness<br />
Susan G. Paudler<br />
Doris L. Picha<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lorenz A. Pinski<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Powers<br />
Mr. & Mrs. L. John Sagen<br />
Jean Sauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James G. Servais<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Solberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Speer<br />
Jean M. Stelloh Willinger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Swartz<br />
Roger K. Yeske & Rita J. Tabbert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Thiede<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Towner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Vehrenkamp<br />
Marie P. Weaver<br />
Violet G. Weiss<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ray N. Kuehl<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kaye F. Laitinen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Dale ‘Landy’ Landercasper<br />
Peter J. Levonian &<br />
Betsy Levonian Morgan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leo W. Landsinger<br />
Jean Sauer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ryan Carl Lange<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Alexander<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Born<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Brennan<br />
Dianne & Bill Briggs<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Briggs<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Ward M. Brown<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bush<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Philip O. Doescher<br />
Michael & Laurie Dolan<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Engelien<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Ophthalmology-<br />
Onalaska<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Gundlach<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Hanson<br />
Dr. David & Jo Ellen Hartman<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hayden<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney J. Hess<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D Jambois<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader<br />
Bob & Mary McMahon<br />
Dr. Kenneth W. & Janine Merkitch<br />
David & Mary Morrison<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David D. Norenberg<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Patros & Talan<br />
Dr. John & Mary Pershing<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Poehling<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Rodzak<br />
Carl F. Schmidt, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Stendalen<br />
Jeanne I. Steuc<br />
Sylvia I. Wood<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Darrell Sylvester Larson<br />
David J. Amborn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Amborn<br />
Dr. & Mrs. William J. Medland<br />
“We as a family are very grateful for the care our mother<br />
received at both the clinic and the hospital. Words alone<br />
cannot express our fellings in that regard. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> obviously only hires and trains competent and<br />
caring staff.” ~ The Henry Family<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Randall Larson<br />
Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donald V. Lavold<br />
Gunnel J. Lavold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Olive M. Lawson<br />
Jean Bassett<br />
Betty I. Bjorge<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Blanchard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Cloyce Campbell<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John E. Clemons<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Birger Eklov<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Everson<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kapellas<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lietzow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Walter T. Stoll<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Marvin M. Lee<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> birthday Marvin M. Lee<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> for Father’s Day<br />
Marvin M. Lee<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Fannie J. LeMoine<br />
Sigurd H. Midelfort<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Violet M. Ley<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Daniel V. Lilla<br />
Geraldine T. Heilman<br />
Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Imelda Phyllis (Jostad) Lilla<br />
Geraldine T. Heilman<br />
Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc.<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harold J. Lindner<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
Gina Ruff<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard P. Locher<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Otto F. Locher<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Asher Ludwar<br />
Barb Sundermeyer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ O. Maas<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Marion Hamilton MacMillian<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest S. Micek<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Joyce E. Mades<br />
Forrest H. Mades<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Braeden L. Mahlke<br />
Phyllis C. Branson<br />
Mrs. Vernon D. Hatke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Santamour<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Virginia ‘Virg’ M. Mahlke<br />
Berdyne Brocklehurst<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Caughron<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad<br />
Beverly G. Fedje<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
June E. Galstad<br />
Elizabeth E. Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Ruth E. Knutson<br />
Charlu Mahlke<br />
Manor Homes <strong>of</strong> Seminary Trail<br />
Association, Inc.<br />
Margaret F. Miller<br />
Richard V. Rick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kaitlin E. Mahr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Mahr<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> birthday Kaitlin E. Mahr<br />
Thomas S. Mahr & Debbi Tippett Mahr<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Donn P. Martin<br />
Marilu Bintz, MD<br />
Robert & Monta Clark<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Herman J. DeHaan<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
Jeff & Sally Hillesland<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Klock<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Owen F. Lasack<br />
Debra S. Rislow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Sacia<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mrs. Ron M. Martin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Resavage<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John ‘Jack’ J. Mason<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Willard E. Tronick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert W. Mauel<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Elaine M. Mavrantonis<br />
Dr. Annell E. & David H. Adams<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mitchell ‘Mitch’ J. Maxey<br />
Ernesto & Connie J. Brauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Dickinson<br />
Dale Maxey<br />
Mitchell Maxey Memorial Fund<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Skogen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Gerald Rae ‘Mac’ McConnell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leona E. McCurdy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ella M. McCutchen<br />
Richard T. Weisbecker<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Linda L. McCutchen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Kramer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jeanne McGuire<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas McGuire<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alvera Margaret Meir<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Ablan<br />
Judy A. Anderson<br />
Helen Elsen<br />
Kristine Erickson-Kastner<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Kevin Gobel & Jenny Koby Gobel<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
Peggy J. Hefti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ramon D. Hollnagel, Sr.<br />
Linda N. Jerome<br />
Mary H. Kief<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lenox<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Mitby<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Munson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Pavek<br />
Lynn Rudig<br />
Shared Health Services Corp. (SWRTAC)<br />
Laurel Silberschmidt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Sinniger<br />
Joshua D. Swanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Swenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Daniel ‘Dan’ G. Metcalf<br />
Ethel M. Boardman<br />
Cathy L. Witzke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ruth Metzler<br />
Gina R. Gentry<br />
Michelle M. Patterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David Saiz & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Steffen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Walther W. Meyer, MD<br />
Tom & Marjorie Wheeler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> David C. Michel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gerald J. Miller, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Glen G. Bakalars<br />
Black River Falls Radiology Dept.<br />
Danielle, Fran, Heather, Jeanne,<br />
Jody, John, Mary Jo & Rebecca<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer C. Blank<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Boruff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Bradley<br />
Juli Brisbane<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Castek<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John E. Clemons<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Cole<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Ginny Creegan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Cvikota<br />
Glenn A. Dahl<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Didier<br />
Maria Edwardson<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong> Gerald J. Miller, MD,<br />
continued…<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel G. Ellenz<br />
Dr. & Mrs. George B. Ellenz<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Ellis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Fischer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Flynn<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Dr. K. Roger & Martha Gilbert<br />
Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Grant<br />
David E. & Kathleen A. Gresham<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Karl P. Grill<br />
Dr. Lincoln H. & Joan A. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Imaging Dept.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Radiology Dept.<br />
Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann <strong>Gundersen</strong>, III<br />
Mindy & Herb Gust<br />
Rose Mary Haug<br />
Carol & Pat Hergott<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Max Hergott<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sanders Hook<br />
Cheryl Johnson<br />
Michelle Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Kastenschmidt<br />
Betty Kempton<br />
Mary & Chuck Kulas<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Paul J. Leehey<br />
Daniel J. Lilly & Lisa R. Valentini-Lilly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lindenfelser<br />
Charles & Rosemarie Link<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Lockhart<br />
Diane & Ron Lokken<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Marchiando<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David L. McDowell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mehr<br />
Mrs. Gerald J. Miller<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Greg J. Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Miller<br />
Ann Miller Shaw<br />
Patty Moorse<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David L. Morris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leo E. Murphy<br />
Mary E. Murphy<br />
Thomas J. Murphy<br />
Barb & Dave Musggerd<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard A. Nathe<br />
Marla R. Natoli<br />
Mary & Peter Nelson<br />
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital<br />
Ass’n., Inc.<br />
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital<br />
Radiology Dept.<br />
Kathy Ihde<br />
Mary Sadewasser<br />
Becky Willems<br />
Allison Riter<br />
Jean Blake<br />
Barbara Prosser<br />
Betty Prosser<br />
Blake Prosser<br />
Carlene & Dr. Cameron Roberts<br />
Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts<br />
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, Inc.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling<br />
Frederick & Judith A. Schubert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Skifton, Sr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith<br />
Beverly I. Stuhr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Sturm<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Paul J. Taylor<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Terhorst<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Renato Travelli<br />
Dr. Eugene & Patty Valentini<br />
Vinger Family Foundation<br />
(Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Vinger)<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Wagner<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Darryl M. Washa<br />
Coleen M. Watts<br />
Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven B. Weisser<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Wettstein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Wheeler<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David Wilhelm<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Philip K. Wilson<br />
Michael J. Zender, MD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Ziff<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Merle Miller<br />
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Tina Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David L. McDowell<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Andrew Paul Millerman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Millerman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alf G. Mindrum<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kenneth E. L. Minor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Minor<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Homer E. Moe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane L. Hammer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alan D. Moeller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Litka<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Betty L. Moellers<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Betty L. Moellers<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas L. Mohn<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Audiology Dept.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Otolaryngology Dept.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney J. Hess<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David E. Palm<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harold Mojren<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Cory Scott Monti<br />
Debra J. Berg<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> birthday<br />
John A. Mooney, Sr.<br />
Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Margaret M. Moriarty<br />
Lori A. Falada<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Burton F. Morris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan<br />
Lillian Karbula<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Jerome ‘Jerry’ T. Morrison<br />
Peter J. Levonian &<br />
Betsy Levonian Morgan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ronnie J. Morton<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Miriam Whelan Mueller<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Agnes Elizabeth Munson<br />
Ruth A. Breidel<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Health Plan<br />
Claims Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Health Plan Customer<br />
Service<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Patricia ‘Pat’ M. Murphy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas Murphy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ G. Myhre<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> James David Nelson<br />
Rose Mary Nelson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Raymond L. Nelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Callahan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Carlson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Gustafson<br />
Kim Harris<br />
Phyllis J. Iverson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Leas<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel B Loeffelholz<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Nohr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Olsen<br />
Thomas Pavlicek & Barbara Novotny<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Royal M. Spear<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Sterling<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Waltz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Whiting<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Floyd L. Nichols<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> June B. Noel<br />
Nancy L. Graham<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Marvin E. Norland<br />
Harriet E. Norland<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> William ‘Bill’ R. Norman<br />
Joyce E. Norman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Martha ‘Marty’ H. Norris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Barney<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
Carol J. Tanke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ruth E. Nutt<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Philip J. Ode<br />
Linda A. Del Fabro<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thoralf M. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Padesky<br />
Susan P. Parshall<br />
Signe J. Susdorf, RN<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lucille M. Oldenbur<br />
Lawrence Oldenburg<br />
Marcella L. Rediske<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Cindy Vieth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Caroll A. Oliver<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arlene B. Olsen<br />
Fredrick C. Olsen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arvilla R. Olson<br />
Mabel D. Albrecht<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Earl A. Nottleman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rinderle<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Beverly J. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin J. Burrell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Duane ‘Dewey’ G. Olson<br />
Norma Ruzicka<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jeanne R. Olson Fogel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Richardson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Irene R. Olson<br />
George H. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jess M. Ondell<br />
Howard K. Agger<br />
Dr. & Mrs. William A. Agger<br />
David J. Amborn<br />
Mary E. Amunson, LPC<br />
Mrs. Marcus Q. Arneson<br />
Mrs. David D. Baptie<br />
Mr.* & Mrs. William A. Barney<br />
Jean Bassett<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde A. Benjamin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad<br />
Dr. & Mrs. William C. Boyd<br />
Vanessa Bradbury<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Brindley<br />
M. Jean Brindley<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roland W. Christensen<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
Jeanne A. Clark<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Coady<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Marjorie P. Collins<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Patricia J. Copps<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Courtney<br />
Credit Bureau Data, Inc.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Cvikota<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Germain A. Davison<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Davy<br />
Dorothy Dedo<br />
Jane & Joe Deml<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson<br />
Phillip J. Addis & Julie A. Fogel<br />
Mary M. Funk<br />
Dirk & Rita Gasterland<br />
Cornelia E. Gastner<br />
David N. & Nancy D. Goode<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
Rev. & Mrs. Ronald C. Gustafson<br />
Hardee’s <strong>of</strong> Prairie du Chien<br />
Hardee’s <strong>of</strong> Rice Lake<br />
Lucille M. Harris<br />
Dr. J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan<br />
Natalie J. Hartigan<br />
Dorothy M. Heckt<br />
Herb & Barbara Heili<br />
Pat & Joe Heim<br />
Jane R. Heller<br />
Mrs. Maynard F. Hesse<br />
Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick W. Heuer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman<br />
Lorraine Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kapellas<br />
Rose Ann Kazmierczak<br />
Ann K. Kevin<br />
Judy L. Kirkpatrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Kirkpatrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Klein<br />
Peter J. & Krin E. Krause<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Lenard<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader<br />
Donald Magnuson & Ruth Olson<br />
Bob & Jean Marck<br />
William E. Meyer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Miller<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
Marla R. Natoli<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund A. Nix<br />
Marilyn Ondell<br />
Oscar Peterslie<br />
Lynn T. Quinlisk<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
Suzanne M. Rendler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Roush<br />
Wilma M. Scheffner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schilling<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Schroeder<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Marti Schwem<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn M. Seager<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sherman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood<br />
Dolores A. Slungaard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wood Smith<br />
Ms. Anne C. Steuer<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand<br />
Edward & Miriam Tanke<br />
Kathryn G. Tausche<br />
Trust Point, Inc.<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Turnbull<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Wettstein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald A. Wiedman<br />
Dr. Edward R. & Sharon R. Winga<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Young<br />
Robert A. Young<br />
Linda M. Zoerb<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gyneth M. Onsgard<br />
Lynnette Brevig<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Irene Oppegaard<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Dahlby<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ed Orebaugh<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr.<br />
Nettie O. Mooney<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ryan Othrow<br />
Paula Kildahl<br />
Krist Stenslien<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> James Ottum<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Rochelle ‘Shelly’ M. Pagel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Westerman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Helen J. Pagonis<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert L. Paisley<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Viola ‘Vi’ R. Paisley<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ralph J. Pape<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David L. McDowell<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ronald G. Papenfuss<br />
Kevin Fossum<br />
Helen M. Friell<br />
Lois & Tom Meinking<br />
Eric & Stephanie Papenfuss<br />
Mrs. Ron Papenfuss<br />
William & Vi Papenfuss<br />
Brandon & Amy Seitz<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John ‘Jack’ A. Parker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Prieur<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Maria ‘Mitzi’ L. Parr<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Koenig<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meir<br />
Patricia M. Ristow<br />
Barbara Tangedahl<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alma A. Path<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Path<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Schroeder<br />
State Bank Financial<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Zeichert<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Judith ‘Judi’ Ann Paulson-Fortney<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Ophthalmology/<br />
Optometry Dept.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Haldeman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Fern F. Pearson<br />
Candace L. Huebner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale F. Mann<br />
Kristine Schramer<br />
Leslie Schramer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mathias C. Schramer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Madonna A.<br />
(Przywojski) Pervisky<br />
Joan E. Gibbs<br />
Iva L. Hammond<br />
Lynda C. Smith<br />
Carmen J. Viner<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jenna Marie Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord I. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Russel G. Pfennig<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Kirch<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Mrs. Raymond R. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alfred ‘Al’ C. Pieterick<br />
Jean S. Wielgus<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Betty Jane Poellinger<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Marjorie ‘Marge’ L. Poellinger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Cletus ‘Gene’ E. Prieur<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Fuhrman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Prieur<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Susan B. Pringle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Pringle<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John B. Proctor<br />
Craig & Mary Louise Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Evelyn L. Quinnell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Allen<br />
David J. Amborn<br />
Michael & Jill Blokhuis<br />
Beverly Bryce<br />
Dr. Patrick & Ellen Conway<br />
Dirk & Rita Gasterland<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Gaustad<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Christian B. Harkness<br />
Dr. J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan<br />
Judy L. Kirkpatrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Klein<br />
Peter J. & Krin E. Krause<br />
Mary & Jim Lichtie<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Londergan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Monson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Patros<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Skogen<br />
Donald L. Solberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Weissenberger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Wettstein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John C. Rebhan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Delbert Redmann<br />
Willard E. Tronick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dewey S. Reinstra<br />
Janette M. Dawson<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Barbara Ann Reske<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Banasik<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Bina<br />
Ellen V. Bluske<br />
Tom Dwyer<br />
June I. Hankey<br />
Diana K. Hanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle A. Harrison<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles N. McKittrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Meyer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Nelson<br />
Sharon L. Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Powers<br />
Gladys F. Quinn<br />
Richard Raatz<br />
Paul Theisen<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> David G. Richards<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard R. Pingel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Eloice M. Risberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Sander<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> David C. Rislov<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Julie Roth Ristani<br />
Pearl M. Roth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Stella V. Ristow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William P. M<strong>of</strong>fitt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Otterson<br />
Paul Pfingsten<br />
Lilah Temp<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charles Roberts<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lewis Rogers<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John A. Rohrer<br />
Elaine M. Rohrer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Randy Joseph Rohrer<br />
Elaine M. Rohrer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Verona Rollie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Campbell<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> - Prairie du Chien<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Vernetta Marie Doris Romskog<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Vernell S. Hesselberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Willinger<br />
Glenn Willinger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steve P. Willinger<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gladys E. Rose<br />
Ellen V. Bluske<br />
Linda M. Miller<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ben Roth<br />
Pearl M. Roth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Russel Roth<br />
Pearl M. Roth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John A. Rucastle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Verna I. Rude<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Clara Ellen ‘Clarella’ Rumsey<br />
Ruth H. Kielley<br />
Delores Koller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle R. Kundy<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
Deanna Shafer<br />
Anita R. Tanke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carol N. Rundhaugen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Homer Franklin Rupple<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Betty Ann* & Don Mac Phetridge<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Esther Mary Nicolay Ruud<br />
Elizabeth E. Hanson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Elden G. Rytilahti<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Rytilahti<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ann E. Sacksteder<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dorothy L. Salek<br />
Central High Class <strong>of</strong> 1941<br />
Willard E. Tronick<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> George W. Sanders<br />
Dr. & Mrs. P. Michael Banasik<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gerald ‘Jake’ Sandry<br />
Philip J. Bouffleur<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John B. Brewer<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
Ruth H. Kielley<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Lampman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Leonard<br />
Patricia A. McCormick<br />
Nancy Mikkelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Robertson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Rownd<br />
Jean Sandry<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Schweinfurth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lucille E. Sarge<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harmonie J. Satona<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Randall L. Amundson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Verlin L. Ihle<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Doris L. Schaldach<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Judith ‘Judy’ R. Schaller<br />
Eugene M. Schaller<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Peggi Scharf<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Barnes<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Bill Schilhabel, Jr.<br />
Betty A. Schilhabel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Janice H. Schleusener<br />
Karen M. Rapp<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Cindy Vieth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
John & Helen Schmeckpeper<br />
Myrtle H. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Erma Schmidt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Reedy<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kenneth John Schmitz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Todd E. Brandt<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Halloran<br />
Beth Schmitz<br />
Christopher Schmitz<br />
Timothy Schmitz<br />
School Sisters <strong>of</strong> St. Francis<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Regina ‘Ricky’ A. Schomburg<br />
Donald & Caroline Pieper<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harry A. Schroeder<br />
Mrs. Marcus Q. Arneson<br />
Mr.* & Mrs. William A. Barney<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde A. Benjamin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Berns<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold J. Breidel<br />
Ruth A. Breidel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Brindley<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Merrill T. Cina<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Coe<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
Patricia J. Copps<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Crandall<br />
Jack Williams & Sally Cremer Williams<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Edwards<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson<br />
Richard F. Figgie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Flynn<br />
Jean L. Foss, PhD & Norene A. Smith, PhD<br />
Fowler and Hammer, Inc.<br />
Mary M. Funk<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Funk<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Myron G. Gabrielson<br />
Sheila M. Garrity<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Geary<br />
Marybeth B. Goodnough<br />
Mrs. Adolf L. <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Construction<br />
Engineering Department<br />
Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann <strong>Gundersen</strong>, III<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hayden<br />
Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial<br />
Betty F. Heuslein<br />
Wayne J. Hood, Jr.<br />
William Stobb & Kari A. Houser<br />
HSR Associates, Inc.<br />
Interior Systems International<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Johnson<br />
Beth E. Kabat<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Kirkpatrick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Knothe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Kroner, Sr.<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Lathrop<br />
Sandra A. Locher<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Almon R. Mac Ewen<br />
Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader<br />
Donald Magnuson & Ruth Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Mathy<br />
Richard J. McLoone<br />
Patricia A. Mertens<br />
William E. Meyer<br />
Elizabeth & James Michaels<br />
Mississippi Gamblers Investment Club<br />
Sarah R. Newick<br />
Jean H. O’Neill<br />
Timothy D. Padesky & Tara J. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Patza<br />
Lyle H. & Myrna D. Peacock<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jon P. Peters<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Warren W. Quinlisk<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow<br />
Richard T. Record<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Reiland<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Resavage<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring, Sr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude<br />
Mary E. & Robert J. Saphner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Harald H. Schmid<br />
Philip & Rebecca Schumacher<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Shupe<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Sigurd E. Sivertson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stanek<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Storlie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gavin M. Strand<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Tompkins<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Charles O. Vaslow<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Danny J. Walters<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Willemssen<br />
Elizabeth B. Wing<br />
Jane E. Young<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lorraine M. Schroeder<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Clements<br />
Teresa M. Discher<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Scott P. Schweke<br />
Laura A. Krause<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Father Thomas J. Schwinn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Phelan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carol J. Seebauer<br />
Michael & Jill Blokhuis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Paul<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lisa Kay Selph<br />
Ethel M. Boardman<br />
Phillip J. Addis & Julie A. Fogel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Tabor<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Suzanne Mary Serracino<br />
The Honorable & Mrs. John J. Perlich<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Sawle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Sawle<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert S. Sexauer<br />
Mary A. Sexauer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Barbara Shapiro<br />
Tom & Peggy Trudeau<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Aldred ‘Al’ D. Shefelbine<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charlotte E. Sherman<br />
Rodney J. Adams<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Palmer Sherry<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Quackenbush<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Joan S. Shimshak<br />
Advanced Chemical Systems, Inc.<br />
Margaret Blanchard<br />
Solveig L. Bockenhauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Brodrick<br />
Carma J. Burfield<br />
Sally J. Friend, RN<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Renal Dialysis Staff<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
Patricia A. McCormick<br />
Richard J. McLoone<br />
E. Michael Newburg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Nolan<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David E. Palm<br />
Patricia L. Rochelt<br />
Elizabeth & Richard Shimshak<br />
Jane & Clair Welch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> James F. Shoger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L Bachman<br />
Bill & Connie Bicknese<br />
Janet Bolduan<br />
Cleary-Kumm Foundation<br />
Kathryn & Douglas Cox<br />
Dan & Judy Crum<br />
Jackie & Sig Czueska<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Dodds<br />
Steve & Bonnie Fedie<br />
Dale & Linda Haigh<br />
Barbara A. Hauke<br />
Pat Houlihan<br />
Kathleen B. Hunter<br />
Pam & Greg Hutson<br />
Lillian Jeske<br />
Doug & Kristi Jorde<br />
Al Kunst<br />
Bob & Ardell Kunst<br />
Connie La Von Lee<br />
Mrs. Marvin M. Lee<br />
Dave & Sheila Momont<br />
James E. Newby<br />
Doc & Ruth Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Olson<br />
Doreen Olson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olson<br />
Ray & Mary Ellen Papenfuss<br />
Dean S. Peterson<br />
Rita Mae Peterson & Family<br />
Bernie Philipps<br />
Chris & Des Pretasky<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Pretasky<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Terry A. Pronschinske<br />
Earl & Anita Ritter<br />
Marion Roesler<br />
Mr. & Mrs. L. John Sagen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sewell<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce P. Shoger<br />
Mrs. James F. Shoger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Shoger<br />
Debbie Sibley<br />
John Sibley<br />
Jo Anne A. Simon<br />
Dan & Maria Smith<br />
Tim & Linda Smith<br />
Arden Stoltenberg<br />
Western Technical College<br />
White Oak Presbyterian Church<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wylie<br />
Doles Zabolio<br />
Wally & Jacky Zank<br />
Pat & Bea Zielke<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zito<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert Shoning<br />
Marian A. Shoning<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Brian W. Shuda<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Barney<br />
Jeff & Sally Hillesland<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Beth Linda (Amann) Sibilrud<br />
Lillian Karbula<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lucien ‘Lon’ R. Sicotte<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Anderson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Campbell<br />
John L. Cramer<br />
Friends & Loved Ones<br />
GL Regional Manager group<br />
Jayne Anderson<br />
Dave Campbell<br />
John Cramer<br />
Diane Hegy<br />
Linda Kastantin<br />
Vickie Bakalars<br />
Darlene Nutt<br />
Trudy Belay<br />
Kris Smith<br />
Jan Holtrop<br />
Mary Lella<br />
Sue Isler<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Alexander ‘Al’ Francis Skover<br />
Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly<br />
The Honorable & Mrs. Richard D. Galstad<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lorraine D. Smale<br />
Evelyn H. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ethel Anne Snider<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Yahnke<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Cecelia Solfrank<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Quackenbush<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Leonard ‘Len’ E. Sprain<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Frisbie<br />
Lillian Karbula<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gaylord O. Stalsberg<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Stalsberg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Barney<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Isiah Stanton<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Taylor<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Beverly ‘Bev’ P. Staples<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Betz<br />
Philip J. Bouffleur<br />
Joan P. Everson<br />
Beverly Forde<br />
Violet M. Garbers<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng<br />
Sally A. Roth<br />
Carol E. Udulutch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Agnes Steenberg<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lester B. Kirkeeng<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Dale H. Stein<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Kremer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gerald ‘Jerry’ T. Stellick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Breidel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Gordon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James H. McGettigan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Conrad ‘Connie’ J. Stoen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clement<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Duane S. Dreves<br />
Friends & Loved Ones-Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospitals<br />
Lois M. Johnson<br />
Kraft Employee Involvement Programs<br />
Dawn D. Nelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson<br />
Kathleen Seacat<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Stenslien<br />
Mrs. Conrad J. Stoen<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gordon T. Strand<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lorna Mae Strong<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Adams<br />
Carol A. Irons<br />
Louise Mellem<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Wolf<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Mother’s Day<br />
Lorna Mae Strong<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Merl E. Strong<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Margaret C. Stumlin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Wortman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lillian J. Subura<br />
Peter J. & Krin E. Krause<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Keith E. Szymkowiak<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Fry<br />
Logistics Health, Inc.<br />
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In memory <strong>of</strong> Keith E. Szymkowiak,<br />
continued…<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Mac Glashin<br />
Jeanne Sauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Schaefer<br />
West Salem Insurance Agency<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Marjorie M. Taylor<br />
Dr. William A. & Judith Blank<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Brose<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas J. Thesing<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Johnson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Audrey E. Thompson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Weber<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ivan W. Tippery<br />
Patricia Thesing<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Lynne M. Tormoen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Roob<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Michelle ‘Shelly’ R. Tovsen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Engh<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Paula Jean Tower<br />
Jean M. Helliesen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Padley<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Adrian L. Traff<br />
Anna M. Jones<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Rita R. Tranberg<br />
Friends & Family <strong>of</strong> Rita Tranberg<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Ronald L. Trautman<br />
Kaplan Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Company<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> John Trisch<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Kenneth E. Troyanek<br />
Mrs. Robert M. Kabat<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ L. Ulick<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Roger A. Ustby<br />
Marilyn E. Trisch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Alva J. Van Riper<br />
Dr. John A. Patterson & Linda Mast<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Thomas VanderKelen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Ritter<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Deanna L. Viner<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Jorgenson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Stephen A. Vogel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Barnes<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Allen H. Bleicher<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Broyles<br />
Nella J. Buffmire<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Burns<br />
Virginia M. Cherry, Susie & Family<br />
Patricia A. Fullmer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Gatlin<br />
Mr. & Mrs. E. Earl Hays<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hensley<br />
Barbara E. Horner<br />
Dennis Landauer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Manson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Moore<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Neil R. Morgan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Runbeck<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Roger Leo Vogen<br />
Carol J. Hehn<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Carlton J. Von Ruden<br />
Mrs. Carlton Von Ruden<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Virgil Wackershauser<br />
Violet Wackershauser<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Emil A. Wakeen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Patros<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Robert ‘Bob’ D. Walden<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kent B. Bacon<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Bantle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Lee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dale U. Mills<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Raatz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Stephens<br />
Dolores Strittmater<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Wilhelm<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Lillian H. Roiland Wartinbee<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Horman<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Goodwin ‘Jim’ D. Wells<br />
Barbara & James Clappier<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Roger A. Wells<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Administration<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charles Welsch<br />
Bernice M. Welsch<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harley M. Westby<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle P. Peterson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Genevieve ‘Jeanne’ M. Wetchen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Kathan<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Jan Wever<br />
Kathy & Ken Greene<br />
Cornelius A. & Mary Jo Klos<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Michael T. Wieser<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Harold Wilber<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Kramer<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Berneil L. Willenberg<br />
American Legion - Stoddard Post 315<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Lester M. Helgeson<br />
Mrs. Raymond R. Lee<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Gavin Williams<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Sturm<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Joan Williams<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard W. Thiel<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Jon Richard ‘Snuffy’ Williams<br />
James F. Kjellenberg<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard Wines, OD<br />
Stephen L. Wood<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Grant L. Wood<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Anderson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O. Baehr<br />
Harry L. Burke Jr.<br />
Mariel A. Carlisle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Carnahan<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James G. Christiansen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Doering<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Engelhart<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Erickson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Erickson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James W. George<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hafeman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hanka<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John David Hanka<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Hauser<br />
Arthur O. Johnson<br />
“I’ll be forever grateful that Tim was the Emergency <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Technician on duty in the Emergency Room the night that my<br />
husband Guy came in with chest pain.<br />
Within one minute <strong>of</strong> arriving at TEC, Tim and the Emergency<br />
Room team helped Guy into a gown, inserted an IV, placed<br />
a blood pressure cuff on his arm and started the EKG. Less<br />
than 5 minutes after his arrival, I saw the heart rate monitor<br />
go from 64 beats per minute to a question mark, which<br />
meant he was in big trouble. Within 10 seconds there were<br />
8 or 9 emergency personnel working quickly and calmly to<br />
address his ventricular fibrillation. My 54-year-old healthy<br />
husband was having a full-blown heart attack.<br />
That is when Tim became the central focus in my life. He<br />
pushed on Guy’s chest with all <strong>of</strong> his strength to keep the<br />
blood flowing while others set up the electrical shock<br />
equipment, provided oxygen. About a minute went by and<br />
Tim continued pushing on his chest with a passion that was<br />
palpable. He wanted Guy to Live. There were many other<br />
heroes on the team that night, too. A second minute went<br />
by and I heard the familiar phrase, “I’m clear, you’re clear,<br />
we’re all clear” as the team tried to shock his heart into<br />
beating again.<br />
Finally, after about one more agonizing minute <strong>of</strong> CPR, I<br />
heard Tim say, “There he is!”<br />
We have both relived those amazing three minutes<br />
many times. We owe Guy’s life to Tim and the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
emergency room staff. The team worked together efficiently<br />
and effectively to bring Guy back to us, and for that we will<br />
be forever grateful.”<br />
~ Joan Wolf<br />
Jann Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Jonaitis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin L. Knutson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kology<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin P. Lindborg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Lindborg<br />
Sherrie Lindborg, PhD<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Lindborg<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John A Lund<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Musgjerd<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Neft<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney L. Olsen<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Parker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Peterson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Strauss<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Strom<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Stubbendick<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell E. Swanson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Tessmer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Thompson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Tobey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tobey<br />
Cheryl R. Vieth<br />
Cindy Vieth<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis S. Zylla<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Richard ‘Dick’ O. Wrobel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Burton J. Nelson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Charles A. Wuensch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Helming<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> La Verne A. Wurzel<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Wiggert<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Arthur E. Young<br />
Roberta Young<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Clarlynn M. Young<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Opal A. Zellmer<br />
Nancy A. Olson<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong> Linda K. Zillmer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley D. Trocinski<br />
In memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Margaret Elnora Zimmerhakl<br />
Elizabeth E. Hanson<br />
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Happenings<br />
Research Labs Open<br />
Doors at Open House<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Friday, August<br />
28, about 140 people attended a<br />
Foundation-sponsored open house<br />
at the Health Science Center<br />
to meet our talented research<br />
scientists and tour their lab<br />
facilities. It was an exceptional<br />
opportunity for learning more<br />
about the growing basic science<br />
research supported by <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation,<br />
under the direction <strong>of</strong> Dr. Steve<br />
Callister (Micobiology Research)<br />
and Dr. Carl Simon Shelley (Cancer<br />
Research.) “Most <strong>of</strong> our guests<br />
didn't know we are doing this type<br />
<strong>of</strong> research in La Crosse and were<br />
visibly impressed,” says Robyn<br />
Tanke, CFRE, senior director <strong>of</strong><br />
development for the Foundation.<br />
The event was open to the public.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation at work<br />
Foundation Launches<br />
Nursing Scholarship<br />
Program<br />
In <strong>2009</strong>, <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation began awarding four<br />
separate nursing scholarships under<br />
the “Legacy <strong>of</strong> Nursing Scholarship”<br />
Program. In the spring, Janine Engen,<br />
RN, became the first annual recipient<br />
<strong>of</strong> the $1,000 Dianna P. Myhre Nurse<br />
Practitioner Scholarship. This<br />
scholarship fund was established<br />
in honor <strong>of</strong> Dianna Myhre, NP, to<br />
recognize a registered nurse who<br />
exemplifies excellence in nursing and<br />
compassionate care <strong>of</strong> the elderly.<br />
This fall, three additional nursing<br />
scholarships will be awarded for<br />
the first time, with subsequent<br />
awards occurring in May <strong>of</strong> each year<br />
hereafter. They are:<br />
The Julie MacDonald<br />
Nursing Scholarship<br />
Two $500 scholarships will be<br />
awarded annually to nurses with<br />
associate degrees who are pursuing<br />
bachelor degrees in nursing.<br />
The Alice Wehrenberg Scholarship<br />
After supporting a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
continuing education programs<br />
for hospital nurses over the years,<br />
this fund will now provide a $500<br />
scholarship to be awarded annually<br />
to a hospital nurse for continuing<br />
education needs.<br />
The Heritage Nursing Scholarship<br />
Created to celebrate nursing<br />
accomplishments and encourage<br />
advanced nursing practice, this<br />
$1,000 scholarship will be awarded<br />
annually to a nurse pursuing a<br />
Master’s in Nursing: Clinical Nurse<br />
Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist,<br />
Nursing Education.<br />
New Fellowship Program<br />
Receives Approval<br />
The Accreditation Council for<br />
Graduate <strong>Medical</strong> Education recently<br />
approved <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>'s<br />
application for accreditation <strong>of</strong> a<br />
new <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation-sponsored fellowship<br />
program in hematology-oncology.<br />
“This is a significant milestone for<br />
our postgraduate medical education<br />
programs at <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>,”<br />
says David H. Chestnut, MD, director<br />
<strong>of</strong> medical education for <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation.<br />
Chestnut adds, “This program will<br />
not only strengthen our existing<br />
medical education and research<br />
programs, but also it will increase the<br />
visibility <strong>of</strong> our clinical programs in<br />
hematology-oncology, and enhance<br />
the quality <strong>of</strong> care for the patients we<br />
are privileged to serve.”<br />
The hematology-oncology fellowship<br />
program is a three-year subspecialty<br />
training program for physicians who<br />
have completed an internal medicine<br />
residency program. The application<br />
was submitted by program director<br />
Alcee Jumonville, MD, and associate<br />
program director Ronald Go, MD,<br />
with the assistance <strong>of</strong> medical<br />
education manager Jennifer Lee.<br />
William Agger, MD, director <strong>of</strong><br />
research for <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Foundation, and Steven<br />
Pearson, MD, program director for<br />
the <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation-sponsored Internal<br />
Medicine Residency Program, also<br />
provided invaluable support and<br />
assistance with the application.<br />
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Another Milestone Steppin’ Out in Pink<br />
Microbiology Research<br />
Yields New Lyme Vaccine<br />
More than six years <strong>of</strong> collaborative<br />
research between scientists at<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s Microbiology<br />
Research Lab and Intervet/Schering-<br />
Plough Animal Health has resulted<br />
in the release <strong>of</strong> a new Lyme vaccine<br />
for dogs. The Microbiology Research<br />
Lab, which receives funding from<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation, worked in partnership<br />
with Schering-Plough to receive<br />
USDA licensure and approval <strong>of</strong><br />
Nobivac Lyme.<br />
The new product <strong>of</strong>fers significantly<br />
increased protection against the<br />
illness, surpassing a product that has<br />
been on the market for more than ten<br />
years. It is the second canine Lyme<br />
disease vaccine co-developed by the<br />
research team led by Steve Callister,<br />
PhD. “With the Foundation's support,<br />
further investigations will lead to<br />
even better methods <strong>of</strong> diagnosis,<br />
therapy and prevention <strong>of</strong> this<br />
infection for both humans and our<br />
domestic animals," notes William<br />
Agger, MD, director <strong>of</strong> research<br />
for <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong><br />
Foundation.<br />
Founded in 1988, the Microbiology<br />
Research Lab has conducted several<br />
Lyme disease projects and other<br />
basic research that has resulted in<br />
more than 100 scientific <strong>publication</strong>s,<br />
plus several patents and successful<br />
commercial applications.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation sincerely appreciates the<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> walkers and hundreds <strong>of</strong> volunteers, entertainers, vendors,<br />
prize contributors and sponsors who demonstrate their support for local<br />
breast cancer research by making Steppin’ Out in Pink a success for our<br />
entire community.<br />
This year’s event, held on Saturday, September 12, saw a record-breaking<br />
4,000 walkers <strong>of</strong> all ages participating to raise an estimated $290,000<br />
in support <strong>of</strong> breast cancer research at the Norma J. Vinger Center for<br />
Breast Care. Proceeds from Steppin’ Out in Pink are designated for<br />
the Foundation’s Norman L. Gillette, Jr. Cancer Research Fellowship<br />
endowment.<br />
Two new event highlights included a survivor<br />
tent and a bone marrow registry drive. The<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Paula J. Tower Memorial Award was<br />
presented to Jeanne Boland, <strong>of</strong> Seneca, WI,<br />
a 30-year breast cancer survivor whose faith<br />
and service make her an inspiration to friends,<br />
family, and community.<br />
The 5th annual Steppin’ Out in Pink walk will<br />
take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010.<br />
Together, we are walking to create a future that<br />
eliminates breast cancer.<br />
Steppin’ Out In Pink <strong>2009</strong> sponsors<br />
Platinum Sponsor<br />
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company <strong>of</strong><br />
La Crosse<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Dahl Automotive<br />
Festival Foods<br />
FujiFilm <strong>Medical</strong> Systems USA, Inc.<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Ward & Patty Brown<br />
Crescent Printing<br />
DigiCOPY<br />
Dura-Tech<br />
Potato King<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
BloodCenter <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Coulee Region Women’s Magazine<br />
Credit Bureau Data, Inc.<br />
<strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Credit Union<br />
Kohl’s A-Team<br />
The Angeletti Group, LLC<br />
The Big Event Company<br />
Partner Sponsor<br />
B&B Stage & Sound<br />
Best Buy<br />
Degen Berglund Pharmacy<br />
Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, M.D. & Sophia Ferris<br />
Partners <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>, Inc.<br />
John & Estelle Pedace<br />
Rotary Works Foundation<br />
Silhouette Shoppe<br />
Taylor Law Group, LLC<br />
Walker Sponsor<br />
Allergy Associates <strong>of</strong> La Crosse<br />
Brothers Bar & Grill<br />
Coulee Bank<br />
Dairyland Power Cooperative<br />
E. Stanek Electric, Inc.<br />
J.F. Brennan Co., Inc.<br />
Kaplan Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Education<br />
kick<br />
La Crosse Loggers Foundation<br />
John & Linda Lyche<br />
Main Street Ingredients<br />
Touch <strong>of</strong> Class<br />
Tri-State Adjustments, Inc.<br />
Trust Point Inc.<br />
WalzCraft Industries<br />
Business Champions<br />
Amenity Electrolysis, LLC<br />
Bittersweet Flower Market<br />
Cardinal IG<br />
City Wear<br />
Clough Electric, LLC<br />
Council Bay Feed & Trailers<br />
Dick’s Pallet Works, Inc.<br />
Fayze’s Restaurant<br />
Five Star Telecom, Inc.<br />
Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company<br />
Jelinek Trucking, Inc.<br />
Laser Product Technologies, Inc.<br />
Chad & Rita Leitch<br />
Lillians La Crosse<br />
Logistics Health, Inc.<br />
Poellinger, Inc.<br />
Quilting From My Heart<br />
Radisson Hotel La Crosse<br />
River Architects, Inc.<br />
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.<br />
Scott Joseph Menswear<br />
Service Master Commercial Cleaning<br />
TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractor<br />
The Insurance Center<br />
The Paint Shop<br />
West Salem Tool & Die, Inc.<br />
Walmart Onalaska<br />
Survivor Tent Sponsor<br />
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik<br />
Steppin’ Out in Pink<br />
Event Sponsors<br />
Arbonne International<br />
Curves Holmen<br />
Festival Foods Wine & Beer Tasting<br />
Gondola Gardens<br />
La Crosse Country Club<br />
Women’s Golf Association<br />
La Crosse Tribune Jean’s Day<br />
UW-L Dance Team/<br />
UW-L Football Team<br />
UW-L Women’s Basketball<br />
Westby Girl’s Basketball<br />
Media Sponsors<br />
WKBT News Channel 8<br />
La Crosse Tribune<br />
Magic 105<br />
Classic Rock 100.1<br />
CC106.3<br />
Eagle 102.7<br />
WLFN<br />
Charter Communications<br />
Special thanks to these<br />
businesses and individuals<br />
for their Gifts-in-Kind<br />
Absolutely Edible<br />
Lynn Allen<br />
American Unions Embroidery &<br />
Screenprinting<br />
Auto Trader.com<br />
Blue Fuel<br />
Culver’s Restaurants –<br />
La Crosse & Onalaska<br />
Grounded Specialty C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Jimmy John's<br />
Kwik Trip<br />
La Crosse Clock Company<br />
Suzanne and Alexa Merkl<br />
Linda Reider<br />
Russ Davis Wholesale<br />
Karen Sanvold<br />
Sue Tuma<br />
Tri-State Ambulance<br />
Pathfinders <strong>Year</strong>-<strong>End</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 31
Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Organization<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
P A I D<br />
La Crosse, WI<br />
Permit No. 119<br />
1836 South Avenue<br />
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601<br />
gundluth.org/foundation<br />
Join us for refreshments and holiday cheer!<br />
Thursday, December 10, 2–4:00pm<br />
First floor <strong>of</strong> the main clinic in the John<br />
and Nettie Mooney Health Resource Center.<br />
Everyone welcome!<br />
Children With Autism<br />
PEACE program helps parents cope<br />
with diagnosis<br />
The PEACE (Providing Effective Autistic Spectrum Disorder<br />
Care and Education) for Parents program at <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers education to parents and caregivers about the<br />
diagnosis <strong>of</strong> autism and helps them understand their child’s<br />
special needs and behavior. The innovative program consists<br />
<strong>of</strong> 24 meetings per family over 12 weeks, covering many<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> the present understanding <strong>of</strong> autism—particularly<br />
what to expect and how to cope at home.<br />
Four families participated in a pilot program in 2008. At<br />
the time, insurance companies did not cover the cost <strong>of</strong> such<br />
educational programs, so the PEACE pilot was underwritten<br />
by <strong>Gundersen</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Health Systems. Feedback was<br />
extremely positive, prompting planning for another series<br />
in the fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2009</strong> for six families, with funding provided<br />
by Children’s Miracle Network ® , a service <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gundersen</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Foundation. The long-term goal is to<br />
demonstrate the measurable results <strong>of</strong> early intervention and<br />
affect changes to insurance coverage so these services would<br />
be reimbursed in the future.<br />
The PEACE for Parents team (from left: Deb Olufs, PhD;<br />
Mary Linville, CSW; Julie Wise, MA; Sue Giudice) is trained in a broad<br />
array <strong>of</strong> research-based interventions.<br />
Editor: A. Erik <strong>Gundersen</strong>, MD,<br />
Vice Chairman.