Each year, during November, Hospice of Dubuque celebrates Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Early in the month, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors and the Dubuque City Council issue proclamations, which are the impetus for community education about the benefits of hospice and palliative care. We invite members of our tri-state community to tell their hospice stories. Please help spread the word about how Hospice of Dubuque helped you and those you love. Please also remind others to ask for Hospice of Dubuque by name as not all hospices are the same.
Did you know?
⁕ As a nonprofit hospice, no owners or shareholders financially gain from Hospice of Dubuque’s operations. All funds remain in the organization to meet the needs of the tri-state community and continue the mission of providing compassionate care for the seriously ill and their loved ones.
⁕ Hospice of Dubuque has expertise in symptom management for all end-oflife diagnoses including, but not limited to, cancer, dementia, and stroke, as well as heart, lung, and kidney disease.
⁕ Hospice of Dubuque provides care
Hospice of Dubuque is the only local, 5-star, nonprofit hospice, serving the tri-state area for over 41 years.
Hospice of Dubuque’s care is not about dying. Our services are about helping people live comfortably and fully while coping with serious, end-stage illness.
Once enrolled in hospice care, patients can sign out of hospice or opt to receive care from a different hospice provider. While under Hospice of Dubuque’s care, some patients improve and “graduate” from the program.
anywhere an individual calls home. This may be in the patient’s home or the home of a family member, but can also be in a senior living apartment, assisted living facility, group home, or long-term care facility.
⁕ Anyone can call Hospice of Dubuque to learn more about our services and to refer a loved one to our care. The patient’s primary healthcare provider will be contacted to verify appropriateness for hospice services.
⁕ In addition to our long-standing hospice care program, Hospice of Dubuque also offers a community palliative care program, comprehensive bereavement services, and educational programs on a variety of end-of-life topics.
Connecting through Storytelling
Lavonne Noel, Executive Director
My family and I are national park enthusiasts. Through the years, we have been fortunate to visit a number of America’s national parks. With a husband and son who are into photography, we have hundreds, possibly thousands, of photos to document these travel experiences. These pictures help preserve our memories, but they also prompt numerous family stories. “Do you remember the time we camped at…, Do you remember the time we hiked to…, Do you remember how long the drive was when we went to…?”
One of the most unique national parks we have visited is Mesa Verde in southwest Colorado. Within the park’s 57,000 acres of wilderness, nearly 5,000 archaeological sites reveal the Ancestral Puebloans who lived in the area from 550 A.D. to 1300 A.D. On Mesa Verde’s Petroglyph Point Trail, visitors can observe images engraved on rock panels. Scientists believe these petroglyphs were used to tell the story of the tribe’s history and preserve their culture. These etchings took a great deal of effort to create. Thus, it would appear that centuries ago, this group of people valued storytelling as part of their human experience.
When we share stories, we feel better because we open ourselves to the possibility for connection real, human connection.
In modern times, science has proven that storytelling enriches our lives. In 2021, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study on the physical and psychological benefits of storytelling for hospitalized children. The children who listened to someone telling stories for just 30 minutes experienced a lowering of the stress hormone, cortisol, and a significant increase in oxytocin, the hormone related to bonding and empathy. The children reported lower pain ratings and higher levels of positive emotions. In effect, the storytelling was helpful in the healing process for these children.
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park
Lavonne and her daughter, Laura, at Mesa Verde in 2009.
When we share stories, we feel better because we open ourselves to the possibility for connection— real, human connection. Both the storyteller and the listener become partners in this exchange. Sharing stories fosters a sense of generativity and integrity, which validates the storyteller’s identity, mattering, and legacy, while also enriching the listener with different experiences or perspectives. Stories connect human beings to each other, evoking memories and feelings that support the understanding of self and others.
Each person has thousands of memories to share, thousands of stories to tell. Author, Karen Dinesen Blixen, stated: “To be a person is to have a story to tell,” and author, S.J. Watson, stated: “What are we, if not an accumulation of our memories?” All of our unique stories and memories are within each of us, waiting to be shared, perhaps needing to be shared. It is really quite simple—anything that is encountered in life—a trip, a book, a favorite food—can be the starting point for a story.
We live in a high tech world, but people are craving connection. In fact, a national cell phone company is running an advertisement that encourages people to put their phones down, cautioning that our devices are disconnecting us from each other. So, put down the cell phone. Turn off the TV. Engage in a conversation. Tell a story, listen to a story, or encourage someone to share a story. Then, reap the benefits of connecting through storytelling, and remember the gift of our stories lasts forever.
There are many resources out there, but here are two to get you started:
Story Corps provides a great list of questions to start a conversation. Visit: www. storycorps.org/participate/ great-questions/
Talking Point Cards provide a variety of conversation starter packets to get and keep people talking. Visit: www.talkingpointcards.com
A Patient’s Story
Cathy & Roger Bartels
Cathy and Roger with their hospice care team
Recently, Cathy and Roger Bartels offered to share their experience to encourage others in need to reach out to Hospice of Dubuque. The Bartels began their journey with Hospice of Dubuque in May 2024. Before hospice became involved, Cathy was on her own, unsure if she was doing everything correctly. Their daughter, Kim, recommended that they consider Hospice of Dubuque. After meeting with the hospice social worker and registered nurse, Cathy was eager to have the help, and Roger did not object. Some suggested that hospice was only for those who are dying, but Cathy and Roger did not see it that way. Roger even spoke with someone who had graduated from hospice care.
Cathy mentioned that the support provided by Hospice of Dubuque has been invaluable. The dedicated staff and volunteers visit their home to help with bathing, listen to stories, play games, conduct regular check-ups, and offer various therapies such as massage and music. Each visit lifts Roger’s spirits, and knowing that they can call for help at any time, night or day, has been a tremendous relief. Since starting with Hospice of Dubuque, Roger agrees his life is definitely better. The support he has received has made a positive impact on both of them. They are pleasantly surprised by the range of services offered by Hospice of Dubuque. They are so happy with Roger’s care that Cathy has referred her sister to Hospice of Dubuque.
“Life is definitely better all the way around, with all of you.” - Cathy Bartels
Cathy and Roger expressed gratitude for Hospice of Dubuque’s commitment to their comfort and well-being. They are grateful for the kindness, generosity, and compassion shown by everyone at Hospice of Dubuque, as well as the affordability of hospice care compared to other healthcare services. In addition to providing emotional and physical support, Hospice of Dubuque has also assisted the Bartels with medication management and provided essential equipment such as a wheelchair and seat alarms.
Hospice volunteer, Randy, spends time with Roger
After 61 years of marriage, Roger’s desire to remain by Cathy’s side is unwavering. Thanks to the assistance of a Hospice of Dubuque volunteer, Cathy is able to maintain some independence while ensuring Roger receives the care he needs. The sense of contentment and humor he displays is a testament to the positive impact of the support received from Hospice of Dubuque. Cathy shared that the dedication to providing compassionate care and practical assistance has truly made a difference in Roger’s life.
Finding Meaning in the Mystery
Diane Fasselius, BA, RN Community Education Specialist
Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, and author states, “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived.” The journey of life truly is a mystery. It is impossible to accurately predict what tomorrow will bring.
In the face of health challenges or serious illness, this uncertainty can become even more distressing. When serious health changes occur, it can be difficult to find something that might seem optimistic in the future. Throughout life, and especially when the end is in the foreseeable future, we begin looking for meaning. It can be hard to believe there might be some meaningful or even magical moments we have yet to experience.
We can, however, find some hope and encouragement in hearing how others have embraced the challenge of declining health or terminal illness and resolve to make each day one that counts. While the end of life often evokes feelings of sadness and loss, it’s important to remember that it can also be a time of celebration and meaningful connection. There are still opportunities to find joy, create lasting memories, and express gratitude for the life we have lived.
“Life is both more and less than we hoped for.”
In his book, “Learning To Fall”, Philip Simmons writes for those who have lived long enough to discover that life is both more and less than we hope for. In the more and less, he feels we can glimpse something else the blessings shaken out of an imperfect life.
“May we attend with mindfulness, generosity, and compassion to all that is broken in our lives.”
Philip Simmons
Book Suggestion
Learning To Fall, The Blessings of an Imperfect Life, by Philip Simmons. The author was just thirty-five years old, a young husband and father, when he learned that he had ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was told that he had less than five years to live. Taking his fatal illness not as an ending, but as a beginning, he embarked on a remarkable ten-year spiritual journey whose fruits he shares in this book. Simmons charts his search for peace and his deepening relationship with the mystery of everyday life. In this book he offers us the gift of connecting more deeply and joyously with our own imperfect lives.
A Golfer’s Story
I am most happy and blessed to share my involvement with the annual Big Duffer Hospice of Dubuque Golf Outing.
In 1970, Jim Bertsch founded a men’s group to golf together on selected Sundays each summer. Jim was known as the Big Duffer, and the league was called The Duffers Tour. The sole purpose was to have fun and to compete for the coveted Duffers Tour Player of the Year award each season. I am proud to say that, next year, The Duffers Tour will embark upon its 55th year!
Prior to his death in 2000, Jim received the compassionate care and comfort that Hospice of Dubuque so overwhelmingly provides. To keep the memory of Jim alive, his family and members of The Duffers Tour decided to hold an annual golf outing. Each year, this event honors Jim, and the proceeds benefit Hospice of Dubuque.
“All of those involved in this event are so proud. “
Through the years, the annual Big Duffer Golf Outing has raised thousands of dollars for Hospice of Dubuque. All of those involved in in this event are so proud! We continue to plan each year and hold on to the memory of Jim, along with benefitting our local, nonprofit, 5-star hospice!
I am grateful to work with an active committee on this event each year. We all agree in the importance of supporting Hospice of Dubuque and letting the community know how this organization helps individuals and their families year after year.
God Bless to All ~ Phil Schwinn
Special Thanks to our Hole Sponsors
Eagle
• AIM Credit Union
• All Glass Cleaning, LLC
• Conlon Construction
• Dubuque Bank & Trust
• Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc.
• Jack & Dorothy O’Neill Family
• L.May Eatery
• StackStone Wealth
• Tri-State Cremation Center
Birdie
• Advantage Sheet Metal
• Crawford Company North
• Dubuque Screw Products
• Gooch’s Greenhouse
• Doug & Karen Horstmann
• Kane, Norby & Reddick
• Leonard Funeral Home
• Greg & Diane Malm
• Jim Miller
• S & S Pet Cremation
• John & Jeanne Schneider
• Tandem Tire
• Tesla BioHealing Center
Par
• Artistic Cleaners
• Roger Auderer
• The Auto Center
• A.Y. McDonald Mfg.
• Craig Bahl & Jenni Miller
• Sandy Bertsch & Family
• John & Jolene Biver
• Lynn Biver, Patti Coble & Karen Kimbro
• Brannon Monument
• Burger King
• Busch Farms
• Joe & Sandy Bushman
Big Duffer Golf Outing
July 20 was a beautiful day for this year’s Big Duffer Hospice Golf Outing. A huge thank you to our sponsors, dedicated golfers, and generous supporters who made the Big Duffer Golf Outing a success! Friends and family gathered at Lacoma Golf Course for a day of golf, a steak dinner, a silent auction, and a raffle for prizes. The kindness of tristate businesses and individuals brought in over $23,000 for Hospice of Dubuque.
All proceeds from this event remain in our local, tri-state community. The funds support educational programs, bereavement services, and patient care needs, ensuring that our devoted staff and volunteers can continue to provide compassionate care for the seriously ill and their loved ones.
Hospice of Dubuque offers sincere appreciation to the dedicated members of the Big Duffer committee: Lynn Vogt, Jim Unsen, Phil Schwinn, Pat & Darlene O’Neill, Jim Miller, Lynn Biver and Sandy Bertsch. Their efforts are the driving force behind the success of this event, and we are incredibly grateful for their commitment.
• Cenpeco Lubricants
• Chris Chapin-Tilton
• Davis Family
• DDI, Inc.
• Bev Dillon
• Drive Line & Co. Inc.
• Dubuqueland Mini Storage
• The Duffer’s Tour
• DuTrac Credit Union
• Eagle Point Software
• Eagle Point Solar
• Fareway Grocery Store
• Ron Farni
• Ferrellgas LP
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard
• Freund Family
• Giese Sheet Metal
• Mary Jo Graham
• Leonard Graves
• Graves Signs
• Norm Hanfeld
• Harris Golf Cars
• Hinz Family
• Kane Family
• Kunkel & Associates
• Ann Lucey
• Ludovissy & Associates
• Nichols Controls & Supply
• Lavonne Noel
• Paramount Ambulance
• Pita Pit
• Portzen Construction
• The Red Shirts
• Rhody’s
• Riley Subaru
• Merle & Mary Santjer
• Ken Schmitt
• Tim Toner
• Trackside
• TRI-COR
• Phil & Joan Weber
• Wellman Family
At Hospice of Dubuque’s third annual Camp Kaleidoscope, children had the opportunity to laugh, cry, mourn, and celebrate the ones they loved and lost.
On August 6, twenty tri-state children came together at the Swiss Valley Nature Center to learn tools for navigating their grief journey. The children were all missing someone very special who had recently died.
As a closing to the day, family members were invited back to join the children for a special memorial service in which butterflies were released in memory of their loved ones. This tied together the theme and name of the camp, as a group of butterflies is fondly referred to as a kaleidoscope.
A Camp Kaleidoscope Story
Linda Erpelding
I have volunteered at Camp Kaleidoscope all three years. Having experience with children through teaching, I thought, yes, I could this. It is way beyond what I had envisioned. It is a well-organized, fun day for kids ages 5-13.
Children are presented with ways to remember their loved ones through activity stations making memory boxes, journaling, music therapy, and gardening. Through yoga, aromatherapy, and a walk in nature, children find ways to cope with the emotions of loss. And, hey, it’s just plain fun!
Children learn how fun and grief can coexist. Playing instruments to make music and the awesome food fight game (who wouldn’t want to do that), there is lots of laughter too. The most memorable part of the day is when we get to hold and release the butterflies to honor loved ones. It touches my heart every time!
The butterfly release touches my heart every time!.
For me personally, it is a day with amazing children, which takes me back to my teaching days. I would highly recommend this beautiful day for any child experiencing the loss of a loved one. It certainly moves them toward healing.
Normalizing Grief and Embracing Self-Care
Mary Boots Bereavement Coordinator
In the journey through hospice care, we encounter a profound spectrum of emotions as individuals and families face the end of life. One of the most important aspects of this journey is addressing and normalizing grief, while also recognizing the crucial role of self-care. Both are essential for emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
Grief is a deeply personal and complex response to loss. It is a natural and necessary process that everyone experiences differently. It can manifest in many forms—sadness, anger, confusion, even relief. It is important to acknowledge that these feelings are valid and that there is no “right” way to grieve.
On Those Days
On those days when you miss someone the most as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone remember how they loved you.
Remember how they loved you and do that for yourself.
Grief often comes in waves, which can be overwhelming. It is a testament to the depth of love and connection that existed. Allowing oneself to experience these emotions, rather than suppressing or rushing through them, can lead to healing and acceptance.
Self-care is an essential aspect of coping with grief. It can be easy to neglect one’s own needs while caring for a loved one or navigating personal loss, but selfcare is crucial for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health.
Normalizing grief and embracing selfcare are vital components of the hospice journey. By recognizing that grief is a natural part of life and integrating selfcare into daily routines, individuals and families can navigate challenging times with greater resilience and emotional well-being. Grief and self-care are integral to the healing process, offering hope and comfort in end-of-life care.
In their name in their honour. Love yourself as they loved you. They would like that.
On those days when you miss someone the most love yourself harder. - Donna Ashworth -
Special thanks to:
• Children held a lemonade stand in memory of James Demmer, the girls’ great uncle and Dan Atkinson, the boys’ grandfather. They raised $255 for Hospice of Dubuque who took care of their loved ones. (pictured above)
• Honkamp, P.C. for a gift of $1,525 from Dress for Your Day for Charity.
• McDermott Oil Co and Quik N Handi C-Stores for a gift of $278 from their Community Coin Program.
• Luanne Schambow for a gift of $3,000, proceeds from her family’s annual golf outing in memory of her husband, Joel “Joe” Schambow. (pictured below left)
• Stuff Etc., Inc. for a gift of $700 from the Charity of the Month Program. (pictured below right)
Sympathy to:
Hospice of Dubuque Staff
• Kristin Schroeder, on the death of her grandmother, Marie Hansel, July 16.
• Elizabeth Riffel-Altman, on the death of her father, Roger Kramer, July 24.
• Carrie Hruska, on the death of her aunt, Kathy Poss, August 21.
• Andrew Rang, on the death of his grandmother, Janet Rang, August 29.
• Cheryl Fuller, on the death of her father, Carl Muhlhausen, Jr., August 30.
• Betsy Barna, on the death of her grandfather, Carl Muhlhausen, Jr., August 30.
Hospice of Dubuque Volunteers
• Diane Laughlin on the death of her sister-in-law, Kim Nauman, September 12.
• Becky Hurst, on the death of her sister-in-law, Haley Hurst, August 8.
• Pat Theisen, on the death of her husband, Jim Theisen, September 1.
• Kathy Puccio, on the death of her husband, Anthony Puccio, September 25.
The Family of Hospice of Dubuque Volunteer
• Mary Wohlford, of Dyersville, who died on July 15, 2024. Mary was part of the volunteer class of 1989 and served hospice throughout the 1990’s.
Welcome to:
Jill Ridpath, Hospice Aide, who joined the team in July. Jill has been a CNA for 40 years. She has been married to Rick for 32 years, has a stepdaughter, Nikki, and two grandkids, Trevor and Emily. Jill enjoys spending time with family and taking her one-year-old puppy, Sadie, for walks and playing ball with her.
Amanda Bradac, Hospice Nurse Case Manager, who joined the team in August. Amanda graduated from NICC with an associate’s degree in nursing. She has 17 years of nursing experience in long term care. Amanda is married to Jason and they have two sons, Joshua and Jacob. She enjoys working in her garden and attending concerts with her husband and friends.
Congratulations to:
Katy Morrow, on her July retirement from Hospice of Dubuque after nearly 28 years of dedicated service. Through the years, Katy served in many roles at this organization, always
Board of Directors, Members
Bonnie Hancock, President
Stasia Brannon, Vice President
Sue Bushman, Secretary
Mike Sinkey, Treasurer
Tom Anderegg
Greg Birkett
Carole Carroll
Paul Carty
Vicki Dirksen
Joe Kane
Msgr. Daniel Knepper
Rev. Jim Mehltretter
Allen Meurer, MD
Zac Scherrman
Lois Schueller
Bryson Winsky
Troy Wright
Jeremy Wulfekuhle
Medical costume Staff
Brian Sullivan, MD, Medical Director
Mark Hermann, MD, Hospice Physician
Kate Hermsen, MSN, ARNP
Sue Houselog, MSN, ARNP
Jessica Steger, MSN, ARNP
Foundation Board
Dick Cody
Bob Donovan
Mike FitzPatrick
Don Freymann
Dave Ludovissy
Bill Maiers
Bruce Rehmke
Mike Sinkey
Community Education
Diane Fasselius
Leadership Team
Lavonne Noel, Executive Director
bringing her intelligence, inquisitiveness, and humor to patients, families, and co-workers.
Katy’s passion for, innovative, effective, and high quality hospice and palliative care was unparalleled and made her a resource for her peers at Hospice of Dubuque and clinicians in healthcare organizations throughout the tri-state area and beyond. For several years, Katy served as a member of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization’s Clinical Operations Steering Committee and their Palliative Care Council.
Katy’s legacy is the many clinicians she taught and collaborated with to improve care at the end-of-life, as well as the many patients and families who benefited from her expertise. Please join us in wishing Katy a long and happy retirement!
Jackie Brehm, Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Kate Hermsen, Director of Clinical Services
Angela Nauman, Director of Compliance
Lisa Patterson, Director of Social Services
Megan Schmitt, Director of Nursing
Betsy Barna, Clinical Services Coordinator
Rose Guler-Ludowitz, Clinical Services Coordinator
Nanci Friedmann
Director of Palliative Care & Clinical Informatics Specialist
Newsletter Editors
Cheryl Fuller
Katie Wade
A Nurse’s Story
Phyllis Hoerner
Phyllis Hoerner had an extensive nursing career. She worked at Xavier Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and Hospice of Dubuque before retiring in 2009. She was known for her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to her work.
Phyllis currently resides at Stonehill Care Center and is a patient with Hospice of Dubuque. She is often seen sitting in her wheelchair at the nurses’ station, jotting down detailed nursing notes. She had a knack for perfection, and she was committed to accuracy when it came to her documentation. She even discarded two of the current communication notebooks from her Hospice of Dubuque care team because, in her opinion, they were not up to snuff!
Once a nurse, always a nurse.
During a visit, Phyllis mentioned to her Hospice nurse, Diane, that she was missing a certificate from a training class she had attended at Hospice of Dubuque. Diane ensured that a certificate was printed and framed, and it was recently presented to Phyllis. The certificate is now proudly displayed on Phyllis’ bedroom wall.
We Honor Veterans
Hospice of Dubuque provides veteran pinning ceremonies for hospice patients. These ceremonies are an opportunity for veterans to feel appreciated for their service. This act of gratitude is also an opportunity for veterans to share their stories and find closure. On Veteran’s Day and everyday, Hospice of Dubuque honors veterans.
Thank you Kerry, for your years of service.
Volunteer Spotlight
Kerry Koopmann, Hospice of Dubuque Volunteer
Back in 2006, Kerry decided to become a Hospice of Duqubue volunteer after seeing the impact it had on a resident at the nursing home where she works. The resident had no family, but a dedicated hospice volunteer visited regularly, inspiring her to do the same.
Kerry grew up on a farm in Minnesota and later attended Clarke (College) University. After teaching for a few years, she went back to nursing school and has been at Sunnycrest for 27 years. She has one son, one daughter, three granddaughters, and four grandpuppies.
Her late husband, Steve, had a big impact on her life. He taught her how to live and how to die with grace and acceptance. His decision to prioritize quality of life over quantity during his final months left a lasting impression on Kerry.
Aside from her work with Hospice of Dubuque, Kerry is also a member of the Sunnycrest Manor Auxiliary Board and volunteers for other activities in her community. In her spare time, Kerry loves following her granddaughters’ activities, traveling, reading, writing letters, playing golf, and of course, volunteering.
We are blessed to have Kerry as part of our team and a member of our hospice family.
HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE VOLUNTEER
Holiday Dinner
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Honorariums and Memorials
Gifts received from July 1 through September 30.
Honorariums
Roger Bartels
Cristin Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald
Mike Fitzgerald
Buffy Friedrich
James Guerdet
Hospice of Dubuque Angels
Bev Rech 90th birthday
Carol Small
Memorials
Norbert Ahlers
Clem Ahmann
Mary Jane Ahmann
Michael “Mick” Allendorf
Rita Ameskamp
Edith Andrews
Henry Andrucki
Dan Atkinson
Janette Bader
Carole Baranski
Larry Bartels
Mark Beckman
Bernice Behnke
Carol Behnke
Dennis Bennett
Julia Benson
Ivan “Ike” Berger
JoAnne Bergfeld-Lehmann
Kay Bernardi
Thomas “Tom” Boever
Elizabeth “Betty” Boland
Mary Lou Bradley
Beverly Brandt
Amy Brooner
Wallace “Wally” Brown
Marian Brunkan
Barb Bruser
Ellen Butler
Robert & Mary Capesius
James Cheney
Dolores “Dee” Christ
Greg Cigrand
Aloysius Clemen
Karen E. Clemens
Marian Clemens
Carolyn Coates
Larry Collins
William Conzett
Al Coulson
Ralph E. Cummings
Verrena Dagitz-Stein
Mary Rose Davis
Ira Dement Family Members
James “Jim” Demmer
Edward A. Deppe
Gladys T. Didesch
Clarence J. “Bud” Dietz
Norma & Jack Dobbert
Marjorie Dolan
Janelle (Guerdet) Donahue
Nancy Donlon
Dennis Donovan
Norman Dorst
Beverly Drapeau
Roger W. Earle
Katherine Egan
David Ehlinger
Leon Einsweiler
Marilyn Engling
Scott T. Ensign
Darlene Ertl
Robert Ervolino
John Fasselius
Tom Feipel
Georgeann Felton
Tillie Filipiak
Bob Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzgerald
Vincent Fitzgerald
Lee Foecking
Lois Forkenbrock
Terry Fortmann
Eugene & Geraldine Foust
Mary E. Francis
Rosemary Frantzen
Melba Elaine Freebolin
Steve Freese
Jesse Freiburger
Joyce Freiburger
Rosie Frost
Elaine Gansen
Gerald Gaul
Becky Gessner
Mary Glennon
David Gogel
Duane Gorman
Terry Gross
Jean Hammel
Tom Hammel
Gary “Poncho” Hancock
Mary Hanfeld
Marie Hansel
Terry Harris
David Hartman
Dick & Velma Healy
Jim & Alma Healy
Larry & Florence Healy
Red & Liz Healy
Deborah Heitmann
Alfred “Al” Heitzman
Kenneth Helle
Patrick “Pat” Hillary
Robert & Mary Hingtgen
Sherry Schauer Hinz
Mary “Bernie” Hirsch
Ricke Hirsch
Margaret C. Hosier
Marge Hrynkow
Mary Hubbard
Haley S. Hurst
Greg Huseman
Carolyn Ann Irwin
Randall “Randy” Judge
Betty Jungk
Karen Kelchen
Liam Kenniker
Genevieve Kiefer
Louis “Louie” & Joan Klein
James Kluesner
Nancy Koopmann
Jay Kopp
Donnabelle Kramer
Neil Kramer
Roger Kramer
Kay Kruse
Gail Kublie
Imelda Kueter
Walter Jim “Wally” Kunnert
Diane Lahr
Norma J. Lange
Brittany Lansing
Jerome Lansing
Mary Lansing
Bev Larson
Laurie Laurent
Becki LeClere
Joan Marie Leibold
Leonard G. Leick
Vincent Leisen
Eileen Leland
Antonio “Tony” Lessei
Alice M. Link
Norman & JoAnn Link
Ronald N. Maiers
Shirley Maiers
Charles Malone
Vern & Vi Markus
Gregg Marolf
LaVern Martelle
Mike Martin
Patric Marty
Duane & Nell Matt
Mary Sue McAllister
Dick & Marie McCarthy
Joyce McClain
Freida McConnell
Tom McDermott
Mark J. McDonald
David McGhee
Tom McLees
Monica Meissner
William Meissner
Mark Mensen
Gib & Bernice Mescher
Celestine Meyer
Terry Meyer
Toni Mulert
Francis Naber
Bill Nagel
Julian Nemmers
Deb Nesteby
Robert Nesteby
Dave Neuhaus
Silvius Neumann
Joan Mary Neuses
Albert Neyen
Jeanette Nilles
Rita M. Noel
Richard “Dick” Dean Norman
Anita Northrup
Lillian Nurre
Delores O’Brien
JoAnn Oftedahl
Pam Ohms
Carl Osterhaus
Lorrayne Oswald
Luanus Ott
Gary Pancratz
Carol A. Pfeiler
Bob Pierce
Kim Pins
Sylvester Ploessl
Ray Poodle & Lorraine Healy
Shirley A. Potter
Bob Powers
Theresa Prier
Florence F. Puls
Janet Rang
Pat Regan
Frank Reinert
Raphael Reinert
Gloria “Gigi” Reiter
Jean Reiter
Todd Rellihan
John G. Rettenmaier
Ken Reuter
Bill Reynolds
Jean Richardson
Joe Riesselman
Sandra Ring
Barbara L. Robbins
Connie Rohr
Josephine Roling
Robert Roling
Clara “Babs” Rosenthal
Melita & Noel Ross
Roy Ross
Debra Roth
Norma Sanchez
Joel “Joe” Schambow
Steven “Butch” Schieltz
Andy Schlarmann
David Schleicher
Gerry Schnieders
Gladys Schnieders
David Schroeder
Quent Schumacher
Virginia Senter
Sue Shaffer
Marilyn “Jayne” Siegert
Judy Simon
Bob Sisler
Edward Small
Carolyn M. Smith
Elaine Smith
Dr. Diane Sorenson
Evelyn Specht
Ira & Rita Splinter
Bob & Lu Stecher
Marcia “Micki” Stewart
Eleanor Stocke
Jeffrey Stoll
Dorothy Strub
Richard Strub
Albert Stuart
David Studier
Kathy Stumpf
Florence Thill
Bernice Thole
Ken Townsend
Florence Tranel
Ralph Tranel
Kathryn Grace Turnis
Mona Udelhofen
Julie Ungs
Paul Vaassen
Donna Vaske
Gregory Wagner
Bob Wahlert
Pat Wathan
Barb Weber
Mike Weeber
Brad Welter
Margaret & Norbert Welter
T.J. Welu
Margaret “Mike” Wertz
Delia Wiese
Dirk D. Wiese
Werner Wiese
John Williams
Linda K. Willis
Tom Woodhouse
Elaine Woodrum
Businesses, Groups, and Matching Gifts
Andersen Corp.
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Charitable Fund
Butler Family Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Honkamp, P.C.
Iowa Fields of Opportunities
Judge Giving Fund
Terry & Juliana Kouba Charitable Fund
Michael & Judy McCoy Family Endowed Donor Advised Fund
McDermott Oil Co.
Jim & Jane Meyer Charitable Gift Foundation
Constance Norby Gift Fund of the Heartland Charitable Trust
