1670 JFK Road Dubuque, IA 52002 563.582.1220 www.hospiceofdubuque.org info@hospiceofdubuque.org
Tour de Dubuque Join the fun on Saturday, August 28, as Custom Riders, Inc., the Dubuque Bicycle Club and area classic car clubs host the 12th Annual Hospice of Dubuque Tour de Dubuque. On this year’s ride, cars and motorcycles will head north with a stop in Sherrill, meet up with the bicyclists in Farley, travel to Cascade and end at Summer’s Last Blast at the Town Clock Plaza, in downtown Dubuque. Registration begins at 10 am at 7G Distributing (formerly Kirchhoff’s), 5035 Chavenelle, with all groups departing by noon. Riders are encouraged to collect pledges in advance of the ride. There is a $10 entry fee for anyone wishing to ride that has not collected pledges. Pledge forms are available at the Hospice of Dubuque office, at www.hospiceofdubuque.org and on page 10 of this newsletter. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place riders that collect the highest amount in pledges.
Tree of Life May 25, 2010
The Tour de Dubuque has become a personal journey for many who ride in memory of family, friends or loved ones. All proceeds from the ride directly benefit patients and families of Hospice of Dubuque and ensure that anyone affected by a terminal illness has access to compassionate hospice care. For additional information, contact Hospice of Dubuque at 563.582.1220.
Hospice of Dubuque Open House - Sept 19
Summer 2010 Issue Executive Director
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Special thanks
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The Hospice of Dubuque Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers cordially invite the tristate community to an open house of their new facility at 1670 JFK Road, on Sunday, September 19, from 1– 3 pm. A dedication ceremony for the building and new Theisen Education Center will be held at 1 pm, at which time the donor recognition wall will also be unveiled. Guided tours and refreshments will follow until 3 pm.
Memorials & Honorariums 6 New staff, Congratulations & Sympathy 7 Building for Compassion Memorial List 8, 9 Tour de Dubuque pledge sheet
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Volunteers
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The Building for Compassion Capital Campaign began in 2009 to provide the means for renovation and expansion of the building at 1670 JFK Road, which was purchased through an estate gift from Mrs. Ralph W. Aigler. The campaign was conducted by a volunteer committee with the assistance of an extensive calling team of area residents. Together, these individuals worked to ensure that Hospice of Dubuque can continue to efficiently and effectively provide compassionate hospice care, grief counseling and educational programs to those in the tri-state area needing and desiring the services of this community’s nonprofit hospice. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will also be held Monday, September 20, at noon. All are invited to attend.
Medical Directors Mark Hermann, MD, Co-Medical Director Brian Sullivan, MD, Co-Medical Director
Moving day Barbara Zoeller, Executive Director
Administrative Staff Barbara Zoeller, Executive Director Lavonne Noel, Financial Director Nancy Diehm, Psychosocial Director Bonnie Hancock, Patient Care Director Katy Morrow, Nursing Services Director Renee Frith, Nursing Services Director
Officers, Board of Directors Greg Birkett, President Brad Heying, Vice President Darlene Conzett, Secretary Bruce Rehmke, Treasurer
Members, Board of Directors Cindy Burdt Susan Bushman Carole Carroll Larry Cremer Jared Freiburger, MD Amy Gilligan Fr. William Joensen Eileen LeMay Allen Meurer, MD Rev. Kathleen Milligan Francis “Chip” Murray Stephanie Savage Chris Schiesl Betty Takes
Members, Foundation Board Rita Helle Mike Martin Bill Maiers Deanna McCormick Bob Miller Bruce Rehmke Chuck Schrup III Ken Snodgrass
Bereavement Support Groups If you are interested in attending the upcoming Fall Bereavement Support Groups, or would like more information on the classes, call 563.582.1220.
I am honored to be writing from Hospice of Dubuque’s new home at 1670 JFK Road. This facility is affirmation of the community’s value of the services provided by Hospice of Dubuque over the past 27 years. The timeline for conducting the capital campaign and completing the building renovation was very short—less than one year. Yet, the move was accomplished May 14, 2010, two weeks prior to the expiration of the Asbury Square lease. As capital campaign volunteers made calls, they had the opportunity to educate donors regarding Hospice of Dubuque’s services. They also had the opportunity to hear hospice stories from the perspective of those who have received services. Throughout the campaign and the building renovation, it was so gratifying to hear over and over again, “You took care of my ________ (loved one), so I want to do this for you”. Gifts ranging from a few dollars to thousands of dollars were received in memory of loved ones who had been served by Hospice of Dubuque. Likewise, vendors providing “On moving services and/or supplies for the building project often included in-kind donations stating a desire to support day, service to client Hospice of Dubuque for all the “good work” the families continued organization provides to our tri-state community. This support and generosity reflects the community uninterrupted.” spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. On moving day, service to client families continued uninterrupted. The goal was to ensure that the clinical team members were available to do what they do best, that is, helping families care for their loved ones. The administrative and support teams ensured that the clinical team members could function efficiently in spite of the relocation activities. Congratulations to the Hospice of Dubuque staff, volunteers and moving crew in accomplishing this goal. In fact, four new families in need of hospice care were admitted on the day of the move! The Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers look forward to the September 19, 2010 Open House when this outstanding facility will be presented to the community that helped make it possible. We look forward to the opportunity to say thank you to the community for its generous support of this project.
Hospice of Dubuque extends sincere thanks to Mystique Casino for receipt of a 2010 Dubuque Racing Association grant award, which totals $4,669. This grant, which was awarded in May 2010, will enable Hospice of Dubuque to provide community education programming so that tri-state residents are aware of the presence of Hospice of Dubuque and the wide array of services available through this community's nonprofit hospice. Since 2001, Mystique has provided over $85,000 of DRA grant funding to Hospice of Dubuque! Thank you.
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“Congratulations
on the relocation of your program to a larger facility, which now includes a new education center and more office space for your employees. What a great example of “community” by pulling together resources in the donation of construction and supply costs by local businesses in your area. This is a true testament to the great service you provide in the tri-state area.” Don Schumacher, President, National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
The delivery of hospice care Brian Sullivan, MD, Co-Medical Director The cornerstone of hospice care is palliative care. Palliative care is active total care of a patient whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Symptom control is the focus of the care. This includes managing symptoms that are physical, psychological, social, or spiritual in nature. The goal of palliative care is to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and their loved ones. Many aspects of palliative care are applicable in the course of an illness before the patient qualifies for hospice care because symptom control is a component of medical care at all stages of life and illness. However, we call it palliative care when symptom management becomes the primary focus of the care. Palliative treatments are interventions that enhance comfort and improve the quality of a patient’s life. No specific therapy is excluded from consideration. The test of a palliative treatment lies in the agreement by the patient and the health care providers that the proposed treatment will provide relief from distressing symptoms and enhance quality of life. The decision to intervene with an active palliative treatment is based on the treatment’s ability to meet the stated goals rather than its expected effect on the underlying disease process.
Tree of Life Service Although the rainy weather forced the annual Tree of Life Memorial Service indoors, a large crowd gathered to honor those we love and will always remember. Dave Welter gave a moving witness on the loss of his wife, Lynne, and how faith and hope helped them throughout that journey. The members of the musical group, Tapestry, including Sue Kalb, Pat Niemer and Deb Stevens, as well as Hospice of Dubuque’s music therapist, Meganne Masko, provided touching music throughout the program. Those present also received a packet of forget-me-not seeds, courtesy of Ferry-Morse Seed Company as arranged by Theisen’s Home Farm Auto. Hospice of Dubuque is honored to host the Tree of Life Service for the tri-state area each year. Thank you to those who attended the event and the loyal supporters of the Tree of Life who together contributed over $25,000 to Hospice of Dubuque. A special thank you to Behr’s Funeral Home, the Tree of Life advertising sponsor, and to the members of the Knights of Columbus Counsil #510, for the use of their facility. The complete Tree of Life Memorial List can be found at www.hospiceofdubuque.org or is available at the Hospice of Dubuque office. Because of a number of inquiries following the Tree of Life Service, a CD of music from the group, Tapestry, is available at the Hospice of Dubuque office for $15. A portion of the sales will benefit Hospice of Dubuque.
Hospice care is provided by hospice programs that provide palliative care to terminally ill patients as well as providing supportive services to their loved ones. This care can be provided in one’s home as well as in institutional settings. Physical, social, spiritual and emotional care is provided by an interdisciplinary team throughout the course of hospice care, including during the dying process and during bereavement. It is easy to see that the delivery of hospice care is a complicated undertaking. Providing effective hospice care requires a collaborative effort involving the patient, family, physician and the hospice interdisciplinary team. Hospice of Dubuque has nearly three decades of experience working to provide the best possible hospice care for the terminally ill in our community.
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The power of music Meganne Masko, Music Therapist My family and I recently returned from an overseas adventure in England where we did our best to absorb as much history and culture as possible in a two-week time span. One of our best days in London included a walk through Kensington Gardens, watching the guards at Buckingham Palace, finding our way to Trafalgar Square, viewing the amazing collection at the British Gallery and wandering into choir rehearsal at St. Martin-in-the-Fields. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is an over 500-year-old parish located in the heart of London. The church, deeply steeped in a tradition of generosity and mission, is also one of the finest centers of choral and orchestral music in Western Europe. The choir creates the kind of sound only possible when individuals are truly in tune with their environment and one another—when they both listen and are listened to. My family and I walked into the sanctuary just as the group was singing the final stanza of “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” a particular favorite of many of the patients with whom I work at Hospice of Dubuque. The sound reverberated through the space and washed over the gathered onlookers who could do nothing but sit in rapture at the magnificent music. It was in that moment that I was reminded of the power of music to comfort, strengthen, communicate and transform. And, in that moment, I thought of the many people who make possible the Music Therapy program for Hospice of Dubuque patients and their families. Thank you for your generosity and caring. The gift of music is a powerful one and only possible with your support. Hospice of Dubuque appreciates the welcoming gifts from our new neighbors, Big Apple Bagel, Cookin’ Something Up and James Martin Jewelers.
Thank you to Bob and Frances Brunkan for the donation of books and pamphlets for our lending library.
Thank you to the following organizations that have provided matching gifts to Hospice of Dubuque: Alliant Energy Matching Gift Foundation Electronic Arts OutrEAch Program IBM Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign McGraw-Hill Companies Community Partners Employee Giving Campaign The Giving Campaign (Allstate)
Irish Hooley Plans are in place for the Sixth Annual Irish Hooley, to be held Saturday, August 28, at the Alliant Amphitheater, Dubuque Star Brewery at the Port of Dubuque. The Hooley is a celebration of Irish music, dance, food and culture. Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Children under 10 are free. Advanced tickets are available at the Hospice of Dubuque office, Shamrock Imports and all Premier Bank locations. Raffle tickets for the driving tour of Ireland are also available at the Hospice of Dubuque office. Proceeds from the Irish Hooley will benefit Hospice of Dubuque, the Rotary Club of Dubuque and the Dubuqueland Irish Association. The 2010 entertainment lineup for the Irish Hooley includes: 11:30 am Hooley begins—The Gathering 12:00 - 12:30 Bagpiper & Opening Ceremony 12:30 - 1:45 Stephen’s Green 1:45 - 2:15 Claddagh Irish Dancers 2:15 - 3:45 The Lads 3:45 - 4:15 Claddagh Irish Dancers 4:15 - 5:45 Rising Gael 5:45 - 6:15 Salute to Armed Forces 6:15 - 8:00 Seven Nations 8:00 - 8:30 Trip to Ireland raffle winner announced 8:30 - 10:00 The Red Hot Chili Pipers 10:00 pm Hooley ends—The Scattering For more information, call 563.583.5000 or visit www.dubuquelandirish.com.
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Patient care without interruption Bonnie Hancock, Patient Care Director May 14, 2010, was a normally busy Friday for all Hospice of Dubuque clinical staff. The patient census was over 120 with four new admissions planned. Clinical staff had been instructed to pack a crate with their phone and desk supplies. The plan was for each clinical person to begin their day from home, see their patients and return to the new office later in the day. As patients were seen, and taken care of, one office was dismantled and a new office was quickly established. Business telephone access was limited for less than 10 minutes. Computers in the patient care area were functional within two hours. The speed with which medical records, cabinets, chairs and desks were transplanted by movers and volunteers was truly amazing. Visits were made and patients were attended to unaware of this coordinated event. Clinical staff came to 1670 JFK Road, plugged in their phones, organized their work spaces and smiled at a good days work well done.
Common Cents Resale A new shop has opened in downtown Dubuque! If you are looking for a great deal on second-hand merchandise or antiques, stop by Common Cents Resale at 898 Central Ave. Owner, Tammy Trebain, recently opened her shop and has generously offered 25% of her monthly proceeds of all donated items to Hospice of Dubuque. Since April, Hospice of Dubuque has gratefully received a monthly check from Common Cents Resale. If you would like to donate gently used items, call Tammy at 563.583.5414 or 563.343.4697. Common Cents Resale is open Tuesday thru Friday from 10 – 6 and Saturday 8 – 3. Stop in and check out the wide variety of merchandise at Common Cents and let Tammy know you appreciate her kindness and support to Hospice of Dubuque!
Special thanks to ... Kris Kernal, Al Haight and Jeff Breitbach from The Barn, for the donation of $2,250 from the 20th Annual Wild Game Feed. We thank the organizers and those who attended the Wild Game Feed for making it another great success. Area nonprofits that benefited from the Wild Game Feed include Albrecht Acres, Hospice of Dubuque and the Sherrill Fire Department. Lucille Maiers, for her donation of handmade lap robes for patient use. 4-year-old Ty Miller, for his donation of stuffed animals to sick little children. Mary Paul, for her gift of hand-knitted stuffed dogs for patient enjoyment, given in memory of Dwayne E. Paul. Dick Kohl, and the patrons of The Grand Tap and The “Rog” Golf Outing, for the donation of prize money from their recent golf outing. The gift was given in memory of Ron Kohl. Woodward Communications and the Telegraph Herald, for the $1,000 from their Those We Remember Memorial Day insert.
Hospice of Dubuque gives a big thanks to local realtor and good sport, Jeff Hefel, for issuing a challenge and agreeing to shave his head, if his friends and colleagues would raise over $2,000 for Hospice of Dubuque. A crowd of supporters gathered at Ruhl & Ruhl on Tuesday, June 8, to cheer on Jeff as he shaved his full head of hair into a mohawk for one week. Thanks to Jeff and everyone who participated by helping to raise over $2,300 for Hospice of Dubuque.
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Summer 2010 Honorariums/Memorials We gratefully acknowledge these monetary donations, and donations made to our loan closet, received between April 9 and July 13. If a name is inaccurate or missing, please call Community Relations at 563.582.1220.
Hospice of Dubuque is committed to respecting your privacy. You have received the Hospice of Dubuque newsletter because you or a family member have used Hospice of Dubuque services, have made a donation or have volunteered for one of our fundraisers. You can be assured we will never disclose our mailing list to anyone for any reason. If you would prefer to have your name taken off the list, or choose to receive the newsletter by email, please contact us at 563.582.1220 or info@hospiceofdubuque.org.
Honorariums Jennifer Cavanagh, RN Deacon Michael Conzett L May Eatery Donna & Wayne Gratton, 50th Anniversary Patricia Manders Peggy Nesler Donald Schlader Bill Schmid, Birthday
Memorials Thelma Althaus Dr. Edward Anderson Joanne Anthony Bev Arensdorf James Baker Grace Banfield Louis Barrett Paul Barton Thomas Beadle Flora Beecher Loretta Lue Beecher Joseph Behnke Ben & JoAnn Bellings Bob Bible Paul Birkett Lela Bisanz Joe Bitter Anne Bixby Linda Blum Jim Boughton Lois Bowerman
Marion Brosius Mike Bruggeman Raymond Capesius Tom Casey Helen Chapman Rick Clasen William & Mary Collins Michael “Mike” Coney Nan Corken Nellie Dalsing Bernard Dietzel Mildred Dohrmann Austin Dura David A. Duve Mary Helen Easterly John Einsweiler Barbara Ellsworth Billie Eudaley Thomas L. Feipel Adella Ferring Linda Filebark Justin Finn Kevin Fischer Marylee Fox Madonna Frain Arthur Freihoefer Edith Friedman Lynn S. “Bill” Fuller Bertrandine Fulton Elmer Furry Norma Furry Charles Gassman Robert & Ann Gilligan
Bonnie Gloeckner Ginny Grimes Dean Guler Tom Habel Joe Halligan Madeline Hanley Nancy L. Haught Ralph Haxmeier Lawrence “Larry” Healy Edna Hedrick Linda Hefel Matt Helle Elizabeth Henker Sheldon Henry Mercedes M. Herrig Armella Hoffmann Bill Hogan Evelyn Hohnecker Mary Hornung Nick F. Hosch Marge Hrynkow Marion J. Goodman Huber Inez Hying Carol Johnson John C. Johnson Gerald “Jerry” Juergens Geraldine Kann Walter Emmett Keleher Jerome J. Kern Virginia Kieffer Pastor Parker Knoll Family Ron Kohl Dolores Kremer Betty Kurt Theresa Lahey Elmer Leslein Mildred Lester Eileen Lex Dale Linden David Locher Don Lundgren Lloyd P. Luber Ralph McDermott Patricia McDonnell Cecil McDowell Rosemary McKenna John M. McLaughlin Diane Meehan
Farewell In May, Hospice of Dubuque bid farewell to employees Chelsea Deines, Melissa Warren and Dawn Hardin (pictured left to right). Melissa joined Hospice of Dubuque in 2005 as the Spiritual Care Coordinator, Dawn in 2007 as a Hospice RN and Chelsea in 2008 as a Hospice Social Worker. In their years with Hospice of Dubuque, Melissa, Dawn and Chelsea journeyed with hundreds of hospice patients and their family members. We wish them well as they move on to new communities and new endeavors.
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Margaret Michael Lorraine Michels Lura Milligan Dorothy Molony Frank C. Moreland Sr. Kathleen Morrissey, BVM J Edward Mottet William J. Murray Gemma Myers Marie Naeger Kathleen Nemmers Stanley Nemmers Robert B. Niemann Herman Carl Nowack Laura Nowlin Jerry “Toby” O’Brien Maedean O’Connor Dorothy & Jack O’Neill Sr. Catherine Ottavi Fay Overhouse LeRoy Pape John Patch Dwayne E. Paul Ethel Peake Ruth Perkins Don Peters Lloyd Peters Clarence J. Pins Mary Pfab Sally Pfab Ronald J. Rapp Donald Roth Leo Rubel Eldon Ruden Mary E. Ruh Sharlene “Sam” Runde Stanley Runde Malinda Sand Dorothy Sands Anna Sauser Marie M. Schenke Bill Schmid Estelle Schroeder Jim Schuster Eunice Segebarth Eileen Sheehy Lois Siemen
Mark Sigman John Sindahl Richard Simon Dick Smith Henry Spahn Virginia Stallsmith Florence & Ralph Steffan Helen Steffensmeier Virtus Stillmunkes Irvin & Lucille Stoffel Collette Suchanek Bertha Terry Florence “Pat” Thill Mike Tobin Della Trilk Barbara Trimble Tom Tully Sandy Vaughn Sally Von Carlowitz Francis Vorwald Donald Walsh Bernard Weber Ruth Westphal Floyd W. White Joyce Wiese Virginia Wright Helen Wubben
Groups or Businesses Center Grove United Methodist Church Dubuque Homebuilders & Associates Galena United Methodist Women Saint Catherine Church 3rd week collection Saint Donatus Church 3rd week collection Sinsinawa Dominicans Mission Integration Committee Sisters of St. Francis Leadership Team
Hospice of Dubuque welcomes new staff... Amy Ellerbach joined Hospice of Dubuque in March as a Social Worker. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Viterbo University in LaCrosse and her masters in social work from St. Ambrose University. She was originally from Holy Cross and now lives in Dubuque. Amy enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her two nephews. She is honored to be part of the Hospice of Dubuque team.
Penny Thomsen joined Hospice of Dubuque as the Spiritual Care Coordinator in June. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Concordia University and a master of divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Prior to joining Hospice of Dubuque, Penny served as pastor to two rural Presbyterian Churches while also working part-time as an assistant activities director at a nursing home. Penny is married to Loren, who is a Presbyterian pastor and an adjunct college instructor. In her spare time, Penny enjoys long walks with her husband and spending time with her cats “Smokey” and “Buddy.”
Angela Nauman joined Hospice of Dubuque in June as a Hospice Nurse. Angela received her BSN from the University of Dubuque and previously worked in a nursing home as a charge nurse. Angela, and her husband, Dave, welcomed their first child, Dominick, in December of 2009. She loves spending time with her family and camping during the summer.
Elizabeth Riffle joined Hospice of Dubuque in June as a Hospice Nurse. She received her BSN from Marquette University and moved to Michigan where she worked in a Level III NICU for nine years. Elizabeth moved to Dubuque in 1999 and worked at Mercy Hospital and most recently as a school nurse in the Dubuque Community School District. Elizabeth keeps busy trying to reign in her four boys, ages 6 -12. She is also an avid runner who spends her early morning hours marathon training. If you spot her running in your neighborhood on a hot day, feel free to spray her with your hose!
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Ellen and John Berning, on the birth of their grandson, Damien Matthew Brown. Damien was born to Tina and Jeff Brown, March 26.
Fran Amundsen, on the death of her sister, Sister Catherine Ottavi, May 20.
Ellen and John Berning, on the celebration of their 40th Wedding Anniversary, June 6.
The family and friends of Louie Barrett, who died June 26. Louie was a former Hospice of Dubuque Volunteer and the recipient of the first Volunteer of the Year Award.
Bob and Marilyn Drozda, on the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 2.
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Rose Guler, on the death of her husband, Dean, May 15.
Cindy and Dennis McInerney, on the marriage of their son, Patrick, to Abby Schultz, April 23. Kristina Baur, on her June 19 marriage to Justin Heinzen.
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Jim Miller on the death of his sister, Donna Miller, April 30.
Donna Bruggeman, on the death of her husband, William “Mike”, June 20.
Hospice of Dubuque Board ... Kathleen Milligan, on the death of her mother, Lura Milligan.
Carole and Tom Carroll, on the birth of their first grandchild, Liam Ray Carroll. Liam was born to David and Erin Carroll, April 30. Cindy and Joe Burdt, on the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary, June 15.
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Capital Campaign
Hospice of Dubuque Executive Director, Barbara Zoeller, gratefully accepts a check in the amount of $20,000 from Sande Peters for the Building for Compassion campaign. The donation was received as the result of a grant from the Andersen Corporate Foundation and Eagle Window & Door, Inc. We thank them for their generosity in supporting our project.
McGraw-Hill employees, Chris Schiesl and Julie Aird, recently shared their time and gardening talents with Hospice of Dubuque as they planted several beautiful potted plants around the building. This gift was made possible by the Community Partners Beautification Matching Gift Program. Thank you to McGraw Hill, and their employees, for participating in and facilitating this grant.
Check out Hospice of Dubuque’s new sign on JFK Road, which was recently landscaped courtesy of Sara Carpenter and Steve’s Ace Hardware.
Education program scheduled for this fall Through the generosity of the Jim Theisen Family, Hospice of Dubuque was able to add the Theisen Education Center to the new offices at 1670 JFK Road. This educational facility was designed to provide end-of-life care education for the entire tri-state community. In conjunction with National Hospice Month, throughout the month of November, Hospice of Dubuque will initiate educational workshops related to end-of-life issues. Each workshop will be an hour long. The four programs will provide information on hospice care, being a caregiver, advance directives and dealing with grief during the holidays. The goal of these workshops is to promote awareness for the end-of-life support and programs that are available to tri-state area families from Hospice of Dubuque.The entire community is invited to all, or any, of the workshops. The Hospice of Dubuque website will be updated as information becomes available. Please check out www.hospiceofdubuque.org for more details.
Capital Campaign Memorials Hospice of Dubuque acknowledges these monetary donations, in honor or memory of a loved one, received specifically for the Building for Compassion campaign.
Honorariums Veronica & Arthur Benetti Ken & Marian Furst Mary Fritz Hospice of Dubuque Patients Hospice of Dubuque Staff Viola Jantz Bertha McAleece Robert (deceased) & Leota Nemmers Wayne & Darlene Noel Sr. Peggy Nolan, BVM Lynn Sutton Betty Takes, RN
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Memorials Lavon Abitz David Abresch Jeanne Golinvaux Adams Darlene Ahrndt Imelda Alt Herb Althaus Joe & Edna Althoff Michelle Arthofer Marvin John Banowetz Virginia Bartels-O’Rourke Genevieve Bassler Jean & Jerry Bateman Steve & Dianne Behr Kay Beinborn
Carl Bellmann Bill Beresford Marguerite Berndt David Bertling Bob & Bill Betts Carmen J. Bickert Madonna Birch Chloe Birkett John Bittner Lee Boeckenstedt Leo Boge Roger Boleyn Eldon A. Bonifas Viola Bonfig Betty & Donald Boxleiter Irma Boyle
Nancy Bradley Vincent P. Brannon Connie Brehm Albin Bries Rosemary Bries Anna Mae Brimeyer Herbert Brimeyer Marion Brosius Freeman O. Brothers Marvin Brotzman Helen Brown Evelyn Brunskill Jim Buelow Robert Buelow Jack Burgmeier Charles E. Callahan, Sr.
Peter Carroll Ruth Lyon Cassat Roger Chesterman Dorothy Chollar Josephine Christian Mary C. Clancy Evelyn Clark Jeloyce Clark Rick Collins Sam & Ruby Collins Delbert Connolly Marvin Connolly Ronald W. Conzett Earl Corbett Sue-Ann Corbett Bob Corkery
Capital Campaign Memorials James Cotant Anna Cox Donald Cox Robert F. Cronin Donald Crow Helen Hemerson Dailey Howard Dale Marvin J. Dalsing Jim Daly Jane David John H. Dean John L. Dean Gerald Deiter Agnes Demmer Mark R. Demuth Mary Denman Lyle Dimmer Sandra Dix Richard Dolter John P. Dorweiler Irene Drew Fay Shaffer Driscoll Henry L. Droessler Mary Ellen Duccini Norbert Dupont Elaine Einsweiler Viola P. Engler Harold Ernzen Robert Ewert Mae Ewing John & Ida Faber JoAnn C. Fangman Donald Farquar John Fasselius Jane Federwitz Thomas “Tom” L. Feipel Sylvester “Shorty” Feller Bernice Findley Mary Fleckenstein Pat & Colleen Fleming Jean Flynn-Casaccio Sandy Foster Geraldine “Geri” Foust John Fred Foust John T. Fox Rosalie Friederick Cyril & Edith Friedman Joe Frommelt Jim Fudge Lynn S. Fuller Nancy Gassman Betsy Gaul Robert Gehrig Joseph W. Geisler Marian & Edwin Gerlich Mary Gette Norma M. Gibbs Robert F. Gibbs Marie Giellis William A. Giese Kenneth & Thelma Gieseman David Gonner Florence Gorton Mabel Graham David Gratz Egbert & Margaret Green Steve Green Deanne Grice Catherine Griffin Ginny Grimes Anthony & Ruth Gross
Marion Hackney Linda Hager Esther Halverson Doc Hanley Don Hanley Mike Hanson Eldon Hantelmann John & Bernadene Harrelson Valerie Ann Harrelson Kenneth Harris David Stuber Hartig Joe Hartman Bill Hartmann Ralph Haxmeier Gerald Hayes Lawrence Healy Florence Heer Marcella Wissing Heer Ralph Hein Ann Hemmer Msgr. Joseph P. Herard Lois Hermsen Ana & Lou Hernandez Harry G. Herold Cleland “Herb” Hickman Betty M. Hinkel Mary K. Hingtgen Leo Hirtz Dr. Eugene P. Hoffmann Kenneth J. Holthaus Betty Horch Helen Horstmann Nick F. Hosch Dorothy Hoskins Albert & Elma Howe Alvina Hoxmeier Marge Hrynkow Elizabeth Hudson Al Hughes Bill & Erna Hughes Elma & Gordon Hunt William “Bill” Ihm Robert Jacob Helen D. Jannsen David Jochum Rev. B. Eric Johnson Bill Jones Janell Jostmeyer Donald Jungk Marcella Kahle Joseph B. Kaiser Mildred Kaiser Leo F. Kane Aloysia M. Kasel Mildred Kaufman Donovan “Red” Kelleher Iola M. Kerper Lester & Shirley Kieler Julian & Rosetta Kilburg Robert Kirchhoff Marion Kirmse Clara Klaren David Klaren Clarence, Agnes & Herbert Klaas Dorothy Klavitter Bendina Klett Herb & Evie Knockel Raymond Koenig Edna Koltes Charlene Kopp
Cletus Koppen Bill Kramer Shirley Krayer Veronica Kremer Iola Krepfle Dorothy Kressig Irene Kruse Gregory Kueter Betty Kuhls Bernadette Kurt Fr. David Kurt Jane Kurt Connie Kutsch Kellie Jo Kutsch Cyril Lahey Theresa Lahey Darlene Lange Stan Larson Loraine Laugesen Rebecca “Becki” LeClere Audrey Lee Mary Lehman Edward J. Lenz Eleanor L. Leuchs Sylvester Link Lloyd P. Luber Jim Lucey Mr. and Mrs. John Ludescher, Sr. Dick Ludwig Jeanette Lynch Eleanor Lyness Mary Lyons Jerry Mackin CloAnn Mahnke Ronald N. Maiers Steve W. Makovec June Manning Helen Manternach Juanita Manternach Luella Manternach LaVerne & Violet Markus Duane Massey Louis J. Maxwell Margie E. McAllister Mrs. Ray “Pat” McAtee Mary Jane McAuliffe Ambrose & Florence McDonnell Wayne McDonnell James McDonough Judy & Bob McElmeel Rosemary McLaughlin John McPoland Alvin & Evelyn Medinger Diane Meehan Bernice Meyer Merlin Meyer Verda Meyer Clarissa Meyers Phil Meyers Manly Michaelson Barbara Middler Constance R. Miller Dorothy Miller Shirley A. Miller Ann Mills Rosemary “Rosie” Monson Lois Morarend Ed Mottet Earl Mueller William J. Murray
Joyce Ney Doug Neyens Joe Neyens Jeanette Nieland James Nigg Duane Nilles Mae Noel Ozzie Noonan Ray & Mary Noonan Joan Norman Mary Norris Dorine O’Brien Michael J. O’Meara, Jr. Charlotte O’Rourke Alois Oberbroeckling Pearl Ohnesorge Arnold & Kathleen Olsem Patricia Papenthien Mary Peretti Mary Pfab Carl J. & Frances M. Pfeiler Robert L. Pierce Richard C. Pike Daniel Pilcher John and Rita Pothoff Anna Potts Tom Prochaska Mrs. Agnes Quade Janice M. Quere Dr. John W. Quinlan Sylvester “Bud” Rauen Irvin L. Recker Steve & LuAnn Reicher Fred Reiter Ted Reiter Rosemary Richman Roy R. Rieder Otto Riniker Agatha Roling Lorraine Ronek Lloyd A. Rosemeyer Mary Lou Roussel Mary I. Rubner Donald Russell Malinda Sand Jeannine Sanman Ruth Sawvel Cindy Martin Scherrman Madlyn Schilling Ruth Schilt Howard Schmalz Frances Schmitt Erin A. Schoenhard Melvin Schrobilgen Helen & Burnell Schroeder Jerome Joseph Schroeder Jim Schroeder Kay Schroeder Donald Schueller Carol Schulting Thomas J. Sheldon, Sr. Wayne Shellhorn Merlin E. Simon Paul P. Simon Velma Smith Armella & Vincent Snyder Adelaide M. Spielman Charles M. Spielman Edwin A. Spoerl Mildred “Millie” Spoerl Ione Spoerre
Laura K. Stafford Richard Starr Florence & Ralph Steffan Walter L. Steger Velma Steines Diane M. Stewart Lois Strader Edward Streif George W. Sudmeier Bernadette Sweeney Jack Sweeney John F. Sweeney Paul J. Takes Ambrose J. Tauke Andrew & Lois “Jean” Telfer Mary Agnes Theisen Ann Thompson Coletta Tigges Robert Trilk Colleen Turner Mable Vanderah Grant Vogt Walter Voigts Vernon Vosberg Hank Waechter Roger Wagner Dave Walech Bert Wampler Ron Waters Ben Weber, Jr. Bernard J. “Ben” Weber, Sr. Bob Weber Milo & Ron Weber Lynne Welter Norbert Welter Harold & Marie Weydert Mary Weyhgandt Eileen Wiederholt Helene “Tiny” Wienen Patricia J. Willett Lorraine K. Wilson Sheila Winch Mildred Woerdehoff Jeanette Wolf Norman Zeckser Loren Zihlke Francis Zoeller
Groups or Organizations Drozda and Kaiser Families Deceased Members of Dominican Sisters Deceased Members of Franciscan Sisters Hamel and Hancock Families Howes and Skinner Families Meicher and Renz Families Snodgrass Family Frank Turnis Family
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Tour De Dubuque Registration Form - See page 1 for details on the event.
Special open house for Hospice of Dubuque Volunteers Join us on Thursday, August 26, at the new Hospice of Dubuque offices, for a special open house for all Hospice of Dubuque Volunteers. Stop in anytime between 5 and 7 pm to take a guided tour of our facility. Tours will be given on the half hour and refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
2010 Volunteer In-service Calendar Mary Franzen, Volunteer Coordinator June, July Summer Vacation – No Meeting
August 26, 2010 New Building Open House Volunteers are invited to an open house from 5pm-7pm. There will be tours of the new building. Refreshments will be served.
September 23, 2010 Maintain Your Brain Margie Meehan, Community Relations Coordinator, Dubuque Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss the growing evidence that lifestyle can affect your brain health and risk for dementia.
What is the role of the volunteer? Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of roles. In a home setting the volunteer can stay for a period of time offering companionship to the patient while allowing the caregiver an opportunity to run errands, go to an appointment or rest. In a nursing home setting the volunteer can visit, read, pray, take the patient outside or accompany the patient to an activity. Volunteers can also take a patient on errands, to appointments or for a ride to see the river, the park or colorful fall leaves. Volunteers are men women who have chosen to devote a portion of their time to assisting patients and families receiving hospice care. In the photo below, Hospice of Dubuque Volunteer, Barb, assists her patient with checking email and writing correspondence.
October 28, 2010 Compliance Review, HIPAA and OSHA Update Judi Carr, RN, Hospice of Dubuque Program Development Coordinator, will review our compliance program and HIPAA. The yearly OSHA in-service will also be provided. This is a mandatory meeting.
November Happy Thanksgiving – No Meeting
Interested in becoming a Hospice of Dubuque volunteer? Hospice of Dubuque will be offering classes for those interested in becoming a direct patient care volunteer. Classes will be held once a week on Tuesdays from 1– 4 pm, beginning September 14, 2010 and will continue for eight weeks. Men and women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Prior medical experience is not necessary, but patience and a caring attitude are. Classes cover an overview of the hospice philosophy as well as aspects of caring for the terminally ill, including physical care, nutrition, communication, spirituality and grief processing. To obtain more information, please call Mary Franzen at Hospice of Dubuque, 563.582.1220.
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A Quarterly Publication of Hospice of Dubuque Volume 23, Number 2 Summer 2010
Our Mission Providing compassionate care for the terminally ill and their loved ones
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“Hospice of Dubuque was just terrific. They came to see us in record time and were very thorough and compassionate. They took time and interest in our grandmother’s condition. We are just sorry we did not call sooner for her pain control.” Judy L.
Mark Your Calendar! Bill’s Tap Fish Fry - Aug 2 Irish Hooley - Aug 28 Tour De Dubuque - Aug 28 Hospice of Dubuque Open House - Sept 19 November - National Hospice Month Van’s Wine Tasting - Nov 3 For more information on these events or how to participate, please call 563.582.1220 or check out www.hospiceofdubuque.org