Tree of Lights

It is with deep gratitude that we thank all of our donors for our 2024 Tree of Lights Annual Campaign.

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Carol and Benny Geater, in memory of John and Irene Geater, and George and Marie Garwood; Jan Roth, in memory of parents, grandparents, and brother; Trent and Dawn Packingham, in memory of Beau Keel, Ken Packingham, Vernon and Lois Wieditz, and Kurt Packingham. A gift from Trudy Evans, Dale Sutton, Bruce Walker, Ann Harrison, Ervin Motor Company, Dean Franzenburg, and Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Kim Frasier, Melodee Lohrer, Angela Merchant-Stueck, and family, in memory of Sylvia Merchant; Jane Schminke and family, in memory of Dean Schminke; David and Sue Gates, in memory of Edna Shain; Dottie Anderson, in memory of Dr. Sherman Anthony; Mike and Diane LaGrange, in memory of Bob and Jane LaGrange; Rosean Hansen, in memory of Gilbert Hansen. Anonymous gifts were also received.

A gift from Donald and Jan Logan, Margaret O. Walker, Brett and Lesa Caspers, John and Sharon Stiegelmeyer, and East Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative. Don and Gwen Eells, in honor of Andrew Eells; Michele and Mike Schoonover, in honor of all employees of VGH – hospital, clinics, home health, and VG Nursing & Rehab; Margaret and William Ortgiesen, in honor of our awesome healthcare workers; a gift from Dr. Jasmine Nabi and a gift from Marlyn and Ann Jorgensen.

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A gift from Dale and JoAnn Schmidt, Gary and Bev Kisling, Medical Outsourcing Solutions, Donald and Jan Logan, Dave and Lisa Vermedahl, Todd and Alicia Rausch, Les and Connie Zenk, Dennis and Ann Williams, Mark and Michele Koppedryer, Eide Bailly, LLP, Dr. Sara Stuefen, Darrell and Rita Pickering, Bill and Jane White, Lu Horak, the City of Van Horne, and Mike and Bev Riege.

Dr. Alan and Janet Woodhouse, in memory of Milo and Nellie Cobb; John and Pauline Elwick, in memory of Janet Elwick; Dusti and Wendi Winkie, in memory of Wallace and Beverly Winkie; Mark and Deb Wilberg, in memory of Tom Stablein; Kathy and Frank Van Steenhuyse, in memory of Helen and Ray Van Steenhuyse, Vera and Gene Welsh, and Tom Van Steenhuyse; Wayne and Linda Siela, in memory of John Mayhew; and David and Karen Werner, in memory of Leon, Helen Werner, Bill, and Jim Werner.

Additional gifts came from Bill and Teddi Newton, in honor of our children and grandchildren; John and Lynn Yundt, in memory of Charles and Helen Yundt; Therese Foth, in memory of Dr. Donald and Marilyn Martin; Connie Peterson, in memory of Chuck Peterson; and John and Sharon Stiegelmeyer, in memory of Lloyd and Ruth Stiegelmeyer and Harold and Evelyn Wilkinson. Cheryl Thacker, in memory of George Thacker; Marlyn Mayhew, in memory of John Mayhew; Larry and Linda Druschel, in memory of Dale Druschel, Darlene Druschel, Teri Jo Druschel Horak, and Joshua Ryan Horak; Carol Lutz, in memory of Robert Lutz and loved ones; Jane Schminke, in memory of Dean Schminke; Ruth Grimes, in memory of Walt Grimes; Diane Pippert, in memory of husband, David Pippert; LaVon Bearbower, in memory of Robert Bearbower.

John and Jacqueline Schoettmer, in memory of Ronald and Phyllis England, Rodney England, Albert and Frieda Schoettmer, and deceased family members; Jay and Kecia Appleby, in memory of Dean Schminke; Robert and Linda Fischer, in memory of Bennett and Yvonne Fischer; Lois Rinker, in memory of Russ Rinker; Chris and Glenn Schanbacher, in memory and honor of friends and family; Stu and Pam Overton, in honor of healthcare workers; Dr. Ryan and Amanda Hollenbeck, in memory of Sue Hollenbeck; Terri and Terry Buelow, in memory of Robert and Nancy Boies and Leo and Anna Buelow; Marty and Connie Ternus, in memory of David, Shirlene, Mark, and Marlene Ternus and Jim and Bill Jacobi.

Dean Luze, in memory of Kathy Luze; Emmett and Denice Stephenson, in honor of our grandchildren; Barbara Evans, in memory of Robert and Delores Glass; Stephen and Sharyl Stulken, in memory of our son; Larry J. Moody, in memory of Leona Moody Merchant and Karen Roma Cole Moody; Eric Briesemeister, in honor of Michele Schoonover; and Robin and Matt Martin, in memory of Dr. Donald and Marilyn Martin and Robert S. Pitts, Jr.

Ornaments
A gift from the VGH Employee Engagement Committee; Rick and Betsy Hadley, in memory of Fischer and Hadley parents; Luke and Kelly Henkle, in honor of loved ones; Lorraine B. Fix, in memory of Paul W. Fix; and Jane Schminke, in memory of Sheldon and Bernice Thompson, Henry, Pauline, and David Schminke. Dean and Debra Andes, in memory of J.R. Freese; Marjorie Werning, in memory of Glenn Werning; Wayne and Marge Wetzel, in memory of their deceased parents and brothers; Bruce and Joyce Erickson, in memory of Carl and Jo Erickson, and Robb and Alice Morrow.

Bill and Mary Jo Guider, in memory of William J. and Arlene Guider, Burland and Lorena Swanson, and Lloyd Melvin Ludden; Lynn Montgomery, in memory of Nick Montgomery; Edwin and Celia Hagg; and the VGH Lab also contributed. Anonymous gifts were also received.

Candy Canes
The Elmcrest Country Club Staff, in memory of Ronald “Ron” Roushar; Jeff Peterson, in memory of Jack and Mary Jane Peterson and Ralph and Sandy Noren; Dave and Becky Primus, in memory of Rev. Dr. Judith Bunyi; Alan and Cindy Michael; Rachelle Berry, in memory of Berry, Offt, and Stueck; and Danny and Dianne Hartz, in memory of George and Lucille Good, and Leo and Evelyn Hartz. Keith and Kathie Ervin; Andrea M. Petersen, in memory of Dale V. Petersen; Florence Rippel; Mary, Peg, Mike, Michele, Mark, Tom, and Janelle Schoonover, in memory of Richard Schoonover; and Lou and Larry Albers, in memory of Mary Albers and Ron Krusemark, also gave.

John and Barb Anderson, in memory of Glenn and Mary Anderson and John and Leona Bunten; Nancy Baldwin; Mark and Melissa Elwick, in memory and honor of family and friends; Ronald Garbers, Anna, and Emily Upah, in memory of Judy Garbers and Lisa Upah; Robert T. Grimm and Carol J. Grimm, in memory of Robert and Mabel L. Lindberg, Harold R. Lindberg, and Thornton A. and Meanna Grimm; Diane Long and family, in memory of Clark and Kramer family and Wayne and the Long family; Leanna Mraz; Connie Ogier, in memory of Robert Ogier; and Karen and Harry Popelka, in memory of Elma Geater, Roger Inman, and Bonnie Sanders.

Suzy Robinson and Rick Lazenby, in memory of family members; Dave and Deb Schussler; Norm and Zelda Sackett, in honor of the Urbana Family Medical Staff; Dale and Donna Sutton, in memory of Ben Sutton; John and Jennifer Takes, in memory of Grant and Marilyn Takes; Three D Kitchens; E.J. Timmerman, in memory of John Timmerman; Becky, Brian, and Natalie Walthart, in loving memory of Duane Walthart; and the Vinton Cruise Committee, in memory of passed cruisers.

Ardith Reinhardt, in memory of William and Margaret Kreutner; Ted and Jeanne Mann, in memory of loved ones; Carolyn Hibbs; Bill and Katy Grieder, in honor of all Virginia Gay Staff; Duane and Pamela England, in memory of Robert Reinhardt, and Ronold and Phyllis England; Peggy Bearbower, in memory of Linn Bearbower, Lyle and Elsie Watters, and Leo and LaVonne Bearbower; Gerald and Eileen Kreutner; Mike and Rhonda Barron, in memory of Bill and Rita Barron; Brad and Dea Burroughs, in memory of Lyle and Shirley Miller, and Ron and Janet Burroughs; Tom’s Auto Restoration and Hanson Storage; Mike and Eileen Timmermans, in honor of their grandchildren; and Brenda Hackbarth, in memory of Craig Hackbarth, deceased family members, and in honor of family and friends.

Roger Schwartz, in memory of Barbara D. Schwartz, and Marion and Lorna Schwartz; Judy Thurman and family, in memory of Gene Thurman; Karl and Mary Ann Blumer, in memory of loved ones and family members; Bill and Roxanne Ervin, in honor of Dick and Joyce Kenney, and Keith and Kathie Ervin; Jim and Paula Happel, in memory of Marian Fuehrer; Randy and Glory Ohrt, in honor of all military; Jean Ridenour, in memory of loved ones; John and Shelley Mossman; Glynn and Dagmar Frank, in memory of Kim Frank; Don Lyle, in memory of Charles and Dorothy Lyle; Jerry and Karon Ahrenstein, in memory of Ahrenstein and Craddock; David and Karen Werner, in memory of Leon, Helen Werner, Bill, and Jim Werner.

Dr. Alan and Janet Woodhouse, in memory of Dr. George and Coral Belle Woodhouse, and Dr. Stan and Dorothy Woodhouse; Pauline Bettinger, in memory of Bob Bettinger; Emmett and Denice Stephenson, in honor of the staff of Virginia Gay Acute Care, in memory of Berry Adams, and in honor of Summer and Sean Jarmon; Bruce and Joyce Erickson, in memory of Reece Allan Erickson; Edwin and Celia Haag, in memory and honor of family members; and Sandra Hamilton also contributed.

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William Weers, in memory of Ron Roushar; John Neve, in memory of Mert Alpers; Larry and Wanda Allensworth, in memory of D.W. and Elsie McGowan; Larry and June Kruger, in memory of Tom Hanna; Eleanor De Silva, in memory of Elma Geater; and Darlys Hulme. Allen and Joyce Schanbacher; Lon and Diane Lyphout, in memory of Henry and Nadine Lyphout; Doug and Kim Wilson, in memory of Art and Medaine Wilson; Mark and Cindy Miller; Monica and Pete Stark; Bonnie Troe, in memory of her husband, Ken Troe; and Phil Borleske, in memory of Phyllis Borleske, also contributed.

Mr. and Mrs. Darwin D. Funk; Wayne and June McGowan, in memory of Raymond and Inez Maile, D.W. and Elsie McGowan, and Leonard and Leslie Mullnix; Emily Takes, in memory of Marilyn Takes; the Timmerman grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in memory of Arnold and Lois Hertle; Nancy Scott, in memory of Bob Scott; and Larry and Vickie Holst. Joanne Hanneman, in memory of Stan and Dorothy Woodhouse, Mark Ronald Hanneman, and Raymond and Mae Hanneman; Lynette and Orville Bakenhus, in memory of Geneva Bridge and Dick Bridge; Donald Entas, in memory of Maydra Entas; and Julia and Jerry Meadows, in memory of Brennen Still and Vince and Nancy Blank, also gave.

Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More, in memory of family and loved ones; Jerry and Jacki Michael, in memory of Gerald and Betty Michael; Lois Hagg, in memory of Raymond Hagg; Illa Mae Nelson, in loving memory of Bill, Cristian, Paulette, and all family members and friends; Marjorie Werning, in memory of Merlyn and Alice Gahring, and Lloyd and Viola Werning; and Sue Mangold, in memory of Duane Mangold. Dale and Karen Hagen, in honor of the Home Health Team; Lucille Yedlik, in memory of Edwin Yedlik, Edwon Yedlik, and Mary Ann Yedlik; and Larry Bearbower, in memory of Lyle and Elsie Watters, and Leo, LaVonne, and Linn Bearbower, also contributed.

Lynn Montgomery, in honor of Halie Frank and John Frank; Edwin and Celia Haag, in memory and honor of family members; Bill and Mary Jo Guider, in memory of G. Thomas Hanna; Cheryl Radeke, in memory of Boyd and Dorothy Owens; Larry Radeke, in memory of family; and Mike and Sherry Reifenstahl, in memory of Earl Erger and Bub Reifenstahl, completed the list of contributors.

Gold Lights
James and Marlene Kisling, in memory of Robin Trimble; John and Lisa Kisling, in memory of Robin Trimble; Tom and Terese Husnik, in memory of Edwin Husnik, Margaret Husnik, Gerald Gudmundsen, and Shirley Gudmundsen; and Diane Holland. Sharon Rippel; Robert and Carla Albertsen; James R. Kisling, in memory of Dorothy Kisling; and Robert and Winifred Nolan. Carol and Pete Peters, in honor of Michele Burnes, PA-C, and staff, and in memory of their son, Kurt Peters; Nancy Scott and family, in memory of Don and Beth Offt; and Mayhew, Kastner, and Thuesen, in memory of Marshall and Beverly White, also contributed.

Gary and Beverly Kisling; Lynette and Orville Bakenhus, in memory of Shelby Usher; Emmett and Denice Stephenson, in memory of Fran and Ted Stueck; the American Legion Auxiliary – Unit #57; and Eldo and Shirley Meyer, in memory of Dick Meyer. The Hesson and Helms families, in memory of Dana Lane; Dave and Mary Coots, in memory of Floyd and Gwen Coots, and Clyde and Alice St. Clair; and Lucille Yedlik, in honor of her children, also made contributions.

Sue Mangold, in memory of Jerry Smith; Pauline Bettinger, in memory of Rita Bettinger; and Bruce and Joyce Erickson, in memory of loved ones, rounded out the list of donors.

VGH Remembrance of Staff Loved Ones – Forever Loved, Forever Missed
C.D. “Bub” Reifenstahl, Robin Trimble, Mert Alpers, Larry Wacha, Dale Butterfield, Doris Haefner, Sheryl Lowe, Aspen Anti, Daniel W. Hardy, Steven Graveman, Virginia Kuper, Roger A. Bahr, Sandra Kay Cox, Waneta Mae Lint, Harold David Holland, Ronald “Ronny” Cronbaugh, Sylvia Ann Merchant, Celia Yenser, Larry Stueck, Charlene Pickart, Kay Wirth, and Ann Flexsenhar.

Forever in our hearts and deeply missed.

VGH Nursing and Rehab Remembrance – Forever Loved, Forever Missed
Marvin R. McArthur, Wanda C. Campbell, George E. Hahn, Shirley Hummel, Joann Schrage, Richard Bednar, Rustin E. Geiger, Ronald M. Roushar, Joyce L. Kremer, Perry Kyle Hummel, Kay Wirth, Thomas Wilson, Darlene M. Werning, Ada B. Dively, and James C. Stueck.

Your memories remain in our hearts forever.

Tree Walk Contributors

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust – Event Sponsor
Robin Martin, Deb Schemmel, Michel Burnes, PA-C, Amanda Todd, Dr. Sara Stuefen, DDS, Cedar Valley Bank and Trust, Timberview Landscape – Monica Svoboda, Dave and Dawn Stephenson, VGH Home Health Department, Oriel Lee Huxman, Ann Schmelzer, Dawn Packingham, Pam Keel, ARNP, Benton County ISU Extension, Country Crafters – Donna Thompson and June McGowan, Marleen Paterson, Lida Siela, Chris Schanbacher, Hayden Henkle, Mossman Law Firm, VGH Human Resource Department, Tammy Madsen, PA-C, Ann Harrison and Nancy Kendall, Michael Dowd, Keystone Vet Clinic – Andrea Behrens, Jan Roth, Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation – Chris Schanbacher, Wilson-Hite Insurance, VG Nursing and Rehab, LLC, Clipper Corner – Mary Barkdoll, Vinton Guild of Fine Arts, Keystone Care Center – Brenda Engleking, Diane Lagrange, Benton County 4H, Sparkle and Shine with Ilene Loutsch, Courtney and Gabe Barrios, Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund, Nancy Hlas and Family, Martha Easter, Daina Everett, Eric and Valerie Struve, Reanna Wilhelm, Tracey Wyatt, Walton Stump Removal, and Farmers Savings Bank & Trust.

Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated!