Tree of Lights

It is with deep gratitude that we thank all of our donors for our 2022 Tree of Lights Annual Campaign.

STAR

Jane Schminke in memory of Dean Schminke, Ann Harrison in memory of Robert Harrison, Inez & Jim Harrison, Robert & Faye Walters, The Cobb Kids in memory of Nellie Cobb, A Gift from Dale Sutton, A Gift from Trudy Evans, A Gift from Donna Sutton, A Gift from VGH Radiology Staff, A Gift from Farmers Savings Bank & Trust,  A Gift from East Central Iowa R.E.C., Michele & Mike Schoonover in honor of VGH Employees, Kathleen & Frank Van Steenhuyse in memory of Ray &Helen Van Steenhuyse, Gene & Vera Welsh, Tom Van Steenhuyse, Katie Roman &Norman Stewart, Trent & Dawn Packingham in memory of Vernon & Lois Wieditz & Beau Keel, A Gift from Jim & Virginia Cram A gift from VGH Respiratory Therapy Department, A gift from VGH Human Resources Department, Bill & Margie Ortgiesen in honor of Caring VGH & VFMC Staff, A gift from Bruce Walker, John & Sharon Stiegelmeyer in memory of Ruth & Lloyd Stiegelmeyer, Mike & Diane LaGrange in memory of Bob & Jane LaGrange, Don & Gwen Eells in memory of Heckman & Eells Families, A gift from John & Dottie Anderson A gift from Don & Jan Logan, A gift from Dr. Jasmine Nabi, A gift from Trent & Dawn Packingham, Jan Roth in memory of Parents, Grandparents, Brother, Gerald & Marcy Horst in memory of Terry & Jackie Jessen, Dorothy Anderson in memory of Dr. Sherman Anthony, S. Lane Anthony, A gift from Dave & Lisa Vermedahl, Wilson Ervin in memory of Earl A. Ervin

ANGEL

Jane Schminke in memory of Sheldon & Bernice Thompson, & Henry, Audrey, & Pauline Schminke, City of Van Horne in memory of Martin Junge, A Gift from Nursing & Rehab Activities Department, A Gift from Brett & Lesa Caspers, Mike & Bev Riege in memory of Lois & Harold Riege, Alfred & Katherine Krug, A gift from Wayne & Linda Siela & Family, Larry Moody in memory of Leone Moody Merchant, Anna Selk & Emily Upah in memory of Lisa Upah & Judy Garbers, A gift from Don & Jan Logan, Connie Peterson in memory of Chuck Peterson, John & Pauline Elwick in memory of Janet Elwick, A Gift from Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, A Gift from Dale & JoAnn Schmidt, Darrell & Rita Pickering in memory of Libby G. Best,

A Gift from Les & Connie Zenk, David & Rebecca Primus in honor of All Healthcare Workers, A Gift from Donald L. Franzenburg, John & Lynn Yundt in memory of Charles Yundt, A Gift from Dave & Sue Gates, Larry & Linda Druschel in memory of Dale & Darlene Druschel,

Larry & Linda Druschel in memory of Dale & Darlene Druschel, Larry & Linda Druschel in memory of Teri Druschel Horak, Larry & Linda Druschel in memory of Joshua Horak, Michele & Mike Schoonover in honor of Atkins Family Medical Clinic Staff, Michele & Mike Schoonover in honor of Urbana Family Medical Clinic Staff, Michele & Mike Schoonover in honor of Van Horne Family Medical Clinic Staff, Michele & Mike Schoonover in honor of Vinton Family Medical Clinic Staff, Anonymous, A Gift from VGH Operating Room Staff, Lu Horak in memory of Loved Ones, Jay & Kecia Appleby in memory of Dean Schminke, David & Diane Pippert in memory of Our Parents, A Gift from Eide Bailly LLP, Michele Koppedryer in memory of Family, Rick & Betsy Hadley in memory of Parents & Grandparents, A Gift from Dr. Sara Stuefen, Kris & Stevi Salzmann in memory of Randy Salzmann, A gift from VGH Business Office, A gift from VGH Acute Care, A gift from City of Van Horne, Becky, Brian & Nat Walthart in loving memory of Duane Walthart & Kim Frank, Anonymous, Ed Pickart in memory of Carol Pickart, Mark & Kathy Mossman in memory of Burns Mossman, A gift from Marlyn & Ann Jorgensen, A gift from James & Jacquelyn Hodgson, Jay & Kecia Appleby in memory of Dean Schminke, A gift from Eide Bailly, LLP, Terri & Terry Buelow in memory of Robert Boies, Terry & Terri Buelow in memory of Leo & Anna Buelow, Kris & Stevi Salzmann in memory of Randy Salzmann, Dennis & Diana Bramow in memory of Joel Meek, Dennis & Diana Bramow in memory of Robert Bramow, Emmett & Denice Stephenson in honor of Our Family, Emmett & Denice Stephenson in memory of Carolyn Kettler, Wayne & Marjorie Wetzel in memory of Our Parents & Brothers, A gift from Todd & Alicia Rausch, Bill & Teddi Newton in honor of Our Loved Ones, Lois Rinker in memory of Russ Rinker, Dean Luze in memory of Kathy Luze, A gift from Roberta & Dick Kerdus, Steve & Sharyl Stulken in memory of Doug Stulken, A gift from Alan Coyle, A gift from Jessica Henkle, A gift from Tammy Hicok, A gift from Samantha Jirak, A gift from Robin Martin, A gift from Wesley Lyons, Barbara J. Evans in memory of Robert & Delores Glass, Susan Judkins Josten in memory of Millie Ervin, Kay Dowd in memory of Ron Dowd

ORNAMENTS

A Gift from John & Shelley Mossman,  Danny & Dianne Hartz in memory of George & Lucille Good, Danny & Dianne Hartz in memory of Leo & Evelyn Hartz, Karen & Harry Popelka in memory of Dean Schminke, & Kim Frank, Ruth Grimes in memory of Walter Grimes, A Gift from Kenneth Dake, Stoney Arch Financial in memory of Jack & Mary Jane Peterson, Ralph & Sandy Noren, A Gift from Alan & Cindy Michael, Leo & Audrey LaLonde in memory of Leo LaLonde, Norm & Zelda Sackett in memory of Our Parents, Diane Long in memory of Clark & Kramer Family, Diane Long in memory of Wayne Long & Long Family, Andrea Peterson in memory of Dale V. Peterson, Mike & Eileen Timmermans in honor of Our Grandchildren, Peggy Bearbower in memory of Linn Bearbower, Leo & LaVonne Bearbower, Lyle & Elsie Watters, Dr. Alan & Janet Woodhouse in memory of Milo & Nellie Cobb, Dr. Alan Woodhouse in memory of Dr. D.R. Woodhouse & Coral Belle, Dr. Alan Woodhouse in memory of Dr. Stanley Woodhouse & Dorothy, Robert T. Grimm & Carol J. Grimm in memory of Robert & Mabel L. Lindberg, Harold R. Lindberg, Thornton A. & Meana Grimm, Jerry & Karon Ahrenstein in memory of Craddock & Ahrenstein Family, A Gift from Darlys Hulme, Peggy, Mike, Michele, Mark, Tom, Janelle & Mary Schoonover in memory of Richard Schoonover, Kurt & Lu Karr in memory of Carolyn Kettler, Kurt & Lu Karr in memory of Dwight & Bonnie Sanders, Melissa & Mark Elwick in memory of Family & Friends, Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Carl & Jo Erickson, Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Robb & Alice Morrow, Wayne Neve in memory of Rosie Neve, Dennis & Diana Bramow in memory of Ron Meek, Dennis & Diana Bramow in memory of Scott Meek, Dennis & Diana Bramow in memory of Bobby Bramow, Gerald & Eileen Kreutner in memory of Florence & Jr. Meyer, Berry’s Lanes in memory of Friends of the Game, Dean & Debbie Andes in honor of Our Granddaughters, Roger Schwartz in memory of Marion & Lorna Schwartz, Roger Schwartz in memory of Barbara D. Schwartz, Stephenson Collision Center LLC in memory of Marvin & Lavonne Stephenson, Bob & Dorothy Helms, A gift from Tom’s Auto Restoration & Hanson Storage, A gift from VGH Food & Nutrition Services, Marlyn Mayhew in memory of Shirley Mayhew, A gift from Dave & Marleen Patterson, A gift from Selma Kaiser, A gift from Dennis & Nancy Lausar, James & Juanita Hargrave in memory of Dean Schminke

CANDY CANES

Dea Burroughs & Families in memory of Lyle H. Miller, A Gift from VGH Food & Nutrition Services, Mark & Deb Wilberg in memory of Cathi Calderwood & Dean Schminke, Barb & Roger Beau in memory of Carolyn Kettler, Carol Lutz in memory of Loved Ones, Dr. Ronald & Joanne Hanneman in memory of Mark Ronald Hanneman, Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Reece Erickson, Gilbert & Rosean Hansen in memory of All Loved Ones, A gift from VGH Materials Department, Judy Thurman & Family in memory of Gene Thurman, Randy & Glory Ohrt in honor of U.S. Military, Bill & Mary Jo Guider in memory of Loved Ones, Charles W. Gardner in memory of Mary Ward Gardner, Keith & Kathie Ervin in memory/honor of Family Past & Present, Gilbert & Rosean Hansen in memory of All Loved Ones, Lynn Montgomery in memory of Nick Montgomery, Brenda Hackbarth in memory of Craig E. Hackbarth, Marjorie Werning in memory of Glenn Werning, A gift in honor of All Veterans, John & Jennifer Takes in memory of Marilyn Takes, Florence Rippel in memory of Roy Rippel, Ardith Reinhardt in memory of William & Margaret Kreutner, Charles Peddicord in memory of Michael & Kari Peddicord, John & LaDonna Messer in memory of Arlene Kruger, Duane & Pam England in memory of Karl & Katherine Reinhardt, Duane & Pam England in memory of Ronold & Phyllis England, Paula & Jim Happel in memory of Marian Fuehrer, Rachelle Berry in memory of Berry, Offt, Stueck, A gift from Dave & Deb Schussler, Anonymous in memory of John Bliss, Anonymous in memory of Roger Albert, Anonymous in memory of Ben Sutton, Anonymous in memory of Royce Sutton, LaVon Bearbower in memory of Robert Bearbower, Leanna Mraz in memory of Mary Schoeberl, In memory of Dwyn Garwood from Her Four Boys, Their Gals & Family, Dale & Donna Sutton in memory of Ben Sutton, Brad & Dea Burroughs in memory of Lyle & Shirley Miller, Connie Ogier in memory of Robert Ogier, Ed & Celia Haag in memory/honor of Family Members, Glynn & Dagmar Frank in memory of Kim Frank, Karl & Mary Ann Blumer in memory of Steve Lester, A gift from VGH HIM Department & QI Department, A gift from Jennifer Bahr, A gift from Katie Cox, A gift from Alison LaGrange, A gift from Tiffnie Lamont, A gift from Paige Lohf, A gift from Abigail Reiter, A gift from Lisa Rule, A gift from Amanda Seiler, Jean Ridenour in memory of Loved Ones, EJ Timmerman in memory of John Timmerman, Pauline Bettinger in memory of Bob Bettinger, Taylor, Peyton & Todd Frank in memory of Kim Frank, Taylor, Peyton & Todd Frank in memory of Vanessa, Duane, Grandma & Grandpa Walthart

STRING OF LIGHTS

Mr. & Mrs. Darwin D. Funk in memory of Duane Werger & Bill Langel, A Gift from Mark & Cindy Miller, Doug & Kim Wilson in memory of Art & Medaine Wilson, Lon & Diane Lyphout in memory of Henry & Nadine Lyphout, William & Carol Sellers in memory of Bonita Sellers, Mike & Sherry Reifenstahl in honor of Our Parents, A Gift from Hazel Rublack, Monica & Pete Stark in memory of Ray Hagg & Roger & Trudy Stark, John & Barbara Anderson in memory of John & Leona Bunten, John & Barbara Anderson in memory of Glenn & Mary Anderson, Dale & Karen Hagen in memory of Our Loved Ones, Mary Richart in memory of Warren Richart, Sr., Wayne & Sheila Demmel in memory of Albert & Grace Demmel, Fred & Eunice Wright, & Infant Grandsons Matthew & Jacob Weber, LaVonn Wescott & Charles Cox in memory of Our Family Loved Ones, Eleanor De Silva in memory of Elma Geater, David A. Werner in memory of Leon & Helen Werner, Dr. Ronald & Joanne Hanneman in memory of Dr. Stanley & Dorothy Woodhouse, Dr. Ronald & Joanne Hanneman in memory of Raymond & Mae Hanneman, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Ronold & Phyllis England, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Ronold & Phyllis England, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Albert & Frieda Schoettmer, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Albert & Frieda Schoettmer, Dixie L. Wilson in memory of Donald Wilson, Vinton Cruise Committee in memory of Past Cruisers, Vinton Cruise Committee in memory of Past Cruisers, Mayhew, Kastner, Thuesen in memory of Marshal & Beverly White, Larry & Elaine Bearbower in memory of Leo & LaVonne Bearbower, Linn Bearbower, Lyle & Elsie Watters, Lynette & Orville Bakenhus in memory of Geneva Bridge, Lynette & Orville Bakenhus in memory of Shelby Usher, Lynette & Orville Bakenhus in memory of Richard Bridge, Lou & Larry Albers in memory of Mary Albers & Ron Krusemark, Lynn Montgomery in honor of Halie Frank, Lynn Montgomery in honor of John Frank, Brenda Hackbarth in honor of deceased Family Members, Brenda Hackbarth in honor of Family & Friends, Duane & Pam England in memory of Rodney England, Duane & Pam England in memory of Robert Reinhardt, Duane & Sue Mangold in memory of Our Parents, Phil Borleske in memory of Phyllis Borleske, Marjorie Werning in memory of Merlyn & Alice Gahring, Marjorie Werning in memory of Lloyd & Viola Werning,  Jerry & Jacki Michael in memory of Gerald & Betty Michael, Frieda Davis in memory of Gene L. Davis, Ed & Celia Haag in memory/honor of Family Members, A gift from Larry & Vickie Holst, Illa Mae Nelson in memory of All Family & Friends We Have Lost, Lois C. Hagg in memory of Raymond L. Hagg, A gift from Trisha Armstrong, A gift from Sarah Hansen, A gift from Stephenie Miller, Cheryl Radeke in memory of Boyd & Dorothy Owens, Larry Radeke in memory of Family, Lucille Yedlik in memory of Mary Ann Yedlik, Lucille Yedlik in memory of Edwin Yedlik, Lucille Yedlik in memory of Edwon G. Yedlik, Pauline Bettinger in memory of Rita Bettinger

GOLD LIGHTS

A gift from Carol Sellers, The Campbell Family in memory of Dan Campbell, ACSW, The Campbell Family in memory of Sherman L. Anthony, MD, Tom & Terese Husnik in memory of Husnik Family Members, Tom & Terese Husnik in memory of Gudmundsen Family Members, Sharon Rippel in honor of Michele Burnes & Staff, Robert & Carla Albertsen in memory of Loved Ones, Lee Campbell in honor of Michele Burnes & Staff, A Gift from Janis Ferguson, A Gift from Robert & Winifred Nolan,  Don Entas in memory of Maydea Entas, Shirley Dietrich in memory of Richard Dietrich, & Jerry, Rick, & Dave Dietrich, Larry & Wanda Allensworth in memory of D.W. (Bill) & Elsie McGowan, Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Loved Ones, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Rodney England, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Bob & Kay Schoettmer, Duce & Diane Holland in memory of Arlene Andrew, Dixie L. Wilson in memory of Donald Wilson, Cheryl Wells in memory of Charlotte Eldred, Vicky Spurgeon in memory of Julie Kacena, Nancy Scott & Family in memory of Bob Scott, Anonymous, Pete & Carol Peters in memory of Our Son, Kurt Peters, Pete & Carol Peters in honor of Michele Burnes & Staff, A gift from Eldo & Shirley Meyer, Emily Lollar in memory of Family, Mary Rippel & Family in memory of Dr. P. James Renz III, A gift from American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 57 – Vinton, David & Mary Coots in memory of Clyde St. Clair, David & Mary Coots in memory of Alice St. Clair, David & Mary Coots in memory of Floyd Coots, David & Mary Coots in memory of Gwen Coots, A gift from VGH QI Department, A gift from Marissa Halstead, A gift from Diana Van Buskirk, Lucille Yedlik in honor of her Children

GREEN LIGHTS

A Gift from Allan & Joyce Schanbacher, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Albert Schoettmer, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Ernie Schoettmer, Dixie L. Wilson in memory of Donald Wilson, Diane Hesson in loving memory of Our Parents, Keith & Maribelle Hesson

BLUE LIGHTS

John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Shirley & Bill Metz, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Shirley & Bill Metz, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Shirley & Bill Metz, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Delores & Sam Lewis, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Delores & Sam Lewis, John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in memory of Delores & Sam Lewis, Vinton, Class of “54 in memory of Carol Hootman, Carole Strellner in memory of Patrice Strellner, Carole Strellner in memory of Dean Strellner, Russell & Kristy Haefner in memory of George Haefner, Jr., Russell & Kristy Haefner in honor of Grandchildren – Tanner, Axel, Tyson, Finley, & Mason, Kristy & Russell Haefner in memory of Wayne E. Roster, Kristy & Russell Haefner in memory of Renea E. Roster, Virginia Deterding in memory of Gene Deterding, Lucille Yedlik in honor of her Grandchildren

RED LIGHTS

Vinton, Class of ’54 in memory of Lyle Miller, Vinton, Class of ’54 in memory of Glenna (Neve) Wilt, Diezel-lee Stewart in memory of Dawn Greenwood, Nancy Scott & Family in memory of Don & Beth Offt, Cheryl Wells in memory of Asa Ray & Bernice Eldred, Cheryl Wells in memory of Ralph & Irene Zieser, Lucille Yedlik in honor of her Great Grandchildren

WHITE LIGHTS

Dixie L. Wilson in memory of Donald Wilson, Duane & Sue Mangold in memory of Don Mangold, Virginia Deterding in memory of Gene Deterding

VGH Remembrance of Staff Loved Ones – Forever Loved, Forever Missed

Dean Edward Schminke, Donna Alice Pickering, Marie L. Storey, Oma Ruth Geiger Eckhart, Hazel M. Whitson, Eddie Ray Studdebaker, Julie Weigert, Dorothy Haugebak, Jim Klein, Glenda Olson, Donald Olson, Betty Griffin, Marion Isbell, Anthony “Tony” Allen Pardun, Sheryl Hovland, Aubree Ann Sivola, Earlene Pint, Madonna “Donna” Frances (Knipper) Manternach, Brian Borchardt, Vivian Charlotte Robinson, Shelby Usher, Paul E. Grossman, Deborah Ann Burres, Randy Salzmann, David Reisch, Jerry Bjorheim, Beryl Lynford “Butch” Scott

VGH Nursing and Rehab Remembrance – Forever Loved, Forever Missed

Oma R. Geiger-Eckhart, Frances H. Burns, John H. Pitz, Wilson J. “Wicky” Chustz, Jr., Marie L. Storey, Mrs. Maybeth Graham, Mary A. Thorman, Donald Bervid, Helen G. Mason, Allen M. Hurt, James O. Fuller, Luetta S. Sedlacek, David Reisch, Wilferd J. Becker, Madeline L. Greenwood

Tree Walk Sponsor

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust