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2 Setting the Standard: 10 Meet a Board Member A Lifetime of Service 11 Teaming up to Fight Cancer

Development Department 4 Changing Lives through Expressions of Caring Chair Research 12 Sigurd B. Gundersen III, MD The Miracle Connection Vice Chair 9 Linking the Past to 27 A. Erik Gundersen, MD the Future Executive Director - Foundation Operations 31 Happenings Jack Schwartz, CFP® Administrative Support Chelsey Dehning, Mary Lichtie, Dawn Meyer, Betty Sacia Strengthen your future—and ours— Associate Director of Development Mandy Nogle Associate Director of Development Grants Your Generosity Changes Lives with a charitable gift annuity Deb Ward, CFRE Chief Development Officer As 2015 draws to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on the accomplishments of To secure a guaranteed income stream during your retirement, consider a charitable gift annuity with Robyn Tanke, CFRE the year. For many of us, this time offers an opportunity to celebrate successes and Gundersen Medical Foundation. Fund it with cash, CDs or appreciated securities. A simple contract with the Data System give thanks to those who have had a positive impact on our lives. Foundation is all you need to complete the gift and start receiving benefits, such as: Bonnie Bathalon, Tiffany Carlson, Tax deduction and tax-free income on the Kristine Darling Director of Development Though you may not ever get to meet them, there are thousands of people in our gift portion of annuity payments community (and beyond) who are thankful for you right now. That’s because your gifts • Favorable rates and fixed payments for life Your Age Fixed Rate Sara Gundersen Battison, CFRE • The satisfaction of supporting our mission Director of Development Operations in support of Gundersen Medical Foundation make a genuine impact. • 60 4.4 Jill Blokhuis, CFRE for many years 65 4.7 Grant Writer Your gifts lead to breakthroughs in medical research, highly-trained staff offering the Katie Berkedal To learn more, contact Chief Development Officer best care, and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Your gifts provide hope and 70 5.1 Senior Director Community Engagement healing. Simply put, your generosity changes lives. Robyn Tanke, CFRE, at (608) 775-4711 or 75 5.8 David Amborn, CFRE [email protected]. Special Events Manager 80 6.8 Debbie Kroner We are thankful to have been chosen as the stewards of your generosity, and we 85 7.8 Special Projects pledge to continue striving to make a positive impact on our community. Jeannie Gordon 90+ 9.0% Strategic Marketing Consultant Brady Lowe

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® On the cover: Research scientists Ann C. Falkenberg Olson, PhD, RN; Associate Director of Development Paraic A. Kenny, PhD; and Sunny Guin, PhD, recently joined Gundersen Medical Heather Gilles Foundation’s team of researchers. Program Specialists Rates are not subject to change or market risk and are very attractive compared to many other investments. Rena Cash, Ashley Zibrowski Annual rate of return is based on your current age. If you do not want to receive future fundraising requests supporting Gundersen Medical Foundation, please call the Foundation between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (either the local number 608-775-6600, or toll-free number 800-362-9567, ext. 56600) and if you receive a voicemail message, please identify yourself and state that you do not want to receive fundraising requests. As an alternative, you can e-mail us with the same request at © 2015 Gundersen Medical Foundation [email protected] . We will honor your request not to receive any fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision. DONOR PROFILE

Setting the standard: A lifetime of service

Dr. and Mrs. A.C.V. (Van) Elston III have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to service, which was inspired by their own parents and nourished by the belief that each of us can make a positive impact on our community.

Van Elston and Mary McIntyre met Mary managed her family’s 560-acre demonstrated an especially deep in junior high in Lancaster, Wis. dairy farm, The McIntyre Century commitment to the mission of After high school, both went on to Farm. In 1986, as the only female Gundersen Medical Foundation. The earn degrees from the University of in her program, Mary earned an Elstons were the driving force behind Wisconsin-Madison: Mary earned a associate degree in Dairy Herd the development of a playground degree in nursing while Van earned Management from (what was then) built on the Gundersen Campus in a degree in applied math and Western Wisconsin Technical College. La Crosse in 1977 (see page 3). engineering physics. In 1960, the high school sweethearts married and During his 33 years at Gundersen, Additionally, when Van retired from began to follow careers that put into Van served in several roles. Early on, the Foundation in 1999, the Summer practice their desire to help others. he helped establish a cardiology Research Fellowship program was program, including creating and named in his honor. Moved by the Inspired by a Lancaster family staffing a children’s intensive care desire to support the intellectual practitioner and family friend, unit. Later, Van organized a technical development of the next generation Van decided to pursue a medical pacemaker clinic and helped develop of medical professionals, Mary degree. He graduated from the an echocardiography laboratory. From established an endowment in Van’s University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988–1999, he served as the director name that would support a summer 1964 and completed his first year of of medical research for Gundersen nursing fellow as part of that program. internship and a pediatrics residency Medical Foundation before retiring at Gundersen Medical Center. After from the Foundation in 1999 and the By emphasizing the value of completing a pediatrics residency Clinic in 2002. education and community at the University of Colorado where engagement throughout their he began to focus on cardiology, Service as a way of life lives, Van and Mary have served Van went on to complete a pediatric Despite their busy careers, the as role models for their own cardiology fellowship at Johns Elstons have always considered children (Katharine and Susan) Hopkins Hospital in 1969 before community involvement “a natural and grandchildren (Sarah and returning to Gundersen. part of life,” attributing this service- Allison), along with so many others oriented attitude to their parents in our community. In recognition From 1960–1968, Mary worked in and grandparents. “Our parents were of their lifelong commitment to the nursing field even while the always active in the community; it’s service through both personal and couple started a family. As the just what they did,” remembers Mary. professional endeavors, the couple children grew, Mary, an accomplished was honored in October 2015 with musician, became involved with the Over the years, the Elstons have the highest award the Foundation can development of music programs donated their time and provided bestow: the Founders Award. u in La Crosse schools and made a financial support to many community career change. From 1980–1994, organizations; however, they have

2 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION A tribute honoring the power of play In 1977, the Elstons partnered with the La Crosse Lutheran Hospital Foundation to build a handicapped accessible, imaginative playground on the Gundersen campus.

The playground was designed to positively impact all children seeking care at Gundersen, while also serving as a memorial for their son, A.C.V. (Vanny) Elston IV, who died at age 5 after a five- month struggle with leukemia.

“We wanted to provide a fun-filled play space where children could dream, imagine, and heal while playing and relaxing with their families,” says Mary.

The Elston Memorial Playground opened in 1979, was updated in 1994, and was recently reopened after renovations this fall. “The renovations include a complete redesign and rebuild of the playground space,” says Van. “A variety of low energy, visual, sound, and motion devices are part of it, so all children, even those limited in some capacity, can enjoy the space.” u

< Van and Mary Elston attended a rededication of The Elston Memorial Playground which was reopened after recent renovations in October.

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Gundersen Medical Foundation welcomes Ann C. Falkenberg Olson, PhD, RN; Paraic A. Kenny, PhD; and Sunny Guin, PhD, to our dedicated team of researchers.

Changing lives through research

“These new research positions are made possible because of the thoughtful generosity of literally hundreds of people throughout our communities,” explains Robyn Tanke, CFRE, the Foundation’s chief development officer.

4 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION reakthroughs in medical research directly impact lives—but those medical advances B may not be possible without philanthropy. Gundersen Medical Foundation’s supporters are both passionate and visionary.

They understand that insights in productivity (as measured by gained through research may allow publications in peer-reviewed for earlier detection of disease or journals and presentations at even an opportunity for prevention. regional and national venues). Insights may also lead to better treatment options. And, of course, Despite the continued growth, research findings move the healthcare however, the department has community one step closer to realized only a 2 percent increase in discovering a cure. net expenses per year. “In addition to offsetting expenses through Part of the Foundation’s mission is grants and contracts, we have to improve the lives of patients by been extremely fortunate to have funding advanced research initiatives. tremendous community support,” Because of philanthropic support, shares Vicki McHugh, the Foundation’s the Foundation’s Medical Research director of research operations. Department has grown for the past 15 years and achieved many “We are committed to continuing to significant milestones: be fiscally responsible in allocating dollars so graciously donated by our • Basic science microbiology community, as we strategically grow research labs were expanded to our work to support the need for include oncology research and clinically-focused, outcomes-based rheumatology/immunology research that drives medical care seen research. here locally as well as nationally,” she explains. • Growth in clinic-based hematology/ oncology research has meant As part of our continued growth, the the expansion of clinical trial Foundation is proud to introduce opportunities from only treatment three new research scientists. Each trials to cancer prevention trials. This member of the Foundation’s research expansion has allowed Gundersen team (now made up of 64 staff to develop a partnership with other members and seven doctors who institutions in the state providing contribute to research on a part-time similar care. basis) is committed to achieving the ultimate goal: to better understand • Growth in personnel has resulted illness and disease so that patients’ in a nearly 50 percent growth lives can be improved and even saved.

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Meet Our New Research Scientists:

The rest of the 50 research papers I have published have all been in cancer research, and each story has been built up over months and years of painstaking research. The paraic A. Kenny, PhD titin story was unique as the entire story crystallized in a single mind- Director of the Oncology Research Laboratory, blowing afternoon, allowing me to Kabara Cancer Research Institute stare back through millions of years of evolutionary time. That was enough to give me the science bug!

Research Focus: Breast Cancer Q: What matters to you most in life? Education: BS, Biochemistry (University College of Cork, Ireland); My family. My wife, Lauren Gourley, is PhD, Molecular Biology (University of London); a clinical social worker who specializes Post-Doctoral Training, (University of California-Berkeley) in working with young children. We have one son, Emmett, who is nearly two years old. Why did you decide Q: What keeps you motivated Q: to accept a position at personally or professionally? Q: Do you have a favorite vacation Gundersen Medical Foundation? I am motivated by the enjoyment and destination? I had built a successful breast cancer challenge of making discoveries in We go back time after time to a research lab at the Albert Einstein cancer biology that illuminate new tiny island off the southwest coast College of Medicine in New York, pieces of the puzzle and which, when of Ireland called Valentia. It’s the and I was looking for a place where integrated with the work of other perfect place to slow down, relax and I could expand and build my research investigators, move us closer to better reconnect with old friends. program. I was especially enthusiastic therapies for patients. about the research opportunities Q: What quote best sums up your stemming from the Biobank and Q: Can you share a moment when life’s philosophy? by the strong support for research you realized you’d made the right “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. provided by Gundersen Medical career choice? Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” Foundation. I was an undergraduate student –Samuel Beckett studying the evolution of one of the Q: What excites you most about biggest human proteins, called titin, Q: How do you enjoy time spent your position at the Foundation? which is a key protein in muscle. Titin outside of work? The opportunity to work with and is composed of hundreds of repeated On my days off, I enjoy spending learn from so many talented physi- protein modules, which were believed time outdoors with my family. Hiking, cians. This will help propel our cancer to have arisen by sequential DNA fishing, camping, downhill skiing and research efforts to the next level. duplications early in mammalian brewing beer are hobbies that help evolution. I was comparing minute me relax. Q: What about this community differences between the sequences of makes it a place in which you’d like these modules, and this allowed me Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure? to live and work? to map the sequence and order of the The adrenaline rush I feel tackling a It’s clearly an area of great natural series of small and large duplications challenging black diamond ski run. beauty, with amazing opportunities that occurred in ancestral mammals to The adrenaline brings the pleasure; for outdoor recreation—and it is give rise to this enormous protein. the guilt comes from the nagging filled with so many warm and friendly This discovery led to my first feeling that something very bad people. What’s not to love? research paper. might happen along the way.

6 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Why did you accept a Q: position at Gundersen Medical Foundation? I was a nurse practitioner at Winona Health for more than 20 years and taught graduate-level nursing classes as a tenured professor at Winona State University’s Rochester campus Ann C. Falkenberg Olson, PhD, RN for seven years. I loved what I was Nursing Research Scientist doing, but I was also ready for a new challenge… and wanted to focus on research at this point in my career. My practical experiences have helped Research Focus: Nursing me in this new role; research should Education: BS, Nursing (Winona State University); be practical as well as challenging MS, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (Winona State University); and exciting. MA, Human and Health Service Administration (St. Mary’s University); PhD, Nursing (University of Arizona) Q: What excites you most about your position at the Foundation? The opportunity to work Q: What quote best sums up your enjoy various types of music and professionally and collaboratively life’s philosophy? cooking, especially trying new recipes. with nurses, physicians and other I have many, but one of my favorites is, healthcare providers in creative and “Be the change you want to see in the Q: What matters to you most in life? effective ways that truly benefit world.” –Mahatma Ghandi That’s easy. Family! I have twin sons, patients, families and communities— both of whom are married and live in both regionally and globally. Now that Q: Can you share a moment when the Twin Cities. Recently, I added my is truly exciting! you knew you’d made the right most precious “title” to my life: “Nana.” career choice? I have two little grandsons. What a joy! Q: What about this community As a research scientist, I specialize in makes it a place in which you’d like nursing research—plus bone health/ Q: How would your friends to live and work? early detection of osteoporosis is describe you? I grew up in Wisconsin. I’ve lived and my own program of research study. That’s a tough one. I once had a worked in Wisconsin and Minnesota I am passionate about both areas student describe me as “tenaciously my entire life, other than when taking of research. I feel that all of my past dedicated.” I accepted that as a doctoral courses in Tucson, Arizona. I work experiences just “fit” together compliment! I hope that my friends love it here. and build upon each other quite would describe me as a fiercely loving well, which is why I love what I do in human who doesn’t easily give up on Q: What motivates you my career. people… and yes, a lifelong learner. professionally? I believe that each of us can, and Q: How do you enjoy time spent Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure? should, contribute, to the best of our outside of work? I enjoy planning trips. Last year I went abilities, as individuals and as part of I really enjoy active sports and the to Vietnam with a group of friends a larger collaborative team. I come outdoors. I enjoy tennis, biking, and to Italy with several cousins. alive in environments that encourage skiing (both water and snow), and I don’t know if travel qualifies as a and expect unique contributions and golf (which I’m trying to get better “guilty pleasure,” but I certainly felt that are committed to developing at!). A few years ago I took up like I was treating myself. individuals and teams to their snowshoeing as a way to cope with fullest potential. our cold winters—and it helps! I also

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Q: How do you keep perspective in life? Everybody is born equal, but a lot of people do not have the privilege Sunny Guin, PhD of a family or an environment that can provide the basic needs for a Cancer Research Scientist healthy upbringing. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been born into a family that was able to provide me with a good upbringing and Research Focus: Genitourinary Cancers (i.e. bladder, prostate, endometrial, ovarian) education. I am thankful for my family Education: BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences (West Bengal University of Technology); and for the opportunities I have Post-Graduate Diploma, Bioinformatics (Electronic Corporation of India); had, which some people—through PhD, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center) no fault of their own—do not have. That realization motivates me to cherish and enjoy my personal and What made you accept I grew up in a small township in India, professional achievements. Q: a position at Gundersen where people knew each other and Medical Foundation? were friendly. There was hardly any Q: How do you enjoy time spent When I interviewed at the Foundation, crime, and as kids, we did not have outside of work? I was really impressed by the to worry much about safety. I get the I like spending time with my wife. eagerness to do cutting-edge cancer same warm, friendly vibes from my We enjoy typical activities like research. This institution is ideally colleagues and neighbors here in the cooking together, catching a movie or suited for doing translational cancer La Crosse area. I think the La Crosse watching TV. We also enjoy going out research: it has a very good laboratory area is a beautiful part of the country for dinner and taking walks. On my infrastructure and excellent resources. where people care for each other, own, I enjoy watching sports—mainly have a sense of community, and are cricket, soccer or the NFL playoffs. Q: What motivates you welcoming—just like where I grew up. professionally? Q: Do you have a favorite vacation The last couple of years, during Q: What quote best sums up your destination? various events, I had the opportunity life’s philosophy? Last year while visiting India, my to meet family members of cancer “Tough times never last, but tough wife, my parents and I took a trip patients and persons who have lost people do!” –Robert H. Schuller to Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan is family members to cancer. These famous for its palaces, forts and other people are eager to help find better Q: Can you share a moment when historical monuments. I love to visit treatment options for the disease so you knew you’d made the right places of historical significance, and as that nobody else has to suffer a similar career choice? a family, we had a really great time. loss. Interacting with family members It’s difficult to think of one moment. of cancer patients is a strong But each time I have made an Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure? motivation for me. I hope my future important observation in research I love desserts! I’ll eat cakes, pastries, research will be able to change the or when my work gets appreciated ice cream—or anything sweet! lives of cancer patients for the better. by the research community because Having done a considerable amount it provides valuable insight into the of research on cancer metabolism, I Q: What about this community disease, I know I made the right know how bad excess sugar can be for makes it a place in which you’d like career choice. our bodies, so I have to fight the urge to live and work? to satisfy my sweet tooth too often. u

8 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION (Left) Dr. Erik and Kay Cimpl Wagner have learned a lot about the Gundersen family and the development of Gundersen Health System by examining historical artifacts. (Right) More than 100 Gundersen family letters, including correspondence belonging to Dr. Adolf Gundersen, the organization’s founder, will be translated from Norwegian to English. Linking the past to the future With more than 50 years of service to Gundersen Health System, Dr. A. Erik Gundersen (affectionately known as “Dr. Erik”) is considered the resident expert on the organization’s history, so he is regularly invited to share his knowledge internally with new employees and externally with various community groups.

As Dr. Erik, vice chair of Gundersen correspondence and publications) donations of artifacts that pertain to Medical Foundation, shares his took an entire year to sort, but the Gundersen (formerly Gundersen Clinic family’s history, he helps others results have been worth it. and Lutheran Hospital), its staff or its understand the principles that have students. With donations coming in shaped the organization—and The short-term goal of the project, and still more boxes left to unpack, allowed it to evolve and grow so says Kay, is to use historical artifacts in there is no telling what historical successfully during the past century. displays throughout the organization gems may yet be discovered—or how “There is benefit to the future in to “highlight the history of the pieces of the past might continue to knowing our history,” believes Dr. Erik. organization and its impact on the inform the future. u present and the future.” So far, Today, Dr. Erik and others are learning patients, families and staff can already more about the organization’s history enjoy two displays near Imaging To find out more information about than ever, and they are ready to share Services located on the first floor of what items are being accepted and how that history with the community the Hospital. those items may be used once they are at large. donated, please contact Kay Cimpl Wagner, The long-term goal will be to make the archivist, Gundersen Medical Foundation, Since 2013, Dr. Erik has been working materials more accessible to others at [email protected]. with Kay Cimpl Wagner, the former both inside and outside of Gundersen. Gundersen Medical Center Library “At some point, we plan to be able to Director (1985–1999), who joined the digitize everything so there is a search- Foundation as an archivist. The pair able database that can be accessed via unpacked, organized, and catalogued the intranet,” shares Kay. Additionally, a sizable collection of historical a small space that serves as an office artifacts that had previously been for Kay and a room where documents stored in an off-site warehouse. can be accessed in a supervised One unique find was a pair of colorful atmosphere is already available. pharmacy globes put The collection, which includes antique in storage around medical equipment, memorabilia, In an effort to continue expanding 1930 when Gundersen photographs, oral histories, and the collection, Kay established a set Clinic moved to its a variety of documents (such as of policies and procedures so the current home on South Avenue. official reports, financial ledgers, Foundation could begin accepting

WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES | 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet Board Member Brian J. Koopman, CFP®, CPA, CTFA

At Trust Point Inc., employ- He joined Trust Point Inc., one of the ees are encouraged to give oldest and largest independent trust and investment management firms back to the community by in the country, in 2000 and currently becoming involved in serves as the company’s Senior Vice organizations for which President of Tax Planning. they have a passion. “I was introduced to Gundersen in 2001 when my wife, Sara, and I Because he believes in the work of learned we were having triplets,” Gundersen Medical Foundation—and shares Brian. With two children because of his own family’s experi- already, their family was about to ence at Gundersen Health System— grow dramatically. “This was obviously he believes the Foundation’s Brian joined the Foundation’s board of a new experience for us. My family “commitment to medical education directors in 2012. learned firsthand about the great care and research are key components” and service provided to patients, but in the organization’s ability to offer Born in Cassville, Wis., Brian came to as time moved on, I also learned more the quality of care that it does. “I am La Crosse in 1992 to attend college. about the impact the organization has excited to see what the future holds After graduating from the University on our community.” for Gundersen,” says Brian. “State-of- of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1996 with the-art facilities and high-quality care a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Brian finds his role on the board to set this organization apart from others Brian made La Crosse his home. be “extremely rewarding” because in the industry.” u Gundersen medical foundation Board of Directors

Johnny C. Brevik Joe Gow, PhD George H. Kerckhove David F. Stickler Manager, Marketing Services Chancellor Retired CFO Attorney at Law Logistics Health, Inc. UW-La Crosse American Standard, Inc. Moen Sheehan Meyer Ltd. Thomas F. Brock A. Erik Gundersen, MD, VICE CHAIR Brian J. Koopman, CFP®, CPA, CTFA Lynn D. Sturm, RN Executive Vice President of Administration Retired Cardiac Surgeon Vice President Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Department Altra Federal Credit Union Gundersen Health System Trust Point Wealth Management Group Gundersen Health System Dyanne E. Brudos, TREASURER Erik A. Gundersen, MD John F. Lyche Dr. Andrew C. Temte, CFA Vice President, Weatlh Management Advisor Family Medicine - Onalaska Business Consultant President & CEO Bremer Investment Management & Trust Gundersen Health System Todd A. Mahr, MD, SECRETARY Kaplan Professional Education Harry J. Dahl Sigurd B. Gundersen III, MD, CHAIR Pediatric Specialties Thomas Thompson, DVM President Surgery Department Gundersen Health System President Dahl Automotive Gundersen Health System Rebecca A. Naugler Thompson Animal Medical Center Dirk L. Gasterland Patricia M. Heim President/Co-Owner Mary Jo Werner, JD, CPA, CFF Chairman Attorney at Law Travel Leaders - La Crosse Partner Coulee Bank O’Flaherty Heim Egan Birnbaum LTD Stephen B. Shapiro, MD Wipfli LLP Robert N. Golden, MD Gerald R. Kember Surgery Clinic Mary M. Westlund Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs & Gundersen Health System Gundersen Health System Retired President Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health Board of Trustees Liaison Board of Governors Liaison Compukey UW-Madison Retired Administrator Barbara A. Skogen School District of La Crosse Community Volunteer Festival Foods

10 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION “We believe in supporting research and making an impact locally…” -Orris Pederson

Each year, 40 percent of the funds raised by Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination, Inc., support cancer research, 40 percent helps cancer patients, 15 percent supports the local medical community, 2 percent supports cancer education, and only 3 percent is spent for operating costs.

Community organizations help fight cancer

Year after year, community G.R.A.C.E. was formed in 2004 for the the Foundation for more than organizations partner specific purpose of supporting cancer 30 years, while the Prairie du Chien patients and helping to fund cancer Aerie #1502 has been a partner since with Gundersen Medical research so that one day the disease 2004. Their contributions to the Foundation to make a might be eliminated. A series of year- Foundation are generated primarily round fundraising activities supported though activities associated with positive impact through by local individuals and businesses a local origin telethon broadcast philanthropy. alike culminate in an annual event (referred to as Eagles Cancer called “Walk with Grace.” The event Telethon). By raising both awareness and funds, takes place on the second Friday of these groups make it possible for the August each year. Including the pre- “We believe in supporting research Foundation to support cutting-edge walk ceremony, the 2015 event was and making an impact locally, and research, including research that is attended by about 1,000 people. Gundersen has great programs helping in the fight against cancer. and facilities,” says Orris Pederson “The event is well-supported because of Viroqua Aerie #2707 and former Organizations like the Greater cancer touches so many people,” says Eagles State Cancer Chairman. Richland Area Cancer Elimination, Inc. Keith Behling, the G.R.A.C.E board (G.R.A.C.E.) and the Fraternal Order president, “and because so many Collectively, these three organizations of Eagles (Viroqua Aerie #2707 and recognize the importance of the have contributed more than $1 million Prairie du Chien Aerie #1502) are at research being done.” in support of cancer research. Along the forefront of that fight—and they with the many other community have been for years. These groups The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a organizations that partner with the are composed of dedicated members national organization with almost Foundation, they have impacted who are invested in making their 1,600 locations in North America, countless lives both within the Tri- communities a better place and who, including local groups (called Aeries) state Region and beyond. u like the Foundation, make it their in both Viroqua and Prairie du Chien. mission to improve lives. Viroqua Aerie #2707 has supported

WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES | 11 Commemorative and Memorial Gifts Expressions of Caring Gundersen Medical Foundation thanks our many friends for their generous gifts.

March 1 through September 30, 2015 Our memorial and honorarium listing includes gifts made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Gifts made after September 30, 2015, will appear in the next issue of Pathfinders.

A gift that lasts—a lasting tribute A gift to Gundersen Medical Foundation, in the name of the person or persons you wish to honor, provides both the donor and the recognized—or bereaved family— the satisfaction of having made a lasting contribution to others.

Your gift will touch their hearts In response to your gift, we send a note of acknowledgment to the honored individual or, in the case of a memorial, to the family. You will be notified that your gift has been received and dedicated according to your wishes. The names of those recognized by tribute are published in this publication, Pathfinders. Specific amounts are confidential and are not published.

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12 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Commemorative Gifts

Charitable gifts to Gundersen Medical Foundation are a thoughtful way to celebrate a specific individual on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays.

Our donors also find this method of giving is a meaningful way to express appreciation to Gundersen care providers or entire departments for exceptional care received.

In Honor of…

Diana D. Backus Tina N. Buchal & Kelly K. Konrardy Dr. Collin D. & Susanna G. Driscoll Jeannie Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Bratberg Matthew T. & Kari J. Bersagel Braley Linda K. Betsinger Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Jerry B. Buchal Edward A. Bakken Sue Eber Gundersen Medical Foundation Friends & Loved Ones Lisa A. Lindesmith, DVM Judy K. Brennan Development Staff Shaun F. & Elizabeth K. H. Gibbs Dr. Edward R. & Sharon R. Winga Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Sara Gundersen Battison Nathan & Katie Irwin Mary Lee Tronick Kathryn Krajewski Thomas M. Edwards, OD Gundersen Medical Foundation Staff Dean A. & Kristi A. Gustafson Clyde & Nancy Benjamin John N. & Carol E. Rschke Nancy A. Buldhaupt Natalie J. Hartigan Amy B. Schnitzler & Shirley J. Egner Jim & Angela Elsen Sigurd B. Gundersen III, MD Alan Stanek Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Jill L. Blackbourn Kendall & Annette Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. William A. Swiggum Linda L. Albrecht Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Joan B. Witberler & Monica L. Barnhart Michael & Vicki Hartigan Rose M. Albrecht Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Sigurdur Bodvarsson, MD Lois D. Casey Jason W. & Tena L. Bailey Linda K. Betsinger Carroll L. Sacia Glen & Becky Baumgartner Marilyn L. Heil Joseph B. & Vicki L. Baumgartner Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Wayne A. Bottner, MD Ronald G. Chaney, MD John W. & Shirley M. Berg Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Joy L. Hennessy Dustin L. & Alison J. Cunningham James F. Fox & Mary B. Nelson Sandra Brekke Barbara L. Clappier Betty Elsen A. E. ‘Ed’ & Mary Helmueller Judy K. Brennan Sara & Chris Battison John L. & Michelle R. Elsen Cheng Her, MD Patricia S. Brown Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mary C. Elsen Robert W. Mahr Herb & Barbara Heili Friends & Loved Ones Gerald V. & Betty L. Every Pat & Joe Heim Arv & Janice Fabian Susan J. Heuer Ward M. Brown, MD Pauline M. Jackson, MD Scott S. & Barbara A. Fabian John H. & Barbara J. Auby Larry J. & Sandra J. Deurloo Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Sylvan Fix Janine Bina Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Friends & Loved Ones Norma F. Burton Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Janine A. Hansen Marla M. French & Charles Anderson Mike & Lori Colgan Linda Hilmoe Friends of Steppin’ Out In Pink Mary E. Dikeman Joseph M. & Karen Ideker Gail E. Harms Mr. & Mrs. Merlin G. Thompson Bonnie Kaminer Natalie J. Hartigan Phillip M. Moilien Vernell S. & Carolyn A. Hesselberg Mark V. Connelly, MD Fern S. Ritter Mrs. David W. Hogue Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Dennis H. & JoAnne Schlicht William & Jeanette Howes Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. White Kevin R. & Angela J. Strangman Roger L. & Sharon K. Imes Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Marvin W. & Joyce A. Temp A. David & Jennifer J. Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Furlong Keith & Jill Tutewohl Ornelle A. Jorgensen Ron & Sharon M. Von Arx Kay L. Krumenauer Family of Sam Dahl David E. & Yvonne Whiteman Donald F. & Jacqueline J. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dahl Robert S. Ettinger, MD L. Dean & C. Kay Morton Michael J. Dolan, MD Gretchen L. Burns Marla R. Natoli A. James & Shannon M. Hanzel Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Alison K. Feigh Obert & Barbara Nygaard Ashlie, Jim & Zoe Dotson Amanda Olson James F. & Sheri K. Schneider Douglas H. & Nancy A. Fischer Martha S. Gilbert Stanley E. Schwier The Children of Martha Gilbert Carol A. Taebel Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Kelly Goodnough Marybeth B. Goodnough Benjamin Jarman, MD Marlene A. Gallup

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 13 LASTING TRIBUTES

Betty Kabara James H. Munn, MD Connie LaVon Lee Daniel M. & Sarah J. Havens Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Ruth J. Olson Evelyn A. Lee Jeff & Sally Hillesland James R. Kauphusman, MD Sarah J. Nevsimal Mary & Jim Lichtie Betty Z. Kabara Joan R. Kauphusman Dr. Jennifer S. & Dave Karnowski Rana K. Limbo Dr. Laura K. Marchiando & Matthew Hanson Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. McConnell Steven M. Klein, MD Bruce M. Norgaard Dr. Jack M. & Joyce A. Lockhart Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Ann Barney Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr John D. & Dee J. Medinger Rita R. Kowalke Pastor & Mrs. Ron Nowland Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Nancy E. Noelke Phyllis C. Branson Marilyn E. Trisch Karen & Maury Mertz Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Miner Mr. & Mrs. James P. Padesky Sarah I. Kratt Tim & Cathy Ofte Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Chris Queram Mary Keefe Barrett Marilyn E. Trisch Elaine M. Rohrer Dr. Brenda & Daniel Rooney Gale R. Kreibich Ron & Judy Ostreng Katie Rowan-Koenen & Scott Koenen Brian D. & Karen A. Rude Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Loken Anonymous Philip & Rebecca Schumacher James N. & Linda S. Sherwood Anne M. Stekel Jeffrey Landercasper, MD Pamela J. Padesky Christopher J. Stauffer Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Linda K. Betsinger Michael J. & Sheila J. Durand Beverly I. Stuhr Robin & Stephanie Lee Swartz Drs. Brian & Ingrid Watkins Eric A. & Kristine K. Hayes Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Nick & Angela Langseth Mackenzie Peterson Kirk E. Swenson & Brandon & Brenda J. White Paul J. & Cynthia J. Halter Terry O. & Linda L. Burkum Marilee M. Hemstock-Swenson Wisconsin Hospital Association, Inc. Nick Iannello Carol A. Taebel Chris & Debbie Pretasky Marina Tofstad Lisa M. Kastner Michael & Robyn Tanke Marlene A. Benson Deb Simon & JoAnn Laufenberg Gerald Schultz Trust Point Inc Kody Pretasky Margaret E. Webster, MD Rob & Carmen Larson Cheryl R. Vieth La Crosse County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Linda K. Betsinger Thomas J. & Sandra V. Kapellas Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD Jane E. Young The Wetterling Family Kyla R. Lee, MD Kent B. & Julie A. Bacon Gary R. & Lucy C. Lee Robert M. & Lorraine M. Brimer Darin Sherman Duane S. & Arlene R. Dreves Scott W. Rathgaber, MD Thomas A. & Lori L. Cicardo Jonah Wiegel Herman J. & Janice A. DeHaan Gordon R. & Alice A. Peterson Gary J. Lenth, MD Howard M. Sherpe A. James & Shannon M. Hanzel Edward H. Riley II, MD Richard A. & Mary E. Proctor Tanner Winjum Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Timothy & Darla J. Auge Dr. Larry & Diane Lindesmith Barbara Skogen Caledonia Haulers Mike & Jill Blokhuis Phil & Becky Schumacher John L. & Mary G. Dudley Caledonia Lumber Co., Inc. Betty Z. Kabara Zoey R. Slaby Jack M. Lockhart, MD Caledonia Music Boosters Ruth C. Leahy Rhoda R. Abts Philip G. Schumacher, ACFRE Caledonia Wrestling Club Dr. William A. & Margaret Agger Ingri & Antonio Lombardi Juliene M. Sloane Thomas V. & Carla J. Gavin Ann Barney Mary Lee Tronick Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Harold T. & Susan Heaney Sara & Chris Battison Christopher A. Stancic Michael R. & Linda Konkel Jennifer S. Lucas Dr. Stephen J. & Sandra R. Brubaker Rita A. McCormick Scott & Mary Rathgaber Dyanne Brudos-Thornton & Roger Thornton Drs. Zoran Stancic & Aleksandra Stuparic-Stancic Quillin’s, Inc. Todd & Deb Mahr Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Kimberly & Ralph Schoh Rana K. Limbo Barbara & James Clappier Janet Starken Blaine J. & Dianne M. Schuldt Robert B. Coe Tamara S. Woods Linda J. Vinson Todd A. Mahr, MD Marjorie P. Collins Heather Suby Ronald & Julie Go Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Shirley Huhn Anna Beth Culver Dr. Lynn Martin Jeanne R. Kaminski Mark & Kristine Darling Linda K. Betsinger Dee Paqué Sally J. Friend Beverly G. Ryan Michael J. Matysik Brent L. & Sarah J. Gephart Mary Ann Stabile Donald R. & Joanne Matysik Ronald & Julie Go Tom & Jenny Walter Dr. David Metzler Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon Jr. Kathy Wewerke Herman J. & Janice A. DeHaan Gundersen Medical Foundation Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen III Jeffrey Thompson, MD Lori A. Meyer, RN Herb & Barbara Heili Drs. Karl O. & Robyn A. Borge Paul A. & Jeremy Meyer Pat & Joe Heim Dr. & Mrs. Michael L. Bottcher Sheila Momont, MD Sharon E. Helstad Robert J. & Monta R. Clark A. James & Shannon M. Hanzel Pauline M. Jackson, MD First Supply, LLC Robert S. Monk John & Rita Jenks Drs. David & Carrie Gerhard Fred L. & Maureen T. Monk Sheila Kabara Howell Ronald & Julie Go Robert A. Kierlin & Mary Burrichter Ingri Gundersen Lombardi & Antonio Lombardi Judy L. Kirkpatrick Dr. Brian & Julie Hagan

14 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Memorial Gifts

Throughout the year, Gundersen Medical Foundation is honored to be the chosen recipient of special gifts made in remembrance of friends or loved ones who are no longer here to carry on their own legacy of caring.

Memorial gifts pay lasting tribute to a person’s life and accomplishments, while also advancing healthcare quality for the future.

In memory of…

Judith Ann (Amundson) Abraham David L. & Diane L. Schumacher Lynn Carlstrom Adam Chul Bigalk Dr. & Mrs. P. Michael Banasik Philip & Rebecca Schumacher William E. & Gretchen Coughlin Ben & Gretchen Roin Patrick J. & Joanne M. Stephens Virginia K. Cullen John ‘Mike’ Michael Atkin Verdalee M. Bjorge Rickert J. Durst Brigadier General Norris P. Abts Connie LaVon Lee Ron & Deb Larson Rhoda R. Abts Amy English Maxine Lois Baker Sally J. Friend Marcella A. Blahnik Debra Kay Ackerson George O. Baker Chad P. & Tricia M. Hackbarth Marc A. & Sharon S. Schultz Mike & Vicki L. Domier Richard J. & Laura M. Coffin John C. & Linda J. Hoehn Richard Blair Robert L. & Pamela K. McClelland Herman A. Ahlers Wayne & Sally A. Killian Ann Barney Gundersen Health System Administration Ronald & Tara Schoepp Kenneth D. & Ellen D. Kitelinger Jolene R. Thedens Robert E. Kowal Vernon W. Blinco Michael E. Albrecht Charles K. & Candi S. Krych Susan M. Reiste Robert G. & Marlene Butzman Rosemary ‘Anny’ Ballas Jambois Rose M. Albrecht Robert W. Lazarz Torian Bolstad Morton ‘Mort’ F. Alexander Todd A. Lazarz Patrick R. & Stephanie Peterson Carmen J. Viner William ‘Bill’ Bangtson James R. & Mary Lou F. Markos Philip John Bostrack Rose M. Albrecht Eugene G. & Carolyn J. McNurlen Ibeco ‘Ray’ V. Amador Gundersen Health System Administration Tim & Katie Neeser Patrick J. & Sarah J. Lamke Mary Ann Barth Audrey Baardson Nestle Purina Target Team Laurie A. Bowar Hazen Lloyd Ames Gerald R. Barth Dean S. & Lynn C. Peterson Jeffrey G. Bowar Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Paulsrud Jr. Douglas B. & Cindy J. Puent Kenneth & Linda Bowar Dr. Bruce A. & Alice M. Polender Mrs. Mark D. Schneider James M. & Clara S. Quill John F. & Eileen M. Crowley Curtis G. & Barbara P. Reithel Darvis D. & Ellen M. Davis Verna Mae Amundson Catherine ‘Cathy’ Bartleson Charles F. & Lu Ann H. Roth Jeffrey A. & Teresa C. Freitag Judean K. Everson Krin L. Abraham Kathryn G. Schroeder Hedeman Investments Helen Aline Jernander Dr. & Mrs. William L. Crozier Leon R. & Karen R. Shepard James M. & Jeanne Jacobson Robert P. & Rose M. Cyert Vina Arlene Amundson David R. & Barbara A. Skogen Robert & Charlene Krembs A. James & Shannon M. Hanzel Gundersen Health System Administration Dennis & Katie Smith Dale & Mary Kubly Larry J. & Carla Y. Laber Todd M. Solberg Clato O. Long Jr. Jean M. Anderson James R. & Nancy M. Reynolds Daniel P. & Paula K. Steele William D. & Patricia A. McCoy John R. & Elizabeth Kathan Ted Strand Whitney Stone Jeffrey G. & Christine L. Panka Lee G. Andre David R. Baus John M. & Roberta L. Stout James & Sharon K. Ross James R. & Marilyn A. Reedy Cindy Moores The Central Region of Nestle Purina Alan Howard Bratberg Wilfred ‘Willie’ Antony Richard F. Bean Pet Care Company James R. & Marilyn A. Reedy O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng Iola M. Gentry Jeffrey W. & Cheryl L. Towner Zachary James Breitengross James T. & Phylis A. Munsch Mr. & Mrs. James H. Wickizer Marion M. Arndt Gundersen Health System Administration Sara & Chris Battison Dorothy Marie Beers Leola ‘Dolly’ Bernau Tracy A. Hays Mike & Jill Blokhuis Michael R. & Janean M. Lang Ranee P. Andersen Barbara & James Clappier Ilaverne Breitsprecher John M. Bernhardt Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Dorothy Benson Don & Jan Bowen Madonna J. Nies Michael J. & Gretchen F. Geary Annie Olson Craig Breitsprecher Gundersen Health System Administration Signe J. Susdorf, RN Allen ‘Shorty’ Grant Betz Mark L. & Maureen Sanders Patrick W. Lawrynk & Robert ‘Bob’ F. Berg Brian K. & Joyce A. Allen Eric F. Brekke, MD Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk William J. & Jeanne M. Beeler Jody Ann Betz Brian K. & Joyce A. Allen Susan M. Reiste Gloria Berg Gundersen Health System Administration David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Bernard K. & Kay C. Sasse Robert M. & Lorraine M. Brimer Gundersen Health System Compensation & Mr. & Mrs. Darren K. Amundson Gary R. & Mary E. Schmuck George D. & Vicki J. Brunner Benefits Dept. Timothy J. & Mary E. Anderson Colleen Bruns

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 15 LASTING TRIBUTES

Eric F. Brekke, MD Michael J. & Cheri A. Gasper Kathleen L. Laurent Michael J. & Kathryn A. Schnitzius continued… Michael J. & Gretchen F. Geary Emma K. Ledbetter, MD Dr. Paul M. & Joan M. Schoenfeld Gerald E. & Marilyn J. Arndt Megan Gerke Connie LaVon Lee Barbara L. Schultz Steve A. & Elizabeth J. Arnold Jack & Rosie Glendenning David L. & Theresa J. Lee Matthew J. & Melissa K. Schultz Gordon V. & Connie Bakken Robert W. & Jodie A. Gonia Bruce A. & Ann M. Lenio Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Mary Beth Balder-Schroeder, RN, NP & Jeanne M. Goody K. Jane Leonard-Wastlund, RN John C. & Regina L. Seigel Gary A. Schroeder Wayne G. & Julie A. Gorski Sarah R. Lessard Timothy P. & Linda M. Seubert Paula A. Bank, MD, PhD & Mary Wente Kelly J. Greene Sandra A. Locher David Langer & Patti Jo Severson Sara & Chris Battison George & Pamela Griffith Dr. Jack M. & Joyce A. Lockhart Mark A. & Tina K. Shuda Richard W. & Carol B. Behm Gerald J. & Mary A. Guentner Louis K. Lohman & Patricia J. Heglund Samuel J. & Jean M. Skemp Dale J. & Ann M. Beinborn Terrence J. & Susan C. Guentner John B. & Donna J. Lombard Thomas S. & Judith E. Sleik Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci Gundersen Health System Administration Sandra K. Lutze Robert P. & Angela L. Smith Barbara E. Beres Gundersen Heath System OB/GYN Clinic & Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Eugene L. & Lana L. Smithart Louis C. Bernhardt, MD Center for Women Donald E. & Jeneane M. Mahr Susan C. & Salvatore A. Sorrentino Bethany-St. Joseph Care Corporation Dr. Lincoln H. & Joan A. Gundersen Dr. James P. & Julia N. Mannion Margery J. Stansfield John R. & Tracy Betz Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen III Dr. Rocky J. & Joan Marchiando State Farm Insurance Jill E. Billings Dr. Elizabeth R. & Nicholas Hansen Drs. Joan M. Matey Romeyn & Carol Stephens Mike & Jill Blokhuis Peter L. & Karen A. Hansen Richard L. Romeyn Keith A. & Bonita E. Stubbendick Harry C. & Ardis H. Bolstad Cletus A. & Patricia A. Hanson Jeremy D. & Jennifer M. Melde Dorothy M. Stuhr Gregory S. & Beth B. Bonney A. James & Shannon M. Hanzel Rick J. & Barbara Mikshowsky Myron C. & Christine Swenson Drs. Karl O. & Robyn A. Borge Scott L. & Angela B. Harmel Kathryn J. Moen Peter G. & Marie A. Tabor Dr. & Mrs. Michael L. Bottcher Jeffrey W. & Mary L. Hayes Anonymous Carol A. Taebel David L. & Judith A. Bouffleur Herb & Barbara Heili Fred L. & Maureen T. Monk Michael & Robyn Tanke William C. & Kay L. Boyd David G. & Jill A. Hengel Douglas N. & Susan A. Mormann Anonymous Mallory S. Bray, MD Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy David R. Morrison Dennis J. & Lonna M. Theede Judy K. Brennan Michael J. & Victoria O. Henry James H. & Mary K. Mossholder Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Roy J. & Jeanne B. Brock Michael J. & Lisa M. Hesch Dr. Kurt K. & Mary B. Mueller Michael D. & Amy L. Thornton Judy A. Brown Troy M. & Janet S. Hess Daniel E. Mumme, MD & Dana L. Mumme Dr. Jill S. & William J. Ties Ward M. Brown, MD Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial Thomas A. & Diane O. Neefe Tiger Musky Resort Dr. Stephen J. & Sandra R. Brubaker Robert P. Hillary Drs. Douglas R. Nelson & Cheri L. Olson Timmers 10 Mile Pub Gretchen L. Burns Jeff & Sally Hillesland Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Joan A. Tischer Frank & Kristi Cadwell Susan J. Houlihan Barbara S. Nofsinger Tom & Peggy Trudeau Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Diana K. Janisch Derek B. Nordeen, DDS & John L. Udell, MD & Amanda L. Strosahl, MD Sandra R. Carr Kent D. & Lee A. Johnson Julie Stansfield-Nordeen Dennis L. & Carlene M. Ulrich Susan E. Chattington Michael J. & Ellen K. Johnson Dr. David D. & Carolyn R. Norenberg Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Christopherson Tim & Laura Johnson Dale B. & Karen A. Olson Dr. & Mrs. Marvin J. Van Every Ronald & Tina Clements Conrad & Susan Jostad Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Cheryl R. Vieth Dr. John E. & Arla M. Clemons Robert D. & Mary E. Jothen Daniel J. & Kathryn L. Ottow Kathie A. Vongroven John W. & Jane A. Clough Joseph T. & Linda K. Kastantin Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Family Dr. Eric & Nicole Voter John W. Cochran & Margaret M. Grenisen Dr. & Mrs. John N. Katrana John R. & Bernice R. Pollack Lawrence W. & Courtnay S. Waite Joseph F. & Beverly R. Collingon James R. & Barbara J. Kauphusman Antoinette E. Purcell Dr. & Mrs. Ricky J. Waniger Congregational Preschool Fred & Joan Kautz Douglas J. & Barb A. Ramsey Richard L. & Sandra M. Wardwell Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Todd M. & Mindy M. Kearney Danielle A. Rathke Todd M. & Nancy L. Weaver Jeffrey T. & Lynn M. Conway Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kendhammer Dr. Alan D. Reitz William D. & Brenda C. Weber Steven T. & Chris F. Davis Thomas F. & Trudy Kennedy Paul Ricker & Brook Prinsen Dr. Margaret E. Webster & Dr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Devine Michael J. Killips Dr. Jim & Karen Ringstrom Mark T. Glendenning Daniel J. & Ruth C. Devitt James M. & Sharon K. Kirchoff Debra S. Rislow Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Scott G. & Linda B. Dickmeyer William A. & Jane A. Kirkpatrick Dr. Cameron & Carlene Roberts Paul F. & Suzanne K. Weibel Robert S. & Jennifer A. Divney Mary J. Kisken John H. & Delores Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Jeff K. Wershofen John L. & Mary G. Dudley Henry M. & Katherine S. Klos Dr. Thomas N. & Barbara L. Roberts John & Ferrell F. Wettstein Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Mark J. & Laura M. Kloss Kristin S. Ross Raymond M. & Joyce Wichelt Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston III Dr. Gregory M. & Susan A. Knorr William & Pat Roth Teri Wildt Dr. Bruce & Meri Sue Erdmann Peter O. & Janet M. Knutson Charles K. & Linda C. Rudrud Dr. Edward R. & Sharon R. Winga Dr. & Mrs. Scott Escher Dr. Joseph L. & Ann M. Kotnour Jerome R. & Kathleen A. Runice Daryl D. & Margaret A. Wood Paul A. & Michelle A. Fellenz Dr. Forrest & Sue Ann Krause David R. & Kial J. Rushlow Patricia A. Yanke-Ruda Kathleen M. Flatoff Joseph J. & Barbara A. Kruse Edward J. & Barbara R. Ryan Sharon T. Zernia Kenneth W. & Catherine L. Ford Drs. Mary & Tom Kuffel Jan H. Sahagian-Crandall Bing G. & Kathryn A. Zillmer Alvin R. & Julia L. Forde Marsha L. Kurth Brian R. & Karen M. Sandmire Drs. Robert & Julie Zink Roxanne Fox Roger & Johanna Hargreaves Kwong Roger R. & Margaret M. Sandmire Rhonda R. & Kyle A. Zuehlke Friends & Loved Ones Verona M. & Frederick J. Lachman Bobbi & Larry Schamberger Mary M. Bremseth Robert T. & Ruth S. Frise Chi-Seng & Rebecca A. Lam Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Scheid Peggy R. Corey Dr. Joshua P. & Molly A. Froman Gale F. & Pamela J. Lambert Randal L. & Marian Schiesser Matthew M. & Gwendolyn L. Frost Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Todd L. & Cindy A. Schini Roxanne K. Brenno Paul J. & Dawn M. Gale Leif H. & Randi Larsen Gary R. & Mary E. Schmuck Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno Dr. Michael S. & Mary Ann Garrity Thomas V. & Eldora M. Larson Christopher C. Schneider & Joan K. Wilson

16 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Amanda Marie Brieske Gale F. & Pamela J. Lambert Larry A. Duxbury Andrew ‘Andy’ R. Fries Leah A. Reimann, MD Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg Marjorie & Richard Fries Richard H. & Pamela J. Strauss Lorraine E. Brieske Robert ‘Bob’ W. Edland, MD Burton W. Fruechte Mr. & Mrs. John Waldron Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg Colleen S. Brogan-Raasch & Robert G. Raasch Mary Amundson Betty Ann Carden Broshar Lisa Colagrossi Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Joel W. Anderson Hazel Ristow Ann Barney Dr. John E. & Arla M. Clemons Erin Bluem Robert K. & Sandra L. Rockwell Billy Perry Compton Dr. & Mrs. Philip O. Doescher Joyce A. Carlson Unseth Marc A. & Sharon S. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Doughty Christopher & Ann Chambers Arnold Brovold David W. & Nadene L. Edland Dr. & Mrs. Kemper M. Cowgill Marie Brovold Marcelin Mae Corcoran Paul L. Felion, MD Frank R. & Martha L. Cuff Jean A. Bruder Judy K. Brennan Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen III Jack A. & Rebecca A. Delsing Jan L. Bruder Gerald ‘Jerry’ Earl Dahlke Hawkins Ash CPAs Diana Denhardt Robert C. & Claire Leverich Wendy E. Porter Pauline M. Jackson, MD Marilyn U. Deters Randall E. & Carma L. Koller Evelyn M. Estenson Richard ‘Dick’ Bruley Lottice Lavana Dally Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Lois C. Fruechte William E. & Carol M. Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Calogero Richard J. McLoone Roger P. & Pat M. Huinker Gena M. Bubbers Harold E. & Swanhild D. Lubeck Donna Peterson Audrey Hulsey Dr. & Mrs. Joel W. Arney Patricia ‘Patty’ K. Danielson Dr. Thomas N. & Barbara L. Roberts Greg Hulsey Sacred Heart Hospital Case Management Dept. James I. & Patricia A. Meyer LaVerne Buchholz Frederick W. & Lorraine M. Cafe Susan & Brian Schmitt Timothy J. & Terri K. Omdahl Dianne & Bill Briggs Marlene E. Dawson Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Gale O. & Kathryn A. Buchholtz Eugene H. & Virginia Dockweiler Tammi J. Smith Carol A. Paus Robert ‘Bob’ George Buley Kenneth E. Dehn Dr. Richard & Ruth Strand Heidi J. Schrock Judith A. Ganley Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Carol A. Taebel Delbert & Sondra H. Stehr James Bumgarner Merlin G. Dehning Richard T. Weisbecker Donald Tasto Gundersen Health System Administration Paul D. & Ethelyn M. Gensmer Michael A. & Sheila A. Wolf James & Carol Tasto Robert E. Eggen Kay F. Truwe Lee Ward Burgett Joyce E. Dieter Brad & Barb Westre Margaret C. Birchler Gundersen Health System Administration Gundersen Health System Administration Charles D. Gelatt Frances Mae (Foster) Burkart Gerald ‘Jerry’ Dietrich Jay R. Erickson Sue A. Erickson Tulliken & Leif Gundersen Sara & Chris Battison Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg Frederick W. & Susan J. Heuer Peter J. & Esther L. Harman Gary G. Dillaber Junnell Erickson Maria K. Holley Marilyn A. Ondell Gundersen Health System Administration Gundersen Health Plan Jane M. & Larry D. Hostrawser Bob & Kathy Patros Gundersen Health System Administration Wayne A. & Donna J. Loveland Bruce W. & Beverly A. Ranis Mavin P. Dobrunz La Mont ‘Plink’ W. Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Miller James N. & Linda S. Sherwood Gundersen Health System Administration Gundersen Health System Administration Mrs. Charles H. Miller III Linda M. Zoerb Timothy R. Delato Duane K. & Janice R. Moore Glenn Everson Richard B. Bye Charles H. & Judith A. West Bruce M. & Barbara M. Norgaard Gundersen Health System Administration J. Paul & Dorothy E. Arena William ‘Bill’ C. Domke Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Allan R. & Diane K. Brague Ronald V. & Donna K. Brown Stanley Falada Wallace J. & Cynthia G. Peterson Barbara K. Bye Jean Eggen Lori A. Falada James N. & Linda S. Sherwood George E. & Marita J. Smith David A. & Sharon M. Ihle Loyd D. Mieden Kenneth ‘Fitzy’ J. Fitzpatrick Patricia M. Smyth Roger A. & Sylvia S. Wee Steven M. Mieden & Carole A. McQueen William F. & Anne L. Dunn The La Crosse Club Jason G. Byom Erma Schroeder Bob & Kathy Patros Kathryn G. Schroeder JoAnn Triplett Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Terrence ‘Terry’ James Flood Richard A. & Jane M. Shuda Mary C. Veldey Harriet G. Caplan Susan K. Funk Chris J. & Beth M. Weiss Shawn D. & Mary Jo Werner Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Barbara Flottmeier Jeffrey M. & Andrea L. Wieser Devyn M. Doughty Louis & Harriet Caplan Kenneth J. Flottmeier Paul R. & Maureen Doughty Janice Gail Gilbertson Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Thomas J. Forstner John J. & Diane L. Fernholz Jeanette M. Doweiko Maynard E. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J. Egan Charles Hagstom Family Dr. Harry E. Doweiko, EdD Cheryl L. Lang Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota Richard H. Francis Mary Leotte Drake Jacquelyn E. Nelson Alan H. Christman Judy K. Brennan Thomas M. & Patricia A. Grover Steven J. & Margaret A. Otto Eugene R. & Rosemary Feuerhelm Gundersen Health System Administration Marion Frances Freagon Lee J. & Judith A. Rowley Carli Christina Clements Richard T. Weisbecker Donald E. Freagon Sharon Shannon Charles F. & Janet T. Schleifer Irene Catherine Dunham James ‘Jim’ E. Freit Bonnie Bea Gillette Helen Kellogg Cogbill Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg Patrick W. Lawrynk & Michael J. & Sara M. Albrecht Shirley H. Bennette Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk Loretta ‘Lori’ Frances Dunn Earl Gilman Jr. Tom & Jan Cogbill Ruth Ann Knapp George C. Frey Robert F. & Donna L. Niedfeldt Dr. Michael P. & Maureen M. Funk L. Darrel & Karen L. Belville Gundersen General Surgery Kris ‘Kristy’ Rae Duresky David E. Goodnough, MD Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kraemer Neil L. Duresky MaryAnn Friedman Ann B. Knoepfle Edward F. & Ann L. Keuper Joseph J. & Candice K. Bucheger

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 17 LASTING TRIBUTES

Linda Beebe Goodwin Charles A. Hemker Barbara C. Hegge Shirley J. Kilmer Ann B. Knoepfle Paul V. & Patricia Hibbs Alan & Margaret Johnson David R. Kilmer Gary C. & Terri Kaiser Mary J. Key Lois Marie Griffith Vilas M. Kirchner John W. & Barbara J. Keller Thomas J. & Darcy L. Kobinsky Joanne P. Kehr Kay & Rich Petry Thomas & Peggy L. Knobloch Doris M. Lankford Ronald D. Grimsled William R. & Connie Lewis James K. & Maureen M. Lunney William A. Kisken, MD John P. & Sharon L. Evenstad Robert G. & Paula J. Martell Michael & Lynn Lunney Catherine R. Hare Daniel J. Groleau Brian K. & Carmen M. Mashak Thomas A. & Phyllis E. Lynch Mary J. Kisken Leroy E. & Charlotte B. Hougom Michael D. & Connie Miller Mike Mc Geltigan Albert ‘Skip’ Klein Jr. Bruce A. & Lu Ellen Pertzsch Barbara A. Nuttleman James A. & Sally A. Meier Dr. George B. & Margaret R. Ellenz Gregory C. & Nancy A. Olson Timothy A. & Dawn M. Mysliwiec Mary C. Gronemus Randolph H. & Bernice E. Opland James & Judy Oestreich R. Ardelle Kleinsmith Beatrice Schmitz Gary W. & Anita L. Osgood William M. & Gloria A. Ott Kenneth A. Kamrowski Mabel E. Guillien Kay & Rich Petry Steven J. & Margaret A. Otto Troy Thompson Larry R. & Linda L. Arentz Gary D. & Kristie R. Roesler William D. Petersen Marilyn M. Klindworth Larry N. & Marie A. Root Christine M. Raulusonis Adolf L. Gundersen, MD Behavioral Health Social Committee Kathleen A. Rudser Kevin A. & Lynn A. Schmitting Connie LaVon Lee Jeffry Butler Klund Paulene N. Seim Mr. & Mrs. J. William Schubnel Evelyn A. Lee Elaine B. Klund Thomas K. & Mary J. Sheehy George Q. & Mary Jo Schumacher James N. & Linda S. Sherwood Lowell R. Gustafson Stephen J. & Sharon K. Squires Steven L. & Shelley L. Shaker Bruce P. & Pamela K. Walters Gerald & Jane M. Connell Robert & Susan Temp Donald Skibba & Darcy Johnson Skibba James ‘Hummer’ G. Halverson Karen J. Wallace Gary & Kathy Skibba Bonnie ‘Pixie’ Jean Knepper Teresa M. Discher James A. Sill Neil P. Hengst Gayland Snorek Pastor Kenneth & Debra Kimball Roland L. & Janeane M. Solberg Bradley J. & Lynn D. Sturm Trane Company Co-workers of Don Skibba Merrill H. & Judith C. Wachter Cheryl R. Vieth Joan C. Halverson Gregory A. Henriksen Mark & Krista Wilcox William J. Knoepfle Brian D. & Karen A. Rude Kent B. & Julie A. Bacon Bonita Zahorik Ann B. Knoepfle Gary D. & Kari A. Buros Mary Ann Hamilton Ralph Willys Johnston Gundersen Health System Administration Karen L. Fries Ann Marie Knuffman Thelma Johnston Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr John Hamm II Stacy A. Her, MD Carol M. Redmann Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg John & Kimberly McDevitt Scott & Cynthia J. Sousek Mary Kay Knuth Cheryl R. Vieth Susan A. Rice Richard M. & Jean E. Thomas Patrick W. Lawrynk & John P. & Melanie T. Savage Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk Guilford Hanesworth Jr. Jimmy Jones Alice M. Sather June E. Hanesworth Edmund ‘Ed’ Hilliard Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Lyga III Margaret Koehler Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (Winslow) Hanson Doris Ann Jorstad Ruth Ann Knapp Ralph B. Jonas Shirley R. Hogan Jerome H. & Lenora S. Jorstad John P. & Christie M. Hogan R. J. Hilger & Sons Inc. Harold ‘Harry’ Koenen Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ L. Hanson Gundersen Health System Administration Loren A. Anderson & Ruth Horihan David Josephson Kathleen L. Earley-Anderson Cletus A. & Patricia A. Hanson Gundersen Health System Administration Vilas Edward Komperud John L. & Marilyn L. Sander Shirley Anne Anderson Marie Howe Beth E. Kabat Michael & Barbara J. Stanek Gundersen Health System Administration Kathi Volden Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Lloyd H. & Evelyn G. Miller Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Therese Konop Tracey Howe Campus School Students O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng Robert Harold Hanson James C. & Monique R. Howe Dean B. & Phyllis J. Dempsey Michael A. & Sheila A. Wolf John Y. & Kathy J. Hendricks Jack & Kathy Lucey Dennis E. Hubbard Allen J. & Julia S. Saterbak Mary (Johnson) Harebo Diane Kreul Cheryl R. Vieth Jean M. Willinger Elwood D. Harebo Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kreul Catherine Huinker Ronald John Kammerer Sandra Hass David S. Krieg Gundersen Health System Administration Kenneth F. & Lois F. Krause Dorothy A. Gartner Robert C. & Carol A. Breen John Hushing Jr. Elliot Eric Kelm Cory Michael Hauser Dorothy L. Kronberg Paul B. & Cheryl J. Nelson Richard J. & Carol A. Brandau Larry R. & Linda L. Arentz Family of Dorothy L. Kronberg Florence Ann Hyatt La Vern ‘Pete’ A. Kerska Phyllis Beverly Haws Barbara J. (Koeller) Kroner Barbara J. & Fredrick E. McNaughton Martin J. & Mary L. Callaway Barbara A. Olsen Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Berg William J. Hyde Roger J. & Eleanor V. Ebert Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Brudos Dorrene Mary Heider Yvonne M. Hyde Nellie M. Espe Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Casper Robert J. & Monta R. Clark Dean J. & Dianne M. Goede Helmer Gerhard Ike Gordon E. & Mary Ann Dreves Harlan & Delores Melby Mary Jane Hem Larry R. & Linda L. Arentz Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Esmond John O’Neil Jennifer L. Noble Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Faile Carol Y. Johnson Kathleen I. Keuser Robert J. Fendt & Ellen M. Pedretti-Fendt Belinda ‘Linda’ Mae (Buol) Hemker James M. & Kristine R. Bartley Gary W. & Linda S. Keuser Stephen C. & Mary B. Fink Dona L. Baker John T. & Viola M. Benson Robert G. & Barbara G. Fisher Stanley A. & Sue M. Dwyer Mary A. Degenhardt Louise Harriet Franke Kiefer Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Gansen Patricia M. Gjertsen Charles B. & Pamela J. Gleason Kurt D. & Amy J. Kiefer Mendon Gilbert & Theresa N. Burns-Gilbert

18 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Golding Edna M. Larson John L. & Francine E. Grupa Donna R. Lowrey Peter L. & Karen A. Hansen Beverly J. Mach hank you so much for your response to my David E. & Barbara A. Hanson Rosemary Malin gift last December. After all the years of Frederick W. & Susan J. Heuer Galen W. Olson Honorable & Mrs. Scott L. Horne Gary D. Olson & Karen B. Lee Tbeing a patient, my husband passed away Jack & Marilyn Jabusch Michael & Debra Olson Sept. 12, 2014. He was always cared for with the Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Jorgenson Mr. & Mrs. Wayne K. Peterson utmost consideration by your doctors and nurses. Mr. & Mrs. Steve W. Josephson Effie H. Piper Edward F. & Ann L. Keuper Robert M. & Martha A. Sesvold I’m very happy to hear that so much research is Jeffrey W. Koeller Beverly A. Spande being conducted through Foundation funds. Kurt W. & Jean M. Kroner William R. Volker Nancy E. Kroner Evelyn H. Wanta Russell W. Kroner Jr. My health is good, and I’m so thankful that I was Donald R. Kruse Carolyn R. Lawrence always able to care for my husband here at home. Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Lundsten Robert M. Kuchan Rich S. & Patricia A. Malinowski Again, thanks to you and all of the nurses who Bruce A. & Charlotte L. Martin Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern always cared for us with much compassion. Mark & Wendy Mattison Ruth Arlene Kuck Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle Dianne & Bill Briggs Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Mellick Sincerely, Donald F. & Jacqueline J. Meyer Titus Anthony Kupietz Jeremy R. & Whitney T. Miller Victor J. & Nancy M. Tuschner Mary James W. & Bonnie J. Nesbitt Gary Don La Fleur ~ Arlington, Iowa Elliot & Kate Ness Kay & Rich Petry Susan G. Paudler Virginia ‘Gina’ V. LaFleur Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Powers Kay & Rich Petry Barbara J. Rasmus Mason W. & Julie Quackenbush Dr. Thomas N. & Barbara L. Roberts John P. & Linda J. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Russell John Sagen Mandi Lamprecht Therese ‘Terri’ Margaret Levi Mary Lewis Jan H. Sahagian-Crandall Dr. Arnold A. & Donna L. Asp Cathy A. Boland Judy K. Brennan Jane Boland Gary J. & Susan Schettle Bonnie Jean Linberg Steven B. Langfeldt Bernadine G. Colling Michael J. & Kathryn A. Schnitzius Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Gundersen Health System Administration Barbara L. Schultz Boyd A. & Marla Engbloom Robert ‘Bob’ Link Clifford L. & Annette R. Sjolund Heidi Ann (Ledman) Langrehr Michael S. & Jeanette L. Faas Paul D. & Ethelyn M. Gensmer Michael J. & Kris R. Smuksta Michael J. & Tina M. Langrehr Joseph L. & Mary K. Farmer Patrick J. Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Solberg Clarence A. Larson Nancy L. Listiak Marlene A. Gallup Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Speer James R. & Clarice R. Hansen Dr. Richard L. Listiak Mr. & Mrs. John C. Storlie Charles B. & Carmen S. Gustafson Harvey Larson Allen L. Gutzel David Loomis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald K. Sunne David J. & Cynthia M. Berger Myron C. & Christine Swenson Mike & Jill Blokhuis David W. & Patti L. Hanson David R. & Barbara A. Skogen Christopher N. & Kristin E. Jacobson Edward N. & Jean A. Biddick Edward C. Tanke Rachel J. Byers Mr. & Mrs. Vere V. Vance Louis ‘Louie’ R. Lautz Rodney H. & Kimberly A. Kadrmas Laura Kloiber Duane S. & Arlene R. Dreves David W. & Kathleen A. Vehrenkamp Jody M. Weise Gordon E. & Mary Ann Dreves Nancy K. Way Cheryl Krinke Robert O. Le Roy Dr. Sylvia A. & Kurt K. Firary Marie P. Weaver La Crosse Entertainment Group Dr. & Mrs. David K. Miller Connie LaVon Lee Ellen M. Frantz Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Wrobel Gundersen Infectious Disease Staff Bonnie J. Lee Wayne J. Levi Ludwig F. Kroner Thomas R. & Bonnie J. Holzer Carol M. Lee Alan L. & Linda L. Lorenz Nancy E. Kroner Jack & Kathy Lucey Roger D. & Linda G. Johnson Marvin M. Lee John D. & Dee J. Medinger Kay L. Krumenauer Norvin M. & Lila B. Mikkelson Connie LaVon Lee Donald F. & Jacqueline J. Meyer Anita M. Barta Jennifer P. Montgomery Evelyn A. Lee Duane K. & Janice R. Moore Robert A. & Frances Bateman Donald R. Mouchka & Kenneth E. & Carmin I. Nelson Delia Bina Shawn P. Lee Marilyn Von Ruden Mouchka Joe Pringle Janine Bina Carol M. Lee Ronald L. & Judy A. Ostreng George E. & Marita J. Smith Mary F. H. Bolen F. Stephen & Julie A. Pitsch LaVerne F. Lehmann Kathleen O. Stoen Harry C. & Ardis H. Bolstad Clay & Ginny Pollert Rose M. Albrecht Carl E. & Kathleen M. Tabbert Daniel L. & Beverly Brey David G. & Maria T. Reamer Donald F. & Zoe Ann Trocinske Kenneth E. & Debra L. Congdon Geraldine ‘Geri’ C. Leveraus Patricia L. Schneider Nickley Michael F. & Kristine M. Wagoner Elaine Dalager Jon R. & Mary Jo Leveraus Elden E. & Jenny Schroeder Michael J. & Joan M. Weissenberger Mary S. Fillner Silas J. Leveraus Dolores Strittmater Jane E. Young Frederick W. & Susan J. Heuer Jon R. & Mary Jo Leveraus Sharon I. Tobin Ralph N. & Jean F. Krumenauer Gary & Marleen Venner Fern I. MacGillis Bonnie J. Larsen Janet Welsh Thomas F. & Jan L. Brock

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 19 LASTING TRIBUTES

Waldemar ‘Wally’ C. Mades Audrey R. McCown Dr. Neil Natoli Alex P. Wieser & Kendra L. Congdon Wieser Marilyn A. Ondell Marilyn E. Trisch Marla R. Natoli Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Wieser Larry L. & Kathleen M. Trammell Robert J. & Mary K. Ustby Maxine F. Nelson Jeffrey M. & Andrea L. Wieser Braeden L. Mahlke Gerald L. McCutchen Shelba McBride Ida Mae Olson David J. Branson Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Robert ‘Bob’ Andrew Nelson Marian A. Johnson Phyllis C. Branson David Samuel McKenzie Erik T. Forde & Beth K. Markos Forde Monroe S. Olson Carol Lynn (Celius) Mahr Michael J. & Shannon J. Adams James Neubauer O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng Kathleen M. & Paul J. Callan William F. & Anne L. Dunn Lori A. Falada Andrew ‘Brown Bear’ James Osornio John M. & Margaret E. Canepa Peter J. & Esther L. Harman Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Wehrenberg Cathy A. Cotton James M. & Sharon K. Kirchoff Delores ‘Dee’ M. Nichols John G. & Patricia A. Darling B.W. Leaf Marjorie P. Knudtson Christina Anne Parsneau George & Kathryn Dewey Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Lyga III Douglas Jennings Nichols Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Covey Kevin W. & Beth M. Erickson Donald F. & Jacqueline J. Meyer Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Germanson Dennis J. & Mary E. Every James A. & Donna M. Pangier Dean F. & Louise A. Limberg Mr. & Mrs. James P. Jordan Lucas J. & Carla M. Fabian Michael J. & Bonnie K. Ritter Robert F. & Donna L. Niedfeldt Mr. & Mrs. John Parsneau Gundersen Health System Administration David E. & Yvonne Whiteman Cheryl R. Vieth Mr. & Mrs. David M. Seymour Judy E. Hanley John C. & Carol M. Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Alan D. Shepherd Annmarie T. Horan Arthur Lane Ofsdahl Jr. John H. & Mary A. Snider Ronald Francis McMullin Patrick J. & Kathleen Houlihan Carl R. & Vicki Aubart Beverly J. Strasser Mary Jane McMullin Thomas G. & Frances A. Hutson Ellen V. Bluske Susan L. Weber Kwik Trip, Inc. Erland P. McRae Kim A. Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Wilder Robert W. Mahr Leroy E. & Charlotte B. Hougom Ronald J. & Adele M. Johnson Jean M. Zahn Donald A. & Luann I. Miller Robert M. & Martha A. Sesvold Kay Ofsdahl John L. & Marilyn L. Sander Paul J. Pearson Fred L. & Maureen T. Monk Judy Darlene Meixner Rose Marie Thiel Jeanette Pearson Lori F. Moystner Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Sonja H. Nealis Dee Ohlrogge Dr. Edward Perry Mary Elizabeth (Collins) Merfeld Terry W. Norman William G. & Kathy L. Brose Connie LaVon Lee Kay & Rich Petry Daniel & Catherina M. Novy Timothy & Rebecca Oldfield Evelyn A. Lee Darrow & Rozanne Novy Clarence George Meyers Robert K. & Sandra L. Rockwell Helen M. (Noble) Peschau Allan & Melinda G. Orebaugh Gundersen Health System Administration Patrick J. & Joanne M. Stephens Dr. & Mrs. David K. Miller Joyce M. Potter William ‘Bill’ J. Mierow Jessica Swearingen Edith F. Nutter Carol M. Redmann Mr. & Mrs. David K. Leuck Michael & Robyn Tanke Anonymous Thomas N. & Ginger R. Tilson Rita Jean Oldenburg William A. & Patricia L. Shepherd Karen L. Vick Margaret L. Miller Gundersen Health System Administration James N. & Linda S. Sherwood Thomas B. & Karin A. Wiese James R. Miller Scott Haugen Betty Ann Posaas Steven P. & Sandra K. Wright Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Mindrum Donald ‘Doc’ N. Olson Margaret Bickley Kaitlin E. Mahr Tammie & Norman Fandel Ruth J. Olson Barbara A. Brand Neva M. & Kevin J. Glaunert Janice E. Sobkowiak George & Judy Brockman Donald E. & Jeneane M. Mahr Audrey C. Momont Eris Ann Olson Janice & Jarvis L. Brudos Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Gundersen Health System Administration Donna R. Lowrey Lorraine E. Bummert Arthur H. Mann Jr. Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Harmon Dean Olson Richard E. & Barbara A. Doering Marc A. & Sharon S. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Simpson Robert A. & Frances Bateman Richard F. Figgie John A. & Lois M. Bigelow Victoria Gershenson Janet ‘Jan’ M. Mannel Frank Monsoor Daniel L. & Beverly Brey Douglas & Judith L. Graham Vernon E. & Elizabeth Klum Jeff & Sally Hillesland Elaine Dalager David E. & Barbara A. Hanson David A. Marcou Jr. Arline H. Morrison Eugene R. & Rosemary Feuerhelm Grace W. Hanson Thomas F. & Laurie K. Lane Martin J. & Mary L. Callaway Ronald L. & Patricia A. Johnson Roger D. & Linda G. Johnson Harold E. & Swanhild D. Lubeck Joseph A. & Sandra K. Kawatski Jeannie Lynn (Johnson) Mathews Marc L. & Lori L. Meinking Edward F. & Ann L. Keuper Mrs. Edward J. Nagle Ronald ‘Ron’ J. Muehr Galen W. Olson Ralph D. Koglin & Bonnie S. Koglin Elrose Nagle & Family James W. & Arian E. Arens Gary D. Olson & Karen B. Lee William J. & Jane K. Landman Harold F. & Diane A. Hubert John K. & Kathy R. Olson Duane A. Matye Josephine M. Olson Denise Lee Dolores & Loren Diekrager Robert D. Mueller Michael & Debra Olson Peter J. Linnert Gloria M. Freese Darryl ‘Punk’ Lee McBride Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson Charles J. & Carol A. Miller Shelba McBride Patricia ‘Pat’ M. Murphy Donald G. & Jane L. Pestel Thomas E. & Lori J. Nigon Michael J. & Sheila J. Durand Mark G. & Paula J. Przywojski Mr. & Mrs. Terry B. Nirva Daniel ‘Dan’ R. McCabe John A. Puschell Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson Richard L. & Marlene A. Roesler Patrick J. Murphy, MD Norma B. Reed David F. Posaas David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Jenny L. McClintock Dorothy M. Roraff Victoria L. Regules Corporate Courier, Inc. Cathy A. Cotton Glen, Vicki, Matthew & Sara Slaats James E. & Charla M. Ringenberg Michael J. & Sheila J. Durand Lori A. Falada Matthew W. & Betty S. Van Loon Jean Sablinski Deborah A. Evans Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Todd T. Vessey Sarah Slade Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Al Wieser Jr. Dennis L. & Carlene M. Ulrich John & Jean E. Nash Raymond M. & Joyce Wichelt

20 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Finn Posaas Judith R. Schaller Dorothy Marie Smith Janet M. Storandt William J. & Jane K. Landman Eugene M. Schaller Patrick W. Lawrynk & Robert A. & Ruth A. Oslie Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk Ronald ‘Ron’ Eugene Pugh Scott Martin Schendel Leo Starla Gerald E. & Marilyn J. Arndt Gundersen Health System Administration Dwight W. Smith Donald E. & June Halvorson Richard J. & Carol A. Brandau Irene Mary Pyka Gloria Evelyn Schieche Joan G. (Young) Strait James R. & Marilyn A. Reedy Family of Gloria Schieche Esther ‘Nanny’ Julia Smith Ann Alexander Mason Ward Jr., Frieda Mae, Bill Schilhabel Jr. Mike & Peg Lyga Don Burnham Lucille Dorothy & Loretta Norma Betty A. Schilhabel Evelyn Janet Smith Finch Kathryn Sterling Mason W. & Julie Quackenbush Edna L. Schilling James A. & Tricia Finch Sylvester J. Strasser Robert L. Quast Dr. & Mrs. John C. Cleveland Malita E. Raymond Marjorie P. Helland Elaine E. Quast Lisa L. Schindler Norene A. Smith, PhD Alden Ingeman Sundet Phillip ‘Phil’ J. Quillin Timothy E. Schindler Patricia A. Mertens Family of Alden Sundet Jack & Kathy Lucey Judy Schlesser Patricia ‘Pat’ A. Smith Ray A. Sundet Ellen ‘Anty Em’ L. Ramech Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Mike & Peg Lyga Philip & Rebecca Schumacher David E. & Sharon Forbush Alida Schlicht Janice E. Sobkowiak Jeffrey A. Susdorf Lorraine Kathryn (Myers) Reinhart Robert M. & Martha A. Sesvold Darryl E. Dixon Annie Olson Gundersen Health System Administration Timothy B. & Susan J. Durtsche Signe J. Susdorf, RN Jerome W. Schneider Heidi M. Eglash Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Sutter Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Renner Katherine Schneider Petrine K. MacFarland James N. & Linda S. Sherwood Jayne L. Grupa Ronald E. Schneider, DDS Margie E. Mason Doyle L. Robinson Dr. Paul A. & Khristine A. Kuck Roy & Doris J. Modahl Ione M. Swanson William Bettencourt Dr. Leslee C. & Holly M. Timm Oldcastle Precast Mary Allen Carol Bradley Arnold R. & Ruby M. Pinski Albert C. & Anne C. Becker Marjorie Schroder Robert Luciano Kurt J. & Debra J. Schubert Bosshard Parke, Ltd. Sandi K. Schroder Tracy M. Munson Venkatesh Seshappa Diane Brady Robert G. Schroder Janice E. Sobkowiak Trust Phyllis C. Branson Cheryl J. Roesler Sandi K. Schroder Cinda S. Vingers William G. & Kathy L. Brose Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Donald J. & Cheryl L. Walsh Richard L. & Linda D. Campbell Kenneth R. Schweiger Doris Fries Doris Caroline (Moldenhauer) Roesler Jon Sobkowiak James W. & Arian E. Arens Michael J. & Gretchen F. Geary Gundersen Health System Administration Robert E. & Suzanne Zenker John ‘Jack’ Joseph Schwem Tom & Linda Johnson John A. Rohrer Marti Schwem Patricia M. Solberg Barb & Vic Kampa Elaine M. Rohrer Larry R. & Linda L. Arentz David J. & Veronica M. Keenan Carmen A. Scudiero Sr. Randy Joseph Rohrer Marilyn L. Kennedy Gundersen Health System Administration Harold ‘Harry’ Eugene Sprain Elaine M. Rohrer Thomas & Marylou Garavalia Charles & Mary Kirchner Solveig Elise Sedlet John F. & Barbara L. Leinfelder Robert O. Roraff Jeff & Sally Hillesland Mabel Stahl Duane K. & Janice R. Moore Glen R. & Susan K. Larson Robert J. Fendt & Ellen M. Pedretti-Fendt Norma Marie See Arlen J. Ostreng Carol E. Rue Gundersen Health System Administration Patrick J. & Kathryn Ann Fahey Family of Ione M. Swanson Gary & Barbara J. Nudd James A. Hakes & Julie A. Thompson-Hakes Mary J. Staksten Frederick H. Thiede Paul G. Runningen Dennis Morrison Edward I. & Christal S. Kanieski Marilyn E. Trisch Peggy R. Corey Bob & Mary Ustby Richard ‘Dick’ Frank Seymour Dolores C. Stanek Jack F. & Betty I. Weber Abbey K. Russell Raymond O. & Marjorie A. Lee Gundersen Health System Administration Kenneth I. & Denice J. Russell Mr. & Mrs. Duane D. Levendoski Jack D. Swartz Earl D. Stannard Paul A. & Lori A. Meyer Lewis & Norma Ruzicka Nancy Robertson Sharon J. & Randolph A. Bartlett Theodore R. & Rae Gene Storandt Joseph R. Shepardson Joni Kawaguchi Judith ‘Judy’ A. Tadewald Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Thomas E. & Rita L. Anderson Patricia E. Sake Milo G. Shepardson Arla J. Redman Nancy J. Borgen Gundersen Health System Administration Cynthia ‘Cindy’ E. Silke Susan L. Brown Karl L. Stayton Duane F. Sanborn Andrew R. & Stephanie S. Chroninger William E. & Gretchen Coughlin Gundersen Health System Administration Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson Audrey Mae Skauge Kenneth J. & Shirley A. Cvikota Gretchen M. Stencel Dolores & Loren Diekrager Charles ‘Chuck’ R. Sanders Gundersen Health System Administration Judith L. Bell Margaret E. Dineen Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Monk Ron Slaby Kenneth F. & Sharon A. Ducke James R. & Marilyn A. Reedy Frederick Leon Stilwell Francis C. Sanders Thomas & Judith Edmonds Gundersen Health System Administration D & S Manufacturing Marvin J. Slater Patrick K. & Deborah A. Gantert Muriel A. Stinski Denny Sarris Eunice M. Bielefeldt Lou S. & Sherry M. George Jeff & Sally Hillesland Gundersen Health System Administration Judith A. Ganley Jack & Rosie Glendenning Gary W. & Kristine A. Padesky Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Allan & Lynda Gorsett Thainees Savarimuthu Gordon Stinson Sr. William C. & Johnna M. Hartmann Purushothaman Raja Steven Edward Smetana Wenzel J. & Edna J. Smetana James W. & Arian E. Arens Mr. & Mrs. David A. Horman Elizabeth Hulse

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 21 LASTING TRIBUTES

Judith ‘Judy’ A. Tadewald Gary W. & Linda S. Keuser Elmer ‘Al’ Gerald Topel Gundersen Health System Administration continued… Elaine Lee Gundersen Health System Administration Gundersen Onalaska Pediatrics Dept. Carl D. & Virginia L. Iverson Allen & Louise Lofald Joy A. (Hildahl) Tuma Gundersen Pediatric ICU Dept. Roger D. & Linda G. Johnson Todd & Mary Lofald Ellen V. Bluske Leah Bushman, Jane Butler, Stacy Flanagan, Ornelle A. Jorgensen Richard & Carol Niemyjski Cindy Gordon, Quyes Huyen, Jodi Priebe, Richard R. & Beverly L. Kastenschmidt Diane Olson Donald ‘Donnie’ P. Vaaler Melody Schmitz, Juliene Sloane, Meredith A. Lang Duane Parr Kent M. & Lucy J. Vaaler Renae Solverson Shirley A. Lappin Steven & Theresa Parr Gerald L. Valley Sr. Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen III Larry A. & Donna J. Lee Wayne & Barbara Pederson Gundersen Health System Administration James A. & Carol A. Hopwood John F. & Barbara L. Leinfelder Jim & Judy Porter Gretchen Hupke Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Lommen Sr. Mike & Deb Porter Margaret J. (Hamilton) Van Tol Jeffrey J. & Amanda M. Jackson James W. & Carol J. Maier Hazel Price Judy K. Brennan Dr. Kerry B. & Horst Jedele Albert L. & Sharon A. Miller Marion & Carol Rudser Terry J. Vandenboom Robert D. & Mary E. Jothen Dennis G. & Julie A. Montabon Norma G. Thompson Wenzel J. & Edna J. Smetana William F. & Jeanie Juvancic James & Rebecca Naugler John & Cheryl Turner Julie Klemp David J. Vander Velde Wanda & Burton Nelson Bill & Alice Van Riper Dr. Paul A. & Khristine A. Kuck Christopher W. & Kate M. Nisbet Alger H. & Catherine K. Palmer Dave & Linda Venner Drs. Mary & Tom Kuffel John H. & Patricia A. Payne Mervin & Ardyce Wilson Brian Michael Vaughn Daniel J. Lilly & Lisa R. Valentini-Lilly James & Marilyn S. Petrie Gundersen Health System Administration Gary R. Tischer Philip C. & Jill E. Lisius Roger P. & Debra A. Ping James A. & Sandra K. Carlson San Juanita O. Vela James & Janice McCarthy Trent R. & Clara S. Ping John P. & Sharon L. Evenstad Dr. & Mrs. Glenn P. McCarty John H. Monson Barbara S. Quillin Ann & Tim Ferkingstad Dr. Kurt K. & Mary B. Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Ring Sr. Cletus Joseph Vincke Duane & Brenda Flatten Thomas C. Munz Lee J. & Judith A. Rowley Gundersen Health System Administration Sharrie D. Gjere James & Mary Lynn E. Nesler Roger R. & Margaret M. Sandmire Chris T. & Bridget J. Grelle Judith Patricia Vishwanat Dr. Ralph S. & Ruth J. Pacini Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Scheid Joan Halverson Drs. Anil & Manjeet Bouri Bob & Kathy Patros Mark A. & Margaret Schneider David W. & Patti L. Hanson Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Jacob R. & Anna F. Peterson Peter J. Schnick Mr. & Mrs. Douglas T. Imgrund Suzanne Chmelik John G. & Lynn M. Prkut Judith A. & Frederick Schubert Luci M. Johnson Rachel D’Souza-Siebert Janet L. Reif Eugene R. & Leslie J. Shumann David H. & Mary E. Kastenschmidt Fidelity Wanda & Sera Rogalski John & Andrea S. Terhune Darlyne Kellicutt Hawkins Ash CPAs Todd L. & Cynthia A. Schini James C. Tracy Mary Kettle Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Hutter Carol & Rodger Schomberg Dr. Margaret E. Webster & Carol A. Larson Carl D. & Virginia L. Iverson Robert & Christine Schukles Mark T. Glendenning Catherine Larson Pauline M. Jackson, MD Side by Side - La Crosse, WI Betty E. Wilhelm Dr. David W. & Lorie Lautz Rich Kotzker Ronald M. & Lynn C. Smerek Richard L. & Rita A. Wolfe Diane K. Lokken Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Edward & Shirley C. Spacapan Duane W. Taebel, MD Paul & Kathy Nichols Sandra A. Locher Dr. & Mrs. Paul T. Stanton Stephen Copps Sr., MD & Kay M. Nyberg Marie A. Miller Patrick J. & Shelly A. Tully Edna Copeland-Copps, PhD Thomas L. Nyberg Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Kathleen J. Volz Dr. Thomas N. & Barbara L. Roberts Dr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Weiss Ralph Gregor Tegeler Mary Papenfuss Diane Plein Rita J. Tabbert & Roger K. Yeske Dr. Michael A. & Elizabeth A. Witcik Stephen M. & Bonnie R. Fedie Anna M. Yates Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rudolph Robert C. Voight Robert H. & Judith A. Johnson Steven H. & Mary K. Schaub Jo Voight Marlyn ‘Dutch’ H. Voss Lynne E. Stenslien 5th Avenue Design Services Doris L. Picha Barbara Volden Terry Thomas C. Joseph & Jane M. Barstow Jeffrey A. & Mary Kay Priem Gundersen Health System Administration Donald R. & Nancy E. Staats Jon & Kathy L. Turner Judy K. Brennan Barbara L. Weigent Patrick E. Volden Leo P. & Sandra K. Chaput Patricia Thomas Steve E. & Vickie L. Weiland Harry C. & Ardis H. Bolstad Michael E. & Beatrice A. Chilson Cathy A. Cotton Robb & Susan Weltzien Robert ‘Bob’ C. Volz, MD Mr. & Mrs. David D. Ebner Mervin N. Thompson Karen Jean Tischer Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci James W. & Diane V. Engh Sandra Carr James W. & Arian E. Arens Tom Bengtson Joan P. Everson Chad & Heather Christianson Jonathon G. & Holly A. Berry Katherine M. Bohr Russ & Donna Flower Mr. & Mrs. John J. Derksen Teresa M. Discher Drs. Karl O. & Robyn A. Borge Tom & Kathy Frisby Norman & Joyce Ellefson Lori A. Falada Ryan & Teresa Clark Len & Vicki Golwitzer Reuben Ellefson Joseph M. & Joan Francois Dr. Darin D. & Kristin M. Damstra Gundersen Health System Administration Harland & Jean Gabrielson James D. & Deborah J. Head Donald D. & Elaine K. Damstra Don Humm Avanelle Genz Gary W. & Linda S. Keuser Thomas J. & Corin E. Davey Harriet L. Instefjord Richard & Marge Grosskopf Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Monk Charlene M. Deters Interior Systems International Gundersen Health System Mr. & Mrs. Alan D. Shepherd Alan H. & Laura J. Eber Kammel Excavating, Inc. Cardiotesting Lab Dept. Thomas F. Tischer Dr. Suzanne M. & Carey Falkenberry Donald J. & Diana R. Loeffler William E. & Carol M. Hanson Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Dr. Michael P. & Maureen M. Funk Timothy W. & Kristal M. Mueller Betty Hutchens Eric L. & Hanorah G. Garland Michael B. & Dena R. Mundy Jerry & Gloria Kilmer Darwin B. & Barbara J. Gerald Donald C. & Tammy L. Neitzel Anonymous

22 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Michael J. & Bonnie K. Ritter Doris K. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Schoh John P. & Sharon L. Evenstad Robert D. & Carol D. Stedman Doctors Day Don Wilson Mrs. Richard Stelloh Bob & Kathy Patros Robert & Susan Temp Bing G. & Kathryn A. Zillmer Richard Wilson Doctors Day—March 30—is a national O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wagner day of celebration to recognize physicians Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Richard ‘Dick’ T. Wilson Jean L. Brostrom and their contributions to society and the Joe Wagner Leah R. Brueggeman Michael J. Wing community. Jane M. Weisman Brian & Erin Banasik Thomas E. & Kathleen A. Banasik Many Gundersen friends choose this occasion to honor Coletta E. Walter Donna Berry-Swanke O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng their favorite doctor(s) or care provider(s) by making a gift Marie Brzowsky to Gundersen Medical Foundation as an expression of Gretchen Lois Wangen Paul & Heather Church Gundersen Health System Administration Roger & Dale Kittrell gratitude for care received. We thank you! Lois Wason Pat & Bonnie Korish Donald J. & Phyllis D. Greeno Sandra M. Thompson In honor of… Bev Hammond-Schaller Marilyn Trisch Robert J. & Donna M. Hammond Bill & Carol Vogel Irene H. Wing Nora Martinello Frank J. Aberger, MD Paul E. Bergquist, MD Richard K. Onsrud Betty Jane Winjum Mr. & Mrs. John A. Griffiths Margaret M. Pettera Wendell G. & Carmilla A. Thiele Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Marilu Bintz, MD Edward J. & Barbara R. Ryan John G. Watson Warren W. Wolfe Jean & Norm Krause Gundersen Health System Administration Jeanne E. Wolfe William A. Agger, MD Carla & Terry Steffen Mr. & Mrs. John A. Griffiths Kirk L. Wehrenberg Francis Wurzer Julio J. Bird, MD Orris L. Pederson Carol M. Boutni Virgil J. & Audrey S. Birdsell Mr. & Mrs. William A. Sheets Harriet L. Instefjord Gundersen Health System Administration Mr. & Mrs. Justin O. Wilson David F. Bleidorn, MD Margaret M. Wurzer Elizabeth A. Ault Brinker, MD Rosalie M. Weltzien William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson Armella J. Kueter George W. & Ramona Bartels Chad C. Young Gary W. & Kristine A. Padesky Behavioral Health Social Committee Peggy R. Corey Ezana M. Azene, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips Bobby & Susan Booker Arlene C. Martin Paul Gregory Zagorski Sigurdur Bodvarsson, MD Gundersen Health System Administration Gundersen Health System Administration Kelley A. Bahr, MD Robert Frie & Sarah Essmann-Frie James R. & Marilyn A. Reedy Michael D. Zeiher Mr. & Mrs. Corey C. Anneke Sharon E. Helstad Rita Wessel Kim Dehlin Zeiher Matthew T. Baker, MD Walter R. Boisvert, MD Mr. & Mrs. Damian G. Bork Leona C. Ziegler Mr. & Mrs. Danny L. Casper John C. & Iretta E. Elliott Harry D. West Gundersen Health System Administration Paula A. Bank, MD, PhD Robyn A. Borge, MD Marlin C. & Julie J. Helgeson David L. Zimmer Barbara A. Kracklauer Richard R. & Bernice A. Wehrenberg Samuel ‘Sam’ N. West Forrest L. & Linda C. Dowling Sharon I. Barnhart, RN, NP Christopher P. Born, MD Mr. & Mrs. Dale Evavold Jane Kurtz Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Shirley M. Ammerman Family of Samuel ‘Sam’ N. West Kathie A. Vongroven Mary C. Bassing, MD Robert B. Coe Jacob E. Wetterling Delores ‘Dory’ Zimmerman James E. & Elsie M. Bice Wayne A. Bottner, MD Jason Ward Mr. & Mrs. David E. Johnson Meggan M. Baudek, RN, NP Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Sandra Whiteley Verna R. Jergens Mr. & Mrs. Patrick H. Smith David L. Whiteley Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith James C. Baumgaertner, MD Lisbeth ‘Liz’ Wiebke David A. & Pamela R. Eilertson Eric F. Brekke, MD Walter G. Wiebke Maria K. Holley Elwood D. Harebo Evelyn Elizabeth Wiemerslage Bill P. & Jane M. Simmons Connie LaVon Lee Judy K. Brennan Amie L. Baumgartner, PA Kristen F. Brinks, PT Charles J. Wieser Sue A. Erickson Frederick W. & Susan J. Heuer Rose M. Albrecht William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson Joel A. Burnet, DO Mike & Jill Blokhuis G. Eric Belzer, MD Alex P. Wieser & Kendra L. Congdon Wieser Berneil L. Willenberg Beverly I. Stuhr Joseph W. Caron, MD Jon R. & Mary Jo Leveraus Joseph C. Benacci, MD Eric L. & Katie L. Larson Howard Willenberg Chester W. McKay Stephanie L. Carroll, MD Jon R. & Mary Jo Leveraus Dana M. Benden, MD Chet Doering Constance A. Heilman Sandra Littlejohn David W. & Donna R. Svenson Leda Schwertfeger

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 23 DOCTORS DAY

Michael K. Case, MD Clark A. Davis, MD Thomas M. Edwards, OD Kristen A. Freier, MD Nancy J. Flury Mr. & Mrs. Robb C. Kolodziej Connie LaVon Lee Connie LaVon Lee Ronald G. Chaney, MD Jerry A. Davis, MD A.C.V. Elston III, MD Carrie L. Gerhard, MD Dean A. & Kristi A. Gustafson Richard R. & Bernice A. Wehrenberg Charlie & Brenda Krupa Dixie A. Forsberg Diane L. Johnson Abigail K. Deyo, MD Joseph M. Endrizzi, MD Jennifer E. Gipp, OD Bonnie A. Mussatti Vernon P. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Miller Colleen Durham Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Wallace J. & Cynthia G. Peterson Leah L. Dietrich, MD Rick A. Erdman, MD Ronald S. Go, MD Mr. & Mrs. Patrick H. Smith John T. & June M. Benton William H. Brown Patricia A. Fitzpatrick James C. Rochester Heather J. Chial, MD Michael J. Dolan, MD Dale C. Groshek, PA Fred G.J. Farris Marilyn A. Alexander Robert S. Ettinger, MD Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Jean Baker John C. Brevik Connie LaVon Lee A. Erik Gundersen, MD Dr. Eric J. Bartleson Indrajit Choudhuri Suzanne M. Falkenberry, MD Barbara & James Clappier Sharon E. Helstad David H. & Pamela Hoppe Marilyn E. Trisch Mr. & Mrs. John R. Hammond Michael W. & Janell M. Jacobson Michael J. Mashak Mark V. Connelly, MD Mr. & Mrs. Darrel R. Johnson John P. Farnen, MD Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Barbara & James Clappier Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kluth Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kluth Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Ranzenberger Shirley A. Schoenfeld Patrick D. Conway, MD Mary & Jim Lichtie Mr. & Mrs. Norris A. Storlie Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier Robert Frie & Sarah Essmann-Frie Carla & Terry Steffen Anthony A. & Mary Jo Tremmel Erik A. Gundersen, MD Mr. & Mrs. James P. Jakowski Ed & Sally Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Olaf A. Anderson Fred & Joan Kautz Mark E. Domroese, MD, PhD Paul L. Felion, MD Bruce K. Cowgill Rose Ann Kazmierczak Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Bethke Mr. & Mrs. James G. Sires Mr. & Mrs. David Kubicek Burton & Paula M. Simon Collin D. Driscoll, MD Mary C. Fields, MD Arla J. Redman Benjamin J. Ward Jr. & Linda C. Wangen Sharon & George Kerckhove Barbara A. Kracklauer Jerome H. Gundersen, MD John J. Conzemius, MD Louis J. & Nyla B. Musser Sylvia A. Firary, MD Connie LaVon Lee Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Knute P. Temte Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Hentges Sigurd B. Gundersen III, MD Michael J. Ebersold, MD Mr. & Mrs. Justin O. Wilson Peter R. King Barbara & James Clappier Frederick R. & Janell Stewart Gregory G. Fischer, MD Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Engh Stephen C. Copps, MD Daniel J. Ecklund, MD Connie LaVon Lee Connie LaVon Lee Connie LaVon Lee Joseph J. & Candice K. Bucheger Evelyn A. Lee Robert L. Leisgang Milan E. Folkers III, MD Wenzel J. & Edna J. Smetana Andrew J. & Kristin G. Bergaus Elaine M. Rohrer Kimberly M. Coyne, MD David A. & Linda M. Stark Carla & Terry Steffen Karen L. Fries Catherine L. Ford, RN, NP Wenzel J. & Edna J. Smetana Brian M. Hagan, MD Kay Ofsdahl Katrina R. Hammel, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Miller hen my father was admitted for A. Daniel Harbin, MD surgery, I felt there was great care to Elaine B. Dorn show us concern, encouragement, and Phyllis C. Rix W Richard E. & Luanne Wagoner a bit of appropriate humor. Every amenity was available to us in this beautiful, peaceful setting. Allison K. Harbour, MD Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Chad M. Harbour, MD You have every reason to be extremely proud of Bernadette C. Tegeler your hospital and the way in which it ministers Timothy A. Harbst, MD to the body and soul, but what makes it the Mr. & Mrs. James P. Jakowski most spectacular hospital I have ever been in Charles H. Hayden, MD is the incredible staff. I cannot begin to thank Connie LaVon Lee each of them enough, but perhaps a letter of Veronica A. Heath, PA acknowledgement for their servant attitude may Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson allow them to know how many lives they touch. Michael J. Henry, MD Peter J. Linnert With gratitude and thanksgiving for all you and Cheng Her, MD your staff have done for us. Jane M. Gleason Sister Jean Kroeger Connie LaVon Lee Pamela Evelyn A. Lee ~ Orlando, Florida

24 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION John F. Herath, MD A. Scott Klein, MD Jared H. Linebarger, MD David K. Miller, MD John S. Bates Mr. & Mrs. James P. Jakowski Andrew J. & Kristin G. Bergaus Elsie M. Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Beranek Alger H. & Catherine K. Palmer Charles E. Link, MD Jerry J. Miller, MD Marion N. Boyle Steven M. Klein, MD Robert G. & Marlene Butzman Connie LaVon Lee Robert G. & Marlene Butzman Michael L. & Angela M. Spinello Evelyn A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. James P. Jakowski Jack M. Lockhart, MD Larry Vitcenda Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier Mr. & Mrs. Douglas K. Miller Edward B. Miner, MD Shanu N. Kothari, MD Connie LaVon Lee James R. Hoefert, MD Thomas A. Londergan, MD Gary L. & Mary L. Wortman Evelyn A. Lee Jeanne A. Clark Robert W. & Jean M. Raz Todd J. Kowalski, MD John H. Strupp Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold G. Zenke Chris A. Hofland, MD Mr. & Mrs. Justin O. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Sweeney David A. Momont, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Loraine I. Tichenor Ralph & Sue Frydenlund Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier Kimberly A. Krejchik, PA Mary M. Funk Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Sweeney Connie LaVon Lee Richard E. Long, MD Evelyn A. Lee Steven L. & Barbara J. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Orville E. Guth James D. Hogan, MD A. E. ‘Ed’ & Mary Helmueller Sandra A. Locher Laura E. Krister, MD Todd A. Mahr, MD Louis Herlitzke Sandi K. Schroder Frederic J. & Constance B. Schnoor Todd A. Graff & Laura J. Ziliak Dorothy P. Hoyt Donald E. & Jeneane M. Mahr Douglas G. Hughes, MD Mary E. Kuffel, MD Larry J. & Carla Y. Laber Amy E. Swailes Natalie J. Hartigan Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Edwards Duane K. & Janice R. Moore Beverly I. Stuhr Carla & Terry Steffen Steven R. Manson, MD Mr. & Mrs. John E. Paggi David L. & Kelly J. Weaver Todd A. Graff & Laura J. Ziliak Judith G. Rezin Amit P. Kulkarni, MD Mark A. & Margaret Schneider Gary O. Iverson, MD Linda K. Betsinger Ryan M. Manz, MD George E. & Marita J. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Miller Roger W. Kwong, MD James H. & Mary K. Mossholder David A. & Linda M. Stark P. Michael Jacobs, DPM Lois A. Storlie Laura K. Marchiando, MD Carla & Terry Steffen Nancy J. Flury Jennifer S. Lahmann, MD Ruth Henderson Sheila L. Momont, MD Connie LaVon Lee Barbara A. Kracklauer Gary W. & Kristine A. Padesky Mr. & Mrs. Steve W. Anderson Evelyn A. Lee Greg & Becky Prichett Dorothy A. Hendel Jeffrey Landercasper, MD Mary I. McLellan Kevin M. Jaeger, MD Beverly I. Stuhr Joan P. Matey Romeyn, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kluth William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson Sandra Price Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Daniel B. Lange, MD Bernard F. Kriesel Mark A. & Margaret Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips Mrs. Charles H. Miller III Raymond G. & Louise E. Sonday Benjamin T. Jarman, MD James R. & Nancy M. Reynolds Elizabeth Solverson Franz J. & Ursula I. Kokott William A. Morgan, MD Kimberly M. Lansing, MD Mr. & Mrs. Norris A. Storlie Sarah R. Newick Jeanne M. Johnson, MD Helen Evenson Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Thoftne Judith A. & Frederick Schubert Mr. & Mrs. Robb C. Kolodziej Robert Frie & Sarah Essmann-Frie Edison P. McDaniels II, MD Kurt K. Mueller, MD Alcee J. Jumonville, MD David P. Larsen, OD Dorothy M. Becker Dr. Richard B. & Joan L. Artman William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson James C. Rochester Rachel L. McKenney, MD John C. & Iretta E. Elliott Karen L. Fries Anonymous Fred & Joan Kautz John D. Larson, OD Brian M. Mulrennan, MD Sue & John Knudson Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Jill P.H. McMullen, MD Evelyn A. Lee David A. & Linda M. Stark Virgil D. & Joan F. Laak Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith James H. Munn, MD Jim Mason Jeffrey M. Lawrence, MD David M. & Sandra K. Wagner Elaine B. Dorn Margie E. Mason Mr. & Mrs. John A. Griffiths David R. McNamara, MD Wesley J. & Dianne S. Panzer David M. & Sandra K. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Weston D. Mack Mr. & Mrs. Justin O. Wilson William J. Roubik Gary A. & Penny A. Reed Phyllis A. Weihrouch Mouhammed R. Kabbani, MD John F. Merchlewitz, MD Mr. & Mrs. Raymond W. Salzman Jayne M. Laylan, RN, NP Mary Speltz Rajiv M. Naik, MD Evelyn A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schiefelbein Michael A. Kalinosky, DO Kenneth W. Merkitch, MD Wm. Bernard McCormick & Christopher L. Leach, MD Tyler J. & Katie L. Pongratz Sarah S. Naik, MD Janet Tiller McCormick Richard E. & Luanne Wagoner Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schiefelbein Leah I. Metz, MD Barbara E. Kaufmann, RD Kyla R. Lee, MD Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Kelly J. Nest, MD Anonymous Joette & Michael Gostomski Robert L. Leisgang Jo Le Roy David W. Metzler, MD James R. Kauphusman, MD Stephanie A. Neuman, MD Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Herman J. & Janice A. DeHaan Anna Beth Culver David R. & Barbara A. Skogen Sandra K. Sommerfeldt Donald A. & Joan B. Roessler Thomas J. & Phyllis M. Olson Colleen A. Shaw Carla & Terry Steffen Kermit L. Newcomer, MD Marcia Kendall, RN William H. & Edith L. Temte Beverly I. Stuhr Gary J. Lenth, MD Mary I. McLellan Christine D. Miller, MD Sandra Price Willard D. & Helen M. Halverson Karl R. Noll, MD Dean A. & Kristi A. Gustafson Connie LaVon Lee Bernadette C. Tegeler Michael A. Leone, MD Alyce May Mathson Evelyn A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Beranek Jerome C. Kitowski, MD Kathleen J. Pishaw James C. Rochester Lloyd E. & Christine O. Giese Kenneth C. & Mary C. Rownd Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus

GIFTS RECEIVED march 1 through september 30, 2015 | 25 DOCTORS DAY

Kurt R. Oettel, MD Matthew R. Runde, MD Amanda L. Strosahl, MD Mark E. Vig, MD William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson Phyllis C. Branson Ardith M. Brown Jens A. & Jill R. Vosseteig Mr. & Mrs. John P. Hinitt Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kluth Joseph J. & Candice K. Bucheger Jason K. Waddell, OD Louis J. & Nyla B. Musser Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Thoftne Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Labedz Judith A. & Frederick Schubert Albin ‘Dick’ & Joyce Schreier Anonymous Ronald J. Wnuk Ricky J. Waniger, MD Linda J. Runstrom, NP Rajah S. Sundaram, MD Nelma J. Brown Edwin M. Overholt, MD Thelma Johnston Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Gibbs Richard & Shirley A. Grams Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Furlong Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Dennis K. Ryan, MD Helen B. Walburn Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Key Connie LaVon Lee Mary Speltz Connie LaVon Lee Margaret E. Webster, MD Evelyn A. Lee Rachel M. Swetkovich, PA Evelyn A. Lee Ralph & Sue Frydenlund Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Rhonda L. Sallaway, MD Norman D. & Joanne L. Jerome Steven L. Overholt, MD Evelyn A. Lee San Thida, MD Mr. & Mrs. Darrel R. Johnson Connie LaVon Lee Jack C. & Judith L. Rusch Evelyn A. Lee Roland L. & Janeane M. Solberg Michael T. Pace, MD Andrew T. Saterbak, MD Gregory P. Thompson, MD Beverly I. Stuhr Patricia A. Andringa Carol A. Jefferson Jo Le Roy Douglas W. White, MD Mr. & Mrs. Stanley B. Hays Connie LaVon Lee Arlene C. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Tom W. White Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. McAlpine Evelyn A. Lee Dorothy M. Peterson Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD Steven W. Whitford, MD Chester W. McKay Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Harry C. & Ardis H. Bolstad Joyce M. Clason Louis J. & Nyla B. Musser Mervin D. Yeske Linda L. Hein Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Gary W. & Kristine A. Padesky Mr. & Mrs. Lauren L. Zucco Carla & Terry Steffen Knute P. Temte Daniel S. Wientzen, DO Venki Paramesh, MD Chad M. Thurman, MD Mr. & Mrs. Dean L. Teslow Valerie J. Schaefer Marianne R. Ehler Allen W. & Dianne E. Baker Anonymous Jon M. Williamson, OD Mr. & Mrs. Marvin W. Wolfmeyer Leslee C. Timm, DDS Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Thomas Schmitt P. Drew Pellett, MD Richard T. Record Connie LaVon Lee Catherine E. Wilson, NP Frederic A. & Loma D. Carlson Mark S. Topolski, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Miller Kevin L. Schoepel, MD Keith H. Peterson, MD Wallace J. & Cynthia G. Peterson Joey E. Amberg Edward R. Winga, MD Mary Speltz Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Rev. Ronald C. & Merle J. Gustafson Irina Shakhnovich, MD Bruce A. Polender, MD Janet L. Torkelson, RN, NP Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Geiwitz Stephen C. Wissink, MD Major (Ret.) Thomas J. & Barbara K. Smith Barbara L. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Olaf A. Anderson Stephen B. Shapiro, MD Michael L. Polito, DC John L. Udell, MD James F. Kjellenberg William H. & Dorothy A. Ferguson Jane M. Gleason Avis I. Collins Bernadette C. Tegeler Mr. & Mrs. John P. Hinitt Connie LaVon Lee Mrs. John E. Flynn Richard T. Weisbecker Fred & Joan Kautz Elwood D. Harebo Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Carol Prince, MD Mr. & Mrs. David Van Dyke Fred & Joan Kautz Sandra Price Julie Wypyszynski, RN, NP Kristie K. Shappell, MD Sandra A. Locher James R. & Nancy M. Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno Jean Eggen Gary H. MacDonald Ruth Henderson Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD Evelyn A. Lee Phyllis I. Markos Mary I. McLellan Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Gibbs Mary I. McLellan George E. & Marita J. Smith Sandra Price Mr. & Mrs. Owen P. Myhre Sandra Price Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Thoftne Dr. Thomas E. & Lois A. Wirkus Wenzel J. & Edna J. Smetana Robert W. & Jean M. Raz Mr. & Mrs. Laramie R. Vitcenda Beverly I. Stuhr Karie N. Zach, MD Sumaiya K. Siddiqi, MD Jo Voight Mr. & Mrs. William Wiezcorek Connie LaVon Lee Evelyn A. Lee Gary L. & Mary L. Wortman Emily Rae-Stuart, MD Mary Zaky, MD Brian M. Sieck, MD Duane K. Undeland, MD Barbara A. Kracklauer Connie LaVon Lee Irene E. Krackow Joseph M. & Joan Francois Evelyn A. Lee Scott W. Rathgaber, MD Mr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Graf Martin J. Smith, MD Rev. Barbara J. Knutson Frederic J. & Constance B. Schnoor Mark R. Zellmer, PA Avanelle E. Major Avis J. Knutson Edward H. Riley II, MD Kumari Usha, MD Melanie M. Solum, MD Earl F. & Ruth M. Jones Bernadette C. Tegeler John Z. Zernia, MD James R. & Mary Ann Atkinson Evelyn A. Lee Sajjad H. Rizvi, MD Autumn Valk, PA-C Balaji Srinivasan, MD Arnold N. & Doris J. Marx Evelyn A. Lee Robert S. Zink, MD Elaine B. Dorn Ronald J. Wnuk Marvin J. Van Every, MD Connie LaVon Lee Shannan K. Stephens, MD Thomas S. Roukis, DPM Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips Jonathan A. Zlabek, MD Mr. & Mrs. Corey C. Anneke Carol A. Jefferson Joseph P. Vandenberg, MD Elaine A. Baker John L. Sterling, OD Lois C. Fruechte Kevin M. Rumball, MD Connie LaVon Lee Vernon P. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Hentges Connie LaVon Lee Beverly I. Stuhr Sharon & George Kerckhove Evelyn A. Lee Todd A. Verdon, OD Virgil D. & Joan F. Laak Jane M. Gleason Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Connie LaVon Lee Evelyn A. Lee

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These Heroes are raising awareness about the services provided by CMN Hospitals. Logan Kelm Kody Pretasky Visit gundersenhealth.org/ Age 6, Holmen, Wis. Age 12, La Crosse, Wis. cmnhospitals to read their stories or make a donation. Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Preemie, Type 1 Diabetes Why not put your money where Lift for accessible van, Insulin pump, meal vouchers the miracles are? wheelchair ramp for home

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Only the best care Make a monthly gift in whatever amount works for you. for pediatric cancer Honor a loved one by making a gift on special occasions such as a birthday or anniversary. patients Remember CMN Hospitals with a bequest in your will. As a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital®, Gundersen Health System is passionate about providing the best pediatric care available, including cutting-edge care for children engaged in the fight against cancer. Part Donate Wish List of providing high-quality care is assembling a team of experts like pediatric oncologist, Jennifer Orozco, MD, Items who joined Gundersen in 2014 to care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Visit the “Wish List” at gundersenhealth.org/ “I am excited to work closely with children and cmnhospitals. Then donate items that support their families and support them during this difficult children and families receiving care in the time in their lives,” says Jennifer. “Gundersen offers hospital. an excellent opportunity for local children to be diagnosed and treated right here in La Crosse while getting the same high level of care they would anywhere else in the country, thanks to the collaboration and standardization of treatment through Be a Miracle Maker the Children’s Oncology Group.”

Jennifer, a Wisconsin native, earned an undergraduate degree in Oklahoma before returning to her home Share your passion for helping children by state to train at the Medical College of Wisconsin in spreading the word: Milwaukee. She went on to complete a hematology/ oncology fellowship in Minneapolis where she had Like our “Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the opportunity to do research in osteosarcoma and Gundersen Health System” on Facebook. get a great deal of experience in caring for patients Join our e-mail list to receive our calendar of undergoing stem cell transplant. events and volunteer opportunities.

Each charitable donation to CMN Hospitals benefits children in this region and provides support for specialty medical care, research, and preventative Visit gundersenhealth.org/cmnhospitals education. Your generosity helps ensure that our to learn more about CMN Hospitals and how area’s children receive the best care from the most you can help change lives. highly qualified experts in the field.

28 | CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS Tortle hats purchased by CMN Hospitals help position babies’ heads correctly. Ensuring a healthy future for our tiniest patients

Gundersen Health System’s typically results in physical and Infants in the NICU are now fitted Level III Neonatal Intensive Care developmental delays that can with Tortle hats as needed, and Unit (NICU) combines advanced require costly extended care. the hats may be sent home with technology and trained healthcare babies not able to maintain proper professionals to provide “The Tortle hats are necessary head positioning on their own. specialized care for the tiniest as babies in our unit tend to have patients of the Tri-state Region. lower muscle tone and difficulty “Providing these hats reassures As a Children’s Miracle Network keeping their heads in the middle me that we are doing everything Hospital® and leader, our NICU has when sleeping. They lay on their we can to support our patients’ access to the latest equipment backs when sleeping to prevent development while they are in and provides services and SIDS, but they often turn their our care,” says Johnson, “as assistance to families in need. heads right or left. This causes well as helping to ensure proper them to have a flat spot on their development down the road.” Recently, CMN Hospitals head, which can lead to an asym- purchased medical grade Tortle metrical head shape, tightening Because of the generosity of our Air and Midliner hats for babies of the neck, and future difficulties community, CMN Hospitals is able being treated in the NICU. These with motor skill development,” to meet the immediate needs of devices help babies avoid head shares Occupational Therapist Gundersen’s tiniest patients. shape deformity, a condition which Courtney Johnson.

A team on a mission to help children

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, is excited to share some updates to our team.

As program specialists, Ashley Zibrowski is working primarily with CMN Hospitals radiothon and national partner programs, while Rena Cash works with our national programs and local partners and events.

Rena Cash: [email protected] Additionally, Heather Gilles was promoted to Associate Director Heather Gilles: [email protected] of Development. In her new role, Heather, who has been with CMN Ashley Zibrowski: [email protected] Hospitals since 2006, will focus on strategic planning and major gifts.

WHERE GENEROSITY CREATES MIRACLES | 29 Paula and Tom Koster, owners of Onalaska Dairy Queen, are among our community’s most passionate supporters. The Kosters and the entire Onalaska DQ staff are dedicated to helping children. Raising the bar to help kids

Onalaska Dairy Queen owners families because the money stays According to Tom, plans for 2016 Paula and Tom Koster challenged in the Tri-state Region. Helping events are already underway, themselves and their staff to others within our community is and this CMN Hospitals national raise $10,000 in 2015 to support important to us and to our fans.” partner is ready to keep raising the Children’s Miracle Network bar—literally. “Dilly Bar production Hospitals®. But thanks to creative For the Onalaska DQ family, is ramping up and our amazing ideas, a motivated staff, a legion supporting CMN Hospitals is a Blizzard wizards are already of DQ fans, and thousands of ice year-long passion. On Miracle training to meet the challenge of cream treats, this CMN Hospitals Treat Day, the business donates Miracle Treat Day,” shares Tom. national partner far surpassed $1.00 for each Blizzard® treat sold. its own goal, raising more than During La Crosse Radio Group We are grateful for the support $20,000! Family Fest, attendees who make of the Kosters and the entire a CMN Hospitals donation can Onalaska Dairy Queen team for “To us, supporting CMN receive a Dilly® Bar or Buster Bar. supporting CMN Hospitals by Hospitals—creating miracles—is The Kosters even sell an Onalaska putting their money where the part of who we are,” explains Tom. Dairy Queen coupon booklet for miracles are! “We can make a difference in the $5.00, with 100 percent of the lives of local children and their proceeds going to CMN Hospitals.

Put your money where the miracles are

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, is dedicated To learn more about to saving and improving the lives of children. We directly assist children and their families, and Children’s Miracle Network support pediatric programs and services that help kids battle diseases and injuries of every Hospitals and the work we kind. In the Gundersen service area, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than do, please visit us online $15.2 million since 1986. Each charitable donation—whether through special events, annual gifts, at gundersenhealth.org/ business partnerships, sponsorships or planned giving such as bequests—benefits children in this cmnhospitals. region and provides support for specialty medical care, research and preventive education.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Gundersen Medical Foundation, 1836 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 775-4424

30 | CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS HAPPENINGS

Gundersen Medical Foundation at work Grant Allows Parents to Learn Lifesaving Skills

Each year, Gundersen Medical Foundation works to secure grant funding that makes a positive impact on the patients and families of Gundersen Health System.

In August 2015, the Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PNICU) received a grant from the Little Giraffe Foundation to purchase American Heart Association (AHA) Infant CPR Anytime® personal learning systems. The program, including an instructional DVD and a manikin, is used to teach new parents to relieve a choking infant and perform infant CPR.

The kits have proven valuable in a number of ways. “The NICU staff used to teach infant CPR to families, but some were intimidated to demonstrate the skill. With this kit, parents can learn and practice in a less stressful environment,” says Jane Butler, an RN in Gundersen’s PNICU.

“We have also had parents who have needed to use the skill until emergency help arrived,” she shares. “They were very thankful they knew how to perform CPR on their infants.” Foundation welcomes Enhancing Patient new executive director Care in Rural Gundersen Medical Foundation welcomes Jack Schwartz, CFP®, Areas as executive director of In June 2015, Gundersen Medical Foundation received operations. He brings with a grant from the Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency him 24 years of leadership Program. This grant has allowed residents, physicians, experience for a variety of and staff at Gundersen Health System to develop a organizations including deeper understanding of the needs of patients in healthcare, education, religion, rural communities. and sports. Specifically, Gundersen was able to form a “We are looking forward to curriculum committee that organized a series of adding Jack to our team. noon educational conferences designed to enhance He’ll bring his experience in cultural awareness. The conferences were recorded non-profit leadership to the Foundation where he’ll oversee and posted, along with additional webinars and operations of the Foundation divisions including education, training videos, on the staff development website. research, bereavement services, and development,” reports Sig Gundersen III, MD, chair. “Deepening the knowledge of the unique characteristics of patient care—and the unique Jack, who began his new role in October 2015, says, “Gundersen settings of our rural providers—will improve the has a great reputation as a very progressive organization. I’m quality of care that we provide patients in rural areas,” looking forward to joining the team and carrying on the mission.” says Greg Thompson, MD.

WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES | 31 HAPPENINGS

The Power of Pink

On September 12, walkers from 18 states and more than 300 zip codes came together to participate in Steppin’ Out in Pink, an annual event that helps Gundersen Medical Foundation raise awareness and funds to support the fight against breast cancer.

Thanks to these ever-growing numbers of supporters, we are making a difference:

6,400 walkers 800 volunteers Welcoming a New Leader 350 breast cancer survivors 100+ sponsors Gundersen Medical Foundation would like to congratulate Scott Rathgaber, Our 2015 event raised $430,000, bringing the 10-year total to $3.8 million. Proceeds from Steppin’ Out in Pink MD, AGAF, on his recent appointment allow the Foundation to fund breast cancer research and to the role of Chief Executive Officer of support patient services at the Norma J. Vinger Center for Gundersen Health System. Breast Care and the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorder.

Dr. Rathgaber, who has served Gundersen for 17 years Join us in 2016 on in a variety of roles, says he is both “humbled and honored” to serve Gundersen and the community in Saturday, September 10. this new position.

“The prospect of leading Gundersen Health System is exciting, and I am inspired by the multitude of Steppin’ Out In Pink 2015 Sponsors dedicated people who daily engage their hearts and Platinum Sponsors Walmart – La Crosse & Onalaska minds to continually improve the quality of our care Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. experience. This includes our patients, our staff, and Festival Foods our numerous community partners and friends,” says Castle Realty Bronze Sponsors Charlotte’s Bridal Dr. Rathgaber. Gold Sponsors Coulee Region Women Magazine Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc. CPC Printing & Promotions Dr. Rathgaber considers the work of the Foundation Dahl Automotive Credit Bureau Data, Inc. to be a “critical piece of Gundersen’s comprehensive Kaplan Professional Education Great Lake Cheese Co. mission to improve the health of the communities Marine Credit Union Foundation Gundersen Credit Union Northern Engraving Corporation Sam’s Club - Onalaska we serve.” River City Ready Mix The Big Event Company The Insurance Center The Foundation’s entire staff looks forward to work- Silver Sponsors ing with Dr. Rathgaber, striving to achieve its mission Culver’s – La Crosse & Onalaska Partner Sponsors DigiCOPY BloodCenter of Wisconsin of improving patient lives and the larger community DuraTech Industries, Inc. Dick’s Pallet Works, Inc. through medical education, research, outreach, and HSR Associates, Inc. E. Stanek Electric, Inc. the philanthropic support of Gundersen Health System. Kwik Trip GoMacro Potato King J.F. Brennan Co., Inc.

32 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Pink. Proud. Passionate.

This September marked the 10-year anniversary of Steppin’ Out in Pink—and there was a lot to celebrate. Not only has participation in the event doubled since year one, but the dollars raised reached an impressive $3.8 million. This widespread community support for Steppin’ Out in Pink has allowed Gundersen Medical Foundation to make significant strides in the fight against breast cancer.

Proceeds from Steppin’ Out in Pink In the past five years, more than eight have helped hundreds of individual research studies have been published breast cancer patients: in peer-reviewed journals. This research helped identify and correct • 103 lifesaving mammograms were gaps in the quality of care received given to uninsured or underinsured by breast cancer patients throughout women the U.S. • 442 grants to 218 breast cancer • Provides funding for Gundersen patients helped cover basic needs Medical Foundation’s Kabara Cancer during treatment Research Institute. In October 2015, two new cancer researchers joined Additionally, proceeds have resulted the Oncology Research Laboratory (Top photo, L-R): Jeffrey Landercasper, MD, and in the kind of breakthroughs in team. They are Paraic Kenny, PhD, Michael Ojelabi, MD, welcome Kenny Paraic, research that have made both a local who is an internationally recognized PhD, to his first Steppin’ Out in Pink event. and national impact: expert in breast cancer research who (Bottom photo): Representatives from Castle will serve as director of the Oncology Realty, a platinum-level sponsor, provide encouragement to walkers of all ages. • Provided full funding of the Research Laboratory at the Kabara Norman L. Gillette Jr. Cancer Research Cancer Research Institute, and Sunny Fellowship Endowment ($2 million). Guin, PhD, whose focus is cancer • Provides annual support of biology and therapeutics. They will outcomes-based research led by soon be joined by the Norman L. Jeffrey Landercasper, MD, and a full- Gillette Jr. Fellow who will complete time clinical research coordinator. the breast cancer research team.

Kohl’s Department Stores The Waterfront Restaurant & Steppin’ Out in Pink Media Sponsors Logistics Health, Inc. Tavern Event Sponsors Charter Mueller Media Trust Point Inc All Glazed Up! Fairway Outdoor Advertising Frito Lay John & Estelle Pedace Walmart – Sparta Charlotte’s Bridal and Formalwear La Crosse Tribune Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies Silhouette Shoppe/Prosthetic Walmart – Viroqua Coffee for a Cure WKBT TV News 8 Grounded Specialty Coffee Laboratories – Division of Dale’s Clothing Men & Women Magic 105 Brian Jorstad Hanger Clinic Business Champions DeSoto High School Football & Classic Rock 100.1 Kwik Trip Brown & Brown Insurance Cheerleaders KICKS 106.3 McHugh Excavating Walker Sponsors Cardinal IG Festival Foods Wine & Beer Tasting Eagle 102.7 Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. Allergy Associates of La Crosse Clough Electric Hooking for Hope 1490 WLFN La Crosse Area Park & Rec Altra Federal Credit Union Council Bay Feed & Trailer La Crosse Area Day Baseball La Crosse Floral Brothers Bar & Grill Express Printing La Crosse Country Club Women’s Special thanks for these Ocean Spray Colgan Air Services Five Star Telecom, Inc. Golf Association businesses and individuals Sarah Piper Coulee Bank Jelinek Trucking, Inc. La Crosse Tribune Jeans Day for their Gifts-in-Kind David Reedy Dairyland Power Cooperative Laser Product Technologies, Inc. Mississippi Thunder Speedway Absolutely Edible Barb Richards La Crosse Loggers Baseball Mainstream Boutique Prairie du Chien High School AVS Group River Trails Cycles La Crosse Loggers Foundation The Angeletti Group Volleyball Best Kept Portables Russ Davis Lyche Family Viking Electric Supply, Inc. The Board Store Showrooms BVLGARI Parfums/Macy’s – Sue’Z Quilts Poellinger, Inc. The Charmant La Crosse Trees Today Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Survivor Tent Sponsor UWL Communication Studies Castle Realty, LLC Tri-State Ambulance Cremation Services Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Viterbo University Rec Sports Dept. Veronica Craig Wieser Brothers Sleik Law Firm Warrens Elementary School Fowler & Hammer General Contractor, Inc.

WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES | 33 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D La Crosse, WI Permit No. 119

1836 South Avenue | La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Our Mission We improve the lives of patients and our larger community through medical education, research, outreach and the philanthropic support of Gundersen Health System.

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18th annual Holiday Open House Thursday, Dec. 10, 2–4 p.m., Hospital Lobby Everyone’s invited! Join us for refreshments, holiday cheer, and a Holiday Market. Gundersen Health System, La Crosse Campus

You bring our mission to life. Watch a special video highlighting the impact your generosity makes at gundersenhealth.org/generosity.

Your generosity will change lives. n Give online at gundersenhealth.org/generosity n Return the enclosed gift envelope n Call 608-775-6600 or 800-362-9567, ext. 56600

A. Erik Gundersen, MD Vice Chair, Gundersen Medical Foundation