2255 J.F.K. Road

Dubuque, IA 52002

563.582.1220

www.hospiceofdubuque.org

Fall, 2009 Issue

Dr. Brian Sullivan 2

Upcoming Events 3

Irish Hooley,

Special Thanks 6

Volunteers 7

Building Update 8

Tour de Dubuque 9

Memorials, Honorariums 11

HOSPICE OF DUBUQUEYOUR COMMUNITY’S NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPICE

National Hospice MonthBarbara Zoeller, Executive Director

November is National Hospice Month. Each

year, when this time approaches, we reflect

on the busy summer months and the many

community efforts that occurred to raise

money for the mission of Hospice of

Dubuque. In addition to my gratitude to the

community for their monetary support of this

nonprofit hospice program, I am also

grateful for the privilege to hear so many

hospice stories while I attend these events.

The stories verify that Hospice of Dubuque

does make a difference in the lives of the

families we serve. The willingness of

surviving family members to initiate or

support the various events benefiting

Hospice of Dubuque confirms that this

organization is an important community

resource. Recently we had an Irving School

4th grader, Ava, initiate a collection from her

peers for Hospice of Dubuque. These events

are a great way to show how Hospice of Dubuque is really neighbor taking care of

neighbor! Thank you to those who worked so hard throughout the year to make the many

events such a success. And, thank you to Hospice of Dubuque’s highly skilled clinicians

and dedicated volunteers for continuing to provide the kind of care that is so valued that

people want to ensure it is available for others.

While visiting with community members over the past few months, I have received many

questions about our new location. The Hospice of Dubuque offices will be moving to 1670

John F. Kennedy Road in May 2010 when the current lease at Asbury Square expires. The

Building for Compassion capital campaign is currently underway and the work on the

building has begun. I am hopeful that the strong community support we have experienced

over the years will extend to this campaign. Through this capital project, Hospice of

Dubuque will achieve a permanent home with sufficient space for current and future staff,

as well as ample meeting rooms for expanded volunteer, bereavement and educational

programs. In addition, the new location will enable Hospice of Dubuque to better manage

overhead costs through maximized energy efficiencies and the elimination of monthly rent

expense. We appreciate community support of this project as well as continued support

for the hospice care program. As you have placed your trust in your community’s nonprofit

hospice, we at Hospice of Dubuque pledge our future efforts will remain true to our history

of providing mission-focused, quality and compassionate care.

. Learn more about this year’sTree of Life on page 3.

A portion of the proceeds of the

10th Annual Pink Ribbon Open

Golf Tournament were donated

to Hospice of Dubuque.

Bill’s Tap Fish Fry

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Medical DirectorsMark Hermann, M.D., Co-Medical DirectorBrian Sullivan, M.D., Co-Medical DirectorJeffrey White, D.O., WI Medical Director Alternate

Administrative StaffBarbara Zoeller, Executive DirectorLavonne Noel, Financial DirectorShelby Wartick, Community Relations FacilitatorLinda Wolf, Community Relations FacilitatorJackie Brehm, AccountantHeather Skinner, AccountantNancy Harrelson, SecretaryDebbie Horch, SecretaryPat Pierce, Filing Secretary

CoordinatorsJudi Carr, Program Development CoordinatorMary Franzen, Volunteer CoordinatorMelissa Warren Spoerl, Spiritual Care CoordinatorSue Welu, Bereavement Coordinator

Social WorkersNancy Diehm, Psychosocial DirectorChelsea Deines

Jenica Kester

Nichole Kraft

Stephanie Lampe

Lisa Patterson

Kathy Schroeder

Jennie Schwartz

Hospice NursesBonnie Hancock, Patient Care DirectorKaty Morrow, Nursing Services DirectorRenee Frith, Nursing Services DirectorRose Guler, Hospice Intake NurseKaren Hayes, Hospice Intake NurseAmy Koeller, Hospice Intake NurseKristina Baur

Ann Blesz

Jennifer Cavanagh

Amy Crittenden

Jennifer Duehr

Dawn Dominguez

Diane Fasselius

Mary Greil

Dawn Hardin

Cindy McInerney

Amy Jewell

Barb Kennicker

Traci Kieler

Jim Miller

Sherry O’Leary

Kathy Pitz

Melanie Root

Edna Scherbring

Megan Schmitt

Kelly Simpson

Team NursesRosie Carr

Jennifer Friederick

Kay Herman

Mary Hoelscher

Jean Krueger

Brenda Peterson

Nancy Reilly

Dorothy Schlueter

Ruth Turnis

Hospice AidesAnji Lewis

Jan Phillips

Jane Schadle

Jayne Schonhoff

Heather Steines

Lynn Sutton

Massage TherapistJessica Oclon

Music TherapistMeganne Masko

DietitianAnn Scott

Pharmacist ConsultantJessica Purcell

Speech TherapistsMary Green–IA

Mike Parks–WI

Mercy Medical Center–IA, IL, WI

Occupational TherapistsMercy Medical Center

Physical TherapistsCarole Carroll

Scott Schaber

Alecia Thiele

Shawn Thiele

FinleyComp RehabMercy Medical Center

Officers, Board of DirectorsGreg Birkett, PresidentBrad Heying, Vice PresidentDarlene Conzett, SecretaryBruce Rehmke, Treasurer

Members, Board of DirectorsCindy Burdt

Susan Bushman

Carole Carroll

Larry Cremer

Jared Freiburger, M.D.

Jodi Bertsch Hagar

James Hall, M.D.

Fr. William Joensen

Allen Meurer, M.D.

Rev. Kathleen Milligan

Francis “Chip” Murray

Stephanie Savage

Betty Takes

Assessing Quality of LifeBrian Sullivan, M.D., Co-Medical Director

When a person with a terminal illness makes

the decision to pursue hospice care, one of the

driving factors is often the desire to focus on

quality of life. Often the first thought that

comes to mind with regard to hospice care and

quality of life is pain management. Adequate

pain control is certainly an important factor in

maintaining the best possible quality of life.

However, if one’s assessment of another person’s quality of life

is limited to concern about that person’s physical symptoms, the

accuracy of the assessment is likely to be poor.

A fundamental principle regarding the assessment of quality of

life is that it is best determined by the patient. While family,

friends and caregivers can make important observations about

the patient’s apparent quality of life, studies have shown that

there are often significant variances between a patient’s own

assessment of quality of life and the assessment made by a

surrogate. This is important because, if we want to help a patient

achieve the best possible quality of life, we need accurate

information regarding the factors that are impacting the quality of

life at that time.

In order to thoroughly assess the various dimensions of quality of

life it is helpful to inquire about these five key areas:

1. Physical (What symptoms bother you the most?)

2. Functional (How has your condition affected your ability

to participate in your regular daily activities?)

3. Emotional (Have you been feeling worried or sad?)

4. Social (How has your illness affected your interactions

with friends and family?)

5. Spiritual/existential (Have your religious beliefs been

affected by your illness?)

Opening a dialogue with the patient about these key areas helps

to provide care givers with important information regarding the

patient’s perception of their quality of life. This leads to a better

understanding of where help is needed and ensures that resources

are utilized in a way that results in the best possible quality of

life for the patient.

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Van’s Fall Wine Tasting will be held Wednesday, November 4, from 5:30 – 8 pm,

at Timmerman’s Supper Club, East Dubuque. Taste over 100 wines, 20 malts,

scotches and bourbons and free hors’d oeuvres. Tickets are $20 in

advance and $25 at the door with a free commemorative wine glass to the first 250

people.Tickets are available at Van’s Liquor Store, the Hospice of Dubuque office

and Timmerman’s. Call Van’s at 815.747.3631 for more information. Ticket

proceeds benefit Hospice of Dubuque.

“Riding in paradesis something I really

want to do andthanks to Hospice of Dubuque I wasable to ride in the

Labor Day Parade.”

Kenneth Palm

Bowling for Hospice of Dubuque

Pendleton’s Shopping Night

Van’s Fall Wine Tasting

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, February 20, 2010, for Bowling for

Hospice of Dubuque. The annual event will be held at Cherry Lanes. Watch for

more information and updates in the winter newsletter.

Pendleton’s of Dubuque invites shoppers to their charity night for Hospice of

Dubuque on Thursday, October 29. Pendelton will donate 10% of all purchases

made between 5 – 7 pm to Hospice of Dubuque. While you shop, take 25% off

men’s or women’s regular priced sweaters, enjoy refreshments from Taste of Philly

and enter drawings from the Wacker Plaza stores.

Hospice of Dubuque has always

utilized the expertise of many of our

local pharmacists. Hospice nurses

regularly seek guidance from multiple

contracted pharmacy staff regarding

different types of medications that can

best be used to manage symptoms.

Hospice of Dubuque remains

committed to using local pharmacies

rather than an outside agency that

manages medications according to a

formulary process.

The Medicare hospice regulations,

which were revised last year, initiated

direct involvement by the pharmacist

as a member of the Interdisciplinary

Team. These regulations require a

review of each patient’s medications,

including over–the–counter drugs, herbal remedies, and other treatments

that may affect drug therapy. The drug profile review includes:

• Effectiveness of drug therapy

• Drug side effects

• Actual or potential drug interactions

• Duplicate drug therapies

• Drug therapy that requires laboratory monitoring

The Hospice of Dubuque pharmacist (currently Jessica Purcell-Smith, with Ellen

Coughlin, as an alternate in her absence) attends each weekly interdisciplinary team

meeting and listens to all patient information communicated in the daily clinical

report. The pharmacist reviews each patient medication profile on admission and at

least every two weeks to assure regulatory compliance. The pharmacist researches

medication questions, offers suggestions for physician collaboration, and provides

advice for those situations that require more extensive interventions to achieve each

patient’s optimal comfort level. The hospice pharmacist participates as a fully active,

contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, cognizant of the impact of

physical, spiritual, psychosocial and environmental implications that affect the care

of our patients.

With the expertise of our consulting pharmacist, the Hospice of Dubuque staff

recognizes that they are on the cutting edge of expert care. Attendance at national

conferences verifies that Hospice of Dubuque excels at pain and symptom

management. An increase in the usage of compounded medications allows topical

administration for medications that can no longer be taken orally and higher

concentrations of medications in a smaller volume to ease administration.

The hospice pharmacist provides educational sessions to the nursing staff and reviews

pharmacy and nursing home regulations to assure all collaborative requirements are

met. The role of the hospice pharmacist has developed into a valuable aspect of

Hospice of Dubuque’s care.

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Thank you to the following fordonating supplies for our loan closet:Family of Thelma Althaus

Family of Albin Bries

Family of Leon Brimeyer

Family of Margaret Conrad

Family of Howard Dale

Family of Diane Driscoll

Family of Henry Droessler

Family of Eileen Even-Pfohl

Family of Justin Finn

Family of Elmer Flynn

Family of Ruth Hocking

Family of Richard “Dick” Maahs

Family of Merle Mathis

Family of John McPoland

Family of James Ploessel

Family of Judy Riniker

Family of Emily Rueffer

Family of Virginia Stallsmith

Family of Diane Stewart

Family of Evelyn Stierman

Family of Saverna Stoltz

Family of Margaret Whitfield

Peggy Dickson

Donna Duve

J. M. Miller

Charlene Riniker

Marcella Wagner

Luther Manor

Thank you to the followingorganizations that have providedmatching gifts, on behalf of theiremployees, to Hospice of Dubuque:Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc.

Allstate Giving Campaign

McGraw-Hill Companies

Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts

Rockefeller Matching Gift Center

Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

Matching Gifts Program

Thank you to the following businesses,churches and organizations for theirsupport and in-kind gifts toHospice of Dubuque:Addoco, Inc.

Berger Benefit Connections

Center Grove United Methodist Church

Dunleith Township

Mother of Mercy Mother’s Club

St. Columbkille Catholic Church Social

Concerns Committee

St. Peter Lutheran Church

Sugar Ray’s

Swartz Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Thank you to Mary Lou Mauss for the

donation of the book Death & Dying to

our lending library in memory of

Mathilda Horihan and Martin Feldmeier.

The Pharmacist’s RoleBonnie Hancock, Patient Care Director

“The pharmacist researchesmedication questions, offers

suggestions for physiciancollaboration, and providesadvice for those situationsthat require more extensive

interventions to achieveeach patient’s optimal

comfort level.”

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The following was adapted from an anonymous item circulating on the Internet:

“A man sat at a metro station in Washington, D.C. and started to play the violin. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.

During that time, since it was rush hour, thousands of people rushed through the station. Three minutes into his playing, a middle-

aged man noticed the music, slowed his pace and listened for a few seconds. A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar

tip: a woman threw the money in the till, and without stopping, continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against

the wall to listen to him, but the man soon looked at his watch and then started to walk again. The one who paid the most attention

was a 3 year old boy. Finally, the mother insisted that the child continue to walk, but he turned his head to continue watching.

This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without

exception, forced them to move on. In the 45 minutes the musician played, only

six people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 people gave him money but

continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing,

no one applauded. No one knew this small fact: the violinist was Joshua Bell, one

of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever

written, with a violin worth $3.5 million. Two days before playing in the subway,

Bell sold out a theater in Boston at a $100 per seat.

Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by The

Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and

priorities of people that asked whether we perceive beauty in a commonplace

environment at an inappropriate hour. If we do not have a moment to stop and

listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing some of the best music ever

written, we are missing many other moments of beauty as well.”

Many people wonder why those of us who work and volunteer in the field of end-of-life care choose to do it. Often, people state

their belief that the work would be depressing. Some others feel it would be frightening. Neither is true. What they don’t realize

is the privilege and honor it is to witness the “moments of beauty” that are so often found in the experience of dying and in the

death itself. With good symptom management as the hallmark of hospice care and with the provision of education, support and

a 24-hour hospice pager number, family members are empowered to provide the care that a loved one needs to achieve a peaceful

death. For the family and the hospice team involved, to witness this process truly means to find beauty in a commonplace

environment at an inappropriate hour.

Make Time for Moments of BeautyNancy Diehm, Psychosocial Director

Bill’s Tap Fish Fry

On August 3, Bill’s Tap in Farley held their annual

fish fry. Hospice of Dubuque is honored to be

associated with the fish fry and to have received

$9,541 from the hundreds that attended and

contributed toward this year’s event. Randy and

Annie Schroeder began hosting their fish fry in 1998

in an effort to give back to Hospice of Dubuque.

Since then, over $77,000 has been raised to ensure

that the services of Hospice of Dubuque remain

available to all members of the tri-state area. We

thank Randy and Annie for their loyalty to our

organization and to their patrons for making this a

true community fundraising event in support of the

area’s nonprofit hospice.

...the privilege and honor it is to

witness the “moments of beauty” that are so

often found in theexperience of dying

and in the death itself.

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Debbie Horch of Positive Creations has

created a beautiful card for the upcoming

holiday season entitled Mathias HamHouse. The package of eight blank cards

sells for $8.00 with proceeds benefiting

Hospice of Dubuque. If you plan to buy

cards for the upcoming holiday season,

these beautiful cards may be purchased at

the Hospice of Dubuque office.

Special thanks to ...

Doris Gorius and the participants of the Pink Ribbon Open, for the donation of $5,000 from the 10th Anniversary Event.

Best Buy, for the $1,000 corporate donation based upon volunteer hours by their employees at the 2009 BestFest.

Ann Zeller for the donation of note cards for office use.

Kwik Stop/Dairy Queen for the $495.75 donation from their Kwik Kare days throughout the month of May.

Mary Paul for donating four bags of crocheted hats for patient use.

The Moracco Supper Club and organizers for the donation of $853 from a golf outing held in memory of Raymond Heiar.

David and Kris Anderegg for the $150 donation from the Katie Open golf outing.

Kurt and Amy Gerhard and the gang at Knicker’s for the donation of $120 from a June golf outing.

Nancy Kringle for the donation of $100 from her Avon Fundraiser in memory of John and Elsie Kringle and Tania McClain.

Irish HooleyHospice of Dubuque Executive Director, Barbara Zoeller, receives

a check for $15,000 from Michael Lange and Ken Siegert of the

Dubuqueland Irish. This gift was a portion of the proceeds raised

at the annual Irish Hooley, held August 29, at the Port of Dubuque.

Thank you to the Dubuqueland Irish, and all those who attended

the Hooley, for this generous donation. Hospice of Dubuque is

pleased to be associated with the Irish Hooley and grateful for the

significant support from this popular cultural happening.

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VolunteersMary Franzen, Volunteer Coordinator

All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm at the Hospice of Dubuque office at 2255 JFK Rd. unless otherwise noted.

October 22, 2009Compliance Review, HIPAA and OSHA UpdateJudi Carr, RN, Hospice of Dubuque Program

Development Coordinator, will review our

compliance program and HIPAA. The yearly OSHA

in-service will also be provided. This is a

mandatory meeting.

NovemberHappy Thanksgiving–No Meeting

December 3, 2009Volunteer Christmas Open HouseJoin us for an open house at the Hospice of

Dubuque office from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. The volunteer

of the year award will also be presented.

2009 Volunteer

In-service Calendar

The education program for volunteers interested

in patient care began on September 15, 2009.

Nine individuals have started their journey to

join the Hospice of Dubuque team.

We thank those individuals for their

commitment as they join us in our mission.

Christmas Open Housefor volunteers and staff on

December 3 from 4:30-6:30 pm.

The 2010 Volunteer of the Year will be announced

and a plaque will be presented at 5:30 pm.

Please join us in this Holiday Thank-You and also

receive your 2009 Hospice of Dubuque Christmas Ornament

Annual Volunteer PicnicThe annual Hospice of Dubuque volunteer appreciation picnic was held

August 27 at Eagle Point Park. In anticipation of our new building

project, volunteers built tacos catered by Carlos O’Kelly’s and also built

ice cream sundaes. Thank you to the Hospice of Dubuque Board of

Directors for hosting the picnic.

Thanks for making a difference

As a caring volunteer

you always do your part

to share your time

with a generous heart.

Because you

make a difference

in so many valuable ways,

we’re grateful

we can count on you

to brighten

everyone’s days.

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Building for Compassion

Preparation work began in August, as a

group of volunteers dismantled the walls

and ceilings of the building at 1670 John F.

Kennedy Road. Hospice of Dubuque thanks

our dedicated volunteers for the many hours

of donated time to help reduce the cost of

the project. Construction will begin this fall.

A press conference was held

Tuesday, August 22, to officially

kick-off the public phase of the

Building for Compassion capital

campaign. The campaign details

were discussed and it was

announced that 55% of the 2.35

million goal had been reached.

Thank you to the dedicated members of the volunteer Building forCompassion capital campaign committee under the leadership of

Chairpersons, Pat Friedman and Larry Cremer (shown at right).

The Building for Compassion Capital Campaign is currently underway. A generous donation from the late Mrs. Ralph W. Aigler

has allowed the Hospice of Dubuque Board of Directors to purchase the former Steve’s Ace Hardware building located at 1670

John F. Kennedy Road. The goal is to renovate the building from retail to office space and add an education center to provide

space for bereavement and volunteer activities for the community. This expansion was necessary as Hospice of Dubuque has

continued to meet the increasing demand for services in the community by adding staff, volunteers and service programs. The

increased demand for services can be attributed to heightened public awareness of end-of-life care, growth in the senior population

and the reputation of Hospice of Dubuque for excellent compassionate care.

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Tour de DubuqueThe cool weather didn’t stop over 200 dedicated motorcycle, bicycle and classic car riders from participating in the Custom

Riders Tour de Dubuque on August 29. The riders enjoyed stops along the way and prizes were awarded to those who collected

the most in pledges.The Tour de Dubuque is a very personal journey for many who ride in memory or honor of family, friends

and loved ones.

Thank you to the Tour de Dubuque committee, consisting of Baird Sessions, Rich Fluhr, Kevin Pike, Jim Kirchhoff, Bob Steinman

and Kevin Vaassen from the Customer Riders, Mary Larmore from Kirchhoff Distributing, Mike Heiring of the Dubuque Bicycle

Club, Shawn Fluhr representing the car clubs and Carole Carroll from the Hospice of Dubuque Board of Directors. A special thank

you to Kirchhoff Distributing for the use of their facility for committee meetings and registration. Lastly, thank you to all who

participated, either by riding, sponsoring the event or pledging a donation to a rider. Because of your generosity, over $15,000

was raised for Hospice of Dubuque to continue serving the needs of the families in our tri-state area, regardless of age, diagnosis

or ability to pay.

In HonorShannon Lockart

In MemoryBob Albert

Marv & Rosemary Amos

Alvin Bakken

Steve Bardon

Penny Baumhover

Pauly Becker

Sue Beecher

Donna Besler

Eldon Bonifas

Wally Brecht

Howard Buesing

Mary & Joe Burns

Jean Bush

Bob & Rose Bush

Mae & Joe Bushman

Jean Bushman

Martin Carpenter

Peter Carroll

Joe & Ellen Castetucio

Gloria Clemens

Rosemary Connor

Kerrie Culbertson

D. C.

Elva Darling

Mike Davis

James Dawson

Gene Engler

Eileen Even Phohl

Patricia Fagerstrom

Eugene & Catherine Gau

Richard Gehl

Dr. Gilles

John Goen

Mary Gordon

Lefty Green

Andrew & Tillie Handzus

Marvin Hanson

Mike Hanson

Earl & Jean Hayes

Elaine Heiring

Leonard Helling

Lee & Mary Herrig

Gary Hinderman

Greg Hinderman

Ruth Hocking

J.C. Hoerner

John B. Holmberg

Harlo Hubanks

Dan Hudek

Bernadette Hyland

Robert Johnson

David & Kay Juarez

Jean & Bob Kaiser

Coletta Kamm

Vincent Kemen

Doris Kirsch

Robert Kleinschrodt

Mary Jane Krier

Bernadette Kurt

Anita Lambe

Chris Lambe

Kathy (Clapham) Lange

Becki LeClere

Ed Lenz

John Leytem

Lenore Leytem

Lloyd P. Luber

Aileen Lutgen

Ed Lutgen

Charles W. Lytle

Mary Maiden

Patti Marten

Kelly Mae Meier

Pete Metz

Dee Dee Meyer

Richard Michalicek

Bernie Miller

Ernie Miller

Morgan Mueller

Pearl Nelson

John Noonan

James P. Norton

Barbara O'Connell

Dean Orwell

Dorothy Jane Palm

Pam Park

Steve Paul

Bob "Frog" Pautvein

Bob Pierce

Richard Pike

Ron Pitz

Vince Pitz

Violetta Pluym

Loren Redman

Lorraine & Dalton Richey

Judy Riniker

Tom Roling

Lorraine Ronek

Sam Santillo

Larry Sawvel

Ruth Sawvel

Lois Scherbring

Eugene Scherf

Ruth & Vince Schromen

Albert (Al) Schulte

Karen Sue Scremin

Ida Sherman

Marge Siefker

Wendell Simmons

Tom Skemp

Armella Snyder

Gary Soppe

Robert Spahn

Grace Stecher

Jerome C. Stieber

Bonnie M. Thorpe

Denny Tranel

Richard Vandrah

Lynne Faith Welter

Joanne Whitt

Roger M. Whitt

Stan Williams

Howard Zimmerman

2009 Tour de Dubuque Honorarium/Memorial List

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Hospice of Dubuque welcomes ...

Jan Phillips recently joined Hospice of Dubuque as a Hospice Aide. Jan and her husband, Larry, live in

Peosta and have two grown sons, Randy and Ryan. Before joining the Hospice of Dubuque team, she was

employed at Oak Park Place in Dubuque. In her spare time, Jan enjoys flower gardening, seasonal

decorating, crossword puzzles and spending time with friends and family.

Anjanette “Anji” Lewis has joined the Hospice of Dubuque team after working in private care, medical

clinics and extended care environments. She is currently enrolled at NICC completing coursework to enter

the RN program. She and her husband, James, have a 12-year-old daughter, Brianna. Anji enjoys spending

time with her family and friends and football, especially following the Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes.

Jessica Oclon recently joined the Hospice of Dubuque staff as a massage therapist. Jessica grew up in

Superior, WI and received her diploma at Lake Superior College’s massage therapy program. Jessica is

also employed at Integrating Wellness as a massage therapist and hopes to finish her associate of fine arts

degree in the near future. Ayurveda (Indian ‘whole self’ healing), nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy and

essential oils are only a few of the therapies Jessica wishes to pursue as she furthers her education.

Jessica Oclon

Jan Phillips

Anji Lewis

Lynn Sutton

Lynn Sutton recently celebrated

her 10 year anniversary as a

Hospice Aide with Hospice of

Dubuque. Thank you for the years

of service to the organization and

compassionate care to many

families of our community.

Congratulations to ...

Hospice of Dubuque Volunteers ...Lynn Noonan and her husband Mike, on the birth of their

granddaughter, Bailey Emmalien Benson. Bailey was born

May 23 to Melissa Hinderman and Dan Benson.

Phyllis Ungs and her husband John, on the birth of their

great-grandaughter Claire Elizabeth Sexton. Claire was born

August 31 to Steve and Kim Sexton.

Sue Bateman and her husband Steve, on the birth of their

grandchildren, Elle Jean Naeser and Evan William Helmuth.

Evan was born to Stephanie and Mike Helmuth, Palatine, IL,

September 23 and Elle was born to Ellen and John Naeser,

Franklin, WI, October 4.

Hospice of Dubuque Staff ...Dorothy Schlueter and her husband Tom, on the birth of their

grandson, Henry John Schlueter. Henry was born August 23

to John and Jennifer Schlueter.

Jessica Purcell Smith and her husband Jeff, on the birth of

their son, Cooper Kevin Smith. Cooper was born August 30.

Sympathy to ... Hospice of Dubuque Staff ...Jackie Brehm, on the death of her mother-in-law, Connie

Brehm, October 6.

Jen Friederick, on the death of her sister-in-law, Rosalie

Friederick, October 10.

Hospice of Dubuque Board ...Cindy Burdt, on the death of her brother, Rickey McLane,

August 10.

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Fall 2009 Honorariums/MemorialsWe gratefully acknowledge these donations received between July 6 and October 9. If a name is inaccurate or missing, please contact

Community Relations at 563.582.1220.

HonorariumsMary Fritz

Phyllis & Darris Goerdt

50th Wedding Anniversary

Rosemary Kieffer

Sr. Mary Lauranne Lifka

Sherry O’Leary

Dorothy Schlueter

Schultz Family

Jennie Schwartz

Ken & Maureen Siegert

50th Wedding Anniversary

Diane Sweeney

MemorialsJoseph “Joe” Adams

Clem & Marie Ahmann

Thelma K. “Penny” Althaus

Donald Arensdorff

Nadine Bartmann

Susan Beecher

Henk Beek

Louise Berry

David Bertling

Robert M. Bertsch

Erna Berzins

Michelle Boever Brooks

Ronald Brayton

Connie Brehm

Mary Breitbach

Albin Bries

Herbert Brimeyer

Leon Brimeyer

Harold Buelow

Evelyn Butler

Mary Cahill

Hazel Carden

Anna L. Cox

Vera Curnan

Deceased Dominican Sisters

Mark R. DeMuth

LeRoy Dietrich

Marie Dietzel

Richard A. Dolter

Norman Dorst

Henry Droessler

Donald Duehr

Dunn Family Members

Loren Ehlinger

Scott Eisenhuth

Dominic & Lou Mae English

Harold Ernzen

Eleanor Ertz

Charles “Chuck” Eucher

Toni Ewert

Eileen M. Even-Pfohl

Donald Farquar

George Fecke

Thomas L. Feipel

Larry Felderman

Martin Feldmeier

Mary Agnes Feltes

William Feyen

Justin Finn

Linda Flatland

Ellery D. “Tex” Fowler

Marylee Fox

Robert Francis

Glennalee & Karl Funk

Berneice Gassman

Helen Georgen

Marcella Giellis

Thelma Gieseman

David Gratz

Ginny Grimes

Sr. Columba Guare

Blanche Haas

Mary Haas

Skip Haas

Albert Hanson

David Hanson

Dick & Patty Hanson

Judy Hanson

Patti Hanson

Joan Hayes

Gen Heathcote

Florence Heer

Marcella Wissing Heer

Raymond Heiar

Josie Heiderscheit

Brenda Heim

Celeste Heitzman

Rosemary Helmer

Mary Lou Herrig

Gen Hoeg

Mathilda Horihan

Charles Hosch

Marge Hrynkow

JoAnn Hunstad

William C. “Bill” Ihm

Millie Jellison

Ralph Jungk

Joe Kaesbauer

Lynn Keuter

Beverly Kieffer

Ignatius “Iggy” Kircher

Marion Kirmse

John & Nancy Kringle

Helen & Ed Krueger

Cyril Kruse

Mary Kupferschmidt

Tess Kurt

Theresa Lahey

Diane LaMontia

Jeanette Lanser

Becki LeClere

Audrey Lee

Elmer Leslein

Dennis L. Licht

Mary Link

Felton LeRoy Linton

John & Betty Lippert

Lloyd Luber

James Lucey

Jeanette Lynch

Ronald N. Maiers

Augie Maire

Helen Manternach

Vern & Vi Markus

Merle Mathis

Linda L. Maury

Anna “Marie” McCarthy

Tania McClain

Susan McCullough

Betty McGrane

Rickey McLane

Meicher and Renz Families

Pearl Menne

John B. Miller

Lucille Miller

Shirley A. Miller

Melba C. Moeller

Kathleen Mohr

Lois Morarend

Earl N. Mueller

Ida Muenster

John R. Murphy

Verdie Mustful

Gemma Myers

Mary Negus

Joyce Ney

Charlotte O’Rourke

Alois Oberbroeckling

Irene Oberreuter

Arnold Olsem

Irene Oneyear

Harold Oppert

Cletus Palm

Evelyn Pape

JoAnn Pickel

Sandra Ploeger

James Ploessl

James Pollock

Anna Potts

Ralph Priske

Verlyn P. Regan

Audrey Reiter

Louie Riesselman

Judith Riniker

Shirley Smith Riniker

Rev. Carl Ruhland

Lois Scherbring

Katie, Roy & Gretchen

Schmeichel

Mary Ellen Schroeder

Carol Schulting

Francis B. Schultz

Kathleen R. Schwartz

Thomas L. Sheldon Sr.

Lawrence & Ramona Sherman

John Shifflett

Sr. Dorothy M. Sievers

Arleigh Claire Sisbach

Rita Arlene Smith

Ione Spoerre

Grace Stecher

Velma Steines

Diane Stewart

Jean Wahlert Stoltz

Mary Stout

Edward Streif

Mary Sullivan

John Sutton

Adrienne Taggart

Francis “Frank” Taylor

Loretta Thyme

Florabelle Tietjen

Coletta Tigges

Pat Wallenhorst

Milo N. Weber

Ronald M. Weber

Patricia Weight

Marjorie J. Wellington

Jean Welter

Virgil M. Wersinger

Irma Wiederholt

Marvin Willenborg

Patricia J. Willett

Mark Winter

LeRoy F. Wubben

Arlene Yount

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Remember that

you can make an

honorarium gift at any time of the

year to Hospice of Dubuque. We

will then send a card to notify the

honoree of your generosity.

WINTER 2010

Tuesday Evenings

1/19/2010 through 2/23/2010

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wednesday Afternoons

1/20/2010 through 2/24/2010

1 – 3 pm

SPRING 2010

Monday Mornings

4/12/2010 through 5/17/2010

10 – Noon

Wednesday Afternoons

4/14/2010 through 5/19/2010

3:30 – 5:30 pm

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HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE

2255 J.F.K. Road

Dubuque, IA 52002

Phone: 563.582.1220

www.hospiceofdubuque.org

A Quarterly Publication of Hospice of DubuqueVolume 22, Number 3Fall 2009

Our Mission

Providing compassionate

care for the terminally ill

and their loved ones

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Your community’s not-for-profit hospice

Pendleton’s Charity Shopping Night October 29

National Hospice Month November

Van’s Wine Tasting November 4

Bowling for Hospice of Dubuque February 20

For more information on these events or how to

participate, please call 563.582.1220 or check out

www.hospiceofdubuque.org

Mark Your Calendar!“I chose Hospice

of Dubuquebecause their

personnel providecompetent andcompassionate care that meets

my preferred way of coping

with my illness.”Mary Lauranne Lifka, BVM