News : VGH thanks Tree of Lights: Annual Campaign Donors

Tree of Lights Purchases: 2025

We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our community for the 2025 Tree of Lights Campaign. The 2025 Tree of Lights contributions provided VGH Hospital and Clinics healthcare professionals with technology and equipment designed to improve patient recovery, lessen hospital stays, and increase overall staff efficiency.

* Stryker Transport Chairs (Acute Care)

* Stand Aid with Moveable Legs (Acute Care)

* Badge Reader for Pharmacy Acute Care Door (Acute Care)

* Vocera Communications System (Acute Care)

* High-Capacity Washing Machine (Environmental Services)

* US Thyroid Probe (Imaging)

* Helmer i.Series Blood Bank Refrigerator (Lab)

* EKG Cardiac Workstation (Respiratory Therapy)

* Hamilton t-1 Vent (Respiratory Therapy)

* Badge Readers for Staff Computers (Clinics)

* Staff Chairs (Clinic)

Your contributions empower our healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care, ensuring that recovery is quicker, stays are shorter, and operations run more efficiently.

Thank you for helping us maintain quality care close to home. We couldn't do it without your unwavering support!

Tree of Lights

It is with deep gratitude that we thank all of our donors for our 2025 Tree of Lights Annual Campaign.

STAR

Star donors for the 2025 Virginia Gay Hospital Tree of Lights Annual Campaign include: A Gift from Charles & Helen Charitable Foundation; A Gift from Trudy Evans; April Luebrecht in honor of the VGH Radiology Department; A Gift from Brett & Lesa Caspers; A Gift from Bruce Walker; A Gift from Jasmine Nabi; A Gift from Margaret Walker; A Gift from Dave & Lisa Vermedahl; Mike & Diane LaGrange in memory of Bob and Jane LaGrange; Frank & Kathy Van Steenhuyse in memory of Helen, Ray, and Tom Van Steenhuyse, Gene & Vera

Welsh, and Katie Roman; A Gift from Ann Harrison; Jan Roth in memory of parents, grandparents, and brother; A Gift from Ervin Motor Company; Mike & Michele Schoonover in honor of VGH Providers and Staff; A Gift from Dave & Mary Coots; A Gift from David Oliver Morgan in honor of VGH Rehab Therapy; A Gift from Patrice Morgan in honor of VGH Rehab Therapy; Rosean Hansen in memory of Gilbert Hansen; Anonymous; A Gift from East Central Iowa R.E.C.; Trent & Dawn Packingham in memory of Beau Keel, Vernon & Lois Wieditz, Ken Packingham, and Kurt Packingham; A Gift from Jane Schminke; A Gift from Donald Logan; Dennis & Ann Williams in memory of Emory & Mabel Williams and H.C. & Harleen Waldorf; Don & Gwen Eells in honor of Andrew Eells; Tammy Hicok in honor of VGH Staff; A Gift from VGH Human Resources, Environmental Services, IT, & Laundry; A Gift from VGH Imaging; A Gift from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa; and A Gift from Vinton Community Foundation.

ANGEL

Angel donors include: Emmett & Denice Stephenson in memory of Marcus "Marc" Merchant; A Gift from Dean Franzenburg; James Mahurin in memory of Carol Mahurin; A Gift from Gary & Bev Kisling; A Gift from Trudy Evans; Kay Dowd in memory of Ron Dowd; Steve & Sharyl Stulken in memory of Doug Stulken; Michele Koppedryer in memory of loved ones; Benchmark, Inc. in honor of Albert Bear; Larry Druschel in memory of Dale Druschel, Darlene Druschel, Teri Jo Druschel Horak, and Joshua Ryan Horak; Bill & Margie Ortgiesen in honor of all healthcare professionals; Lois Rinker in memory of Russ Rinker; Marty & Connie Ternus in memory of Dave, Shirlene, Marlene, and Mark Ternus, and Jim & Bill Jacobi; Dean Luze in memory of Kathy Luze; Dr. Alan & Janet Woodhouse in memory of Milo & Nellie Cobb; Mike & Bev Riege in memory of Lavonne Stemper; Wayne & Marge Wetzel in memory of their parents and brothers Jim, Dave, David, and Donald; A Gift in memory of Dorothy & Roger Albert, John Bliss, Royce Sutton, and Ben Sutton; Carol J. Lutz in memory of Robert Lutz and loved ones; A Gift in memory of Glenn & Mary Anderson; A Gift in memory of Emory & Mabel Williams; John & Pauline Elwick in memory of Janet Elwick; Lu Horak in memory of loved ones; A Gift from Medical Outsourcing Solutions; Anonymous; Becky Primus in memory of Dave Primus; A Gift from Todd & Alicia Rausch; A Gift from Ann Jorgensen; A Gift from Donald L. Franzenburg; Ruth Grimes in memory of Walter Grimes; Diane Pippert in memory of David Pippert; LaVon Bearbower in memory of Robert Bearbower; Flip Klinger in memory of Julie Ann Klinger; Bill & Teddi Newton in honor of their children and families; Dave & Sue Gates in memory of Edna Shain; Norm & Zelda Sackett in honor of the staff at Urbana Family Medical Clinic; Mark & Kathy in memory of Burns Mossman; Luke & Kelly Henkle, Graham, Carmen, and Loren in memory of loved ones; David A. Werner in memory of Leon, Helen, Jim, and Bill; A Gift from Eide Bailly, LLP; Mark & Deb Wilberg in memory of Richard Wilberg, Lynn Montgomery, and Jacquie Hodgson; A Gift from Les & Connie Zenk; A Gift from Rehab Vision & Cariant Health Partners Foundation; Terri & Terry Buelow in memory of Robert & Nancy Boies; Terry & Terri Buelow in memory of Leo & Anna Buelow; Cheryl Thacker in memory of George Thacker; Barb & Roger Beau in memory of Carolyn Kettler; Kent & Vicky Buckingham in memory of Jason David Williams; A Gift from Sara Stuefen Family Dentistry; John & Jacqueline Schoettmer in

memory of Ronold & Phyllis England and Rodney England, Albert & Frieda Schoettmer, and deceased family members; Connie Peterson in memory of Chuck Peterson; John & Lynn Yundt in memory of Charles & Helen Yundt; John & Deb Ketchen in memory of Doug Tauke; A Gift in memory of Lloyd & Ruth Stiegelmeyer; A Gift in memory of Harold & Evelyn Wilkinson; Dusti & Wendi Winkie in memory of Wallace & Beverly Winkie; Jane Schminke in memory of Dean Schminke; Kurt & Lu Karr in memory of Mert Alpers; Glenn & Chris Schanbacher in memory of Ed & Wilma Schanbacher and Joan & Marion Harrison; Fred & Kim Frazier in memory of Sylvia Merchant; Donna Sutton in memory of Dale Sutton; LaGrange Pharmacy in memory of Bob & Jane LaGrange; Bill & Mary Jo Guider in memory of Bill J. & Arlene Guider and Burland & Lorena Swanson; A Gift from Timothy Sage; A Gift from Skyward Foundation; Rodney Stueck in memory of Gene & Sharon Stueck; Angela Merchant-Stueck in memory of Dale & Sylvia Merchant; Barbara J. Evans in memory of Robert & Delores Glass; Eric Briesemeister in honor of Mike Riege; A Gift from Dr. Michele Elgin; Samantha Isaac, PA-C in honor of Atkins Family Medical Clinic Staff; Robin Martin in memory of Robert S. Pitts, Jr. and loved ones; Tammy Baldridge in memory of Jack Baumgartel; Barry & Tracy Dietsch in memory of Carol Anfinson; Tina Eden in memory of Judy Eden; Tammy Madsen in memory of Shirley Madsen; A Gift from Courtney McIntire; Lisa Rule in memory of Don & Erma Neve; A Gift from VGH OR; A Gift from VGH Acute Care, ER, OP & Social Services; A Gift from VGH Lab; and A Gift from VGH Business Office.

ORNAMENTS

Ornament donors include: Stuart & Pam Overton in honor of healthcare professionals; Connie Ogier in memory of Robert Ogier; Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Carl & Jo Erickson and Robb & Alice Morrow; Larry J. Moody in memory of Leona Moody Merchant, Karen R. Moody, and Marcia Hite; Berry's Lanes in memory of Friends of the Game; Ms. Alinda Wengenroth in memory of Lee Campbell; A Gift from Tom's Auto Restoration & Hanson Storage; Dean & Debbie Andes in memory of Nancy Glantz; Jennifer Miller in memory of Lynn & Nick Montgomery; Gerald & Eileen Kreutner in memory of Florence Meyer; Lorraine Fix in memory of Paul W. Fix; Jay Appleby in memory of Dean Schminke; A Gift from Darlys Hulme; Dea & Brad Burroughs in memory of Lyle & Shirley Miller and Ron & Janet Burroughs; Nancy Baldwin in memory of Ron Baldwin; Stoney Arch Financial in memory of Ralph & Sandy Noren and Jack & Mary Jane Peterson; Dennis & Nancy Lausar in memory of their parents; Jane Schminke in memory of Sheldon & Bernice Thompson and Henry, Pauline, and David Schminke; A Gift from Bill & Jane White; Roger Schwartz in memory of Marion & Lorna Schwartz and Barbara Schwartz.

CANDY CANES

Candy Cane donors include: Karen & Harry Popelka in memory of family and friends; Jean Ridenour in memory of loved ones; John G. & Barbara Anderson in memory of Glenn & Mary Anderson and John & Leona Bunten; Marjorie Werning in memory of Glenn Werning; Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of Reece Allan Erickson; Paula Happel in memory of Marian Fuehrer; Dr. Alan Woodhouse in memory of Dr. Stanley & Dorothy Woodhouse and Dr.

George & Coral Belle Woodhouse; Pauline Bettinger in memory of Bob Bettinger; A Gift from David & Debra Schussler; Vinton Cruise Committee in memory of past cruisers; Mayhew, Kastners, and Thuesens in memory of John Mayhew; Glynn & Dagmar Frank in memory of Kim Frank; Karl & Mary Ann Blumer in memory of Rick Bechtel; A Gift from Alan & Cindy Michael; Robert T. & Carol J. Grimm in memory of Robert & Mabel Lindberg, Harold Lindberg, and Thornton & Meana Grimm; Lou & Larry Albers in memory of Mary Albers and Ron Krusemark; Florence Rippel in memory of Roy Rippel; Peggy Bearbower in memory of Lyle & Elsie Watters, Elaine, Linn, Leo, and LaVonne Bearbower; Karon & Jerry Ahrenstein in memory of Ahrenstein and Craddock families; A Gift from Mossman Law Firm; A Gift from John & Shelley Mossman; Don Lyle in memory of Charles & Dorothy Lyle; A Gift in memory of the Long Family; A Gift from Leanna Mraz; Katy Grieder in memory of Bill Grieder; David & Denise Selken in memory of Bill Grieder; A Gift in memory of Mike Hibbs; Andrea Petersen in memory of Dale V. Petersen; Mike & Eileen Timmermans in memory of their parents; Rick & Betsy Hadley in memory of family; Suzy Robinson in memory of past family members; John & Jennifer Takes in memory of Marilyn Takes; Peggy, Mark, Tom, Janelle, Mike, Michele, and Mary Schoonover in memory of Richard Schoonover; EJ Timmerman in memory of John Timmerman; Wayne & Sheila Demmel in memory of Fred & Eunice Wright, Albert & Grace Demmel, Matthew E. Weber, and Jacob E. Weber; Siela Family in memory of Shirley, John, and Don Mayhew; Rachelle R. Berry in memory of Berry, Offt, and Stueck families; John & La Donna Messer in memory of Arlene M. Kruger; Brenda Hackbarth in memory of Craig Hackbarth and deceased family members and in honor of family and friends; Heather & Travis Kalous in memory of Juanita Hargrave; Marlyn Mayhew in memory of John Mayhew; Donna Sutton in memory of Ben Sutton; Bill & Mary Jo Guider in memory of Tom Hanna and Bill J. & Arlene Guider and Burland & Lorena Swanson; Randy & Glory Ohrt in honor of all military persons; A Gift from Ann Overton; Anonymous; Judy Thurman & Family in memory of Gene Thurman; A Gift from Sandra Hamilton; Denice Williamson in memory of Carol, Ed Pickart, and Teresa Wilson; Trisha Armstrong in memory of Emma Shermer; Jennifer Bahr in memory of Roger Bahr; Amanda Seiler in memory of Todd Seiler, Ron Seiler, Jean & George Herger; Dawn Stephenson in memory of Bob & Dorothy Helms and Marvin & LaVonne Stephenson; and A Gift from VGH HIM Department.

STRING OF LIGHTS

String of Lights donors include: Daniel & Karen Hissong and Paul & Lori Kubicek in memory of Dorothy "Dottie" Anthony Anderson; Paula & James Happel in memory of Beverly Lynch; Illa M. Nelson in loving memory of Bill, Paulette, Elissa Cristian, and family and friends; Larry & June Kruger in memory of Leo Ockenfels; Larry Bearbower in memory of Elaine Bearbower, Lyle & Elsie Watters, and LaVonne & Leo Bearbower; Jerry & Jacki Michael in memory of Gerald & Betty Michael; Rosemary Kampman Family in memory of Rosemary Kampman; Lynette & Orville Bakenhus in memory of Dick and Geneva Bridge and in honor of family; Marjorie Werning in memory of Lloyd & Viola Werning and Merlyn & Alice Gahring; Bonnie Troe in memory of Ken Troe; Mike & Sherry Reifenstahl in memory of Bub Reifenstahl; Duane & Pamela England in memory of Ronold & Phyllis England and Robert Reinhardt; Nancy Scott & Family in memory of Bob Scott; Pete & Carol Peters in honor of

Michele Burnes, PA-C and staff and in memory of their son Kurt Peters; A Gift from Alan & Joyce Schanbacher; Jerry & Julia Meadows in memory of Vince & Nancy Blank and Brennen Still; Anonymous; Eleanor M. De Silva in memory of Elma Geater; Pete & Monica Stark in memory of Roger & Trudy Stark and Ray & Lois Hagg; Dr. Ron & Jeanne Hanneman in memory of Dr. Stan & Dorothy Woodhouse, Raymond & Mae Hanneman, and Mark R. Hanneman; Emily Takes in memory of Marilyn Takes; Doug & Kim Wilson in memory of grandson Tyler Ainsworth; Sharon Rippel in honor of Urbana Family Medical Clinic; Phil Borleske in memory of Phyllis Borleske; A Gift from Larry & Vickie Holst; Wayne & June McGowan in memory of Raymond & Inez Maile, D.W. & Elsie McGowan, and Leonard & Leslie Mullnix; Lon & Diane Lyphout in memory of Henry & Nadine Lyphout; Tom & Terese Husnik in memory of Edwin & Margaret Husnik, Jerry & Shirley Gudmundsen, and Donna Small; Mr. & Mrs. Darwin D. Funk in memory of Loras S. Goedken; Timmerman grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren in memory of Arnold & Lois Hertle; Cheryl Radeke in memory of D. Boyd & Dorothy Owens; Larry Radeke in memory of family; Marlyn Mayhew in memory of Shirley and Don Mayhew; Kathy Tumilty in loving memory of Doug Tumilty; A Gift from Ann Overton; Don Entas in memory of Maydra Entas; Lucille Yedlik in memory of Edwin, Edwon, and Mary Ann Yedlik; Nancy Lorenz in memory of Anny Marie Engelking; Katie Cox in honor of VGH Ancillary Services; A Gift from Julia Laughridge; and Stacy Nabholz in memory of Ruth, Jaron, and Greg Sweet.

GOLD LIGHTS

Gold Light donors include: A Gift in memory of Karen Hagen; Dale & JoAnne Schmidt in memory of Pauline Grovert; A Gift from Carol Sellers; Bruce & Joyce Erickson in memory of loved ones; Pauline Bettinger in memory of Rita Bettinger; A Gift in memory of deceased Clark & Kramer family members; A Gift in memory of the Long Family; Lynette & Orville Bakenhus in memory of Shelby Usher; A Gift from American Legion Auxiliary Unit #57; Dave & Mary Coots in memory of Floyd Coots, Gwen Coots, Clyde St. Clair, and Alice St. Clair; A Gift from Rob & Winifred Nolan; A Gift from Ron & Mary Wilhelmi; Nancy Scott & Family in memory of Don & Beth Offt; Diane Holland in memory of Arlene Andrew; A Gift from Robert & Carla Albertsen; A Gift from Gary & Bev Kisling; Vicky Spurgeon in memory of Julie Kacena; EJ Timmerman & Family in memory of George & Rosa Schoelerman; Lucille Yedlik in memory and in honor of children; A Gift from James Kisling; Diane E. Severtsgaard in memory of Ernie and Donne Severtsgaard; and Kay Dowd in memory of Char, Marcia, Geri, and Dottie.

GREEN, BLUE, RED & WHITE LIGHTS

Green Light donors include: Kristy & Russell Haefner in memory of Wayne E. Roster, Renea E. Roster, Doris & George Haefner, and in honor of grandchildren Tanner, Axel, Tyson, Finley, and Mason; Justin & Taylor Adams in memory of Dave Cardwell; Laurie Mayhew in memory of Marshal & Beverly White; Hesson & Helms families in memory of Dana Lane; Tom & Jenna Lane in memory of Dana Lane; and Hesson children in memory of Keith & Maribelle Hesson.

Blue Light donors include: Renae & Cory Kress in memory of Sherlene Robinson; Frieda Davis in memory of Gene L. Davis; and Virginia Deterding & Troy in memory of Gene Deterding.

Red Light donors include: JoAnn Meyer in memory of husband Dick Meyer and son Mark McFarland; Frieda Davis in memory of Gene L. Davis; Bob & Theresa Fowler & family in memory of Doug Fowler and Lyle Jr. Fowler; and Lucille Yedlik in honor of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

White Light donors include: Virginia Deterding & Troy in memory of Gene Deterding; Jayden & Hunter Sloan in memory of great-grandparents Landgrebe and Sloan.

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

Virginia Gay Hospital honors and remembers the cherished loved ones of our staff who remain forever in our hearts: Angie McAtee; Carol Leitheiser; J. Duane Glime; Scott Francis Wilhelm; Lois Claire Hagg; Myra M. Klopping; Jacquelyn "Jacquie" Ruby Hodgson; HyungSoon Song; Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Osborn Anthony Anderson; Dale Douglas "Doug" Fowler; JaeSoon Park; Ronald Seiler; Obaapanin Rose Appiah Mensah, A.K.A. Adwoa Bour; Rosemaree Williams; Fred Clinton; Bob Nebendahl; Jerry Barske; Bart Flickinger; Mary Vogt; Marjette Fitzgerald; Joye Schueler; Todd Lester Seiler; Dorothy Bliss Albert; Carol Anfinson; Leo Ockenfels; and Dick Flickinger. Forever in our hearts and deeply missed.

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VGH Nursing and Rehab Remembrance - Forever Loved, Forever Missed

Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab respectfully remembers those who continue to live on in our hearts and memories: Patricia McKinley; Myra M. Klopping; Judith Showalter; Tina Y. Malone; Linda J. Greene; Beverly J. Kenney; Marlene K. Jones; Roger Haerther; Betty J. Holtshouser; Rosemarie Williams; Kenneth Struve; Mary A. Berry; Larry L. Funk; Donna E. Chamberlain; and Duane R. Flickinger. Your memories remain in our hearts forever.

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2025 Tree Walk Display Donors

Virginia Gay Hospital gratefully acknowledges the generous supporters who made the 2025 Tree Walk Display possible. We thank Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Event Sponsor; Tracy Wyatt; Dawn Stephenson; VGH Urbana Clinic - Michelle Burnes; VGH Home Health; Wilson Hite Insurance; Sudsy Detailing - Hayden Henkle & Jill Chandler; Jan Logan; Keystone Care Center & Home Health; ISU Extension and Outreach; VGH HIM Department; Contessa Photography - Contessa Thiltgen; Diana Everett; Lisa Rule & Oriel Huxman; Rick Lazenby and Suzy Robinson; Ann Schmelzer; Dawn Packingham; Pam Keel; Cedar Valley

Bank & Trust; VGH Foundation - Linda Siela, Chris Schanbacher, and Marleen Patterson; Vinton Guild of Fine Arts; Lou Albers; Ilene Loutsch - Sparkle & Shine/The Niche; Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation; Ann Harrison; Nancy Kendall; Connie Gill; Paul & Caryn Bartle; John Pitts; Robin Martin; El Kahri Shriners - Hiawatha; Mossman Law Firm; Jan Roth; Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition; Rehab Visions - VGH; VGH Atkins Family Medical Clinic; Ahrenstein Family Charitable Foundation; Oriel Lee Huxman; VGH Nursing & Rehab Unit; Elegant Esthetics by Erin; Courtney & Gabe Barrios; Clipper Corner - Mary Barkdoll & Sharon Koopman; Eric & Valerie Struve; VGH Therapy Department; Benton County 4-H; Mike & Diane LaGrange; Amanda Todd; Nancy Hlas & Family; Country Crafters - June McGowan; Donna Thompson; Brandi Bresson & Eric Struve - VGH Acute; and Adopt a Snowman, handmade by Jan Roth. Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated.