Memorial Hospital campaign gets off to good start
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of Remembrance fund drive has raised $4,415 so far this year in its campaign to support the needs of the hospital.
The tree in front of Memorial Hospital will be lit Friday, Dec. 3. The hundreds of lights represent loved ones lost who are remembered during the Christmas season. The tree will remain lit throughout December and January.
Funds collected this year will be used to purchase two Barrier-Free Examination Tables for the Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic.
Those wishing to make a donation or memorial contribution in honor of a loved one may do so by mailing it to: Tree of Remembrance Chairman Apryl Bradshaw, Memorial Hospital, 1900 State St., Chester, IL, 62233.
Contributions and memorials are recognized weekly in the Chester Herald Tribune.
Donations and memorials received to date include:
<b>Memorials</b>
The Manor at Craig Farms, in memory of beloved residents of the Manor at Craig Farms
Darlene Gentsch, in memory of my parents Mr. and Mrs. Gale and Fleta Armes
Janice Dettmer, in memory of Ray Dettmer and John Dettmer
Janice Dettmer, in memory of Wilma Kothe
Janice Dettmer, in memory of John and Rose Leaders and Herman and Louise Dettmer
Ed and Kim Holsapple, in memory of the Rev. George W. and Ida Farmer, Dale and Verna June Bierman, Claude Holsapple Sr., Merlin and Wilma LaRose, and Ronda LaRose
Dale and Marsha Link, in memory of Charles Link, Jeen Link, Harold Link, Ina Link, Jack Link, Ronald Link, Faye Magers, and Dan Magers
Steven S. Sympson, in memory of Arnold E. Fey
Steven S. Sympson, in memory of Uncle Terry and Aunt Martha Brelje
Steven S. Sympson, in memory of cousins Travis and Rebecca Young
Patricia Friess, memorial for the Friess Family - John, Mary and Bob
Ida Gaertner and Family, Gary and Stan Gaertner, in memory of Paul Gaertner
Judith Petrowske, in memory of Don Petrowske
Larry and Joyce Surman, in memory of Lori McCartner and Ronny Yankey
Michael and Betty Welge, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Welge; 1st Lt. Bruce Welge; Mr. Donald Welge; Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Cushman; Mr. Michael Joseph Cushman; Mr. Herbert Holzum; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davitz
<b>Donations</b>
Alpha Upsilon Master MA 1242
Chester Women's Club
Dieterich Bank
Joan Jones
City of Chester
Ruth Petrowske
James and Linda Sympson
St. Mary's Knights of Columbus