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Winona Health is pleased to present our

2004 Annual Report to the community.
This annual report has been published to further communication between Winona Health and the Winona regional
community and to thank our many supporters. This publication will be distributed to our many friends and
colleagues and will be available for downloading from our Web site, www.winonahealth.org.

If you have any questions about the articles contained in this report, please contact:
~ Loretta Bronson
Chief Communication Officer
507.457.4116

Other Marketing/Public Relations staff who helped with this publication include:
~ Amanda Atlas
PR Specialist
CONTENTS
507.494.7371
Letter from the
President / CEO .......................3
~ Elizabeth Hough
Events & Promotions Specialist
Letter from the
Winona Health Board 507.457.4161
President..................................4

Winona Health Board ...............5

CMH’s Emergency
Department Saves Lives...........6

Winona Health Builds

for the Community’s
Healthcare Future.....................9

Winona Health Physician

Clinics Growing to Meet
Community Needs ..................11

Winona Health Financials .......12

Letter from the

Winona Health Foundation
Board Chair ............................13

Winona Health
Foundation Board ...................14

Thanks to our donors

General Contributions ..........15
In Honor of ..........................15
In Memory of .......................16
Gifts in Kind.........................19
Happy Occasion ..................20
Remembrance Fund ............20
Capital Campaign Report.....22

More information about

Winona Health may be found on
our Web site:
www.winonahealth.org
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From the
President /CEO
Can it be that another incredible year has already
passed? 2004 will be remembered as a dynamic year of
exciting change for Winona Health, as we came to a
crossroads and chose our path. We dedicated time this
Improving health and well-being is another
demonstrable challenge we have committed to
through our mission statement. While this challenge
may seem a bit daunting, Winona Health is an Rachelle Schultz

past year to review our mission statement and gain organization up to the task. Winona Health is a President / CEO

consensus and commitment to our organizational
purpose. These efforts engaged our board members,
management, staff and physicians. The result is a new
mission statement that captures the purpose of our
organization and our commitment to serve the
community:
Winona Health is devoted
to improving the health and
well-being of our family,
friends and neighbors.
The Winona Health Board of Directors approved
this mission statement in September. It is such an
important organizational statement, as it guides all of
our decisions and actions. Our strategic plan is based
remarkable healthcare organization living through a
sea of nation-wide healthcare changes and challenges.
Our Four Cornerstones anchor us to the
foundation upon which we align our goals, strategies,
actions and resources. They provide clarity in setting
priorities and have proven constant over time.
These cornerstones are: Our People, Care and
Service, Collaboration and Financial
Stewardship.
Physician recruitment, the building project, WINONA
service excellence, pursuit of the Malcolm Baldrige HEALTH’S
Quality criteria, participation in the Center for SENIOR
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality project, MANAGEMENT
TEAM
our new Foundation Board, and retention and
recruitment of our excellent staff are all strategies
Rachelle Schultz
aligned with our cornerstones. They demonstrate the President / CEO
means by which Winona Health pursues improving
Rand Gettler
the health and well-being of our family, friends and Chief Operating Officer

on this statement; our capital plan is based on it; and neighbors.

Mike Allen
every departments’ efforts are aligned with meeting Throughout this annual report, you will see Chief Financial Officer
glimpses of the remarkable people and outcomes we
this mission. Loretta Bronson
have achieved in this organization – and I can assure Chief Communication
Beyond a statement of commitment, Winona Officer
you these glimpses are only the tip of the iceberg.
Health has to demonstrate how we are meeting this Nancy Brown
Every day I consider myself blessed to be a part of an
mission every day. Every one of us at Winona Health Executive Director of
organization and a community that has truly Development
expresses our devotion to you, the people we serve,
extraordinary physicians and staff committed to Sara Gabrick
through our Values. The Winona Health values of caring for them. I believe this often gets lost in the Patient Care Administrator
Integrity, Compassion, Family, “bigger is better” mythology that haunts many William Gould
Spirituality, Excellence, People, smaller communities. But I know I sleep better at Chief People Resource
Officer
Environment and Communication night because of the confidence I have in our
Kathleen Lanik
include specific service standards and expectations community’s healthcare providers. Our mission Chief Health Information
that we must all meet. These standards and statement says it all: Every one of us at Winona Health Management Officer

expectations are integrated throughout our is here for you – our family, friends and neighbors! Mary Miller-Hyland
Administrator,
organization and are commitments we make to Lake Winona Manor
everyone who seeks services throughout ~ Rachelle Schultz Dr. Charles Shepard
Winona Health. President/CEO Medical Director
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From the
Winona Health
Board Chair
Thinking about 2004 is a pleasant exercise. It was an
Gary Evans exciting year for Winona Health…perhaps the most
Winona Health
Board Chair
progressive year in the organization’s 110-year history.
It was a year when all the pieces were put into place to
offer Winona area residents a wonderful new era in
health care.
After months of collaborative negotiations with
the Winona Clinic, Winona Health in August
announced a $32 million building project – a project
that will move the Winona Clinic’s operations onto the
Winona Health campus.
New construction immediately southeast of
Community Memorial Hospital will include a
Clinic/Medical Office Building, Outpatient Diagnostic
Center, a parking ramp and will also renovate a
number of hospital facilities. All phases of the project
should be completed by March of 2006.
Upon completion of the project, Winona Health
will have state-of-the-art facilities and technologies to
care for the healthcare needs of our community’s
residents. Over the years, Winona Health has invested
in an extensive array of surgical, diagnostic,
therapeutic, and information services equipment and
2004 was technology so we can deliver excellent healthcare to
those in need of our services. The new and renovated
a year when facilities will meet our commitment to move health
care in the Winona area to an even higher level.
all the pieces Winona Health’s new Diagnostic Center will
were put into house a permanent Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) machine, providing greater access to these tests
place to offer for community residents. Add to this our digital
Winona area Radiography and PACS system – which transmits,
stores, and retrieves digital medical images for viewing
residents a – and you better understand why we believe our new
building project will move us into the future of
wonderful healthcare diagnostic services.
new era in Winona Health already is a leader in its seamless
community-wide electronic medical record (EMR) –
health care. one of the reasons Community Memorial Hospital has
been named a “Most Wired – Small & Rural Hospital”
for three consecutive years! Winona’s secure system
allows all local healthcare providers to access your
EMR. So, if you arrive in the CMH Emergency
Department late one evening, the doctors and nurses
can review your EMR to learn of recent physician visits
and lab test results.
As all of us on the board of directors watch the
progress being made on these new buildings, it was
gratifying to see the completion of one of the first
stages of the hospital remodeling: the new heliport,
located on CMH’s rooftop. Helicopters from Medlink
Air (LaCrosse) and Mayo One (Rochester) both test
landed on the new helipad on November 30, and their
pilots applauded the rooftop location, which provides
a safer landing for them and safer transport for our
patients.
The collaborative relationships our organization
and Winona’s physicians enjoy with tertiary centers
such as Gundersen and Mayo is also a comfort. We
know that when our residents need the services of
specialists at those centers, access is both open and
convenient. I can assure you that the Winona Health’s
board will continue to foster and expand these
collaborative efforts while, at the same time, we recruit
the best and brightest healthcare providers to serve our
community. Recruitment of new physicians and
healthcare providers to the Winona area remains one
of our key priorities – and we believe our state-of-the-
art facilities will help in those recruitment efforts.
Yes, for more than a century, Winona Health has
been a friend for life to the residents of this area.
And the steps taken in 2004 will ensure our residents
convenience and the best in facilities, equipment and
healthcare providers for years to come.
While we are pleased with the developments
2004 has initiated, all of us on the Winona Health
board are committed to continuing the progress in the
years ahead. That is necessary to meet our pledge to
provide exceptional healthcare services to the residents
of this area. The building project is a significant step
forward, because it will usher in a new era of
healthcare services to the Winona region.
~ Gary Evans
Winona Health Board Chair
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First Row: Scott Biesanz, Dave Binius, Susan E. Cornwell, Vicki Decker, Cindy Donahue.
Middle Row: Gary Evans, Joseph J. Greshik, Herb Highum, Mark Jacobs, Dr. Suzanne Jelense.
Last Row: Hugh Miller, Dr. Daniel Parker, Rachelle Schultz, Jack “Butch” Walz.
Not Pictured: Mark Wagner.

Winona Health Board of Directors

~ Scott Biesanz, Director
~ Dave Binius, Vice-Chair
~ Susan E. Cornwell, Vice-Chair
~ Vicki Decker, Director
~ Cindy Donahue, Director
~ Gary Evans, Chair
~ Joseph J. Greshik, Director
~ Herb Highum, Director
~ Mark Jacobs, Director
~ Dr. Suzanne Jelense, Director
~ Hugh Miller, Director
~ Dr. Daniel Parker, Director
~ Rachelle Schultz, Director
~ Mark Wagner, Director
~ Jack “Butch” Walz, Director
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Dr. Morales poses on top of
the new helipad.
CMH’s Emergency Department Saves Lives
BY ELIZABETH HOUGH
Jon Nienow was 52 years old. He walked three miles a day, lifted
weights and was in great shape. But in November of 2003, as he
entered Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department
(ED), none of that seemed to matter. He was having a heart attack
and he needed help.
Enter Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department
team. Mr. Nienow was assessed, treated, and transported within 38
minutes.
“They were angels,” Nienow said of the staff that he believes
saved his life that day. “I can’t say enough about the nurses and the
doctor who took care of me.”
The doctors who treated him at Mayo Clinic told him how lucky
he was to get the treatment he did at the CMH ED. “They said that if I
hadn’t gotten the excellent, immediate care that I got at CMH, I
wouldn’t be here today,” Nienow shared. He sings the praises of Dr.
Brett Whyte, who made the diagnosis and was so quick to treat the
problem, giving him a clot-busting drug within 13 minutes of his
arrival that seized the attack and saved his life.
17,000 PATIENTS SERVED EACH YEAR
Though not every trip to the ED is quite as serious, almost no one can
escape a visit at some point. There will inevitably be an ear infection
at 2:00 a.m. or a broken bone that needs immediate attention. And
life-threatening situations don’t wait for
office hours.
So we turn to the people we know will
have their light on for us – the doctors,
nurses, and support staff at Community
Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department.
They are prepared for whatever crisis may
enter their doors.
Jon Nienow, happy “We had 17,206 visits to the ER in
and healthy one 2004,” says Bev Speltz, manager of the
year after his trip
to CMH’s ED. Emergency Department and Certified
Emergency Nurse. And whether it is a heart
attack or an ear infection, the patients who
enter the ED are often scared and uncertain. They are looking for
friendly and familiar faces that will calm, soothe and heal.
Bev, who has been a nurse for almost 15 years, understands this.
She worked as an ED nurse for eight years before taking over as
manager. She proudly leads her team of nurses, doctors and
secretaries in serving patients with skilled compassion.
That’s exactly what Edith and Byrle Tschumper were looking for
when they entered the ED on a recent Wednesday morning. They
weren’t sure which doctor or nurse they would see, but they were sure
of the kind of care they would receive. It was not their first visit to
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CMH’s Emergency Department, and they smiled as they remembered
previous visits.
“Our care has always been very good,” noted Edith, who happened to
be the patient this time. “We think a lot of our hospital here.” As her
husband stands at her bedside, he is thankful for the time and attention
that has always been given to them in the ED. “Everyone always explains
things so well,” says Byrle. “The doctors are so helpful. And the nurses, they
are just wonderful.”
ED NURSES PROVIDE
CALM, COMFORTING CARE
Nurses are most often the first faces seen upon entering CMH’s ED. They
quickly and efficiently assess the patient’s situation with a calm confidence
that reassures even the most frightened patient. Their skill and dedication
are evident in the treatment they provide.
“We have a team in place that is truly devoted to serving our mission
of improving the health and well being of our family, friends, and
Dr. Donnal updates a ED Manager Bev Speltz, RN, CEN, chats with nurses
patient chart in the ED. Faye Connors and Barb Filas.
neighbors,” says Speltz. Community Memorial Hospital employs 18 full-
time Registered Nurses in their Emergency Department, with nine more on
call. They range from brand new recruits right out of nursing school to
veteran nurses who have been with the hospital for nearly 30 years. They
each joined the Emergency team for a variety of reasons, but the common
goal is to provide skilled, quality care for the patients who enter their
department.
Sheryl Klug has been a CMH nurse for almost 25 years, the last eight
of them in the ED. “I came to the ED in search of a new challenge. And I
love the variety of people we care for,” she said. Sheryl credits the success of
CMH’s Emergency Department to a true team effort. The nurses, the
doctors, the support staff, as well as other hospital departments, all
contribute to ED patients’ well-being.
Erika Ping is one of the newest members of the Emergency team. She
relocated to Winona after working in a larger facility in the Twin Cities
area. A graduate of the UW-Eau Claire nursing program, she has been
working in the field for two years. In joining the Winona Health team, she
definitely noticed the benefits of a small town hospital.
“People here have a sense of community,” Erika noted. “They really
are caring for their neighbors.” She understands that people want
reassurance when they come here and they want to know they will receive
the best care possible from well-trained professionals. “Patients want to
know that we are going to take care of them, that they will be okay.”
We have a team in place that is truly
devoted to serving our mission of
improving the health and well being
of our family, friends and neighbors.
Though the nursing team does not do it alone, their smiles of
reassurance and their gentle kindness – along with their skill and
dedication – greatly contribute to each patient’s healing.
Mrs. Tschumper listens as Nurse Erika
Ping explains the next step of care.
ED DOCTORS:
CAPABLE AND COMPASSIONATE
After the initial assessment by the nurse, ED patients are seen by a
physician. Winona Health employs five full-time physicians in CMH’s
Emergency Department. Each has a diverse background and their own
specialty, yet they are united in providing the community with quality,
topnotch emergency care. (See sidebar on the following page.)
This physician team includes Dr. Terry Donnal, a former physician
with the U.S. Air Force who works with local allergy patients when he’s not
in the ED. Or patients may be treated by Dr. Marc Dummit, president of the
Winona County Medical Society, who takes great pride in the tree house he
built for his family.
Dr. Chris Schubert brings a pediatric background to his work, and
Dr. Brett Whyte is Winona Area Ambulance Service’s Medical Director. Dr.
Carlos Morales, a native of Puerto Rico and a Mayo graduate in Internal
Medicine, has taken his medical expertise around the world and is rarely
without a smile.
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COMPETENT, CUTTING EDGE SUPPORT STAFF

AND TECHNOLOGIES
CMH’s Emergency Most patients are familiar with doctors’ and nurses’ hands-on involvement
in emergency medicine. But what people may not realize is the work that
Department Doctors goes on behind the scenes: ED secretaries order X-rays and lab work and
enter information on patient charts. They also serve as unit dispatchers,
DR. TERRY DONNAL is a graduate of
the University of Cincinnati (Ohio) and
communicating with incoming ambulances and reporting the news to the
completed his residency at Wheeling physicians.
Hospital Family Practice in Wheeling,
West Virginia. He is a board-certified
Stacy Fredrickson has been a Secretary/Dispatcher in the CMH
Family Practice physician with extensive Emergency Department for about three years. “We do whatever needs to be
training in Emergency Medicine,
Allergies, and Sports/Wilderness
done,” she said of her duties. “Whatever the doctors and nurses need, we
Medicine. “I hope to provide outstanding are there for them.”
emergency care and enrich my community through
involvement,” Dr. Donnal stated.
CMH also has adopted numerous technological advances to benefit
patient care, including linking the community’s healthcare providers via
DR. MARC DUMMIT received his
degree in Emergency Medicine from
an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). “The EMR is nice, because we have
UCLA Medical School in Los Angeles, all the [patient] information right there for us,” said Klug. “If a patient
CA, where he also completed his
residency. He joined Winona Health’s
Emergency team in April, 1997. Dr.
Dummit is a member of the American
College of Emergency Physicians and is
President of the Winona County Medical
Society. A father of two boys, he lists “building my boys’
treehouse” as one of his most meaningful
accomplishments.

DR. CARLOS MORALES, board-

certified in Internal Medicine from the
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine,
received his medical degree from the
University Central Del Caribe in Puerto
Rico. He joined the Winona Health
Emergency team in May, 2002. Dr.
Morales is a member of the American
and Minnesota Medical Associations.
He has traveled to Cuba for information exchanges on
Nurses debrief during shift change in the ED.
Emergency Medicine. He enjoys motorcycles, scuba diving
and spending time with his family.

DR. BRETT WHYTE came to Winona

Health in January of 2001, after
was in the ED three days ago or had seen their physician for something the
receiving his degree from the University day before, we can pull it up right away on the EMR.”
of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School
and completing his residency at St.
In addition to the EMR, the newest advancement for the Emergency
Luke’s Memorial Clinic in Bend, OR. He Department is the heliport located on CMH’s rooftop. Previously, helicopters
is a member of the American College of
Emergency Physicians, the American
landed on the ground adjacent to the ER. Relocating it to the rooftop
Academy of Family Practice and serves provides easier access for the pilot and more efficient care for the patient.
as the Medical Director of the Winona Area Ambulance
Service. He enjoys cycling and triathlons.
“Patients spend less time exposed to the elements,” explained Speltz.
“And we eliminate the safety risk of having the public on the ground when
DR. CHRIS SCHUBERT joined the
Winona Health Emergency team in
a helicopter lands.” The heliport opened on November 30, with test
February, 2003. He received his landings by Mayo One and Medlink Air pilots. Both commented on Winona
medical degree from the Bowan Grey
School of Medicine in Winston-Salem,
Health’s “state of the art” heliport and its patient care benefits.
NC and completed his residency at the While no one looks forward to an ED visit, Winona Health’s
University of Florida Shands Hospital.
He is a member of the American
competent, qualified medical experts and state-of-the-art technologies
Academy of Pediatrics and the ensure patients are treated promptly, expertly with great comfort and care.
American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Schubert volunteers
twice a week at his son’s elementary school and also
If you ask Jon Nienow, who has fully recovered from his heart attack,
belongs to a Triathlon Club. the CMH emergency team far exceeds that goal. “Dr. Whyte and those
nurses saved me,” he said. “When they say a friend for life, they aren’t
kidding!”
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An artist rendering of the completed Winona Health campus.
Winona Health Builds for
the Community’s Healthcare Future
“This is a very important day in our history and a great project for
our community,” stated Gary Evans, chairman of the Winona
Health Board of Directors. He is referring to a collaborative building
project being undertaken by Winona Health and Winona Clinic that
includes:
~ A Clinic/Medical Office Building
~ Outpatient Diagnostic Center
~ A new and remodeled Surgical Suite area
~ A three-story Parking Ramp
Winona Health will undertake the approximately $32 million
project. Winona Clinic then will purchase about 52,000 square feet
of the Clinic/Medical Office Building, built adjacent to the hospital
facing Hwy. 61.
“Our physicians and staff are excited to be moving into new
offices so convenient to Community Memorial Hospital,” said Jerry
Knuesel, Winona Clinic Administrator. “They know this will result in
greater efficiencies and services to their clinic and hospital patients.”
A WIN-WIN-WIN PROJECT
“All of us involved in this project believe it’s a ‘Win-Win-Win’
situation,” noted Rachelle Schultz, Winona Health President/CEO.
“While Winona Health and Winona Clinic and our staffs will benefit
from new space and state-of-the-art equipment, we are most excited
by the long-term benefits to those seeking healthcare in Winona.
“The hospital will have a new Surgical area, with four new
operating rooms and a remodeled operating room dedicated to
performing Caesarean Sections,” Schultz explained “In addition,
those needing outpatient diagnostic or surgical services will have be
able to register and receive needed lab and radiology services in one
convenient location designed with comfortable waiting areas.”
Added Dr. Dennis Nolan, Winona Clinic board chair,
“These new, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities will enhance our
ability to recruit new physicians – from internists and family
practitioners to physician specialists. Attracting new doctors to the
community will benefit all of us who live and work here.”
BUILDING PROJECT COMPONENTS
The project will be constructed in three parts, with the 280-space
parking ramp scheduled for completion in March, 2005.
The Clinic/Medical Office Building will be finished about
March of 2006. Winona Clinic will own half the first floor and the
entire second floor, which will be connected to the hospital. The
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third floor will be available for independent physicians and other

healthcare providers.
Winona Health’s Outpatient Diagnostic Center and hospital
renovation, scheduled for completion in March of 2006, will include:

• A new surgical suite with four operating rooms, one

procedure room, and one designated endoscopy suite
• Remodeling the existing surgery area to accommodate
18 recovery bays, a waiting room, and one operating room
designated for C-sections
• A new outpatient area, including registration, pharmacy,
blood draw, mammography, and radiology services
• A fixed MRI machine
• Relocation of the helipad to the hospital roof
Winona Health staff looks at MayoOne after it completed its inaugural
landing on Winona Health’s new rooftop heliport.

NEW HELIPORT ALREADY SERVING PATIENTS

The parking ramp as of December 2, 2004 (above).
Groundbreaking ceremony on July 22, 2004.
Turning over the first dirt are the Winona Health Board of Directors
and the Winona Clinic Board (below).
On Tuesday, November 30, Winona Health was pleased to announce the
completion of one of the first stages of the hospital remodeling – its new
heliport. Located on the hospital’s roof, the heliport provides air transport
services a safer approach and results in less patient time outdoors.
“The new heliport protects the safety of the patients, crew and the
public,” stated Sara Gabrick, Winona Health patient care administrator.
“It keeps the patients indoors longer; it’s clear for the helicopters to land;
it keeps debris from flying up.”
Added Rand Gettler, Winona Health COO, “The heliport features are
cutting edge. A lot of planning went into making this heliport, and many
people feel that adding this rooftop helipad puts us in the big leagues.”
Flad and Associates (Madison, WI) are the architects on this project.
Kraus Anderson (Minneapolis) are the general contractors, working
closely with Schwab Co. (Winona) and other local contractors.

Winona Health Physician Clinics Growing to
Meet Community Needs
ALLERGY & ASTHMA
CLINIC OPENS
The sniffles, sneezes and headaches that come
with allergy and asthma season are hard to
ignore. Relief from the agony of allergies and
asthma now can be found at Winona Health’s
newest physician clinic – the Allergy & Asthma
Clinic.
Located on the second floor of Community
Memorial Hospital, the clinic is staffed by
Dr. Terry Donnal, who offers a multitude of
treatments for allergy and asthma sufferers,
including:
~ Allergy and asthma evaluations
and management
~ Asthma education program
~ Allergy skin testing
~ Medication instruction and
management
~ Immunotherapy and allergy shots
Dr. Donnal, a board-certified Family
Practice physician, was Chief of Allergy and
Immunizations for three years in the United
States Air Force before joining Winona Health in
2003. “While [with the Air Force], I provided
allergy services, including skin testing and
allergy shots for people of all ages. I custom-
designed allergy treatment plans for each
patient to care for their allergies and asthma,”
Dr. Donnal said.
“I look forward to working with Winona
area residents in understanding and treating
their allergies and asthma,” he concluded. To
schedule and appointment to see Dr. Donnal,
call 507.474.7830.
RIGHT: Rushford Clinic's Dr. Marc Molis
and Trina Happel review a patient slide.
ABOVE RIGHT: WHMHS Therapist Mark
Bronson is experienced in individual, family,
children, and couples counseling.
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BY AMANDA ATLAS
RUSHFORD CLINIC
WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN
Rushford Clinic is pleased to announce the
addition of another Family Practice physician:
Dr. Marc Molis.
“I want Rushford and Rushford’s neighbors to
feel comfortable coming to Rushford Clinic for
their care,” stated Dr. Molis. “I enjoy working
with people of all ages, especially children, as I
have a strong background in pediatrics.”
Dr. Molis graduated from Northwestern
University Medical School and interned at
Children’s Memorial Hospital/ Northwestern in
Chicago. He completed his Family Practice
residency at Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois. MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES OFFERS
Dr. Molis joins two other physicians at
FULL SPECTRUM CARE
Rushford Clinic: Dr. Robert Breitenbach, a
Winona Health Mental Health Services is
General and Family Medicine physician, and Dr.
designed to meet the community’s mental and
Carmen Scudiero, an Internal Medicine
behavioral health needs. Offering both inpatient
physician. Linda Runstrom serves the Rushford
and outpatient care, the staff brings key
community as a Nurse Practitioner.
expertise in evaluating and treating mental
The clinic has expanded evening hours on health issues, including:
Mondays and Wednesdays and Saturday
~ Child/adolescent counseling
morning hours to better meet community needs.
~ Medication management
For an appointment, call 507.864.7726. Dr. John
~ Marriage/family therapy
Peterson founded Rushford Clinic in 1951; it
~ Mental health and psychiatric
joined Winona Health in 1996.
counseling
~ Psychiatric evaluations
Dr. Cullen Schwemer, psychiatrist and
Medical Director for WHMHS, is board-certified
by the American Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology and the American Society of
Addiction Medicine. Dr. Chris Wall is a Fellow in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic,
and Mark Bronson, Mental Health Therapist,
has 27 years experience in the mental health
field.
To schedule an appointment with either
psychiatrist or our therapist, call 504.454.2606.
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Winona Health 2004 Financials

WINONA HEALTH CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003

ASSETS 2004 2003

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,773,197 $ 3,477,569
Assets limited as to use 2,791,976 1,708,038
Other marketable nonequity securities 3,594,085 3,508,357
Receivables
Patient and resident, net of estimated uncollectibles
of $4,418,000 in 2004 and $4,932,000 in 2003 8,929,005 8,232,156
Pledges 522,718 600,000
Supplies 1,316,033 1,243,054
Prepaid expenses 430,584 508,807
Total current assets 24,357,598 19,277,981

ASSETS LIMITED AS TO USE 24,397,356 2,190,502

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 31,259,364 29,665,876

OTHER ASSETS
Endowment fund investments 14,448,533 13,565,934
Pledges receivable – 1,194,994
Deferred financing costs, net 381,956 23,038
Other 505,454 519,577
Winona Health’s
year ended Total other assets 15,335,943 15,303,543
September 30, 2004. Total assets $ 95,350,261 $ 66,437,902
It was another
consistent and strong LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2004 2003
year from a financial
perspective. That CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 914,267 $ 579,342
consistency and Accounts payable
stewardship has given Trade 1,401,257 1,261,804
Construction 717,827 –
us the ability to take Estimated third-party payor settlements 258,496 173,856
on a significant Accrued expenses, primarily salaries, wages, and benefits 5,094,061 4,380,593
building project that
Total current liabilities 8,385,908 6,395,595
will improve access
and support the high LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities 27,068,584 4,034,755
quality of medical Total liabilities 35,454,492 10,430,350
services available for
NET ASSETS
Winona and the Unrestricted 48,617,030 46,711,296
surrounding Temporarily restricted 6,046,104 4,327,540
Permanently restricted 5,232,635 4,968,716
communities.
Total net assets 59,895,769 56,007,552
Mike Allen
CFO Total liabilities and net assets $ 95,350,261 $ 66,437,902
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From the
Winona Health
Foundation Chair
The Winona Health Foundation has been busy This group of talented individuals will strengthen Jack “Butch” Walz
Winona Health
this year, recruiting and installing a new Board an already established tradition of giving to Winona Foundation Chair
of Directors to carry out the Foundation’s mission Health’s many affiliates – Community Memorial
to support Winona Health. As Foundation board Hospital, Lake Winona Manor, Adith Miller and Roger
members, we are responsible for foundation oversight, Metz Manors, Watkins Manor, our hospice and home
its policies and procedures, and generating care programs, and our physician clinics.
stewardship opportunities to benefit Winona Health. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge
With these responsibilities in hand, we were about the community we serve and a commitment to
privileged to recruit to this board the following ensuring strong community healthcare services. In the
exceptional, hard-working, dedicated community next few months, we will develop a Winona Health
members: Foundation strategic plan, which will identify ways the
foundation will enhance the lives of the people in this
~ Ken Mogren, Vice Chair
President of Winona Agency community through its support of Winona Health.
~ Andy Blomsness, Director Of course, our work as board members is so
Executive Director of the Winona Family YMCA rewarding because of the generosity shown by you and
~ Steve Blue, Director the Winona community. For 110 years, members of
President/CEO of Miller Felpax this community have proven to be generous
~ Judy Bodway, Director
Economic Development Director for the
benefactors to the hospital, our nursing home, assisted This group
living facilities, and all of Winona Health!
City of Winona The cranes now poised around the Winona of talented
~ Bob Gilbertson, Director
Retired Businessman
Health campus to build a new Outpatient Diagnostic individuals
Center and Medical Office Building are testament to
~ Jim Killian, Director this community’s belief in and support of its local will strengthen
Retired Businessman
~ John Mulrooney, M.D., Director
healthcare system. All of us on the Winona Health an already
Foundation Board of Directors thank you for your
Physician at Winona Clinic
ongoing support. You are the reason your community- established
~ Rachelle Schultz, Director
President/CEO of Winona Health based healthcare organization is “building for the tradition of
~ Barb Winbush, Director future.”
Consultant
giving to
~ Winona Health Staff: ~ Jack “Butch” Walz Winona
Mike Allen, Treasurer Winona Health Foundation Chair
CFO at Winona Health
Health’s
Nancy Brown, Secretary many
Executive Director of the
Winona Health Foundation affiliates.
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Front Row: Rachelle Schultz, Jim Killian, Barb Winbush, Steve Blue, Judy Bodway.
Back Row: Nancy Brown, John Mulrooney M.D., Andy Blomsness, Ken Mogren, Mike Allen.
Not Pictured: Bob Gilbertson, Butch Walz.

Winona Health Foundation

Board of Directors
When you make a general gift in support of Winona Health, you can be assured that it will be directed to an area
that will make a difference in our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Health education, new
surgical equipment, and technological improvements are just a few places private gifts can make a difference.
Members of the Winona Health Foundation Board work in cooperation with the Winona Health Board and
administration to determine how to maximize philanthropic dollars.
Many benefactors choose to direct their gifts to a specific Winona Health service or area. You can do so by
simply indicating what you would like your gift to support. To learn more about the Winona Health Foundation,
contact Nancy Brown, executive director, at 507.457.4342.

Thanks to our many benefactors!
The names listed reflect gifts made to the Winona Health Foundation between October 1, 2003 and September 30,
2004. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy. We apologize for any omissions or errors, and encourage you
to contact Nancy Brown, Executive Director of Development at 507-457-4342 or nbrown@winonahealth.org if you
notice any inaccuracies. Gifts made toward the Hospice Tree of Lights are listed in the local newspaper throughout
the holiday season.
Contributions
Michael & Kim Allen
Alliance Bank of Buffalo
American Lung Assn. of
Minnesota
Anonymous (2)
Arnold-Rukavina Partnership
Barbara Schilling Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Biesanz
Shirley & David Binius
Sara Blair
Mr. & Mrs. Don Bonham
Brantly P. Chappell Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Burmeister
Cars-N-Credit, Inc.
Cedar Valley Lutheran
Church,
Women of ELCA
Mr. & Mrs. Brantly P. Chappell
Children’s Miracle Network
Coca Cola Bottling Co. of
Winona
Consigned Home Gallery
Margaret & John Cross
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Curtin
David Graham Foundation
Ms. Jacqueline Denzer
Mrs. Mary Drury
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Ladies Auxiliary
Eastwood Bank
Mary & Jim Eddy
Mrs. Maebelle Ellies
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Erdmann
Philip Feiten
First United Methodist Women
Fraternal Order of Eagles
1243
Ms. Julie A. Galewski
Garvin Brook Enrichment
Diane & Stanley Gierhan
GlaxoSmithKline
Goltz Pharmacy
Goodview Activity Group
Linda & Philip Graham
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Graham
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Fern & Joseph S. Greshik Kevin Salisbury Family In honor of
Barb Halvorson Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Sanders
Cheryl Hartert Arlene Schueler Dr. Horace J. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ms. Nancy A. Slaby Carol Snidarsic
Hennessy Audrey & Vilas Smith The sounds and smells
Holtan’s Jewelry & Gifts of a birthday party are
Ms. Lynn Sprain Mr. Don Botcher apparent throughout the
Mr. & Mrs. William St. John’s Dorcas Society
Ms. Mary Freeman halls of Lake Winona
Hutmacher St. Mary’s Catholic Church Manor. Family, friends
Immanuel United Methodist St. Matthew’s Lutheran and residents are
Women Dennis Cleveland – singing, laughing, smiling
Church and eating cake as Anita
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Jackels Happy Retirement Peterson celebrates her
St. Rose of Lima Missionary
Gail Jansen Senator Robert A. Kierlin & 100 birthday.
Society
Jean Talbot Trust Mary Burrichter
St.Joseph’s & St.Elizabeth’s
Robert & Lisa Judd Mr. and Mrs. Robert E.
Catholic Aid Council of
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kline Mueller
Winona
Ms. Barbara Klink
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Kluck Sugar Loaf Ford
Karl Conrad, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sutton
Mrs. Mary K. Murphy
Kreidermacher T. R. Hennessy Family
Mrs. Jean Whalen
Lake Winona Manor Resident Charitable Trust
Council Mr. & Mrs. William Tews
Julie Like Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Thomas Josephine Edstrom
Lions Multiple District 5M TOPS MN 263 WINONA Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ashelin
Hearing Foundation Treasures Galore, Inc.
Marie A. Lorenz Mr. & Mrs. David Trickett Gerald & Muriel Frosch
Aleta Martinson United Building Centers – Happy 55th
McKinley United Methodist United Methodist Women - Anniversary On her special day she
Women Austin was inducted into the
Lilly Somers
McKinley United Methodist United Methodist Women -
100 Birthday Club as the
first member. “Turning
Church Kasson 100 is a very special
Joe & Phyllis Glodowski
Merchants Bank United Methodist Women - event. We look forward
– Happy 40th to celebrating the special
John Hyland & Mary Miller- Lake City
Anniversary birthday with our
Hyland United Way of Greater Winona residents,” said Mary
Minnesota Society for Bob and Duella Murphy
Kim Wells Miller-Hyland, Lake
Respiratory Care Winona Manor
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot Administrator. All
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Morrison Jim Hanzel –
Mrs. Mary J. Wiltgen residents of Lake Winona
Ms. Kay O’Dea Happy Birthday Manor who turn 100 are
Winona Community
Order of Eastern Star #141 Mr. and Mrs. Karl Conrad Jr. inducted into the club.
Foundation Members enjoy a special
Eleanor & H. G. Peplinski Eileen Plinski
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327 birthday party for close
Ms. Kate Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Byrle Tschumper family, friends and
Winona Health Auxiliary
Dr. John R. Peterson residents. Twice a year
Winona HIMS club members will gather
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ramer John J. Howrigan
Winona Middle School Food to celebrate with a
Mrs. Kathy Redig Gabriel & Mary Liegey special dinner and
Service Employees
Richard D. Drury Memorial dessert.
Ted & Anne Roberton Winona National Bank
Winona Noon Lions Club Lake Winona Manor
Terry & Burr Robinson
Thomas & Jane Robinson Winona Rivertown Lions Club Staff
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rocco Winona Sun Up Lions Club Mr. Henry Benke
RTP Company Winona Sunset Lions Club
Ms. Delight Sabotta Wohletz Law Office Lois Neis
Bernice Safranek Estate Pamela Wolfmeyer Connie R. Duff

Wishes do come true –
just ask Erin Latten, a
registered nurse at Lake
Winona Manor. Latten
lost an eye to cancer 20
years ago and, after
many reconstructive
surgeries, learned that
only a prosthetic device
would be able to restore
what she had lost. The
cost of that device was
beyond her means.
Karen Andresen, whose
mother-in-law is a Lake
Winona Manor resident,
had great respect for
Latten and her work.
Andresen decided to
write a letter. The letter
was sent to CBS News'
"The Early Show's Week
of Wishes" series. It was
immediately chosen to be
part of their program.
Latten, along with
Andresen, appeared live
on the show where Erin
was shocked to learn of
the surprise. She
received the prosthesis
in September, just in time
to walk down the aisle in
her youngest brother's
wedding. "I believe in
miracles now," says
Latten. "This was a
miracle. I don't deserve
it, but I am very grateful."
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Dr. John R. Peterson –
Happy Retirement
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Highum
Mrs. Lila Salwey
Rushford Community Clinic
Board Members
Madelyn Pflughoeft
Richard Pflughoeft
Ruth Robinson
Anne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.
Shoup – Happy 50th
Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Newman
Mrs. Lillian Spencer
Barb Slaggie
Anonymous
Joseph & Kate Stoltman
– Happy 50th
Anniversary
Mrs. Lillian Spencer
Lorraine Whetstone
Audrey and Vilas Smith
In memory of
James “Ed” Bailey
Goldeane & Jack Andresen
Aurora Chicago Lakeshore
Hospital, LLC
Richard & Bettylou Baylon
Bruce & Chris Brandt
Dr. Robert & Susan Briggs
Ms. Barbara Brooks
Ms. Virginia Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. John Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Cunningham
Hal & Betty Datta
Mr. & Mrs. Dutch Duellman
Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Mrs. Katherine S. Hardt
Ms. Phylliss Mae Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Malcom Kerr
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kline
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Knuesel
Jim & Connie Larson
Dimitra Loukisa
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Nestark
Ms. Marilyn Olson
Ms. Mary E. Pendleton
Mr. & Mrs. Donald O. Peterson
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. John Reed
Ms. Eunice H. Rihs
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Mrs. Frances Schuldt
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Schwab
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shields
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Shoup
Mrs. Lillian Spencer
Dr. & Mrs. Scott V. Turner
Marcia Balfour
Ms. Carol Hurlburt
Evelyn A. Bambenek
Mr. Joe Bambenek
Mrs. Phoebe C. Bambenek
Dr. Robert & Susan Briggs
Elizabeth R. Hughes
Don Leaf
Leaf’s Services
Mrs. Marion Simon
Margaret H. Bambenek
Lois E. Czaplewski
Ms. Ruth Ann Drolsum
Ms. Evelyn Jenson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kosidowski
Steve & Betty Maliszewski
Mrs. Normagene Pettersen
Ms. Cherre Pye
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Smith
Norene Bastian
Jeanne Fugina
Frances Becher
Stacey Mounce Arnold
Mr. & Mrs. George Back
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Becher
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Becher
Mr. Philip Becher
Ms. & Mr. Susan Brang
Mr. & Mrs. David Dornfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond
Handrick
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce
Pronschinske
Mr. & Mrs. Don Rivers
Mr. Glenn W. Sellers Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Sixty
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Tousley
Judy Becker
Ms. Ruby Brand
Emily Benke
Mr. & Mrs. James Abbott
Ms. Diane Barclay
Mr. & Mrs. Brad H. Benke
Mr. Henry Benke
Dr. Robert & Susan Briggs
Dee & George Cipov
Mr. & Ms. Darrel Corey
Susan J. Day
Connie & Joe Duff
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Einhorn
Friends & Family
Carol & Jim Hill
Ms. Florence L. Hollingsworth
Mr. Robert Hoodecheck &
Dr. Suzanne M. Jelense
Mr. & Mrs. H. Maynard
Johnson
Miss Maggie Lambert
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Larson
Mr. & Ms. Charles Leflar
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lindseth
Joyce O. Locks
Ms. Helen Marsolek
Ms. Nancy A. Myhr
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Neal
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Parent
Pleasant Green Townhouse
Association
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rumpel
John Sorensen
Mr. & Mrs. John Stansfield
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Taylor
Yvonne M. Tindal
Kay & Peter Walsh
Ms. Susan Wilberts
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot
Winona Health Switchboard
Staff
Winona Senior High Staff
Ms. Ann Wistrcill
Ollie Berry
Jean Knutzen
Douglas Bobo
N.L. Bobo
George Boller
Mr. Henry Benke
Norman Bollin
Laurel Bollin
John Bowers
Ms. Becky Bowers
Larry Bowers
Ms. Becky Bowers
Dr. Douglas D. Boyer
Dr. Paul N. Olson
Helen Brayden
Ms. Carlis M. Anderson
Ms. Carol B. Slade
Leeland Brommerich
Kathleen & Ronald Northrup
Jeanne Schoening
Mr. Donald Stedman
Shirley Bruemmer
Carol Snidarsic
Jo Dee Bruening
Mr. Peter Bruening
Hazel Buege
Sharon & Richard Flatten
John M. Burke
James, Kathleen, Elizabeth,
Joshua, Madeline & Jesse
Percy J. Burros, Jr.
John & Irma Burros
Hazel Casey
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Norval Bortle
Mrs. Hazel Casey
Ramona Jezewski
Mr. John McMahon Sr.
Ms. Patricia Mingledorff
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Papenfuss
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Roodhouse
Mr. & Mrs. John Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sisson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stein
Leila Christopherson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Christopherson
Ms. Delight Sabotta
Harry Cichosz
James Cichosz
Ms. Karen Cichosz
Ms. Harriet W. Lindberg
Marion Collier
Ms. Ethel Ashby
Linda & Rich Beyers
Sandy & Donald Curtin
Hal & Betty Datta
Connie Duff
Carol & Jim Hill
Connie Malotke
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marg
Merchants Bank
Gerald & Patricia Neal
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sobeck
Roger Czaplewski
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer

Colette R. Daubner Mrs. Peggy Carroll
Ms. Susan C. Daubner Dee & George Cipov
Gayla Clemons
Ethyl Despenas Mr. & Mrs. William
Deb, Dianne, Sue, Mary Kay, Colclough, Jr.
Mary Lou, Louise & Gail Mr. & Mrs. Karl Conrad, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cornwell
Carl Dietrich Art & Marion Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Jasnoch Hal & Betty Datta
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Deblon
Lucy Dolan Charles & Mary Doffing
Susan J. Day Charles & Loyola Draine
Joyce O. Locks Mr. & Mrs. Jim Drier
Pleasant Green Townhouse Mr. & Mrs. Robert Drumm
Association Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Emanuel
Mrs. Marjorie White James Engbrecht
Ms. Jean Engler
Edwin Dorn Dr. L.J. & Ramona English
Lyle & Marion Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. Richard Etnier, Jr.
O.J. & Karen Fawcett
David Drugan Philip Feiten
Mr. Eugene Kaehler Mrs. Phyllis Foreman
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Frank
Eleanor Dulek Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Fremling
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Dulek Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gilbertson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gleason
John Dulek Mr. & Mrs. Tom Graham
Ramona Jezewski Ms. Irene Greden
Mr. & Mrs. Al Greenwood
Audrey Dummit Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Gunderson
Dr. Charles & Judy Shepard Joann Hagedorn
Mr. & Mrs. Cletus Hanson
John Engel Jr. John & Kathy Harvey
Dr. Robert & Susan Briggs Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Haugh
Beverly Engel & Family Carol & Jim Hill
Philip Feiten Rev. & Mrs. Ricardo Iglesias
Joan & Joseph J. Greshik Ms. Jody Jack-Tranberg
Winona Health Mr. Robert Jacobs
Mrs. Ruth Jerowski
Lois Erdmann Ms. Phylliss Mae Johnson
Sharon Budnick Mr. & Mrs. Mike J. Kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. Thom Kieffer
Edwin Erickson Carl & Mary Kiehnbaum
Carl Troke Mrs. Jean Kinzie
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Doris Fabian Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Knuesel
Sharon Budnick David & Ann Marie Kohner
Charles & Loyola Draine Florence M. Kohner
Mrs. Winnifred Jenkinson Martha Kohner
Ms. Frances D. Lux Candi & Steve Kohner
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson Ms. Kathleen Komarek
Mr. Kevin Kotlarz
Therese Feiten Mr. Blaine Krogh &
Mrs. Raymond K. Amundson Mrs. Mary Grafton-Krogh
Bob Bambenek Ms. Lois Ladewig
Richard & Bettylou Baylon Harold & Rosemary Libera
Sharon & Richard Behnke Alice Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard L. Bernatz Mrs. Lila McGill
Mr. & Mrs. Victor E. Bertel Robert C. & Mary K.
Vince Boland McMahon
Allan Carlson Jim & Ruthie Mertes
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Hugh & Vera Miller
Darrell & Julie Monson
Addy Murtough
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Peters
Mr. & Mrs. Donald O.
Peterson
Mr. Joseph E. Plaisance
Ken & Marge Poblocki
Ms. Bettie Raciti
Irene & Richard Renk
Dr. John & Betsy Rowekamp
Ms. Norma Ruberg
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rukavina
Dave & Jann Ryder
Ms. Betsy Sawyer
Ralph A. Scharmer &
Sons, Inc.
Ms. Lucile Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schuh
Mrs. Marilyn Schwab
Mr. Albert W. Smith, Jr.
Carol Snidarsic
Tony & Gayle Stelter
Jim & Rita Suchomel
Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Thomas
Walter & Darlene Thompson
Ms. Harriet Tweedy
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Vetter
Pat & Tricia Vickman
Mr. & Robert Von Rohr
Bernie & Jan Wagnild
Mr. & Mrs. Wally Waldorf
Kay & Peter Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Bart Weaver
Mrs. Joan Welch
Mrs. Jean Whalen
Mrs. Rosemary Winczewski
Winona National Bank
Ken & Karen Ziegler
Tom Fossey
Pam & Al Mueller
Jeanne Foster
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Ronald Frisby
Ms. Carol J. Blumberg
Betty Gabrych
Mr. William “Bill” Bergaus
Doris Gardell
Mrs. Marjorie White
Harriett Gebhart
Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Boehmke
Mr. & Mrs. James Ferguson
Ms. Diane Gottschalk
Mrs. Deanna L. Husman
Ms. Arlene Moran
Mr. & Mrs. Elden Salwey
Gene & Mary Berg
Coletta & Jim Berg
Charles Goetz, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Leo M. Schneider
Dorothy Gruver
William & Jill Hanson
Vida Haake
Ms. Lilly Somers
Mary Lou Haedtke
Yvonne M. Tindal
Barbara Karin Marianne
Hahn
Laurie & Bill Becker
Jane & Ed Kohner
Kathleen & Jim Lanik
Karen Hansen
Mr. Ed Gedrent
Connie Harrison
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Edward J. Hartert
Mrs. Jeannette Hartert
Anna I. Hermodson-
Kjorlien
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kohner
Elmer Heublein
Ramona & Bud English
Lois Ladewig & Family
Henry Honken
Coletta & Jim Berg
Vern Hoppe
Mr. & Mrs. Merlin
Ellinghuysen
Jack Immerfall
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bergler
Frances M. Iverson
Ms. Margaret Iverson Dohn
Edward Janikowski
Dr. L.J. & Ramona English
Irene C. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Will Oberton
Lowell Johnson
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Mrs. Marjorie White
Marietta Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mueller
Ms. Delight Sabotta
Clemens Kammerer
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Mettille
Olga Kjos
Ms. Clarice B. Solberg
Pat Kronebusch
Ms. Patti Cline
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cornwell
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Danov
Family of Elanora Denzer
Mrs. Karen Fawcett
FMC Food Tech
Ms. Patricia Harvey
Ms. Margaret Holland
International Business
Machines Corporation
Ms. Phylliss Mae Johnson
Virgil J. Johnson
Ms. Carol Larson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marg
Merchants Bank
Ms. Catalina Nguyen
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Papenfuss
Mrs. Stephen Rader
Mr. Clarence Shallbetter
Ms. Donna White
Winona Co. Old Settlers Assn.
Wanda Kay Kuhlmann
Ms. Mary Freeman
Mae Landman
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Boldt
Mary & William Wieczorek
Bernice Lanik
Mr. Charles Lanik
RTP Company
Lee Linder
Ms. Mary Freeman
Gordon Lofquist
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Deblon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Will
Kathleen Lovas
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer
Josh Malay
Sharon Budnick
Kenneth Malenke
Family
Ruth & Donald Marg
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Renk

Edwin Maliszewski
Anonymous
Mrs. Diane Barge
Sharon Budnick
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gostomski
Mr. & Mrs. George Janikowski
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Kiekbusch
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J.
Kukowski
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Losinski
Mr. John Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Podjaski
Mr. & Mrs. Bernhardt Pruka
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Przybylski
Barb & Steve Slaggie
Mr. & Mrs. Art Speltz
Joseph D. Martin
Pam & Al Mueller
Laverne Martin
Ms. Shirley Bronk
Donald J. Matejka
Mrs. Rosemary Winczewski
Cecelia Maus
Ms. Dolores Felsheim
Lester Maus
Ms. Dolores Felsheim
Judy May
Mr. & Mrs. Tim McBeth
John L. McGuire
Mrs. Patricia A. McGuire
Bruce McNally
Brookview Association, Inc.
Ms. Jean Corey
Loretta Davis & John Nagel
Susan J. Day
Dr. Mike L. DeBolt
Ms. Norma Duden
Mrs. Nancy English
Family & Friends
Philip Feiten
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fix
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Frosch
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Gunderson
Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. James Hanzel
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Haugh
Mrs. H. A. Hetland
Ms. Marcia Hilgendorf
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Holzworth
Mr. Robert J. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Keiper
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Keiper
Mr. Don E. Kiekbusch
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Thelma Kloempken
Candi & Steve Kohner
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leahy
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lee
Joyce O. Locks
Betty McNally
Jean & Robert Nix
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Papenfuss
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Peterman
Pleasant Green Townhouse
Association
Ms. Betsy Sawyer
Mr. & Ms. Jerry Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Van Hoof
Mary & William Wieczorek
Jean Meyer
Robert Eiden
Mr. Mark Meyer
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Scheevel
Ms. Lorrayne Weiss
Kenneth Meyers
Mr. Lewis Burt
Mr. Robert Grausnick
Benjamin A. Miller
Goldeane & Jack Andresen
Mr. Donald L. Hoebbel
Mr. Thomas E. Markey
Larry & Christine Stoltman
Ruth Minton
Meadow Acres Townhouse
Assn.
Curtis L. Morem
Anne & Elmer Brown
Mr. & Mrs. John Hallvik
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Hilt
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Kastner
Mr. George Wenzel
Mrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth
Mary Nation
Sharon & Richard Flatten
Nora H. Nelson
Children’s HealthCare
Edward Neumann
Mr. Earl Bockenhauer
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bohlman
Ms. Audrey Borgen
Mr. Paul Doran
Mr. & Mrs. Steven
Ellinghuysen
Bernice E. Hayes
Ms. Carol Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Johnson
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Mr. & Mrs. James Kramer
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Krieger
Mrs. W. J. Michaelis
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Monahan
Leslie H. Nelson
Ms. Neva Newmann
Ms. Mary Kay Peshon
Ms. Marian C. Schweigert
Bob Skeels
Mary Nordsving
Children of Ray Haun: Mary,
Julie, Pat, John, & Jim
Bob & Debra Leaf
Mrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth
Joseph O’Hara
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Cada
City of Goodview Council
& Staff
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Renk
Alvina Olson
Mr. & Ms. James Skeels
Erwin Ostlund
RTP Company
Mrs. Dorothy F.
Palubicki
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Palubicki
Sharon A. Paszkiewicz
Ms. Teresa M. Paszkiewicz
David Piel
Gloria Ames
Mr. & Mrs. James Gromek
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Lisowski
Mr. Randy Piel
Mr. & Mrs. David
Schmidtknecht
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Weaver
Janice Pierce
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Jacobson
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Kennedy
Ms. Gayle Kvenvold
Mr. Wesley Pierce
Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wiltgen
Joseph G. Poulin, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Poulin
Clarence Prudoehl
Miss Pearl Prudoehl
Mary Prudoehl
Miss Pearl Prudoehl
William Prudoehl
Miss Pearl Prudoehl
Dennis Rivers
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer
Lois Roberton
Carol & Jim Hill
Mr. Douglas B.
Robinson
Penelope & John R. Breitlow
Paul Brewer
Bernadette Caldwell
Gayla Clemons
Philip & Janis Conway
Clarence Currier
Vicki & Dennis Decker
Charles & Loyola Draine
Mary Edstrom
Philip Feiten
Richard & Leslie Heise
Curtis & Lorraine Holmquist
Dotty Hubbard
John & Judi Jeremiassen
Hunter & Elaine Keck
Robert C. & Mary K.
McMahon
Betty McNally
Lucille Messman
Mrs. R. E. Miesbauer
Robert A. & Sharon L. Muras
Daryl & Joan Nagel
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. John S.
Pillsbury, Jr.
Richard & Sandra Pope
Irene & Richard Renk
Ted & Anne Roberton
Anne Robinson
Terry & Burr Robinson
Robinson Foundation
Mrs. Ruth Robinson
Tom & Gloria Siewert
Barb & Steve Slaggie
Bernie & Jan Wagnild
Mary & William Wieczorek
John & Betty Woodworth
Penny Roraff Gerdes
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Murphy
Verna Roskos
Mr. Gary T. Bender
Friends & Family of
Verna Roskos
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Galkowski
Julian Hamerski
Mr. & Mrs. Don Justin
David & Darlene Ray
Mr. Patrick Roskos
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Ziegeweid
Lynette Rossin
Pam & Al Mueller
Helen Rusert
Lyle & Marion Blanchard
Hazel Sackeriter
Miss Pearl Prudoehl
Ralph Salisbury
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Tolleson
Martha L. Sauer
Mrs. Marjorie White
Ann Schmeling
Mr. Henry Benke
Dee & George Cipov
Barb Schroeder
Dr. & Mrs. Scott Birdsall
Mr. Ray Cenfield
Dr. & Mrs. James S. Erwin
Ms. Sue Frosch
Dr. Suzanne M. Jelense
Ann & Brian Junker
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Kiekbusch
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lindsay
Dr. Brett Manthey
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Miley
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Scheevel
Mr. & Terry Sonnenfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stejskal
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Teske
Winona National Bank
John J. Schuh
Mrs. Cecilia Schuh
Sophia Schuh
Mrs. Cecilia Schuh
Walter Serwa
Larry & Christine Stoltman
James Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Deblon
Kathleen & Ronald Northrup
Mrs. Marion Simon
Farrel Skifton
Bruce & Mary Reeck
Leo R. Smith
Philip Feiten
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Joseph Snidarsic
Goldeane & Jack Andresen
Dee & George Cipov

Sandy & Donald Curtin
Connie Duff
Mrs. Lois Gernes
Mr. & Mrs. Cletus Hanson
Carol & Jim Hill
Ramona Jezewski
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Poblocki
Joseph Snidarsic Family
& Friends
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sobeck
George Squires
Ms. Joy M. Buehler
LeMar Steber
Susan J. Day
Joyce O. Locks
Doris Steffes
Joan M. & Mark G. Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Victor E. Bertel
J. Richard & Carole Bland
Dee & George Cipov
Margaret & John Cross
Sandy & Donald Curtin
Dr. Mike L. DeBolt
Cindy & David Donahue
Nick & Lori Edstrom
Joyce Ehlers
Anthony & Lois Fischer
William & Marji Ford
Mr. & Mrs. Rand Gettler
Rita & James Green
Roger L. Green
Edward & Janice Hammell
Kermit Hanson
Monica Harrell
Jane & George Henthorne
George Hoeppner
Misha Hogenson
Mr. & Mrs. R. Douglas
Hubbard
Elizabeth R. Hughes
Ms. Phylliss Mae Johnson
Ms. Diane Kennedy
Ralph Kieley
Thelma Kloempken
Mr. & Mrs. Chris C. Knecht
Jean Knutzen
Mary R. Kohner
Candi & Steve Kohner
John & Edythe Larimer
Scott & Judy Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lindner
John & Sherry Lyons
G.H. & Julie MacDonald
Robert C. & Mary K.
McMahon
Leslie H. Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Nesbitt
Kathleen & Ronald Northrup
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Ms. Cora Mae Polachek
Mark & Barb Pozanc
Jerry Raddatz
Ms. Eunice H. Rihs
Sue & Dennis Rivers
Ms. Lisa Schlosser
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Schneider
Jeanne Schoening
Dr. Charles & Judy Shepard
Julie Sichler
Bob Skeels
Barbara & Everett Speltz
David & Lynn Theurer
Claudia & Lloyd Thompson
Yvonne M. Tindal
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Twait
Kenneth & Lynn Winter
Alvah E. Stoehr
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Holz
Eldona Stuber
Mrs. Beverly Engel
Pam & Al Mueller
Kathleen & Ronald Northrup
Frieda Tews
Mr. & Mrs. William Tews
Marcella Tibor
Susan J. Day
Meadow Acres Townhouse
Assn.
Richard Tieman
Anonymous
Family & Friends
Mrs. Richard Tieman &
his children, Richard,
Gail & Sandra
Mrs. Rose Tieman
Arden Tripp
Mr. Eugene Kaehler
Mr. Norman Weaver
Marcella Truesdell
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Palubicki
Jeanne Schoening
Warren Uecker
Lyle & Marion Blanchard
Mildred Voelker
Ms. Arlene M. Blank
Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Blank
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Family of Florence
Volkmann
Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Wagner
Iva L. Ward
Stacey Mounce Arnold
Ms. Connie Buswell
Mrs. Peggy Carroll
Ms. Jacqueline Denzer
Family & Friends
Philip Feiten
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Graham
Roger L. Green
Ms. Marcia Hamernik
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Healy
Mrs. Jamie Jameson
Mrs. Ruth Jerowski
Mr. & Mrs. Curt Johnson
Joyce O. Locks
Mr. & Mrs. John McGee
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Gina
McRae
Mrs. Evelyn Modjeski
Dan L. Mounce
Mrs. Douglas B. Robinson
Charles & Marie Smith
Ms. Kari J. Stellpflug
Ms. Marleene Ward
Mr. Willard W. Ward
Mary & William Wieczorek
Mrs. Mary J. Wiltgen
Mrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth
Mr. Francis L. Zeches
Mary J. Ward
Mrs. Beth A. Eichman
Dominic Wener
Lorraine & Frank Erpelding
Robert S. Wera
Yvonne M. Tindal
Mrs. Margaret Wera
Robert Wessel
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Papenfuss
Fred Woodward
Mr. & Mrs. Laverne Bartelson
Thomas Yahnke
Barbara Klink
Betsy Rowekamp
Dr. Cullen Schwemer
Janice Turek
Cory Werner
Mike Zeiher
Debbie & Willie Dickenson
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Thalacker
Donna Zeller
Joan & Joseph J. Greshik
Fern & Joseph S. Greshik
Gifts in Kind
American Greetings
Ms. Patricia Bollinger
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brand
Mr. Richard E. Brotzman
Nancy M. & James R. Brown
Mr. Allen Deters
Ahmed El-Afandi
Ms. Jean A. Fossey
Mr. Steven Friese
Mrs. Mardell Hansen
Marie M. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Haugh
Mrs. Barbara Heddle
Mr. Thomas Heftman
Mr. Arnold Jacob
K-Mart Winona
Mrs. Rosemary Kirchner
Sara Sue Kluzik
Ms. Helen Moore
Curtis L. Morem
Ms. Beatriz O’Hara
Mr. Randy Piel
Mr. & Mrs. John Potter
Mark & Barb Pozanc
Mr. William Prill
Ms. Kathleen Ressie
Mr. Donald Schroeder
St. John’s UCC
Mr. Ron Steinbauer
Winona Area Quilters Guild
Mrs. Connie Wood
Mrs. Sharon Woychek
Each September,
Watkins Manor staff
plans a special Garden
Party -- a day when
residents and their loved
ones enjoy socializing,
refreshments, and the
Watkins Manor’s garden.
Watkins Manor held its
Fourth Annual Garden
Party on September 12
this year. Family and
community members
gathered to celebrate the
residents of Watkins
Manor. “It is a beautiful
day that the residents
share with their families,”
said Sara Blair, Watkins
Manor social worker.
Watkins residents tend
the garden, which is
landscaped to portray the
original Watkins family
garden. Throughout the
gardening season, the
residents plant annuals,
perennials and
vegetables. As the
flowers bloom and the
vegetables ripen, the
residents bring the
harvest indoors for all to
share.
While residents and their
children gathered at the
picnic tables and
benches in the garden,
grandchildren and great-
grandchildren took
advantage of the putting
green and play area.
Young and old alike
tossed coins into the
fountain, wishing for
another joy-filled year in
the beautiful Watkins
Manor garden.

On March 26, 1894,
about 50 Winona women
gathered at the home of
Mrs. Hannibal Choate Sr.
to discuss forming a new
organization – a ladies
hospital aid association
to work with the month-
old Winona General
Hospital. That
organization is going
strong 110 years later
and is now known as the
Winona Health Auxiliary.
The current Auxiliary is
300 members strong and
provides a wealth of
services to the patients
and residents served by
Winona Health – from
delivering mail to
greeting visitors,
providing healthcare
directives training, calling
homebound community
members, and more. In
addition to donating
hours of volunteer time to
Winona Health, the
Auxiliary raises funds for
needed hospital
equipment and nursing
scholarships.
“This is an extraordinary
group of individuals, both
men and women, who
contribute hours of
service in the hospital
and Lake Winona Manor
or through their special
fundraising initiatives,”
said Nancy Brown,
executive director of
development. “They are
truly devoted and
committed to making this
an exceptional
healthcare organization.
Winona Health is grateful
for their time and talent.”
Pictured above: Connie
Duff, volunteer services
assistant, and Autumn
Herber, volunteer
services coordinator, talk
with Joan Laak (l-r), an
Auxiliary volunteer
working in the Glady
Miller Gift Shop.
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The Winona Health
Auxiliary is a separate
entity working to support
the good work of Winona
Health through a variety
of activities and events.
In addition, the Auxiliary
receives gifts to celebrate
Happy Occasions and to
Memorialize loved ones.
The names listed reflect
gifts made between
October 1, 2003 and
September 30, 2004
to the Winona Health
Auxiliary’s Happy
Occasion and
Remembrance Funds.
Happy Occasion
In honor of
Robert J. Bollant
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Edward & Jo Ann
Borkowski – Happy
50th Anniversary
Bob & Duella Murphy
Dennis Cleveland –
Happy Retirement
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A.
Poblocki
William & Barb
Colclough – Happy 50th
Anniversary
Richard & Bettylou Baylon
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Frank
Karl Conrad
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard L. Bernatz
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Frank
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Dahl –
Wedding Wishes
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Frances Edstrom
Carol & Jim Hill
Winona Health Auxiliary
Ellyn English
Carol & Jim Hill
Helen L. Haun –
Happy Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schuh
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Carol Hill –
Happy Retirement
Carol Snidarsic
Curtis & Lorraine
Holmquist – Happy 50th
Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Conrad Jr.
Harold Lilla
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J.
Kukowski
Nora L. Naas –
Happy Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Wally Waldorf
Kim Schwab
Mr. & Mrs. David Forest
Marilyn Schwab
Mr. & Mrs. David Forest
Pete Schwab
Mr. & Mrs. David Forest
Bob & Rosemary Shoup
– Happy 50th
Anniversary
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard L. Bernatz
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Conrad Jr.
Ms. Joyce Ehlers
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Frank
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Graham
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schuh
Mr. & Mrs. William R.
Tomashek – Happy 50th
Anniversary
Ms. Sue Schneider
Millie Wachowiak –
Get Well Wishes
Glady D. Miller Gift Shop
Lu Ann Wenzel –
Happy 80th Birthday
Mr. Elmer R. Schueler
Remembrance
Fund
Richard Ahrens
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
David Ashelin
Fran & John Edstrom
Evelyn A. Bambenek
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Graham
Herb Barge
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Doerer
Fran & John Edstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Miller
Emily Benke
Mrs. Jeanne Boller
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Hassinger
Mrs. Gertrude Votruba
Ollie Berry
Fran & John Edstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Miller
Bob Skeels
Winona Health Auxiliary
Barb Bischel
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Arly A. Blomsness
Mr. & Mrs. Don Thaldorf
Mr. Don Walz, Jr.
Mrs. Don Walz, Sr.
George Boller
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Marie Bonow
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Tolleson
Agnes Boughton
Fran & John Edstrom
Michael Bowler
Carol & Jim Hill
Becky & Dennis McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Scott V. Turner
Winona Health Auxiliary
Esther Brooks
Glady D. Miller Gift Shop
Hugh Capron
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Marion Collier
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Mrs. Diane Barge
Mrs. Maxine Gabrych
Mr. & Mrs. Donald O. Peterson
Mrs. Millie Wachowiak
Winona Health Auxiliary
Deceased Family
& Friends
Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Miller
David Drugan
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Ervin A. Duden
Fran & John Edstrom
John Engel
Carol & Jim Hill
Ms. Sandra J. Katula
Doris Fabian
Fran & John Edstrom
Therese Feiten
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Dr. Jim & Jenny Kahl
Ms. Patricia Modde
Mr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl
Scott Gordon
Fran & John Edstrom
Steve Gromek
Fran & John Edstrom
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
William Haugen
Fran & John Edstrom
Philip Heise
Fran & John Edstrom
Lorraine Hilke
Mr. & Mrs. Jake Walther
Arthur E. Hill
Fran & John Edstrom
Keith Janzow
Fran & John Edstrom
Elsa “Sis” Johnson
Mrs. Grace Miner
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Lowell Johnson
Phyllis Marston
Marietta Johnson
Ms. Janice Neitzke
Dean Jokela
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Therese Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. David Forest
Carol & Jim Hill
Becky & Dennis McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Scott V. Turner
Winona Health Auxiliary
Sara Sue Kluzik
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen

Frank Kolter
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Pat Kronebusch
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Mr. & Mrs. Donald O.
Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl
Mrs. Lynn Theurer
Mae Landman
Fran & John Edstrom
Ollie Laufenburger
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin
Mr. Henry Benke
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Leonard Lettner
Fran & John Edstrom
Gordon Lofquist
Glady D. Miller Gift Shop
Mrs. R. E. Miesbauer
Grace Lubeley
Mrs. Peggy Carroll
Barb & Steve Slaggie
Dwight Marston
Fran & John Edstrom
Bob Matejka
Mrs. Mara Repinski
Donald J. Matejka
Mrs. Mara Repinski
Rachael Mayo
Fran & John Edstrom
Eveyln McGann
Fran & John Edstrom
Bruce McNally
Mrs. Peggy Carroll
Fran & John Edstrom
Kenneth Meyers
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin
Benjamin A. Miller
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Richard A. Morkwed
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Von Mueller
Mrs. Vera Mueller
Harrison B. Nathe
Fran & John Edstrom
Ed Osmundson
Carol & Jim Hill
Margaret Papenfuss
Fran & John Edstrom
Mike Pehler
Carole Pehler Forest
Janice Pierce
Fran & John Edstrom
Will Polachek
Fran & John Edstrom
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Lois Roberton
Mrs. Jean Kinzie
Mr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl
Douglas B. Robinson
Fran & John Edstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Gernes
Mrs. Jean Lauer
Mr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl
Susan Roehl
Mildred Rosenberg
Fran & John Edstrom
Henry Rutten
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Richard Ryan
Fran & John Edstrom
Faith Schmidt
Fran & John Edstrom
Bill Schreiber
Mrs. Darlene Kuklinski
William Schuttemeier
Mr. & Mrs. Don Thaldorf
Mildred Schwanke
Fran & John Edstrom
Joseph Snidarsic
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Dr. Jim & Jenny Kahl
Mrs. Darlene Kuklinski
Mr. & Mrs. Donald O.
Peterson
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Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt
Mrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth
Doris Steffes
Mrs. Betty Datta
Fran & John Edstrom
Carol & Jim Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Leaf
Mrs. Grace Miner
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt
Ms. Betsy Sawyer
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot
Winona Health Auxiliary
Josephine Steinbauer
Dr. & Mrs. Horace J. Andersen
Ms. Dawn E. Snyder
Harry Stewart
Carol & Jim Hill
Alvah E. Stoehr
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frank
Frieda Tews
Fran & John Edstrom
Mrs. Grace Miner
James H. Thurow
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Adrian Vondrashek
Fran & John Edstrom
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Iva L. Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard L. Bernatz
Mr. & Mrs. Ray A. Grulkowski
Mrs. R. E. Miesbauer
Daryl & Joan Nagel
Judge & Mrs. Duane Peterson
Dr. & Mrs. James V. Testor
Mary J. Ward
Genevieve Kulas
James Watkowski
Winona Elks Lodge No. 327
Robert S. Wera
Genevieve Kulas
Leodena Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Harland Knight
Fred Woodward
Fran & John Edstrom
Sandy Wyman
Fran & John Edstrom
The Ben & Adith Miller Classic
reached new heights in 2004,
raising $125,0000 for the Ben &
Adith Miller Patient Care Fund.
This year’s event featured two-
time RE/Max World Long Drive
Champion, Sean Fister. Both
Youth and Main Event participants
were able to take advantage of
Fister’s long-drive skills, using
one of his drives during the
tournaments. While the Classic
means lots of fun for all
participants, the reason for the
event is serious business –
raising money for the Ben & Adith
Miller Patient Care Fund.
The Patient Care Fund provides
financial support for individuals in
the community and improves the
hospital’s ability to serve the
community of Winona. Through
use of this fund, Winona Health’s
Community Memorial Hospital is
able to offer needed assistance to
our family, friends and neighbors
experiencing unforeseen or
extensive medical expenses. In
this past year, the need for
Patient Care Fund assistance
nearly doubled.
Potential recipients work one-on-
one with a Winona Health
representative to determine
eligibility. This process results in
recipients being able to fulfill their
obligations to Winona Health
while maintaining their dignity.
A special “thank you” is extended
to all of the title sponsors, Youth
Tournament sponsor, Pro
sponsor, hole sponsors, and
volunteers who helped make the
2004 Ben & Adith Miller Golf
Classic a tremendous success!
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Winona Health wrapped up the Caring Today ... Preparing for Tomorrow Capital Campaign and sends its thanks to the
many donors who made this campaign a success. (1) Mark McGrory, Greg Evans and Rod Nelson of Merchants Bank with Rachelle
Schultz in the Family Lounge in the Lake View Court addition of Lake Winona Manor. (2) Mark Jacobs of Watkins, Inc. and Watkins
Online and Rachelle Schultz outside one of the Birthing Suites in the Family Birth Center. (3) Fred and Dianne Morgan, Lucille Thern
Messman, Chris Baudhuin with Rachelle Schultz in front of the first floor lounge of Watkins Manor. Thern, Inc. issued a $50,000
challenge grant in the name of Royal G. Thern, the company’s founder. (4) Barb and Steve Slaggie with Rachelle Schultz in the Dialysis
Center, which allows Winona Health to serve 65 dialysis patients a year with eight dialysis chairs. (5) Dick Pope of WinCraft and Rachelle
Schultz stand outside the Family Lounge in the Family Birth Center. (6) Jack Richter of Winona National Bank and Rachelle Schultz
outside one of the Birthing Suites in the Family Birth Center.
Other Family Birth Center donations include: Sue and Jack Cornwell of Kendell Corporation & Kendell Doors & Hardware, in
memory of their grandson, Benjamin Katter and his great grandparents, Doris and R.D. Cornwell; a gift made in honor of Fastenal
Employees; and the Family Birth Center Nurses Station and Nursery were made possible with a gift from Pat and Dan Rukavina and
Muriel and Dave Arnold. In addition, Watkins Manor residents enjoy a new Beauty Salon made possible by a gift from Dr. M.L. (Max)
DeBolt in memory of his wife, Jean.
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 “The sun'll come out tomorrow, bet
your bottom dollar that tomorrow,
come what may ....”
Diane Noeske was to have spent this
early fall evening enjoying the play
WINONA HEALTH VALUES Annie with her friends. But cancer had
other plans. Instead, Diane was
spending her final days at Lake
~ Integrity: We accept personal accountability for all that we say and do. Winona Manor.
“LWM has a special Make a Wish
~ Compassion: We serve our clients and each other with dignity and program for residents who are at an
end-of-life experience,” explained
respect ensuring the overall well being of each person. Mary Miller-Hyland, LWM
administrator. Enter Patti Volkman,
~ Family: We recognize the integral role of family in our lives and strive director of nursing; Holli Wieser,
therapeautic recreation manager; and
to build relationships that meet our personal and professional needs. LWM's management team. Holli
rented the CD of Annie and Patti
organized a party, inviting Diane's
~ Spirituality: We value the spiritual dimension of health and well-being friends to come to LWM to watch
and encourage balance of mind, body and spirit in our daily lives. Annie with her.
Patti also called people in the
~ Excellence: We are a learning organization committed to the pursuit of community who had played Annie in
local productions. “By the night of the
excellence and innovation across our organization. party, four actresses had offered to
perform a private show for Diane and
her friends. I was overwhelmed,”
~ People: We are an organization of individuals who recognize and Volkman said.
celebrate our diversity but we build on the strengths of each of us to create With wine, a cheese tray and a
costumed Tess Polachek performing
a stronger team. as Annie, Diane and her friends
enjoyed a final Girls Night Out. “Diane
~ Environment: We strive to create a safe, healing, mutually respectful, opened her eyes and smiled at Annie
as she sang The Sun Will Come Up
and satisfying environment where each person can share their gifts Tomorrow,” Volkman remembered.
“Her friends put wine on her lips. As
and talents. she licked them, they were all in tears
at such a touching experience.”
~ Communication: We endeavor to keep our communications open Two nights later, Diane passed away.
“Not a day goes by that I don't
and honest in our dealings with patients, each other, physicians and remember what Patti did for my
the community. mother,” Mandy Noeske, Diane's
daughter, said. Added Miller-Hyland,
“What a wonderful gift Patti and LWM
staff gave to Diane and those who
loved her.”

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