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Nursing Home ChristmasAlbum Portrays Circle of CareThe
Recreation Therapy Department has been offer-ing quality photo
sessions for the nursing home resi-dents each year for the
holidays. Families are welcometo join the residents for group
portraits. Below is just asample of the beautiful pictures that
were recentlytaken. These photos are also a perfect example of
thejourneys that have been taken through Morrow Home’sCircle of
Care. Carol Everson previously resided inour Homestead Assisted
Living. While Bob andLorraine Manke were nursing home residents at
thetime of the photo session, the couple now have madeHomestead
Assisted Living their new home. EotusTonn was a previous resident
at our MaryCrest As-sisted Living. And then there’s our dear Mae
Paquette,who began her journey with us at Parkview Indepen-dent
Living in August of 2001, moved to MaryCrestAssisted Living, and
now resides in our nursing home.What a great example of Morrow
Home’s Circle ofCare!
Remembrance Tree - Christmas 2011To all who helped light our
Remembrance Tree this pastholiday season, we wish to extend our
most sinceregratitude. You brightened the lives of many and
helpedsupply new tablecloths to make dining a more
enjoyableevent.In memory of John Anderson from Eleanor Mull.In
honor of Michael Bonello from Deanna Hutchinson,Jackie Kroeger, and
Debbie Page.In memory of Theresa Bonello from Mr. and Mrs.
MichaelBonello.In memory of Linda Burnham from Rhonda
Abbott,Virginia Bloom, Deb Miller, and Rose Shaw.In memory of
Gilmer and Mildred Christopherson fromMr. and Mrs. Bill Yahnke and
Lois Schauf.In honor of Dan Clemmerson from Becky Clemmerson.In
memory of Pat Cote from Josie Cote.In memory of Pat Cote from Wendy
Cote.In memory of Raymond Cohoon and Catherine Cohoonfrom Jim and
Marian Tremblay.In memory of Mirabel Deming from Eleanor Mull.In
memory of Margaret Gollnik from Mr. and Mrs. JoeCook.In memory of
Alta Haws from Ruth and Jason Dennison.In memory of Anne Hays from
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hays.In memory of Dorothea Heath from Mary Ellen
Leis.In memory of Ethel Janusheske from Mr. and Mrs.
GilbertVanDinter.In honor of Joan McCoy from Eleanor Mull.In honor
of the MaryCrest caregivers this Christmas fromEleanor Mull.In
memory of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Mashak from Ryanand Kathleen Snow.In
memory of Victor Mikkelson from his family.In memory of Velma
Moorhead from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Virginia Muellenberg from
Eleanor Mull.In memory of Anne Newmann from Eleanor Mull.In honor
of Zel Rice from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Donna Rooker from Ron
Rooker.In memory of Jeanne & George Schroers from Mr. andMrs.
Michael Bonello.In memory of Ken Schure from Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Cook.In memory of Veronica Tremblay and in honor of CecilTremblay
from Jim and Marian Tremblay.In memory of Morgan and Marlene Wells
from MaryEllen Leis.In memory of Ralph and Dorothy Williams from
JanYahnke.In memory of Vernon and Moleta Williams from JanYahnke.In
memory of Bryan Yahnke from Jan Yahnke.
Carol Everson Bob & Lorraine Manke
Eotus Tonn Mae Paquette
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You don’t have to wear a Super-Hero Costume to be ahero. You can
be a hero by following your life’s calling,whatever that may be.
Heroes aren’t in it for the glory.Heroes care. They follow their
heart. And so it is withKaren Brownell.
Karen is a CNA. My definition for CNA is CertifiedNursing Angel.
Karen loved her job and it showed. Shewas named Employee of the
Year in 1991 and also wonthe top CNA award from the State that
year.
Karen was on the job at the Morrow Memorial Homein November
1997. She told a co-worker that she feltlike she was going to
faint. Karen immediatelycollapsed. She had a full Cardiac Arrest.
She died whilecaring for others. Fortunately, Alyce Johnson, RN
atMorrow Memorial Home, performed CPR until theambulance arrived
quickly and they saved her life. Thatwas just the beginning.
The ambulance took her to the local hospital. She diedagain
there, and once again was revived. She wastransferred to the
regional hospital with the best heartcare. She lost her life and
was revived five more timesthere. She was in a coma for two weeks.
Karen’s heartwas not able to function on its own. She had to get
aPacemaker/Defibrillator. Although they are supposedto last about
seven years, she is already on her sixthPacemaker/Defibrillator in
14 years. She is on a HeartTransplant List.
It has been a long road to recovery. She continued towork her
way back and eventually she returned to herjob as a Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the same
The CNA - Certified Nursing AngelContributed by Sue
Brownell*
nursing home, even though it was quite strenuous forher. Morrow
Memorial Home has accommodated herhealth care concerns. I always
loved to hear her storiesof the latest ventures of some of her
patients. She usedhumor and compassion to get her through
thechallenging parts of being a CNA.
She was tired all the time and had little time and energyfor
other things, but she still managed to work. Shebabysat her
Grandchildren regularly while herDaughter-in-Law attended Nursing
School. TheDoctors pleaded with her to give up this kind of work,as
it takes a toll on her. The wires attaching
herPacemaker/Defibrillator to the heart sometimes cameloose from
all the heavy lifting she did on the job. Justthe same, she could
not be dissuaded from her work.She cringed at the thought of an
office job, which wouldhave put less stress on her heart. She
reached the pointwhere the Doctors told her she was 100 %
dependanton the Pacemaker/Defibrillator. All this while,
Karencontinued to spread love and cheer to the aging residentson
her wing of the nursing home. She gave, andcontinues to give,
material things to them, as well asher time and attention. Most of
all, she gives them herheart—the well-worn heart of an angel—with
no stringsattached, just a few wires and a small box with a
battery.
*Sue Brownell’s husband is Karen’s cousin. Thisarticle
originally appeared in “The Gratitude BookProject: A Celebration of
Personal Heroes.” SusanBrownell founded and writes for the
award-winningwebsite www.SanctuaryForCancerCaregivers.com.
Morrow Home CNA Karen Brownell with resident Otillie Tunks
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Nursing Home FaceliftThe nursing home is currently undergoing a
long-awaited face lift. The 2nd floor beauty shop has been
re-paperedand gifted with a new hair washing sink which adjusts to
the height of each individual resident. The 2nd floorhallways are
being treated with textured wallpaper and wainscoting which help to
bring a more home-like feel tothe area. The beauty shop updates
were made possible by a donation from Mary Morrow’s Attic. The
hallwayrenovations are the result of a gift from the Morrow Home
Foundation.
Beautician - Wanda Powers and Resident Mary Jane Hem (back)
Maintenance Technician - Brian Kruk; Transportation Driver - Robert
“Skip Burrows
Mission StatementMorrow Home Community serves as a tangible
expression ofGod’s love through a continuum of long term care
services toall who entrust us with their care. We strive to enhance
qualityof life by preserving the dignity, independence, and
uniquenessof each individual while meeting their physical, social
& spiri-tual needs. We endeavor to be a faithful steward of
obtainableresources recognizing both the needs of those we serve
and thosewho serve.
Homestead Resident Elfriede Bolyard and Pastoral Care
DirectorKathy Schmitz Elfriede and Kathy together created the
festivegingerbread house.
The Morrow Home Messenger is an informative newsletterof Morrow
Home Community. The mailing list reachesthousands across the United
States and even abroad andconsists of family and friends of those
we serve and care forthrough all the Morrow Home ministries. If you
would like tobe included on our mailing list, or know of someone
who wouldenjoy reading this newsletter, please give us a call
at608-269-3168. We will be happy to add these names to
ourever-expanding mailing list.
If you would like to also support all the great things thatare
happening at Morrow Home Community in a monetaryway, we will
certainly appreciate it and will direct yourdonation accordingly.
Please make your check payable toMorrow Home Community. Your
donation is tax deductible.
We are always looking for volunteers to help in
activities,reading to the residents, attending outings with them,
etc. Formore information, please call 269-3168 and ask for
ChristineVian, Recreation Therapy Director for the nursing home,
or366-6277 for Sue Weber, Activities Director for
AssistedLiving.
Our Culinary Services Department is also looking forvolunteer
drivers for our Meals In Motion program,weekday noon meals
delivered to local homes. Please call269-3168 and ask for either
Kathleen Snow or Renee Thurston.
Thanks so much for your interest and support!
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR HOMEDecember 1, 2011 - March 26, 2012
CLOTHING: Family of Laverne Sharping; Family of LoisHeyerdahl;
Family of Susan Larson; Family of Marie Rienks; Fam-ily of Fern
Olson; Tom Martin; Joyce Anderson, Vets shirts, andJim
Moorhead.MAGAZINES AND BOOKS: Mel Cleveland, calendars &
cards;Mr. & Mrs. Tom Martin, books; Jean Sipes, books; Sue
Isensee,books; Jerry & Barb Schwarz, magazines; Joyce Anderson,
largeprint books & cards; Joyce Dahlby, magazines; Marian
Tremblay,large print books, and Laura Leis, books.FURNITURE: Leona
Kast, hutch; Family of Laverne Sharping;Family of Marie Rienks;
Doug Holm, TV, Computer printer, type-writer; Family of Fern Olson,
dresser & large storage cabinet;Beverly Shiroda-electric
recliner; Thelma Zimmerman, householditems & decorations;
Kathleen Nottestad, TV, bed & bedding, book-case and Ara Pugh,
swivel chair.NURSING HOME EQUIPMENT: Duane Meade, ROHO cush-ions;
Janice Cole, walker; Eleanor Mull, wheelchair w/foot ped-als, and
Jim Moorhead, electric lift chair.FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Suzanne
Koehler, Lucy Kowalskiand Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA.DAYCARE:
Renee & Andy Thurston, Bissel 3-in-1 vacuum; Jen-nifer &
Cory Reetz, infant toys; Nikki & Mark Sund, books; andKari
& Heath Hauser, small water table.TREATS: Sharon Seamster; Barb
Jackson & family; Eleanor Mull;Dan & Shari Meyer; Hazel
Peterson; Family of Laverne Sharping;Norm Thurow; LaCrosse
Insurance, and Weiser Brothers; BertBrown.MISC: Hazel Peterson,
finger nail polish kit; Lucy Kowalski,medical equipment; Family of
Wally Kinyon, wooden star withlights; Ginger Schumacher, Christmas
decorations; Stanley & JeanHays, afghan; Elizabeth Smothers,
bedding, and Rhonda Abbott,bedding.
Morrow Home Community Holiday TraditionsMany activities are held
for the Morrow Home Community residents during the holiday season
with parties of delicious food and givinggifts to the residents.
Each year the Nursing Home Recreation Therapy Department hosts a
local community Christmas sing-a-longcalled “An Evening of Carols”
where families have opportunity to gather together and enjoy songs
of the season.
Nursing Home resident Anna Haun & family Tim Bohnenkamp was
guitarist forthe Evening of Carols
Muffy Dwyer & her furry companion, Heidi
MEMORIALS AND DONATIONSColossians 3:14 (King James)
And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the
bond
of perfectness.
Since the last issue of the Messenger, we have received
thefollowing memorials and gifts:In memory of Mirabel Deming from
Martha Deming and UlrichHenesIn memory of Anne Hays from Mr. and
Mrs. James Cook, MarieGrewal, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harr, Mr. and Mrs.
Stan Hays, Mr. andMrs. William Herrman, Mr. and Mrs. William
Hoffman, CarolynHulsether, Rev. and Mrs. Luther Larson, Mr. and
Mrs. DuaneMcClain, Eleanor Mull, Marian Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Smith,Mr. and Mrs. Ken Snow, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Slayton, Mr.
andMrs. Wayne Slotten, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sturm, Minerva SuppleIn
memory of Lois Heyerdahl from Mr. and Mrs. Sid Eldridge,Linda
Levendoski, Mr. and Mrs. Don PetersonIn memory of Wilmer Huber from
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Baker,Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cronick, Mr. and Mrs.
Duane McClain, Mr. andMrs. Paul Nelson, Margaret Rowan, Anne Swain
SheppardIn memory of Judy Kramer from Carolyn Hulsether, Mr.
andMrs. Gerald Kann, Mr. and Mrs. David Kemp III, Beverly
Shiroda,Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Slotten, Mr. and Mrs. Ken SnowIn memory
of Vernon Meyer from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bernett,Mr. and Mrs. Curt
Christopherson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Habhegger,Deanna Hutchinson, and
Mr. and Mrs. Russell BernettIn memory of Fern Olson from Sandra
Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. JohnJacobs, Rev. and Mrs. Luther Larson,
Mineral Springs RebekahLodge #41, Barbara Nuttleman, Mr. and Mrs.
James Olson, UWHealth, Doris Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Richard WrightIn
memory of Marie Rienks from Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson,Linda
Boelter, Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Brandt, Marie Grewal, IonaHayter,
Barbara Lueck, Rebekah Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. DuaneVetsch, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Wright Sparta Area SchoolsIn memory of Mary Semrau
from Janice HenschelIn memory of Richard Stickney from Heather
RuoffFrom Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and an anonymous donorfor
residents’ hair care.From Terry Jefferson for use of equipment.From
Jenny Koehler for Young at Heart Child CareFrom Mecca Shrine for
use of garageFrom Tainter UMC for Care AssuranceFrom Wisconsin
United Methodist Churches for Care AssuranceBridgepath resident
Adeline Crum
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Paul Amundson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arenz
Emily Axelsen
Mr. and Mrs. George Baker
Bank Box Cleaners, Jerry Keene
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Barlow
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baumgarten
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bever inmemory of Roy Alga, Lois
Pierce,Marj Winterfield,and RogerWilliamsMr. and Mrs. Jerry
Bloom
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bonello
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bradley
Bert Brown
Elizabeth Burnett
Agnes Burnham
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Beta
Mark Calhoun
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Chenoweth
Phyllis Christiano
Odes Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coenan
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cronick
Ruby Culpitt
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Davis, Jr.
Robert Dengel
Mr. and Mrs. Jim DeVoe
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doers
Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Ebert
Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards
Duane Evans
Judith Felland in memory of Rayand Maurine Felland and
FranHerrmanBernadine Finch
Dolores Flock
Mr. and Mrs. Al Forde
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Foster inmemory of Thelma BennettReinold
Frese
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gajewsky
Della Gebhardt
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Greenwood
Mr. and Mrs. Gurmohan Grewal
Gundersen Lutheran
Administrative Services
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammes
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hansen
Lincoln Hartford in memory ofJan HartfordMr. and Mrs. Stan
Hays
Audrey Helmenstine
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hemstock, Jr.
Thomas Hemstock, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hendersin
Mr. and Mrs. David O.
Hendricks
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hensel
Mr. and Mrs. David Herlitzke
Stanley Herrman
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hetland
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hobson
Velma Hockenberry
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hoefner
Mr. and Mrs. David Houser
Arlene Hutson
Mr. and Mrs. William Jefferson
Spencer Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson
Mary Johnson in memory ofBertha ReichenbachMr. and Mrs. Edsel
Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kastberg
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelley
Leonilda Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Kemp, III
Steve Kinyon
Laviolet Knoll
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kranz
Mr. and Mrs. John Kress, III
Mr. and Mrs. John LaCourse
Bonnie Lange
John and Beverly Larson
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larson
Beverly Laufenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leverich
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linstrom
Ltc. And Mrs. Michael Machac
Cathy Malzacher
Arthur Manson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Marten
Martin Brothers Distributing
Beverly Maser
Gladia McAlpine
Julia Miller in memory of Carson“Jerry” WinchelMr. and Mrs. Ray
Miller inmemory of Gladys RoseMineral Spring Rebekah Lodge #41
Larry Mitchell
William Morgan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Moskonas
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Muellenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Don Mulry
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Murray inmemory of Loretta GriffinCapt. and
Mrs. Chris Neuman
Mr. and Mrs. William Neumann
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Newquist
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Nordberg
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ornes
Osborne, Tripp, & Schmidt,
Attorneys
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pace
Sally Parsons in memory ofLorene Huggett and Nancy
The Morrow Home Community wishes to extend gratitude to those
who so generously offered their support inanswer to our annual
Christmas Plea. Your donations along with a special gift of $10,000
from Mary Morrow’sAttic have enabled us to purchase twenty electric
beds. Our residents and employees sincerely thank you foryour
thoughtfulness and continued support. Donations were received
from:
Christmas Appeal Response
JohnsonRuby Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Pipkin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitsch inmemory of Marj Winterfield andRoger
WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Larry Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Prell
Barbara Rice
Eleanor Robien
Rockland United Methodist
Women
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Scafe
Mr. and Mrs. George Schaal
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schams
Ruby Schmidt
Bea Schmitz
Juanita Schmitz in memory ofDorothy SchmitzLucille
Schultenover
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schwarz
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Severson
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Shaw inmemory of Alice ShoemakerMr. and Mrs.
Wayne Slotten
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Snow
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Solberg
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sowle
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spielman
Michael Spors
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stargard
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Suhr
Ret. Col. and Mrs. Gerald
Sullivan
Sun Prairie United Methodist
Church
Rev. and Mrs. Bill Swan
Col. and Mrs. George Taylor inmemory of Florence MantzkeEarl
Tichenor in memory ofMargaret TichenorMr. and Mrs. Loraine
Tichenor
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tichenor
Gordon Tjaden
United Methodist Women of
Sparta
United Methodist Women of
Tomah
Union National Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Vaaler
Harold Van Kirk
Jacqueline Vaver
Mr. and Mrs. David Vieth
Alice Wandschneider
Lorraine Winchel in memory ofCarson “Jerry” WinchelSteve
Winterfield
Dorothy Zillmer
Mother & Daughter nursing homeresident Leone Pokrand and
MorrowHome employee Sharon Sanborn
Unto LifeEternal
December 13, 2012 - March 24, 2012Evelyn Carrie
Sheldia “Shelly” Carroll
Louise Freeman
Anne Hays
Lois Heyerdahl
Joyce Holm
Wilmer Huber
Mary “Annie” Karis
Judy Kramer
Susan Larson
Richard Moore
Velma Moorhead
Fern Olson
Robert O’Neill
Hazel Peterson
Marie Rienks
Esther Ripley
LaVerne Scharping
Wilbur Schwartzel
Shirley Thomas
David Thompson
Edward Warner
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Innovations Rehabilitation, inpartnership with Morrow Home,
provides on-site Physical,Occupational, and Speech Therapy.