Echoes of Merc
A PUBLICATION OF LUTHER HOME OF MERCY, WILLISTON, OHIO
VOLUME LXXXIII ■ FALL 2014 ■ NUMBER 3
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In This Issue
We Gather Together
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Honor Roll
Bequests
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Mission Statement
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Page 3
End-of-Life Arrangements
Bridge Walk
Fishing Trip
Adopt A Resident
■ Page 4
Volunteers Make a Difference
■ Page 5
Golf Outings a Success!!
Competitive Grant Received
■ Page 6–7
Employee Recognition
■ Page 8–9
Gifts/Memorials
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very week Pastor Alvera or Pastor
Denise will gather us together for
Chapel services and Bible study.
Sometimes visiting Pastors and
choirs will join us, making a good
time even better. There is always
music, thanks to Nancy and Audrey,
Diane and Eileen. We like songs with
power and joyful refrains:
This Little Light of Mine –
I’m Gonna’ Let it Shine!
He’s Got the Whole World
in His Hands!
How Great Thou Art!
Jesus Loves Me!
We always thank God for our time
together when we pray:
For the world
For the Church
For loved ones,
neighbors and friends.
We share Bible verses and stories
that teach and inspire:
We like those stories of Moses
leading his people out of bondage in
Egypt. At the end of the journey, he
discovered that the Lord had led him
out of bondage as well.
Verses in Isaiah remind us that
the Lord’s blessing will shine on His
People as they help the poor and
homeless, the lost and forsaken.
A young boy with a few loaves of
bread and a couple of fish was willing
to share; and so he helped Jesus to
feed thousands in a deserted place
far from town.
Long ago someone said: “God helps
those who help themselves.” If we
could remember who that was, we’d
like to invite them to our Bible study
– to hear about Moses, Isaiah and
Jesus. We help ourselves whenever
we help others. —Pastor Don Wukotich
Page 10–11
Memorials
Address Change/
Correction Form
■ Page 12
Thrivent Choice Dollars
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Honor Roll
Eugene W. Bensch’s Birthday
Mrs. Ruth B. Poehlitz
Bakersfield, CA
Rickey Browning
Mr. Carl C. Hamilton
Benton, KY
Phil Chase’s 80th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Blair D. Miller
Elmore, OH
Mark Lahti
Mr. Paul A. Lahti
Bristol, IL
Gary & Karen Layman’s 50th Wedding
Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn J. Bensch
Oak Harbor, OH
Our Grandchildren; Kurt, Kayleigh,
Elise, Brian, Christopher and Robin
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Burchett
Grand Rapids, OH
Paul E. Reinke’s 73rd Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Dahmer
Loveland, CO
Mr. and Mrs. Randall G. Koch
Sandusky, OH
Kathryn Sanders
Mrs. Doris E. Rohtert
Woodville, OH
Paul & Connie Sandwich’s 50th
Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn J. Bensch
Oak Harbor, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sandwisch
Oak Harbor, OH
Bequests
June 1 – August 31, 2014
Mrs. Marilyn Sandwisch
Oak Harbor, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Skocki
Falls Church, VA
Mr. Eldor F. Sonnenberg’s Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Lighthill
Wauseon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Sonnenberg
Napoleon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Sonnenberg
Napoleon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert C. Sonnenberg
Archbold, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Sonnenberg
Napoleon, OH
February 1 – August 31, 2014
Estate of Mrs. Betty R. Asmus
Bowling Green, OH
Marvin L. and Carol A. Barkhau Trust
Elmore, OH
Mrs. Ruth E. Graf
Bowling Green, OH
Trust of Samuel and Gertrude Harke
Boston, MA
Mission Statement
“We are a ministry Enriching Lives and Individual Abilities”
In order to carry out this mission
LHM is committed to the following values:
Faithfulness-LHM expresses its faithfulness to religious values
and family through a ministry of service to others.
Stewardship-We practice responsible stewardship of resources
available to us and strive for the highest standards of accountability.
Ethical Behavior-Luther Home of Mercy is compassionate,
caring and loving while providing services based on
professional and ethical standards.
Integrity-LHM is committed to carrying out our
professional responsibilities in a manner consistent with
our training and experience.
Diversity-We recognize and respect the uniqueness of every
individual-resident, client, staff and visitors to our programs.
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End-of-Life Arrangements
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or the greatest majority of
individuals living at Luther
Home of Mercy, this will be
their home for the remainder
of their lives. Their length of
residency ranges from just a
few years to as many as 70
years. Many of our residents
have limited contact with
family members, or in some
cases, they have no immediate
surviving family. Like other
programs, Luther Home has
individuals who have very limited resources that barely
meet basic personal needs.
Some of our residents may not have adequate funds
for funeral/burial expenses. As we all know, costs
have increased over the years, and an insurance policy
purchased many years ago does not adequately cover the
cost of a funeral today. Luther Home has made a strong
effort to respect the rights of all people living at the Home,
both during their lifetime and at the time of their death.
To meet the needs of those residents needing extra
funds for end of life expenses, a Burial Fund has been
established. If you would like to contribute to this fund
in any amount, simply enter “Burial Fund” in the memo
portion of your check.
Bridge Walk
he Lutheran Men In Mission of Northwest Ohio once
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again sponsored a Labor Day walk across the Mackinac
Walking the five mile span from St. Ignace to
Mackinaw City, about 20 walkers from Northwest Ohio
raised money for Luther Home of Mercy and Filling Home.
Thanks to the walkers and sponsors for another successful
holiday effort!
Jonah, Pastor Don, Dutch, Dick, Dave, and Elijah
completed the five mile trek across the bridge.
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Fishing Day at Rockwell Springs in Castalia was fun for
Jim & Nino (top) and Joe & Ben!
Adopt A
Resident!
elieve it or not, we are thinking about Christmas
already! Generous individuals and groups have
“adopted” our residents and clients for many years,
and we are offering the opportunity again this year.
Gift ideas and sizes will be provided for each person
adopted. You simply purchase whatever gifts you choose
from the list provided, and bring your
purchases to our main campus in Williston
a few weeks before Christmas.
This is a great way for you to
brighten the holidays for those in
our care. If you are interested in
learning more about this program,
please contact Karen Schanke at
419-972-4354 or email kschank@
lutherhome.org.
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Volunteers Make a Difference!
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n response to the National ELCA “God’s Work, Our
Hands” on Sunday, September 7, approximately 60
volunteers arrived on campus ready to lead worship,
paint, wash windows, play bingo, stain a deck, or pick
up limbs and rake in the park area. Members of area
Lutheran churches…Messiah, Toledo; St. John, Williston;
St. Peter, Blackberry; and St. Luke, Curtice joined forces
to brighten our campus. Later in the month, members of
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St. John, Findlay; St. Luke, North Baltimore; and Our Savior,
Kenton brought items they collected from our Needs List
and members of Trinity, Delta helped to renovate one of
our outreach homes.
We truly appreciate the willingness of everyone who
made such a difference by participating in this Day of
Service at Luther Home!
Golf Outings A Success!!
onderful weather, beautiful golf courses, and
enthusiastic golfers combined to make both the Four
Lutheran Agency Golf Outing on July 11 and the Luther
Home of Mercy Golf Scramble on August 15 great events!
Over 200 men and women enjoyed teeing off at Stone
Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green in July and Maumee Bay
Golf Course in Oregon in August.
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of NW Ohio, and Lutheran Homes Society. Thanks to all of
our sponsors and donors for their support of both outings.
Special thanks to the Dotson Company in Whitehouse for
sponsoring the lunch for both outings, and Ronald Ashley,
Steven Haremza, and Susan Minch from the Perrysburg
Thrivent Financial office for sponsoring the Hole-in-One
Contest on July 11.
At the Four Agency outing, funds were raised for Filling
Homes, Luther Home of Mercy, Lutheran Social Services
Great comradery was shown at both outings and all the
support from both golfers and sponsors is appreciated!
This group took first place in the Senior Division at the Four
Agency outing with a score of 66…Chuck Campbell, Bob Sanders,
Shirrel Petzoldt, and Bob Brossia.
This team from Genoa Bank took first place in the Men’s
Division with a score of 58 at Maumee Bay at the Luther Home of
Mercy Outing on August 15.
Competitive Grant Received
A
Competitive Funding Grant from the Ottawa Sandusky
Seneca County Joint Solid Waste Management District
has been received by Luther Home of Mercy. The grant
for $8218.00 will be used to purchase eight sets of
outdoor tables and chairs made of 90% recycled plastic,
which will be distributed on campus. Each set will have
detached seating for four which will allow picnic table
access to individuals using wheelchairs. The purpose of
the Competitive Funding Program is to provide resources
to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for recycling programs.
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Employee Recognition
Listed below are sixty-one LHM employees who have reached milestone anniversaries of
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 years of service this year. The genuine care, love and
friendship that is shared with our residents and clients each and every day by all of
our staff members is truly appreciated by family members and friends.
35 Years
JoElaine Schimming..................Client Records Coordinator
Barbara Soncrant.......................................Direct Care Staff
30 Years
Kimberly Diebert................................... On-Call Supervisor
Danielle Riegle................................................Laundry Aide
Rita Torres...................................................................Cook
Roberta Wodarski......................................Direct Care Staff
25 Years
Janet Brown...............................................Direct Care Staff
Sharon Dean................................................. Hab Specialist
Patricia Everhardt..................... Fiscal Services Bookkeeper
Pamela Gilbert...........................................Direct Care Staff
Anthony Lompis.......................Coordinator, Social Services
Ronda Ray..................................................Direct Care Staff
20 Years
Rachel Adame....................................... Housekeeping Aide
Sharon Boyer................................ Licensed Practical Nurse
Susan (Simon) Bauroth........................... Food Service Aide
15 Years
Joanne Allred........................Emmaus Day Hab. Supervisor
Elaine Barton-Kashmer........................................................
Qualified Developmental Disability Professional
Rebekah Bauman....................... Supported Living Provider
Tonya Brecht..............................................Direct Care Staff
Sheila Franks................................................. Hab Specialist
Sandra Kline.......................................... Housekeeping Aide
Susan Tate................................. Director, Supported Living
10 Years
Cheryl Bivens............................. Supported Living Provider
Corrine Burzynski...................... Supported Living Provider
Paulette Collins.......................... Supported Living Provider
Debra Comstock........................ Supported Living Provider
JoElaine Schimming came in July 1979
and started working with the Social
Services and Medical Records Department
in Cottage 1. Now she keeps track of the
medical and program files for all of the
campus residents as Coordinator of Client
Records. She has seen many changes in
her 35 years of employment especially the
use of computers which makes keeping
the records much easier.
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10 Years (continued)
Tennille Garner.......................... Supported Living Provider
Latesha Harris............................................Direct Care Staff
Gale Holloway......................Supported Living Coordinator
Savannah Jackson...................... Supported Living Provider
Mary Beth Kutz.......................... Supported Living Provider
Brenda Leake............................. Supported Living Provider
Lisa Reed.............................................. Cottage Supervisor
Patricia Seward.......................... Supported Living Provider
Roshunda Woods.......................................Direct Care Staff
Jennifer Zunk................................................ Hab Specialist
5 Years
Malik Bankston..................................... Cottage Supervisor
Brandon Barailloux.................... Supported Living Provider
Dannielle Bauman..................... Supported Living Provider
Janie Blachowski........................ Supported Living Provider
Mary Ellen Booth.......................................Direct Care Staff
Marla Bowman............................. Licensed Practical Nurse
Shatara Brown........................... Supported Living Provider
Monica Canterbury....................... Licensed Practical Nurse
Yvonne Copeland......................... Direct Care Staff (Casual)
Misty Deselms........................... Supported Living Provider
Ashley Dickey.............................................Direct Care Staff
Twila Foster.......................................... Cottage Supervisor
Sarah Gagen................................................. Hab Specialist
Tashala Jackson......................... Supported Living Provider
Carol Lonas................................... Licensed Practical Nurse
Shirley Martin............................ Supported Living Provider
Angela Mitchell............................. Licensed Practical Nurse
Jennifer Pollard.................................... Day Hab Supervisor
Tierra Reynolds..........................................Direct Care Staff
Tiffany Schuler.............................. Licensed Practical Nurse
Princess Smith.............................. Licensed Practical Nurse
Felesha Towbridge.......... Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)
Tracey White................... Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)
Katie Wojnowski............................. Day Programming Aide
Elizabeth Wott...................................... Scanning Specialist
Barb Soncrant has worked as a Direct
Care Staff since November 1979. She
has worked in many cottages with many
residents over the years. Since 1995, she
has worked the day shift in Cottage 10 and
has a special place in her heart for all the
residents that she cares for.
Employee Recognition
Kim Diebert worked in the kitchen when
she first came to Luther Home in May
1984. After 11 years there, she transferred
to Direct Care Staff and worked in Cottages
2 & 9. Since 2001, she has been in the
On-Call Office working various shifts. She
especially enjoys getting to know all the
staff members and residents.
Starting in April 1984, Danielle Riegel has
worked in several departments on campus
including Housekeeping and Direct
Care. She has worked in the Laundry
Department for the past 12 years, and
enjoys the challenge of keeping up with
the mounds of laundry that arrive each
day.
Rita Torres has worked in the Dietary
Department since November 1984. Her
hours have varied over the years and
many changes have occurred in the last 30
years. The staff and residents are like a
second family to her and she enjoys cooking
for the residents and making sure that
they have nutritious food at every meal.
Roberta Wodarski has worked third shift
as a Direct Care Staff since October 1984.
Over the years, she has worked in many
cottages and has seen many changes
in programming and activities that the
residents are involved in. She loves
working with the residents and enjoys
taking care of them.
In February 1989, Janet Brown came to
work at Luther Home for what she thought
was a short time, but after 25 years, she is
still here working as a Direct Care Staff. She
has worked all three shifts in many of the
cottages on campus and currently works
the day shift in Cottage 12. The residents
are like family to her and she enjoys caring
for them.
In September, 1989, Sharon Dean worked
as a Direct Care Staff for eleven years before accepting a position in the Recreation
Department with the Focus Program. She
has served in various Day Programming
capacities and now works at Genesis Community Center in Northwood. She gets so
much love from the residents every day
which makes her job so satisfying.
Pat Everhardt has worked in the
Bookkeeping Department for 25 years
and enjoys meeting the financial needs of
the residents and staff. Computers have
made her job much easier to keep track
of finances and she has seen an increase
in her workload with the addition of the
outreach program.
Pam Gilbert started working as a Direct
Care Staff in June 1989. She has worked
in several cottages on campus during the
last 25 years and has worked second shift
in Cottage 12 since it opened in 1998. She
has cared for many of the same residents
for many years and they have become an
extension of her own family. She enjoys
seeing her second family every day and
doing special things for them.
Working as a Social Worker at Luther Home
for 25 years has been a good experience
for Tony Lompis. He enjoys working with
not only the residents, but their families
as well. Meeting the program and medical
needs of the residents is a challenge at
times, but appreciates the opportunity
to learn and grow in both his professional
and personal life.
Ronda Ray cherishes the smiling
faces that greet her when she arrives
at work each day. She has worked as a
Direct Care Staff for 25 years and has
worked in several cottages. Currently
she works second shift in Cottage 3
and enjoys the hugs that are freely given
by the residents.
In September 1994, Rachel Adame started
working in the Dietary Department
and worked there for six years before
becoming a Direct Care Staff for thirteen
years. In May 2013, she transferred to the
Housekeeping Department and enjoys
the activity and challenges of keeping the
cottages clean for the residents.
Sharon Boyer has worked as an LPN for
the past twenty years. She has worked
in many cottages and cared for many
residents. She now works on a casual
basis, but still thoroughly enjoys taking
care of the medical needs of the residents.
Sue (Simon) Bauroth has worked in the
Dietary Department since October 1994
and loves her job and cooking for the
residents. She gets much joy when the
smiles on their faces indicate that they
have enjoyed the meals that day.
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Gifts
ANONYMOUS
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anson
Baldwinsville, NY
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Arndt
Elmore, OH
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Toledo, OH
Mr. Len Bacon
Toledo, OH
Mr Ralph Baker
Millbury, OH
Mr. Jeffrey Barnes
Perrysburg, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Bauman
Findlay, OH
Mr. Richard Beard
Perrysburg, OH
Mrs. Susan M. Beard
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. George Beery, Jr.
Bellevue, OH
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pemberville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Billow
Toledo, OH
Mr. James Blausey
Cygnet, OH
Mr. Richard H. Bosse
Millbury, OH
Rev. Alvera J. Brandt
Toledo, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bretzloff
Toledo, OH
Christ Lutheran Church
Bowling Green, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Clark, Sr.
Helena, OH
Mr. James R. Coldren
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Cook
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. James Coyle
Port Clinton, OH
Mr. Gerald F. Croll
Fayetteville, NC
Mrs. Joanne D. Cumbow
Marine City, MI
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dailey Jr.
Elmore, OH
Mr. Frank Deblase
Bellevue, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Kent A. Delventhal
Genoa, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dolph
Elmore, OH
Marty and Susan couldn’t resist the
urge to get up and dance to the music
of the Genoa American Legion Band.
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Mr. and Mrs. Alan Draves
Cridersville, OH
Mr. Thomas R. Duris
Lambertville, MI
Rev. Jerome D. Essinger
Swartz Creek, MI
Faith Lutheran Church
Fremont, OH
Faith Lutheran Church
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Feusse
Waterville, OH
First Impressions Hair Salon
Bellevue, OH
First Lutheran Church
Leipsic, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Foss
Fremont, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Fought
Maumee, OH
Mrs. Marlene Fouty Ehrsam
Oregon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gerwin
Elmore, OH
Salon Giannosa
Shelby Twp, MI
Mrs. Lorraine S. Goldenstein
Gilman, IL
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Bucyrus, OH
Grace Lutheran Church
Jackson Center, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Grau
Walbridge, OH
Mr. Charles Gundlach
Sandusky, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David Hampshire
Northwood, OH
Sister Ruth V. Harper
Fitchburg, WI
Mr. H. W. Hauenstein
Holland, OH
Mr. John F. Heminger
Genoa, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson
Rossford, OH
Mrs. Jeanne Hess
Galion, OH
Mrs. Barbara Hirzel
Walbridge, OH
Mrs. Joyce Hoersten
Bellevue, OH
Mr. Robert Hofacker
Massillon, OH
Mr. Frederick Honneffer
Bowling Green, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Michael House
Curtice, OH
J. Henry Huseman, Endowment Fund
Bloomville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Huss
Sylvania, OH
Jack’s Superette Inc
Curtice, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jedele
Oro Valley, AZ
Pastor Robert Johnson
Stony Ridge, OH
Dr. Howard Joondeph
Macomb, MI
Clayman A. & Ruth M. Kabat Trust
Pompano Beach, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kardys
Universal City, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kelly
Shelby, OH
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Mrs. DeLores L. Kleine
Luckey, OH
Ms. Georgine Koch
Bellevue, OH
Miss Donna Koester
Oregon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn G. Koester
Oregon, OH
Mrs. Dorothy Konst
Bellevue, OH
The Kossack Family
Louisville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Kruse
Woodville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lahti
Sylvania, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lajti
Graytown, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Leis
Tiffin, OH
Mr. Michael Lincicome
Elmore, OH
Mr. Mark Luebke
Genoa, OH
Ms. Beverly Mackey
Port Clinton, OH
Ms. Ruth M. Marquardt
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marsh
Sun City, AZ
Messiah Lutheran Church
Toledo, OH
Mr. Louis Meszaros
Northwood, OH
Mrs. Anna Marie Meyer
Bellevue, OH
Rev. and Mrs. Kurt T. Meyers
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Michelsen
Genoa, OH
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Mrs. Rosemarie Montalvo
Oregon, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moore
Circleville, OH
Ms. Kathy Morfier
Bellevue, OH
Ms. Ruth Morgan
Perrysburg, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Mote
Columbus, OH
Ms. Barbara Nattrass
Nashville, TN
Mrs. Megan O'Brien
Williston, OH
Olivet Lutheran Church
Sylvania, OH
Dr. Renee Paye
Warren, MI
Peace Lutheran Church
Dayton, OH
Mr. G. James Pfeifer
Upper Sandusky, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David Pfisterer
Findlay, OH
Mrs. Virginia C. Podolny
Cleveland, OH
Mr. Dean H. Pyers
Sterling Heights, MI
Ms. Elaine Radunz
Toledo, OH
Mrs. Phyllis Rasmussen
Fraser, MI
Mrs. Marge Reinhart
Genoa, OH
Ms. Joan Rentz
Pemberville, OH
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Port Clinton, OH
Ms. Lois E. Rickert
Oregon, OH
Mr. David M. Rinderknecht
Upper Sandusky, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David I. Roberts
Toledo, OH
Mrs. Terri J. Rodriguez
Sylvania, OH
Mr. Kyle D. Ruff
Marysville, MI
Mrs. Margaret San Gregory
Bellevue, OH
Mrs. Karen Schanke
Graytown, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Roger R. Scheid
Monroeville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sevits
Perrysburg, OH
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church
Perrysburg, OH
Christine Siefert Trust
Cleveland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Siek
Pemberville, OH
Ms. Sandee Sledd
Doraville, GA
Solomon Lutheran Church
Woodville, OH
Mr. Norbert C. Sonnenberg
Archbold, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sopher
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Spanfellner
Berea, OH
The Starfish Foundation
Boston, MA
St. John Lutheran Church
Cardington, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Montpelier, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Oak Harbor, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
Stony Ridge, OH
St. John Lutheran Church
(continued)
Williston,
OH
St. Martin Lutheran Church
Archbold, OH
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Delaware, OH
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Graytown, OH
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Wapakoneta, OH
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Lima, OH
St. Michael Lutheran Church
Ottawa Lake, MI
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Blissfield, MI
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Bowling Green, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Casco, MI
St. Paul Lutheran Church Women
Clyde, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Sulphur Springs, OH
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Martin, OH
Mrs. Velma L. Sundermeyer
Sylvania, OH
Mrs. Shirley A. Taussig
Hudson, OH
Mrs. Dorothy J. Tebbe
Fremont, OH
Thrivent
Minneapolis, MN
Mr. Clinton Trick
Port Clinton, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elmore, OH
Trinity Lutheran School
Marysville, OH
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sandusky, OH
United Way of Greater Toledo
Toledo, OH
Mr. Robert F. Walters
Toledo, OH
Memorials
Norm Atkinson
Mrs. Lucile E. Atkinson
Oak Harbor, OH
Cindy Aurand
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Archer
Clyde, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Krieger
Oak Harbor, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Mason
Clyde, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Robbins
Virginia Beach, VA
Mrs. Marilyn Sandwisch
Oak Harbor, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stapleton
Oregon, OH
Lawrence & Anna Avers
Mr. Dale J. Avers
Luckey, OH
Elsie Bartus
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Bartus, Jr.
Toledo, OH
Edmund L. Bates, Jr.
Mrs. Myra Zaenger
Holland, OH
Frank & Helen Benedic
Mr. and Mrs. John Zatko
Oregon, OH
Carl Berger
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Gregory Blackburn
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackburn
Huron, OH
Dr. Thomas Bowlus
Dr. & Mrs. John F. Sundermeyer
Sylvania, OH
Edwin Brugger
Mrs. Lucile E. Atkinson
Oak Harbor, OH
Patricia Bucher
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Rarig
Woodville, OH
Mrs. Nadine Reinhart
Martin, OH
Phillip W. Bunyard
Mrs. Patricia Bunyard
Galion, OH
Ruth E. Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Hagemeyer
Wayne, OH
Joseph Clements
Mr. and Mrs. Loren H. Dillon
Upper Sandusky, OH
You can tell by her big smile that Elizabeth
enjoyed her root beer float prepared by
members of the LHM Auxiliary.
Ms. Ruth Wiechman
Columbus, OH
Mr. George J. Williams
Perrysburg, OH
Mrs. Jean Witt
Martin, OH
Mrs. Patricia Wolfe
Toledo, OH
Mrs. Marjorie Wonderly
Marion, IN
Dr. and Mrs. S. James Zafirau
Port Clinton, OH
Zion Lutheran Church
Gibsonburg, OH
Zion Lutheran Church
Luckey, OH
Zion Lutheran Church
Saint Marys, OH
Zion Lutheran Church
Valley City, OH
Zoar Lutheran Church
Perrysburg, OH
Ms. Elverda J. Zunk
Perrysburg, OH
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21, 2014
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Frank Coe
Mrs. Edna Marie Coe
Horton, MI
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Coe
Chuluota, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Coe
Horton, MI
Mrs. Lynda Cramer
Ridgeville Corners, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Good
Napoleon, OH
Ms. Debra J. Habat
Painesville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Kurtz
Napoleon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Meyer
Pt Charlotte, FL
Mr. Ronald R. Meyer
Columbus, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Meyer
Kirtland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schuette
Holgate, OH
Mr. John H. Schuette
Holgate, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Schuette
Napoleon, OH
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Memorials
The Schuette Family Reunion
Napoleon, OH
Roy Crispen
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Elna Damschroder
Ms. Margaret Damschroder
Prescott Valley, AZ
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Billie Day
Mrs. Ann Rust
Lakeside, OH
Kurt Dotson
Ms. Bridgitte Brill
Ms. Erin K. Curley
Oregon, OH
Dimech Services Inc
Toledo, OH
Marine Fire Sales & Service
Toledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Nelson
Perrysburg, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Thomas
Waterville, OH
Westphal Electric
Holland, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Woods
Toledo, OH
Rev. and Mrs. Donald L. Wukotich
Woodville, OH
Alice Ebka
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Flick
Deshler, OH
Naomi Eppley
St. Paul Lutheran Church Women
Sulphur Springs, OH
Carl Faist
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Jane Frank
St. Paul Lutheran Church Women
Upper Sandusky, OH
Wands Gallagher
Ms. Nira Beaschler
Mc Cutchenville, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bryan
Green Springs, OH
Mr. Philip Clapp
Fremont, OH
Mr. Gregory Diedrich
Fremont, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Pearson & Family
Fremont, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Saionz
Fremont, OH
Ms. Vivian Shumaker
Galion, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Sleek
Helena, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wott
Clyde, OH
Donald Goedert
Mrs. Lorene M. Halsey
West Alexandria, OH
Dale Grove
Mr. John D. Mohrman
Genoa, OH
The harmony and songs presented by the Four
Corners Quartet this summer was very enjoyable.
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2013–January
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(continued)
Ransford Gudgeon
Mr. Neil Gudgeon, Jr.
Vista, CA
George & Edith Hagemeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Hagemeyer
Wayne, OH
Leslie & Sadie Hellwig
Mr. and Mrs. Loren H. Dillon
Upper Sandusky, OH
Dean Hennen
James & Bernice Hennen
Mrs. Verna J. Hennen
Genoa, OH
Merl Hetrick
Mrs. Lucile E. Atkinson
Oak Harbor, OH
Matilda Hetrick
Mrs. Lucile E. Atkinson
Oak Harbor, OH
Boyer Family Partnership
Lindsey, OH
Helen Hill
Mrs. Jane H. Bruce
Wilmington, NC
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
David Joehlin
Mrs. Mary Jane Joehlin
Oregon, OH
Becky Kaminski
Mr. Tom Kaminski
Elyria, OH
Martha Kamerer
Mr. Paul Kamerer
Hartville, OH
Jacqueline Rose Kelley
Ms. Leigh A Kademenos
Dublin, OH
Ronald Knauf
Mrs. Edna Marie Coe
Horton, MI
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Coe
Chuluota, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Coe
Horton, MI
Mrs. Lynda Cramer
Ridgeville Corners, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Good
Napoleon, OH
Ms. Debra J. Habat
Painesville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Kurtz
Napoleon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Meyer
Pt Charlotte, FL
Mr. Ronald R. Meyer
Columbus, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Meyer
Kirtland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schuette
Holgate, OH
Mr. John H. Schuette
Holgate, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Schuette
Napoleon, OH
The Schuette Family Reunion
Napoleon, OH
Daniel & Lucille Kolasinski
Mrs. Sally H. Meier
Bowling Green, OH
Jean C. Lembke
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Agricola &
Family
West Chester, OH
Janice L. Leonard
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Burkett
Toledo, OH
John Lockwood
Miss Mary E. Lockwood
Grove City, OH
Hazel Marsh
Mr. & Mrs. Carl F. Adcock
Marblehead, OH
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Despones
Genoa, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewitz
Oak Harbor, OH
Mr. Richard E. Harder
Fremont, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Roland A. Henderson
Genoa, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Paul LaPlant
Swanton, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schanke
Graytown, OH
Mrs. JoElaine Schimming
Williston, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Women
Williston, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Verkin
Port Clinton, OH
Norman Meitz
Ms. Penelope J. Meitz
Houston, TX
Donald & Marian Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Hagemeyer
Wayne, OH
Dorothy J. Miller
Mrs. Dolores Geiger
Bucyrus, OH
St. Paul Lutheran Church Women
Sulphur Springs, OH
Emanuel & Mabel Miller
Mrs. Arlene M. Oberhouse
Luckey, OH
Glenn & Jean Moenter
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Moenter
Waterville, OH
Mother
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Pfouts
Genoa, OH
Ernest & Emma Ness
Mr. Robert H. Ness
Gibbon, MN
Glen H. Oberhouse
Mrs. Arlene M. Oberhouse
Luckey, OH
Helen Petersen
Mr. & Mrs. Carlan F. Sonnenberg
Napoleon, OH
Mary C. Poddany
Mrs. Mary Tarr
Toledo, OH
Robert Reinhart
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Carl Rieman
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Meyerholtz
Perrysburg, OH
Myron Rife
St. Paul Lutheran Church Women
Upper Sandusky, OH
Joseph E. & Kathryn E. Rinderknecht
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Miko
Corona De Tucson, AZ
Herman Rolf
Ms. Barbara Moellman
Elmore, OH
Paul Rolf
Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Siek
Pemberville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sieving
Pemberville, OH
Joe Rybarczyk
Mr. James Rybarczyk
Maumee, OH
Mrs. Helene Szczerba
Toledo, OH
Herman & Annette Saxton
Jim and Livvy Schleicher
Nashville, TN
Leota Scarberry
Mrs. Jeanine Gast
Aiken, SC
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Ridgeville Corners, OH
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Oregon, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Oregon, OH
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Oregon, OH
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Swanton,
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Toledo, OH
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Bradner, OH
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Bradner, OH
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Port Clinton, OH
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Toledo, OH
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Horton, MI
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Napoleon, OH
Ms. Debra J. Habat
Painesville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Kurtz
Napoleon, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Meyer
Pt Charlotte, FL
Mr. Ronald R. Meyer
Columbus, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Meyer
Kirtland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schuette
Holgate, OH
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Archbold, OH
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Napoleon,
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Fremont,
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Toledo,
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Oregon,
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Fremont,
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Bellevue, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Vorwerk
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Fremont,
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Fremont, OH
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Fremont, OH
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Oregon, OH
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Mr. Robert S. Hartman
Port Clinton, OH
Friday, August 15
29th Annual LHM Golf Scramble
Maumee Bay Golf Course
Oregon, Ohio
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Craig had a front row seat during the
Kerry Clark Concert in August.
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LUTHER HOME OF MERCY
5810 N MAIN ST
PO BOX 187
WILLISTON OH 43468-0187
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Luther Home of Mercy
“Enriching Lives and Individual Abilities”
5810 N. Main Street, PO Box 187,
Williston, Ohio 43468-0187
419-836-7741 • Fax (419) 972-4357
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Visit our Web Site: www.lutherhome.org
LUTHERAN MINISTRIES OF MERCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman – Michael House
Secretary – Norman Merkel
Treasurer – Kevin Yarnell
Carol Asmus, Sharon Dailey, Rev. Ray Gottschling, Steven Graf,
Rev. Dale Kern, Thomas Manahan, Janet Meyer, Milton Pommeranz,
Rev. David Proctor, Rev. John Rutz, Matthew Rychener,
Evelyn Schulte, John Shaffer, Kevin Thierry
Luther Home of Mercy is an ICF/DD (Intermediate Care Facility
for Developmentally Disabled) – the main campus is located in
Williston and Community Ministry serves
clients in four NW Ohio counties.
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Thrivent Choice Dollars
any Thrivent policyholders have designated their
Choice Dollars to Luther Home of Mercy. Over the past
M
year, over $13,500 was received through this program
which was used to help furnish our three new homes
being built in our Community Ministry Program.
Choice Dollars are determined based on insurance
premiums, contract values, and Thrivent Financial
volunteer leadership. You are notified If you have
Choice Dollars to designate. Then you simply contact
Thrivent to direct your dollars to the charity of your
choice. Simply log in to Thrivent Financial.com/
and under Membership Benefits, choose Thrivent
Choice or call them at
1-800-847-4836 and state
“Thrivent
Choice.”
We
appreciate your continuing
support of this program!