The Volunteers of Omega House

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“It’s Our
Omega House”
We hope that you
feel inspired to continue to support this
work and share in
our joy of service.
As supporters we can all proudly say “It’s Our
Omega House!” Omega House is owned and operated by our community and belongs to everyone who
believes in and supports its mission. We have much
to be thankful for in our ninth year of service as the
first hospice house in the Upper Peninsula.
As I enter my final year as president of the Omega
House board of directors, I am grateful for the support of the many individuals, businesses, organizations and churches whose gifts help keep our doors
open and make it possible to provide care to anyone
in need . I am grateful for the many dedicated volunteers and staff members whose daily acts of kindness provide comfort to our residents. I am grateful
for our community hospice programs and their staff
who are an integral part of the care team at Omega
House on a daily basis.
As I age, I feel a sharpening of my sense of what
is truly important. Each of us has a limited time on
Mike Abbott
Board President
and grand daughter Vanea
earth. Very few of us know for certain where we will
receive care and who will care for us when we are
near the end of our life. As a community, and as supporters of Omega House, we can take solace there is
an option, available and affordable, right here in the
Copper Country to meet our needs and the needs of
our family members and friends at this vulnerable
and sacred time of life.
Thank you for your support,
Michael Abbott
President
Our Mission
Omega House provides a residential, homelike environment where terminally ill people may live
fully during their final days, free from pain and isolation and supported physically, emotionally
and spiritually by professional and volunteer caregivers, along with family and friends.
Our Vision
The Next Best Thing to Being Home
On the Front Cover
Pictured on the cover of this Annual Report are volunteers who attended the Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon on April 26, 2014. For a list of names see page 8.
Omega House 2013 Annual Report
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Byron Muljo: Man of Keweenaw County —
As remembered by his family
Byron Muljo spent his life hunting
the forests of Keweenaw County.
Byron and his wife Kathy maintained
a home both in Mohawk, and
a “camp” in Wyoming on the
Montreal River near Lac Labelle. Byron worked where he
lived, serving as a Keweenaw
County Deputy Sheriff before
moving to the Keweenaw
County Road Commission
where he worked for 32 years.
He was a plow driver and later
became Sign Foreman, then
Maintenance Foreman. Byron
also served as a Road Commissioner after his retirement.
His knowledge and love of the
Keweenaw are evidenced in
the many signs he created in
Keweenaw County including
the “Snow Gauge” north of Mohawk,
the Keweenaw County visitors map
north of Allouez, and “The Beginning
of US-41” sign near Copper Harbor.
These signs are known by local residents and visitors alike. In the summer of 2011, Byron was chosen as an
Honoree for the Mohawk Sesquicentennial celebration, for his work and
dedication to the county.
The compassionate care provided
to residents near
the end of life allows them to live
each day to the
fullest as comfortable as possible. I
am so pleased to
play a part in this
humane effort.
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Kathy remembers, “He was such a
kind and honest man. He always believed in doing the right thing, and he
Byron and Kaci
was always ready to help others. His
favorite pastime was sitting by the
banks of the Montreal River with a
bonfire going, listening to Elmer
Aho’s Country Gold radio show on
Saturday nights, and just watching the
river go by. Byron appreciated a
slower pace of life. His favorite saying was, “Remember the 11th Commandment — Thou shalt not panic.”
He loved the outdoors and looked
forward to the annual Kid’s fishing
tournament put on
by the Lac La
Belle
Lodge,
where he and others enjoyed the opportunity to take
kids out on boats
fishing.
Robert Daavettila
Board Member
In the late summer of 2011 he
took a group of 8
children fishing on Lac La Belle with
another adult. When they got back to
the marina he fell while trying to get
off of the boat. A few days
later, tests at the local hospital
showed that the lung cancer
we thought was in remission
had come back, and it had
spread to his brain and liver.
With the help of family and
many good friends, among
them Kim and Gary Bracco,
we managed for a while at
home. As his condition progressed, however, he became
increasingly weaker and was
admitted to the hospital again.
When his strength did not
improve sufficiently for him to
be discharged home, the Aspirus Keweenaw doctors and
staff recommended that Byron go to
Omega House.
Both the care and physical environment at Omega House surpassed
anything we had imagined. Our
concerns and fears were immediately
put to rest. We both felt supported by
the staff, volunteers and hospice
workers. It felt like home away from
home, not like a facility or institution
at all. With all the good care, the
home-made meals, and encouragement, his strength and mobility
steadily improved. We were thrilled
that after a few weeks he was able to
return home again in late October.
Deer season had been a highlight of
the year for Byron since he was young.
Deer hunting and being with his buddies at deer camp was something that
brought him a lot of happiness. He
was fortunate enough to “bag” two
bucks the previous deer season, earnOmega House 2013 Annual Report
walls. I can’t think of anywhere else
we could have been during that time
of his life that would have met his
needs, and the needs of our family, like
Omega House did.
ing him Hunter of the Year honors in
2010 for the Keweenaw Camp Classic. He and I knew that this would be
his last deer season. Even though he
was quite weak and couldn’t walk on
his own, our good friends Tim Hoeft
and Joe Langdon took him hunting
on opening day near our camp by Lac
Labelle. While he didn’t get a deer, he
was thrilled to go out with Tim and
Joe on opening day and be part of deer
camp with his buddies.
That was Byron’s last time outside
in the wilds of the Keweenaw that he
loved so much. Within a few days
after that he chose to go back to
Omega House.
He said to me, “Kathy, it is getting
too hard on you taking care of me.
For your sake I want you to take me
back to Omega House.” It was such a
relief knowing Omega House was
there for us. It was like returning to a
home away from home. I put a cot in
the room so that I could stay there
with Byron. Our daughter, Julie, and
son-in-law Scot also spent nights
there with Byron. We all wanted to
spend as much time with him as we
could. The apple of his eye, Kaci, his
then six-year old granddaughter, could
visit him at any time as visitors are not
restricted. This brought him a lot of
joy in his final days.
He always enjoyed feeding birds and
deer at home and our camp. When
Mary, the House Manager, encouraged us to make his room as much like
home as we wanted to, we set up bird
feeders outside his window. We
brought bird and deer feed. While
lying in his bed he could watch the
deer feed and birds eat right outside
of his window. We were also encouraged to bring Byron’s deer mounts
from the previous year to hang on the
All the staff and volunteers were
considerate and caring people but he
had a special connection with Mary
Knight. He would call her “My
Florence Nightingale.” She would
make coffee for him and sit by his
bedside whenever she could if we were
not there. This gave him a feeling of
comfort and peace. It also brought me
comfort knowing someone who cared
about us, and understood what we
were going through, was there for
Byron when our family was not
present.
His passing was very peaceful. Although he was not able to communicate directly with us for a few days, I
believe he knew we were there with
him. I was holding one hand and our
daughter, Julie, was holding his other
hand. A long-time friend and hospice
nurse, Jean Laurie, came to Omega
House at just the right time. It gives
me comfort that he took his last
breathe with those that loved him
right by his side. ■
“As chair of the donor committee I
am humbled by the generosity of so
many in our community. It’s
heart-warming that our friends
and neighbors show such a level of
support for Omega House.”
Brian Geshel
Past President and Chair of Donor
and Grant Committee
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Bob Peterson’s Final Mission —
As told by his children:Terry, Michael, Barbara and Nancy
Most people knew our father, Bob Peterson, as an honorable, selfless, and compassionate man who loved God,
his family and his country. Our dad had a gift for putting
people at ease and making them feel special. He always
put the needs of others ahead of his own. Perhaps the
greatest example of this was his devotion to his wife and
our mother, Rita.
Our mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at
the age of 75. It became our dad’s
mission to care for her for the rest
of her life. Caring for a person
with Alzheimer’s disease is physically, emotionally, and financially
challenging, yet our dad did it with
love, compassion, and empathy.
For ten years at home, followed by
five years in a local nursing home,
our dad tended to our mom with
affection day and night. Because
he never wanted to leave her, he
missed significant events including
the Honor Flight and numerous
family weddings.
As a WWII Veteran, our dad
saw VA doctors in Iron Mountain every year. At his annual check-up in 2012, they found a spot on his lung
which turned out to be an aggressive form of cancer. Our
dad, who persevered through adversity early in life and
as a prisoner of war, chose to have intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments at the VA in Iron Mountain. Although this option separated him from our
mother, he hoped it would prolong his life so he could
complete his mission. Unfortunately, the treatments made him gravely
ill and had to be stopped.
Although the kindly VA
staff was providing him
with exceptional palliative care, our dad really
missed our mother.
Since there was no way
to accommodate a spouse
that needed 24 hour care
at the VA, the certified
hospice and palliative
care nurse, Selena Okler,
suggested that our dad
could get the same care
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close to his home at Omega House. With that news,
Terry arranged to have our mom transferred to Omega
House too.
The thought of being with his beloved wife again
made our dad very happy. The next day, he moved into
room 7 at Omega House and our mom moved into room
5. When their doors were left open, dad could see mom
from his bed and “keep an eye on her.” He loved that.
Every day the staff would put our
mother in her wheelchair and take
her to our dad’s room. Dad held
and caressed her hand and he
couldn’t have been happier. He
knew she was nearing the end of
her life and he knew that he was
too. He prayed that the Good
Lord would take her first and that
she would not suffer.
When our mom was in her final
days, she was too weak to leave her
bed, and our dad was as well.
Nancy, Michael and his wife
Diane came from their homes in
Southeast Michigan to say their
goodbyes. Barbara, and our mom’s sister, Ethel, were at
our mother’s bedside, along with Sister Ellen and
Stephanie, an Omega House aide. Barbara took our
mother’s hand and said, “Mom, it’s okay, you can go now.
The angels are waiting for you.” Our mother then took
her last breath.
It was very peaceful. Terry arrived just after our mother
died. She told our dad that
mom had passed away.
He cried, but also took
comfort in knowing that
she hadn’t been alone.
An Omega House nurse,
Jane, put dad in his
wheelchair, so he could
say goodbye to mom. He
touched her face and
stroked her hair gently
and told her to pray for
him. He closed her eyes
for the last time. Our
dad’s mission was now
complete, but God had
more plans for him.
Our dad was a huge sports fan and played sports all
his life. In addition to being the
quarterback for MTU when he
was in college, he was a life-long
golfer and he liked to boast that
he could beat players who were
decades younger than he was.
Even though our dad knew his
cancer was terminal, he accepted
it and he never gave up on life.
He loved playing euchre and cribbage and he was competitive even
in his final months. He enjoyed
watching sports on TV, but he always shut it off when visitors came to see him at the
Omega House.
Our dad had a unique effect on people. He touched many with his compassion and sense of humility. His
visitors encompassed people of all ages
and from all walks of life. They listened to his captivating stories and
words of wisdom, yet he would easily
find a way to engage them in talking
about themselves, and this made them
feel special. At times there were up to
35 guests in his room and our dad was
always concerned about their comfort.
The staff at Omega House happily accommodated his many visitors. They
also joked that the carpeting would
need to be replaced from the steady
stream of visitors to see Bob in Room
7. Dad also enjoyed visiting other
WWII veterans who lived at Omega
House and he seemed happy that their
paths had crossed so late in life.
Sadly, our dad passed away peacefully six months after
our mother died. Neil Ahola was very kind and sensitive
in helping us make the proper burial arrangements. Be-
• One out of every two dying
men in America is a veteran
• 30% of Omega House
residents are veterans
• Omega House recognizes
and honors veterans
cause of our dad’s status as a Purple Heart recipient and
a former POW, both he and our
mother were eligible to be buried
at Arlington National Cemetery.
Our mom was cremated and her
ashes were placed in an urn cradled
in our Dad’s arm in his casket.
Neil offered to drive their remains
to Arlington, Virginia, where they
were buried with full military honors on May 30th, 2013.
Omega House provided our
family with a unique opportunity
for our parents to be together in their final days. They received exceptional hospice and palliative care in a setting
that really helped meet the needs of our family and
friends. We are indebted to the marvelous staff and many volunteers of
Omega House and also to the staff of
Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health and
Hospice for the care of our parents. It’s
wonderful that the people in this community have access to the extraordinary
care at Omega House. Our parents’
final days on earth would not have been
the same at any other place. ■
From the Family
of a Former Resident
We will never forget his last
time on earth spent with us at
Omega House.
I am honored to
serve on the board
of the Omega
House and believe
in its mission. Palliative care enhances quality of
life for the seriously
ill and supports
their families.
Dr. Katriina Hopper
Board Member
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Healing from Loss: A personal journey —
Raymond Weglarz, RN, Director of Community and Donor Relations
Theologians and scientists agree that in the physical
realm, everything is impermanent and constantly
changing. We may go for years without experiencing
a significant loss to remind us of the reality of impermanence and suddenly,
our world changes.
Someone dear to us is
diagnosed with a terminal illness or, someone we love dies
unexpectedly.
A
decade ago a series of
events occurred in my
life that shook me
deeply as I experienced
a period of great
change, and deep loss.
to Montana during that same period of time. Over the
years, we had been avid fly fishing buddies. After they
left the area, some of the joy was gone for me when I
fished those rivers and lakes that we once had fished
together. Often, visiting
those places
brought a melancholy
that masked the joy
that we had shared, as
friends.
With this background in my personal
life, a series of deaths
shook the very foundation of our family.
My niece Ann’s husVirginia Weglarz as a young woman
band died unexpectDuring that time my four daughters began moving
edly, leaving her with three, very young, children. Only
away from home, one by one, to go to college. As each
a month later, my sister Sylvia died, again without any
one left home I felt proud of them and shared their exwarning, from a heart attack. Three months later, my
citement of becoming independent young women.
dear mother Virginia died. It took all of my faith to
Mixed with the pride, was a sense of loss. I knew that
not feel overwhelmed by grief, although at times I was.
something had changed forever in the fabric of my
Privately, I wondered, “With so much loss, would I ever
daily life and they would never be “my little girls” again.
feel whole again? We had suffered much change in
the family, and so many deaths in a very short time.”
My brother Gary and friend Mike, who were also
close friends, moved away from the Upper Peninsula
Often, when wondering how I could cope, I would
simply pray for grace and for the courage to endure the
obstacles that had been placed before me. An inner
question constantly arose within myself, “What good
can possibly come from all this loss and change?
“Each one of us has
the capacity to
offer our presence
and our
compassion to
someone grieving.”
When we suffer great loss, we can no longer pretend
that everything is permanent. We have a heightened
sense of the fragility of life and we will acknowledge
the preciousness of the smallest of things. We may be
more inclined to take every opportunity to say “I love
From the Family of a Former Resident
Ray Weglarz
Director of Community
and Donor Relations
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Thanks for making my wife’s stay
comfortable and pain free.
you” to those we love. We can
make it a daily practice to count
our blessings. And most of all, with
grace and gratitude, we can accept
ourselves and the grief that we feel.
We can learn to say to ourselves in
the midst of that grief, “this too
shall pass.” Impermanence, too,
holds a gift; even our darkest moments of pain and loss will, in time,
transform and change.
I readily recall the turning point
in my healing. In a quiet moment
at work, a fellow hospice team
member asked if I had a moment
to talk. She asked how I was feeling and invited me to tell her about
the losses in my family. She then
listened to my story. She never interrupted while I spoke and she
didn’t act uncomfortable in the
presence of my grief. Never did she
offer any answers or repeat any
stale grief slogans. Even so, this
small act of kindness was healing
and of great comfort to me. Slowly,
overtime, the “weight” of my grief
gradually began to lift.
One insight, during this tremulous period, was how uncomfortable my grief made many people
feel. Even those whom I knew
well, seemed to be affected. It was
like an unseen grief detection radar
was at work. I often felt that peoEach one of us, knows someone,
ple avoided me, or worse, they
who is coping with significant loss
Virginia Weglarz at 89
would speak and act as if nothing
or grief. Each one of us, has the cahad happened. With deep grief, many experience a
pacity to offer the most healing of all elixirs; our presdiscomforting sense of disorientation. On one hand,
ence and our compassion. When we offer these
your internal thoughts and emotions are colored by
comforts to someone grieving, the recipe for promotgrief, yet the world and most people go on as if nothing healing is complete.
ing had changed. It can feel like you’re in a bad dream,
Dedicated to all who have experienced loss and grief.
but in a dream from which you can’t seem to escape.
■
One person said of their grief, “It is like walking in
mud, while in a dream.”
Healing
A memory visited my heart.
It mumbled the same story
as the prevous days.
I usually dismiss it with tears.
But today is different.
today I release it with a smile.
— Dodinsky
We were happy our loved one resided in
surroundings with the comforts for a
home-like experience.
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Cyndy Quello: 2013 Volunteer of the Year —
Cyndy began volunteering in the fall of 2011 and has
become a dedicated volunteer wearing many different hats
at Omega House. She averages two to three volunteer
shifts per week and logged 300 hours in 2013. Mary Herlevich shares, “She is very flexible and willing to come in
when extra help is needed and will do just about anything.
She runs special errands for the house, prepares meals and
feeds residents who need assistance, helps prepare many of
our mailings and helps train new volunteers.”
Cyndy lives in Hancock with her husband Gerard and is
a member of the St. Ignatius Church. She is modest about
her volunteer service and award. “Now that I am retired I
feel good that I can give back to the community and those
in need. When I am at Omega House I feel like I am
home.” ■
House Volunteers
Kathy Abbott – Joan Antila – Magdalena Belej
Paulette Collins – Mary Dixon – Donna Engmann
Mary Erva – Richard Featherly – Ruth Fitzgerald
Cherilyn Frost – Fred and Clare Gaff
Bruce Granat – Shelby Hamar – Mary Hindelang
George Houle – Doris Huhta – Wanda Kolb
Lorraine Konosky – Marge Konosky – Delores Kotajarvi
JoAnn Kriege – Dorothy Laajala – Violet Lara
Paul Masini – Adele Masters – Sharon Mattfolk
Patricia Mattila – Judy Mattson – David Milford
Judy Monticello – Carol Niileksela – Lisa Peterson
Judy Pleshe – Cindy Quello – Bruce Ragusett
Cindy Ransom – Bob Soumis – Adele Taavola
Joan Thornton – John VanWestenburg – Theonis White
Jan Wieber
Veteran to Veteran Volunteers
Robert Bohnsack – Scott Dahlstrom – Jim Lamotte
Scott Wagner – Bob White
Omega House
Volunteer Appreciation
Lunch April 2014
Mike Abbott presents Cyndy Quello with the
2013 Volunteer of the Year Award.
The Volunteers of
Omega House
Community volunteers donated about 3,800 hours
of time in 2013 assisting with a wide variety of needs at
Omega House. Volunteers help with resident care,
cooking and baking, shopping, mailings, office assistance, cleaning, maintenance, lawn and garden care,
snow removal and many other areas needed to keep the
house running smoothly. ■
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Pictured on the front cover of this annual report are
volunteers, board and staff members who attended the
Appreciation Lunch held April 26, 2014. They are in no
particular order:
Cherilyn Frost — Magdalena Belej — Jerry Quello
Rita Wiitanen — Mary Knight Foss — Shelby Hamar
Mary Herlevich — John Van Westernburg — Joan Thornton
Carol Niileksela — Ray Weglarz — Rich Featherly
Lisa Peterson — Barb Bertram — Guy St. Germain
Dave Weber — Wanda Kolb — Fred Gaff
Mary Erva — Dorothy Laajala — Kathy Abbott
Mike Abbott — JoAnne Edwards — Sharon Mattfolk
Cyndy Quello — Adele Masters — Toni White
Bernice McCarthy — Jean Barns — Clare Gaf
Joe Evans — Charlene Cappo
2013 Donors
The following donated to Omega House in 2013 helping to keep our doors open and look optimistically to the future.
Michael and Kathleen Abbott
Richard and Janet Abbott
ACE Hardware
James Adams
Mark and Theresa Ahlborn
Pamela Aho
Christine Ahola
Frederick and Agnes Ahola
John and Carole Ahola
Neil and Tammy Ahola
Dorene Aird
Grace Ala
Stephen and Judith Albee
Edward and Margaret Alberg
Eleanor Alexander
James and Sally Allen
Allflex Packaging Products
Ann Alspaugh
Ambassador
American Legion Auxiliary #90
American Legion Post #90
Ameriprise Financial Services
Arthur and Maureen Anderson
Carl and Chris Anderson
Douglas and Maureen Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Nadine Anderson
Patricia Anderson
Robert and Valentyna Anderson
William Andreini
Anonymous
Antila Funeral Service, Inc.
Joan Antila
Dennis Antilla
Doug and Pat Antony
William and JoAnn Antony
Anna M. Anttila
Apostolic Lutheran Church of
Toivola
Apothecary Home Medical
Equipment
Walter and Donna Archambeau
Allen and Karen Archie
Jack and Shirley Arvo
Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health
& Hospice
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital
Aspirus VNA Home Health
Vernon and Margaret Axford
Rudy Babich
Bill and Peggy Bacon
Patricia Bacon
Clete and Joanne Balbough
Kevin Ball
Marguerite Balma
William and Nancy Balma
Brad Baltensperger
Robert and Carla Banfield
Baraga Max Employees Club
Bob and Sarah Baratono
Michael and Laura Baril
Brian and Sharon Barkdoll
Nancy Barr
Dennis and Sandra Barrette
Rich and Trina Barrette
Mark and Patricia Base
Margaret Basham
Dallas and Carol Bates
Mary Anne Battersby
George “Bud” Baudino
Rev. Bucky Beach and Rev. Julie
Belew
Diane Beauchamp
Bruce Beaudoin and Gretchen
Hein
Donald and Susan Beck
Rita Beehler
Barbara Ann Been
Bruce and Mary Bekkala
Magdalena Belej
Marko and Monica Belej
Pauline Belopavlovich
Robert and Susan Belopavlovich
Michael and Sue Bennett
Vincent Bennett
Robertine Benson
Beverly Berg
Lois Berg
Roger and Joanne Bergman
Barbara Bertram
David and Joanne Besonen
Harold Bessner
Michael and Laurel Bessolo
Bethany Lutheran Church of
Keweenaw
Beverly Mayo for James Mayo
James Bianco and Susan Turunen
Allan and Darlene Biekkola
Robert and Marie Bingham
William Binroth and Nancy
Sauvola-Binroth
Ethel Bishop
Kenneth and Bonnie Blackburn
Lois Blau
Theodore and Margaret Blom
BlueSky Health
James and Ronda Bogan
Michael and Gale Boggio
Leonard Bohmann and Janeen
Stephenson
Robert and Christine Bohnsack
Oscar and Patricia Boldt
Rodney and Barbara Bolton
Mike and Robin Bonini
Roy and Lenore Bonini
Fay and Donald Boomer
Barbara and Lewis Bosco
Phyllis Boutilier
Jennifer Bow
Kaye Bowers
William and Marjetta Bowman
Susanne “Susie” Boxer
Debbie Bradford
Kristine Bradof
Marilyn Brancheau
Shasta Breitkopf
William and Barbara Briggs
Steve Brimm
Don and Glenna Brinkman
Gayle Brisky
Brockit Photography - Adam
Johnson
Janice and Earl Brogan
Alan and Marianne Brokaw
Karen Brooks
William and Mina Brotherton
Cynthia Brown
I am so pleased that
the vision for
Omega House in
1999 has become a
dream come true,
and only so because
our community has
given so much and
has been so
supportive.
Marion Brown
Rebecca Brown
Jack and Wendy Browning
Warren Brule
William and Mary C Bryan
Frank and Michelle Brychta
Elaine Buchbinder
Florence Burich
George Burich
Timothy and Linda Burke
Jean Buschell
Calumet Electronics Corp.
Calumet High School Class of
1973
Bruce and Kathryn Cameron
Paul and Anita Campbell
Beth Campeau-Johnson
Campioni Enterprises
Pat and Jan Campioni
Cane Funeral Home
Ben and Hedy Capul
David and Karana Carlborn
Don and Carol Carli
Bruce and Cheryl Carlson
Gerald and Gail Carlson
Patricia Carlson
Robert and Betty Carlson
Frank and Cornelia Carlton
Peter and Patricia Carmody
John P. Carpenter
Stacey Carpenter
Doctors Larry Carroll and Mary
Haller
Sig Janners, MD
Board Member since 1999
The first recipient of the Jim Vivian Sr. Award and Co-chair
of Hike for the House
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2013 Donors Continued
Jason Carstens
Sandra Carstens
John Caserio
Mary Caserio
Pete and Sue Cattelino
Eugene Cavicchioni
Central Vac International
Century 21 North Country
Agency
Mary Ann Cestkowski
Joan Schumaker Chadde
Aaron Chamberlain
Ray Chamberlain
Richard and Mary Chamberlain
Ruth Chamberlain
Bill Chapel
Sarah Cheney and Craig Makens
Dave and Vicki Chesney
Jim and Bonnie Chmielewski
John and Rebecca Christianson
Richard and Marsha Clapham
Albert and Elsa Clement
Helen Clisch
C-L-K Rotary Club
Samuel and Barbara Coates
Connie and Susan Cobb
Kevin Codere
Sean and Maureen Codere
Giselle Colarossi
Tom and Donna Cole
William and Sunny Cole
Timothy and Trisha Colling
White Pine Community United
Methodist Church
Les Cook and Stephanie
Valentine-Cook
Doug and Karin Cooper
The longer I am affiliated with Omega
House the more impressed I am with the
facility, the staff, the volunteers and the area
businesses who support Omega House in so
many different ways. Whether it’s helping to
sponsor one of our fund raising events,
donating your time, money, products or
services, this local community is so amazing
with what they will do for Omega House.
Marie K. Cooper
Marilyn Cooper
Copper Country Apothecaries
Copper Country Ford
Copper Island Printing
Copper Range Abstract & Title
Agency
Evelyn Corgan
John Corser
Robert Courchaine
Court North Star No.17
Foresters Of America
Howard and Sandy Courtney
Mary Courtney
Gary and Nancy Crocker
Judy Crotty
Ron and Janice Crouch
Lawrence Crowley
Frank and Martha Cuff
Max and Mary Curtis
Omega House
serves a vital role
in our community
and I am honored to
be involved as a
Board Member.
Debbie Stouffer
Board and Planned Giving
Advisory Member
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D & L Janitorial Services
John Daavettila
Robert and Mary Jean Daavettila
Verna Daavettila
Arthur and Ruth Dahlgren
Thomas and Julene Dahlgren
Dairy Queen of Houghton
Martha Dakota
Janet Anuta Dalquist
Michelle Danielson
Stephen Danis
Joan and Bill Darnell
Daughters of Italy
Garland and Vivian Davis
Alex and Mary Ann De Forge
Bill Deephouse
Joseph DeForge
Michael and Julie Delich
Janet Dellaria
Delta-Menominee Heart of the
North Lions Club
Julia Dennis
Melvin Dessellier
George Dewey and Andrea
Puzakulich
Jeanne Dianda
Jane Dickow
Martha Dickson
Jimmy Diehl and Sue Beske-Diehl
Doctors Christian Dinsmore
and Kimberly Dovin
Robert Dion
James and Nancy Dionne
Mary Dixon
Charles and Debra Dlubala
Steven Dodson
Jennifer Donovan
Agnes Dorvinen
Don Morin
Board Member and Chair Building
and Grounds Committee
Dawn Doyle
Richard and Marcia Drenovsky
James and Mary Drew
John Drew
Mike and Judy Drewyor
James Dube
Richard Dunnebacke
William and Aili Dunstan
Elmer and Karen Dupuis
John and Joan Dupuis
Eagle Harbor Women’s Coffee
Group
Al and Mary Eckhart
Bill and Connie Eddy
Glen and Mary Edgar
Joanne Edwards
Richard and Barbara Edwards
Clarence and Sara Ehlers
Jeanne Eilola
Lowell and Peggy Elmblad
Kenneth and Shirley Elsner
Jack and Sandra Engel
Laura Erickson
Neva L. Erickson
Russell and Laura Erkkila
Karen Erva
Robert and Mary Erva
Ethel Eskola
David and Sandy Etelamaki
Joe and Gail Evans
Faith Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church Women
James Markham Family
Dan Fasner
Mark Feinauer
Jack and Nancy Fenton
Bob and Deb Filer
Bill and Barry Fink
Mark and Cheryl Fink
Mark and Karen Finkbeiner
Finlandia University Student
Nurses
Clarence and Yvonne Fisher
Doctor Ronald and Beth Fisher
Robert and Mary Fleischmann
Doctor Margaret and Ross
Fletcher
Flowers by Sleeman
Jo Foley
Michael Fontaine
Clovis Fortin
Donald and Marilyn Fortune
Dan Fosner
Mary Knight Foss
Fred Fountaine
Michael Fountaine
Tammy Fountaine
Felix and Virginia Fournier
Jacob Frankmann
Jim and Vicky Fredianelli
Ted and Karen Fredrickson
Jon Fryxell
Frederic and Kathryn Gaabo
Fred and Clarissa Gaff
Sylvia Gagnon
James and Stephanie Gale
Laurie Gale
Louis and Kaye Garnell
Gloria Garrett
Dennis and Susan Gassittie
Mary Ann Geda
John and Paulette Gedda
Fred and Colleen Geis
George Jaehnig Contracting
Robert and Diane Gertcher
Brian and Michelle Geshel
Carol Geshel
Patreck Gibson
George and Judith Gill
Jean and Al Giusti
Daniel and Lynn Glinn
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Francis Godin
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church
Marcia Goodrich
Hugh and Bonnie Gorman
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace United Methodist Church
-Houghton
Bruce and Maureen Granat
Charles and Barbara Granger
Robert and Susan Grasseschi
Ronald Gratz
Jerri Gray
Great Lakes Mutual Insurance
Kristin Greathouse
J.B. and Phyllis Green
Chris and Abbey Green
William and Elsa Green
Edith Greene
Greenland United Methodist
Women
Larry Greenspon and Sara Lyter
Janet Gregorich
Larry and Jane Gremaux
Ernest Griff
Cindy Griffin
Tom and Nancy Grimm
Glenn and Pattie Grinus
Mina Grudnoski
David and Mary Gustafson
Timothy and Kerry Guzek
Joanne Haapapuro
Judy and Robert Haataja
Doctor Bonnie Hafeman and
Timothy Lyons
Ralph and Joyce Hakala
Elizabeth Hakola
Edward and Lillian Hall
William and Eloise Haller
Harriet Haltenhoff
Lee and Judy Haltunen
Douglas and Shelby Hamar
John and Joan Hamar
Marilynn Hamar
Eagles Auxiliary 382 of Hancock
John and Marjorie Hanke
Clifford and Joanne Hannula
Donald and Deborah Hannula
Nancy Hannula
Kenyon Hansen
Katherine Hanson
Ken and Mary Hanusa
Dorothy and Edward Harjala
Dr. Martin and Mary Harkins
Charlene Harris
John Harris
Dennis and Sharon Harrison
Edward Hartel
Harter’s Party Store
Andrea Hauge
Bob and Mary Hauswirth
Rick and Janet Hauswirth
Susan and Thomas Haviland
Kathy Hayrynen
Mary S. Healy
Steve Hecht
Viola Hedin
Robert and Diane Hedman
Patricia Heiden
Garlan and Jodi Heikkinen
David Heinonen
Marvin and Cynthia Heinonen
Lloyd and Patricia Heldt
Ron and Lou Ellyn Helman
Keith Hendee
Janice Henkel
Jonathan and Sandra Henkel
Wayne Henry
Nancy Herck
Diane Herington
Dawn Herlevich and Christopher
Asiala
Jon and Cheryl Herlevich
Mary Herlevich
Jerry and Karen Hershey
Konrad and Barbara Heuvers
John and Christy Hilgers
Glenn Hill
Myrtle Hillenbrand
Hilltop Restaurant
Howard and JoAnn Hilshorst
Donna Hiltunen
Mary Hindelang and Mark Silver
Doctor Mary Beth and David
Hines
Kim Hoagland
Jill and William Hodges
Robert Hodges
Mark and JoAnn Hoffman
Janet Holmstrom
I like how anyone
in the community can
so easily support
Omega House.
Choose this year to do
the Hike for the
House or participate
in one of our other
fundraising events.
There is something
for everyone!".
Theresa Holombo
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Alice Homola
Doctor Katriina Hopper
Mary Hosang
Houghton County Courthouse
Houghton High School Class Of
1986
2013
Houghton Rotary Club
Robert Houle and Joyce JulioHoule
George and Suzanne Houle
Marlene Houle
Tom Hruby
Karen Hubbard
Gary and Patricia Hughes
Robert and Cheri Hughes
Chas and Jeanine Hulkonen
Timothy and Paula Huls
Doctor Jeffrey and Kristy
Huotari
Lloyd and Vivian Huotari
Glenn Huovinen
Neil and Jean Hutzler
Arnold and Ruth Huuki
Jean Immonen
Michael and Nancy Immonen
Norma Inghram
Laura and David Isaacson
Richard and Marilyn Isaacson
Martin and Gale Iskra
David and Bonnie Isola
Elsie Isotalo
Jeff Huotari
Board Member and
Co-Chair of Hike for the House
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J. Jukuri: Jessica, Angie and Lisa
Theodore Jaasko
Peggy and Will Jackson
James LaBelle
William and Virginia James
Virginia Jamison
Gale Jamsen
James and Patricia Janda
Doctor Sigurds and Candace
Janners
Doctor Janners Office
Charles Janovsky
Donald and Marliene Janovsky
Maria Janowiak
Herbert Jarvi
Lilian Jarvi and Richard Hill
James and Wilma Jenkins
Daryl and Sylvia Jestila
Carol Lee Jestila-Sikorsky
John Jilbert
Ryan and Stephanie Johns
Dr. Robert and Janet Johnson
James Johnson
Mark and Dana Johnson
Richard and Sally Johnson
Steven and Sharon Johnson
Ted and Dianne Johnson
Mary Jolly
Jonathan M. Luse, Sr. CPA
Clint and Fran Jones
Julie Ann Anderson Jose
Phil Jose
Pat and Kathie Joyce
Gloria Judnich
Michele Judnich
Martha Jukkala
Angeline and William Junttila
Donald Juntunen and Marie
Kangas
Hank and Sharon Juntunen
Judith Juntunen
Marty and Mary Jurgensen
Paul and Joanie Jurmu
Beth Kahkonen
Ken and Gerri Kaiponen
Doctor Jill Kalcich
David Kalliainen
Jorma Kalliokoski
Peter Kamarainen and Carol
Chappell
Ann Marie Kangas
Mildred Kangas
Vernon and Jeannette Kangas
Wesley Kangas
David and Linda Kantola
Doug and Mary Kapnick
Shelli Kargela
Doctor David and Carol Kass
Steven and Kathryn Kass
John and Ruth Katalin
June Kauppi
Doctor Glenn Kauppila and Lisa
Clouthier
Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community
Ted and Helen Kearly
Esther E. Keeling
Margaret Kekko
Marie Kellan
Catherine Kelley
Alvin and Elizabeth Kempainen
Paul and Ann Kemppainen
Ken Kraft and Karen Kraft-Miller
Michele Kerban
Jack and Mary Kerkela
Wilbert Kero
John and Suzanne Kesti
Carol Ketola
Keweenaw Brewing Company
Keweenaw Community
Foundation
Keweenaw Co-op Market and
Deli
Keweenaw County Office Of
Judge Of Probate
Keweenaw Detachment No.1016
Marine Corps League
Keweenaw Fire Sales & Service
Keweenaw MLS
Keweenaw Splake Anglers
John Killmar
Mark and Christine Kilpela
William and Kathleen Kilponen
Greg and Cassandra Kingstrom
George and Linda Kingstrom
Barbara Kinnunen
Walter and Leah Kinnunen
George Kino
Doctor Terry Kinzel and Sue
Ellen Kingsley
Gene and Beverly Kipina
Margaret Kirby
Dan and Jean Kirkish
Joe Kirkish
Tino and Karla Saari Kitalong
Kenneth and Lynn Klein
Marlene Klemett
Steve and Carol Klobucarich
Mary Klups
Mary Knight Foss
Julie Knight
Janet Kokko
Pauline Kokkonen
Michael and Wanda Kolb
Arthur Kolehmainen
Alfred and Janie Kommes
Eva Komula
Whenever I think about Omega House I get
a warm feeling and a deep sense of
accomplishment, reflecting on where we
started and knowing how far we have come
in service to our community. It really is
amazing.
Magdalena Belej
Founding Board Member
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Lorraine Konosky
Charles and Jane Korhonen
Gordon Koski
John and Anita Koski
Margaret Koski
Michael Koski
Dan and Jill Koskiniemi
Delores Kotajarvi
Gerald Kotila
Eunice Kowalski
The Kratzke’s
Elmer and Jo Ann Kretsch
George Kronschnabel
Richard and Phyllis Kruse
Richard and Emilie Krznarich
Doctor Craig and Jeanne Kurtz
Keith and Colleen Kus
Roger and M. Margaret LaBell
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3900
Mark and Gale LaFond
Hans and Susan Lagerloef
Erland and Barbara Lahnala
Michael and Sharon Lahti
Norma Laine
Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools
Lake Superior Post 4167 VFW
Ladies Auxiliary
Roy Lampinen
Joseph and Kate Langdon
Earl Langen
Larry and Rachel Lankton
L’Anse Masonic Lodge No. 547
L’Anse United Methodist Women
Michel Lantz
Gene and Mary LaRochelle
Rodney and Laura LaRoux
Donald and Donna Larson
Olivia LaRue
Fred and Lorraine Lassila
Dean and Karena Latendresse
James and Karen Laurinaho
Clyde Lawrence
George and Peggy Lazzari
Gregory and Karen Lazzari
Duane and Mary Leaf
Vernon and Susan LeBlanc
Larry and Nora LeClaire
Lawrence and Carolyn LeClaire
Dave and Judy Leddy
William and Jeri Leder
Hugo and Rene Lehto
Patricia Lehto
Paul Lehto
Benjamin and Mary Leiker
Helen Leinonen
Scott Leonard and Sethany
Kirkish-Leonard
Bill and Nancy Leonard
George and Carol Lepisto
Gina Lepisto
Florence Leskinen
Joe and Ann Lett
Sharon Levine and Dana Richter
Barbara and Donald Lewis
Gilbert Lewis and Sue Bagley
Mary Lewis
Paul and Karen Lewis
Richard and Sue Liberatore
Frank and Barbara Lide
Donald Liljequist
Joseph and Doctor Mary
Limback
Barbara Ann Lindblom
Lions Club - Houghton
Lions Club - South Range
Lions Club - Chassell
Doctors Wade & Audrey Liston
Marshall and Joan Logue
Marilyn Lohela
William Lohela
Guy and Andrea Longhini
John and Greta Longhini
Doctor Gina Louis-Mercier
Timothy and Christine Loukus
Bob and Pam Lowney
Carol Lowney
James and Gloria Lowney
Mary and Michael Lowney
Neil and Kelley Lowney
Wendy Loya
David and Shelly Lucchesi
Georgia Lucchesi
Rudy and Kelly Luck
Luigi’s Bar
Mary and Walter Lukkarila
Donald and Bette Lundin
Judith Luukkonen
Ellen Lynch
Robert Maatta
William and Lisa Macalpine
Bruce and Cindy MacDonald
Gudrun MacDonald
John MacDonald
Peter and Jackie Mace
Scott and Elizabeth MacInnes
Donna MacIntosh
James and Sandra Madajewski
Martin and Fay Madajewski
Paul Makela
Jean Maki
Kathy Maki
Kim and Anita Maki
Kimberly and Kenneth Maki
Sulo Maki
Wesley and June Maki
John Malloy
Jackie Manchester
James and Barbara Manderfield
George and Ruth Manninen
Wayne Manninen
Irene Mantila
Marathon Petroleum Matching
Gift Program
Robert and Kathleen Marchand
Marine Corps League 1016
Kathy and Joseph Marino
Eugene and Faye Marion
Martin Custom & Collision
Wayne and Terri Martin
Agustion Martinez
Raymond and Juliana Marttila
Adam Marvar
Alfred and Kerri Masini
Christina Masini
Gabe Masini
Donald Masnado
Robert and Mary Masnado
Mark and Karen Massicotte
Roger and Kay Masters
Barbara Mattila
James and Karen Mattila
Leo and Marian Mattila
Mike and Vicky Mattila
Donald Mattson
Gary and Judith Mattson
John and Cheryl Mattson
John and Jane Matz
Paul and Karen Mayo
Michael and Aimee Mazurek
Peter and Shirley Du Fresne
McArthur
Albert and Bernadine McCarthy
Robert McCarthy
John and Peggy McCaughn
Thomas McConnon
Paula and Dennis McKaig
Bob and Betty Mckie
Suzanne McLean
Barbara McLennan
Neil and Beverly McMillen
Robert and Barbara McTaggart
Patricia Mead
Guy and Lorelle Meadows
Richard Meese
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
Maureen Menacher
Jason Meneguzzo
Ann and Jerome Myers
David Meyers
Joni Andreini Meyers
Teresa Meyers
Lorraine Michaels
Michigan Tech Campus Store
Michigan Tech Employees Credit
Union
Michigan Tech ME-EM Dept
Nancy and Douglas Middleton
Donald and Sharon Mikkola
Ronald and Mary Beth Mikkola
Paul and Lois Milanowski
Bryan and Patti Milde
Military Order of the Purple
Heart Copper Country
Chapter 789
Jane Miller
Joan Miller
Martin and Ann Miller
Michele Miller
Roswell and Ruth Miller
Edward and Karen Milszeski
Mine Street Amoco
Mary Miranda
Claude and Darlene Miron
Mission United Lutheran Church
Rosemary Mitchell
William and Diane Mitchell
Paul and Julie Mohar
Ruth Ann Mohr
Marvin and Kathy Moilanen
Paul Moilanen
Rita Moilanen
Phil and Judy Monticello
Dennis and Pauline Moore
Doctor Michelle and Philip
Morgan
Don and Maureen Morin
Joanne M. Moros
Morris Contracting
James and Arleen Morrissey
Elsa and Keith Mugford
Andrew Murtagh
Nicholas and Marie Muschal
Walter and Cindy Mytty
Kanak Nanavati
Robert and Marjorie Neal
John and Jayne Nestell
Linda Neumann
Howard Nichola
Stephen and J. Kathleen Nicholls
Cliff and Marcia Nichols
James and Peggy Niemela
Sara Niemeyer
Allen and Judith Niemi
Barbara Niemi
Raymond Niemi
Robert and Carol Niileksela
Elsie Nikkila
Eva Nikkila
Roberta Noetzel
Carolyn Normand
Gerald and Marja Norris
North-Post
Lola and Gerald Nousain
Paul and Carolyn Nutini
Bob and Paula Nutini
Helen Nyberg
Jim and Cheryl O’Brien
Dennis and Deborah O’Brien
"It is an honor and
privilege to serve
on the Omega
House Board of
Directors."
Sharon Fisher
Board Member
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James and Roberta O’Connell
Margie O’Connell
John and Janice Oimoen
Michael and Sara Oja
William and Claire Ojala
Ojibwa Casino Employees
Timothy and Dana Ollanketo
Janice Olli
Delores Olson
Lavonne Olson
Richard and Michele Olson
O’Neill - Dennis Funeral Home
Shawn and Douglas Oppliger
Order Of Runeberg Local No. 8
Blair and Robin Orr
Doctor Sally Orr
Osmose
Linda Ott
Otter Lake Sportmen’s Club
Bernadette Yeoman-Ouellette
and Charles Ouellette
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Jerry and Pat Ovist
David and Judi Paeske
Anita Pakkala
Evelyn Palosaari
Lido Paoli
Dion and Jean Paquette
Jack and Lee Parker
Karl and Ruth Parks
Chris and Fran Passerello
Robert and Beth Patterson
Bruce Paulson
Mark and Julie Paulson
Lowell Peacock
Dave Pearlman
Christopher Peer and Holly
Savage
Christopher Peer
Penegor Lumber
Almor and Kathleen Penegor
Gerald Penegor
Vernon and Patti Perfetti
Judith Perlinger and Noel Urban
Jean Pernaski
Albert and Colleen Perrault
Gerald and Nancy Perreault
David Persons
Victor and Della Petaja
Peter Eng
Peterlin Brothers Distributing
Peterson and Matz Company
Barbara and Cecil Peterson
Dorothea Peterson
Julia Peterson
Kathleen Peterson
Paul and Carolyn Peterson
Rolf and Carolyn Peterson
Susan Peterson
Terry Peterson
Carol Pfefferkorn
Marcia Pietila
Paul and Sharon Pietila
Peter and Jill Pietila
Ruth Pietila
Dennis and Jane Pini
Ken Pini
John and Susan Pinkerton
Joseph Pintar
Nancy Pintar
Robert Pizzi
Judy Pleshe
Jim and Jamie Plowe
Ronald and Donna Poisson
Sharon Poisson
Why do I volunteer? The answer is simple.
Of course it has to do with a desire to serve,
but more than that, it's a commitment to a
cause. That cause for me is hospice care. I
have seen first hand how helpful hospice
care is for the patient and family. When
care can't be provided at home, then Omega
House is the next best thing to home. I am
proud to continue to be associated with this
compassionate care.
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"Jesus said “Come to
me, all you who are
weary and
burdened and you
will find rest for
your souls.” I
believe Omega
House is a place of
such rest and peace.
Gary and Carol Polipnick
Dorothy Popovich
Jack B. Porritt
Portage Health
Portage Health Cardiac
Pulmonary Rehab Department
Portage Home Care and Hospice
Portage Lake Area FCE
Michael and Bonnie Potvin
William and Sally Powers
Stephen and Kathleen Pragacz
Doctor William and Mary Ann
Predebon
Marcia Pruner
Glenn and Shirley Pyhtila
Mildred Pyorala
Quality Hardware
Cyndy and Jerry Quello
James and Laurie Raffaelli
Kenneth and Christine Raisanen
Wanda Kolb
Board Member
Pastor Dave Weber
Board Member
Raji Pati Foundation
Michael and Phyllis Ramos
Range Bank
Chip and Cindy Ransom
Merlyn Rastello
Red Carpet System
David and Beth Reed
Nancy Reed and Kirk Yarina
Bryan and Karen Reilly
Jack and Karen Reiss
Brian and Sheila Rheault
Doctor Robert and Carolyn
Richards
Lorraine Richards
Jay Ringler
John Ritola
Don and Gloria Robbins
James and Lynn Robertson
Rebecca Robinson
Patrick and Anna Roche
Mary Aldridge Rock
Rita Rodeheffer
Linda Roe
Matt and Sandy Roiger
William and Alexandrine “Nano”
Rose
Thomas and Coletta Rose
Susan Rosemurgy
Marilyn Ross
Robert and Barbara Ross
Thomas and Verna Ross
William and Marie Ross
Jack and Bertha Rossberg
Oliver and Virginia Rosseau
Mark and Ann Roth
Peter and Cynthia Roth
Thomas Roth
Theresa Rothenberger
Bruce and Karen Rovano
John and Monica Rovano
James and Sharon Rowe
Mark and Colleen Rowe
John Rudak
Brian and Susan Ruddy
Brenda Rudiger
Otto and Ruth Ruehr
Fred and Ruth Ruelle
Rukkila/Negro and Associates
Eric and Joan Rundman
Karl and Carolyn Rundman
Irene Ruohonen
Judith Ruotsala
James A. Ruppe
Ruth Sablich
Betty Sajdak
Michael and Kimberly Salmi
Joan Sampson
Betty Samuelson
Ciro Sandoval and Sandra
Boschetto-Sandoval
Basil and Cathy Sandretto
William and Sharon Sandretto
Otto Saterstad
Donald Savera
Nancy Sayner
Barbara Scally
Annette Schaefer
Paul and Joan Schick
Wayne Schick
Karin Schlenker
Ann Schmitt
Dorothy Schultz
Timothy and Roxanne Schulz
Andrew and Anne Schumer
Elvis Scott
Nancy and Erik Scott
Ken Seaton
Max and Mary Ann Seel
Bruce and Nancy Seely
Steve and Ellen Seidel
Semco Energy
William Sewell and Ruth
Robertson
Lenore Seymour
Marge Shannette
Robert and Donna Shea
Stephanie Shem
Ching-Kuang Shene and Su-Shen
Hung
Nancy and Douglas Sherk
Francis Shiroda
Shopko Foundation
Shopko Pharmacy
Rosemary Short
Scott and Teresa Shoup
Shure Incorporated
Sidnaw United Methodist Church
Anita Sikorsky
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Arlene and Gene Silkowski
Alan and Candace Silvola
Julia Simila
Jean Simila
Jackie Sipola
Denis and Mary Skoglund
Joseph and Rose Marie Skoviak
James and Shirley Slusarzyk
Charles Smith
Gregory and Gail Smith
Ken and Slena Smith
Martyn Smith
Michael and Linda Smith
Duane and Gina Snell
Timothy Snow
Michele and James Sober
Patricia Sohlden
Michael and Ann Soumis
South Range Eagles Aerie 1122
FOE
James Sowka
James and Patricia Spain
Don and Helen Spear
William Sproule
Doctor Pichai and Rajanee
Sripaipan
Kurtis St. Clair
Charles E. St. Clair
Guy and Kathy St. Germain
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic
Church
St. John’s Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - Mass
City
Art Stancher and Beth O’Brien
Stancher
Bill and Pat Stark
Rev. Jack and Cheryl Starr
Statewide Real Estate Of
Houghton
Robert and Barb Stebler
Judy Steffel
David and Klaartje Stegmaier
Katherine Steiger
Veronica Stellberg
Ed and Sue Stephens
Doctor Jacob and Marilyn Stern
Stewart Manufacturing
Helen Stimac
Thomas and Cheryl Stimac
Frank and Sharon Stipech
Mike and Gwen Stockwell
John and Martha Stone
Mary Stone
Steve and Mary Stone
Eileen and Wayne Stordahl
Store Next Door, Inc
John Storer and Theresa Bubnash
John and Mary Storer
Aaron and Janet Storm
Debbie Stouffer and Ed Kautto
Elsa Strayer
William and Julie Stream
Omega House allows the families of
terminally ill patients to continue to live
their lives. Often the biggest concern of the
patient isn't their condition. They don't
want to disrupt the lives of their loved
ones. At the same time the family can rest
assured that their loved one is being cared
for in the best possible manner. The family
can visit their family member and not have
to worry about the daily rituals of caring
for a very ill person.
Rebecca Stroube
Doug and Norma Stuart
Frank Stubenrauch
Ron Studer
Patricia Stukel
Robert and Lori Suino
Suiperior Lube
Con and Therese Sullivan
James and Brenda Sullivan
John and Helen Sullivan
June Sullivan
Shirley Sullivan
Harry Suojanen, Sr.
Superior National Bank
Employees
Superior Sand & Gravel
Superior Smiles / Ron Fisher
DDS
Sally Sutton
Marjorie Symons
James and Frederica Taddeucci
Mary Taddeucci
John and Sue Taivaloja
Marian Tallman
Mary Tarbox
Reino and Alice Taskila
Robert Teichgraeber
Temple Jacob
Leslie Tepkasetkul
Cheryl Tervo
Anne Teska
Duane and Mary Thayer
The Peaceful Niche
Don and Judy Thebo
Thermoanalytics, Inc
Clare Gaff,
Board Member
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Margaret Thornton
Mike and Joan Thornton
Tom Thornton
Alyce Thorpe
Thrivent Financial
Ray and Diane Tiberg
Barry and Carmen Tippett
Orrene Evelyn Titus
Toivola Area Senior Citizen’s
Club
Toivola Firemen’s Fund
Betty Tollefson
Paul Tomasi
William and Cynthia Tomasik
Robert Tonkin
Wayne and Sharon Torgeson
Elizabeth and Thomas Toutant
John Townsend
Shirley Toyra
Trinity Episcopal Church
Annagret Trudell
Jerry and Pat Trudell
Richard and Barbara Trudgeon
Paul and Catherine Tulikangas
David and Rose Tuovila
Walt Turino
Carmyn Turner
Sharon Turovaara
Reuben and Evelyn Turunen
Elaine Tyree
United Lutheran Church Women
L’Anse
First United Methodist Church
Women
United Methodist Church of
L’Anse
University Avenue Discovery
Center
UP Engineers & Architects
Gerald and Virgina Vairus
G. Peter and Lillian Van Straten
Donald Van Uum
Steve and Margaret Vanek
John and Joyce VanWestenburg
Lori Vaughan
Robert and Yvonne Veeser
Doris Veldhuis and Bill Lassi
Daniel and Denise Vencato
John and Eva Vencato
Douglas and Kathleen Vettori
Norma Veurink
VFW Chassell Ladies Auxiliary
6507
VFW Copper Ingot Post 4624
VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8945
VFW Post 3900
VFW Post 4167 Lake Superior
Post
VFW Range Post 6165
Thomas and Victoria Vichich
Stanley and LouAnn Vitton
James Vivian Jr.
Arlene Vlahos
Abe and Christine Voelker
Betty Voght
Wayne C.Volk
James and Susan Vollmar
Ann Vollmer
Peggy Wadaga
James and Donna Wade
Patricia Wagner
Gregory and Kathleen Waite
John and Nancy Wakeman
Christa Walck
Mark and Chris Waldron
The Omega House is a wonderful gift and
blessing to our community.
Richard and Lynn Walker
Myra Walman
Walmart - Houghton
WalMart Foundation
Keith and Shirley Wanhaaho
Ward’s Husqvarna Sales &
Service
Warm Rain Corporation
Joseph and Linda Watson
Lynn and Lorraine Watts
Vern and Trish Watwood
Raymond and Viki Jo Weglarz
John T. Welch and Rosemary
Grier
Carolyn Wescoat
Melissa Wesley
Art Wheeler
Arthur Wheeler
Patricia Wheeler and Roger
Skufca
Caryl White
Pat Wiater
Peter and Betty Wickley
Phoebe Wienke
Kim and Debbie Wiitala
Lloyd Wiitala
Dave and Gladys Wiitanen
Dennis and Barbara Wiitanen
Rita Wiitanen
Thomas and Marlene Willett
William Hyrkas Plumbing &
Heating
"One out of every four deaths in the
United States is a Veteran. Omega House
has equipped itself to meet the unique
needs of our Veterans by participating in
the We Honor Veterans program. We
provide Veteran to Veteran support
volunteers, educate our staff in best care
practices and provide comfort and support
at the end of life for our heroes."
Mary Ann Wilmer
Paul and Ann Wilmers
Fritz and Marvyl Wilson
John and Polly Wilson
Morris and Rita Wilson
Philip and Judith Winkel
Paul and Judy Winquist
Wisconsin Public Service
Foundation
Jack and Jean Wiser
Helen Wisted
Ruth Wisti
Charles Wood and Brenda
Daniel
Lois Woodworth
Beatrice and Albert Wuori
Terry Wuorinen
Xmatic - Chris Schmidt
Matt Yeo
Kay Yost
Charles and Lois Young
Deb and Mark Young
Joan Zanardi
Mary Zanoni
Charles Kerfoot and Lucille
Zelazny
James and Joy Ziemnick
Cindy Zimmerman
Women’s Missionary Outreach
Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran WOW
Daniel and Kristin Zubiena
Robert Zulinski and Paula
Kallungi-Zulinski
James and Diane Zurcher
Steve and Jane Zutter
Christine Bohnsack,
Board Member and
Chair of We Honor Veterans
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In-Kind Donations
We are grateful for the following donors who supported Omega House through In-Kind Donations
Pamela Aho
Stephen and Judith Albee
American Legion Auxiliary #90
Anonymous
Antila Funeral Service, Inc.
Apothecary Home Medical
Equipment
Baraga Max Employees Club
George "Bud" Baudino
Hein
Magdalena Belej
Barbara Bertram
Allan and Darlene Biekkola
Steve Brimm
Adam Johnson
Cynthia Brown
Rebecca Brown
Frank and Michelle Brychta
Frank and Cornelia Carlton
Pete and Sue Cattelino
John and Rebecca Christianson
Les Cook and Stephanie ValentineCook
Doug and Karin Cooper
Copper Island Printing
D & L Janitorial Services, Inc.
Owner Dairy Queen
Jennifer Donovan
Agnes Dorvinen
Dawn Doyle
Joe and Gail Evans
Elizabeth Flynn
Fred Fountaine
Sylvia Gagnon
Mary Ann Geda
Bruce and Maureen Granat
Jerri Gray
Chris and Abbey Green
Dr. Bonnie Hafeman and Timothy
Lyons
Douglas and Shelby Hamar
Kenyon Hansen
Mary S. Healy
Jerry and Karen Hershey
Dr. Mary Beth and David Hines
Gary and Patricia Hughes
J. Jukuri, Angie Whitten
J. Jukuri, Lisa Storm
J. Jukuri, Jessica Jukuri
Peggy and Will Jackson
Gale Jamsen
John Jilbert
Donald and Michelle Kalcich
Ann Marie Kangas
Keweenaw Co-op Market and Deli
Lorraine Konosky
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3900
Mark and Gale LaFond
Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools
L'Anse United Methodist Women
Bill and Nancy Leonard
William Lohela
Peter and Jackie Mace
Barbara Mattila
Jason Meneguzzo
Michigan Tech Credit Union
Portage Health/Cardiac Pulmonary
James and Laurie Raffaelli
Chip and Cindy Ransom
Patrick and Anna Roche
Betty Samuelson
Wayne Schick
Shopko Pharmacy
Michael and Ann Soumis
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Mass
City
Judy Steffel
Anne Teska
Toivola Area Senior Citizen's Club
Paul Tomasi
Shirley Toyra
Trinity Episcopal Church
Paul and Catherine Tulikangas
Robert and Yvonne Veeser
VFW Ladies Auxiliary #8945
Wayne C.Volk
Walmart - Houghton
Ray and Viki Weglarz
Keweenaw Community Foundation Donations
The following have donated gifts to the Keweenaw Community Foundation for Omega House.
James and Ronda Bogan
Donald and Gladys Dawson
J. B. Jr. and Phyllis Green
Sarah Greene
James and Gloria LaBelle Trust
Joseph Kirkish
Paul and Joyce Ollila
Linda Ott
Doug and Norma Lee Stuart
Ray and Diane Tiberg
In honor of Elaine Beaudoin
Jean Buschell
In memory of Leo Beaudoin
Beverly Berg
In memory of Louise Beaudoin
Beverly Berg
In memory of Eugene Beehler
Rita Beehler
In memory of Irene Bergh
Elsa and Keith Mugford
In memory of Ronda Lee
Jestila Bertucci
Carol Lee Jestila-Sikorsky
In memory of Joseph Bianco
James Bianco and Susan Turunen
In memory of Margaret E.
Blaney
Art Stancher and Anne “Beth”
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Gary J. Blau
Edward and Margaret Alberg
Dallas and Carol Bates
Lois Blau
Rev. Christine and Robert
Bohnsack
Elaine Buchbinder
Sandra Carstens
Fred Fountaine
Hugh and Bonnie Gorman
Andrea (Bacon) Hauge
Patricia Heiden
Donald and Marliene Janovsky
Paul and Ann Kemppainen
Wayne and Eileen Stordahl
Kay M.Yost
In memory of Ellen June Bose
Robert and Deborah Filer
In memory of Aldrich Boxer
In memory of Herbert Boxer
Memorials
Listed below are memorial gifts made in rememberance of a loved one..
In memory of James Adams
Art and Anne “Beth” O’Brien
Stancher
In memory of James E. Ahola
Christine G. Ahola
In memory of Harold
Anderson
Kirkish-Leonard
In memory of Harriet
Anderson
Joanne Edwards
Julie Ann Anderson Jose
Margie O’Connell
In memory of Melvin and
Eleanor Anderson
William and Elsa Green
In memory of Waino
Anderson
Nadine Anderson
In memory of Walter T.
Anderson
In memory of Larry Antony
Doug and Pat Antony
William and JoAnn Antony
In memory of Janet Anttila
Judy Crotty,
Albert and Colleen Perrault
Paul and Joan Schick,
Melvin Dessellier
In memory of Lillian
Armbrust
Deb and Mark Young
In memory of Joseph Babich
Pat Wiater
In memory of Carl Backstrom
Kristin Greathouse
In memroy of Lloyal Bacon
Patricia Bacon, Andrea Hauge
(Bacon)
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Memorials Continued
In memory of William Boxer
In memory of Alex and Elsa
Bradof
Kristine Bradof
In memory of Harriet
Bretherton
In memory of Eva Brey
In memory of Beryl Brugger
Judith and David Leddy
In memory of Mary Brush
In memory of Virginia Bryan
William “Bill” and Mary “Chris”
Bryan
In memory of Lois Burch
Irene Mantila
In memory of Charles Butler
Irene Mantila
In memory of Helen
Campbell
Lucille Zelazny and Charles
Kerfoot
In memory of Bertha “Betty”
Carlson
Gerald and Gail Carlson
In memory of Nancy Castro
Donna M. Hiltunen, Robert
Zulinski and Paula KallungiZulinski
In memory of Doris Cathoun
Marvin and Kathy Moilanen
In memory of Father James
Challancin
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of George
Chamberlain
Ruth Chamerlain
In memory of Jack and Norma
Champion
Richard and Barbara Trudgeon
In memory of Don and Hilly
Cheney
Sarah Cheney and Craing
Makens
In memory of Signe Churan
James and Arleen Morrissey
In memory of Dr. William
Clark
Mary Jane Jolly
In memory of Mayme “Mae”
Cobb
Allen and Karen Archie
Connie And Susan Cobb
Agnes Dorvinen
William and Aili Dunstan
Robert and Mary Erva
Marvin and Cynthia Heinonen
Dawn, Asiala and Christopher
Herlevich
Jon and Cheryl Herlevich
Mary Herlevich
Donald Juntunen and Marie
Kangas
Beth Kahkonen
Earl Langen
Paul Moilanen
Robert and Carol Niileksela
Paul and Carolyn Peterson
Matt and Sandy Roiger
Irene Ruohonen
Leslie Tepkasetkul
In memory of Mary Ann
Courchaine
Robert Courchaine
Susan and Thomas Haviland
In memory of Tom Courtney
Mary Courtney
In memory of Thomas Curtis
Glenn and Pattie Grinus
Basil and Cathy Sandretto
William and Sharon Sandretto
In memory of Michelle
“Shelly” Taddeucci Cutler
Jim and Frederica Taddeucci
I enjoy my
volunteer service
with Omega House
and being a
member of the
Building and
Grounds
Committee.
Neil Ahola
Board Member
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In memory of Paul Daavettila
Verna Daavettila
In memory of Deb Danielson
Michelle Danielson
In memory of Janis DanisPerry
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Frances M.
DeCesare
In memory of Theresa
DeForge
Joseph DeForge
In memory of Meri Dianda
Jeanne Dianda
In memory of James Donovan
Jennifer Donovan
In memory of Elaine Doolittle
Harriet Haltenhoff
In memory of Agnes Dorvinen
Arvo, Jack and Shirley
Dorvinen, Agnes
In memory of Clyde Dow
In memory of Helen Drew
Neil and Tammy Ahola
In memory of June Drew
William and Nancy Balma
Diane Beauchamp
Donald and Carol Carli
John Drew
Gloria Garrett
Richard and Sally Johnson
Michael and Sharon Lahti
Mary Lewis
Richard and Sue Liberatore
Paul and Carolyn Nutini
Dennis and Jane Pini
Ken Pini
David and Rose Tuovila
University Avenue Discovery
Center
Peter and Betty Wickley
In memory of Gail Dube
James Dube
In memory of Sulo Ellis
Beverly and James Mayo
Eugene and Faye Marion
In memory of Helen Engman
Dennis and Mary Kratzke
Doug Erickson
Robertine Benson
Laura Erickson
Kathy Maki
In memory of Joan EvanWong
Mary Lewis
In memory of Mike Farmer
William and Mary Bryan
In memory of Clara Fedewa
Barbara Scally
In memory of Jack Fenton
Kirkish-Leonard,
In memory of Katherine
Fisher
Anonymous
Barbara Bertram
Katherine Hanson
1986
Arnold “Bud” and Ruth Huuki
Janet Kokko
Joseph and Ann Lett
Kim and Anita Maki
Jacob and Marilyn Stern
VFW Chassell Ladies Auxiliary
6507
In memory of John Flynn
The Peaceful Niche
In memory of Theodore
Fontaine
Paul and Joan Schick
In memory of Jack Forsberg
John Caserio
Lorraine Konosky
In memory of James Foss
Mike and Kathy Abbott
Mary Herlevich
George and Suzanne Houle
Chas Hulkonen and Jeanine
Seratti
Mary Knight Foss
Lorraine Konosky
Barbara Mattila
Judy Pleshe
Arlene Vlahos
In memory of Maxine
Fountaine
Lois Blau
Calumet High School Class of
1973 c/o Janice Jurju
Sean and Maureen Codere
Alexander and Mary Ann De
Forge
Russell and Laura Erkkila
Mark and Cheryl Fink
Tammy Fountaine
Dennis and Susan Gassittie
Patreck Gibson
Dan and Lynn Glinn
Mary Herlevich
Barbara Kinnunen
Agustion Martinez
Paul and Julie Mohar
Clifford and Marcia Nichols
James III and Cheryl O’Brien
Nancy Pintar
Cynthia and Gerard Quello
James and Sharon Rowe
Memorials Continued
In memory of Brian
Fredianelli
In memory of Kathie Fryxell
Jon Fryxell
In memory of Calvin Gale
Barbara Ann Been
Vincent Bennett
William and Barbara Briggs
Jeanne Eiola
Donald and Marilyn Fortune
Laurie Gale
Marilynn Hamar
Ken and Mary Hanusa
Dennis and Sharon Harrison
Ronald and Lou Ellyn Helman
Jean Immonen
William and Virginia James
Jorma Kalliokoski
Esther Keeling
Dan and Jean Kirkish
Clyde Lawrence
Donald and Sharon Mikkola
Sara L. Niemeyer
Robert and Paula Nutini
Dr. Robert and Carolyn “Carrie”
Richards
Kenneth Seaton
John and Martha Stone
John and Helen Sullivan
Marian Tallman
Wayne and Sharon Torgeson
Vern and Trish Watwood
Philip and Judith Winkel
In memory of John B. Garber
Caryl White
In memory of Margaret
Glennon
George Lazzari and Margaret
“Peggy” O’Neil
In memory of Grace Godin
Francis Godin
In memory of Mary Jane
Goraczniak
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Fredrick “Fritz”
Grancchamp
In memory of Mike Grannis
Michael and Julie Delich
In memory of Dr. and Mrs.
Paul A. Grigorieff
Pat and Kathie Joyce
In memory of David
Haapapuro
Joanne Haapapuro
Jean Simila
In memory of Charlotte
Hager
Kirkish-Leonard
In memory of Margaret Jean
Hagman
Margaret Basham
In memory of Paul Hainault
Donald and Barbara Lewis
In memory of Robert Hakola
Elizabeth Hakola
In memory of Filmore
Halonen
In memory of Donald Hannula
Donald and Deborah Hannula
In memory of Carole Hartell
Edward Hartel
In memory of Edward Hautala
Paul and Anita Campbell
In memory of Marie Heinonen
David A. Heinonen
Houghton County Courthouse
Bruce and Karen Rovano
In memory of Donald
Hendrickson
In memory of Martha
Hermanson
Mary Herlevich
In memory of Matti Hietala
Wendy Loya
In memory of Chris
Hillenbrand
Doctors Pichai and Rajanee
Sripaipan
In memory Michael Hindelang
Mary Hindelang and Mark Silver
In memory of Doris
Hoffmeyer
Delores Olson
In memory of James Holombo
Theresa Holombo
Hosang
Leroy and Judith Haltunen
Lorraine Richards
In memory of Peter Houle
Marlene Houle
In memory of Robert and June
Houle
Robert Houle Jr. and Joyce JulioHoule
In memory of Audrey Hunter
Phil Jose
In memory of Rick Inghram
Norma Inghram
In memory of Sulo Isotalo
Marilyn Brancheau
David and Sandy Etelamaki
Elsie Isotalo
Claude and Darlene Miron
Allen and Judith Niemi
William and Julie Stream
In memory of Theodore M.
Jaasko
In memory of the John
Jackovich Family
Pat Wiater
In memory of Russell
Jacobson
Carol Geshel
In memory of Lynda Janovsky
Lynda “Jo” Foley
Charles Janovsky
Doctor Mary and Joseph
Limback
Joni Meyers
Susan Peterson
Susan B. Rosemurgy
Richard and Lynn Walker
In memory of Donald Johnson
James Johnson
In memory of Howard
Johnson
Anna Anttila
In memory of Jayne Johnson
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Verna Johnson
Michael and Kathleen Abbott
In memory of Kathleen
Judnich
Michele Judnich
In memory of Joseph and
Clarice Julio
Robert Jr. Houle and Joyce JulioHoule
In memory of Pastor Albert
Jungers
Tino Kitalong and Karla Saari
When your loved
one is at Omega
House your focus
can be on spending
quality time with
them, not on all of
the details of being
a full time
caregiver.
In memory of Eric Jurgensen
Marty and Mary Jurgensen
In memory of Betty Kalliainen
In memory of Leon and Edith
Kallungi
Kallungi-Zulinski
In memory of Andrew Kangas
Mildred Kangas
In memory of Helvi Kangas
Anna Anttila
Vernon and Jeannette Kangas
Wesley Kangas
In memory of William Kargela
Shelli Kargela
Florence Leskinen
In memory of Fred Kekko
Magdalena Belej
Margaret Kekko
In memory of Arvo Keranen
Andrew Murtagh
In memory of Janice Killmar
John Killmar
In memory of Arthur L. and
Louise Kolehmainen
Arthur N. Kolehmainen
In memory of Edward and Aili
Kommes
Anita Pakkala
In memory of Larry Konosky
Giselle Colarossi
In memory of Douglas J. Koski
Margaret “Jane” Koski
In memory of Ann Kotila
Gerald E. Kotila
In memory of Elisabeth
“Susie” Kraft
Ken Miller and Karen Kraft
Miller
In memory of Evelyn Kuusisto
John and Suzanne Kesti
Karl and Ruth Parks
Leah Kinnunen
Board Member
and Hospice Nurse
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Memorials Continued
In memory of Roland Kyllonen
Paul Moilanen
Ron Studer
In memory of Bruce Laity
In memory of Keith W. Lantz
Michel Lantz
In memory of Rudy Larson
O’Neil Lazzari
In memory of Ed Lazzari
Gregory and Karen Lazzari
In memory of Peter Lehto
Patricia Lehto
In memory of Vincent LePine
Jean Buschell
Doctor Mary and Joseph
Limback
In memory of Carl Lescelius
Kenneth and Christine Raisanen
In memory Lloyd Liljequist
Donald Liljequist
In memory of Dale
Lindstrom
Betty Tollefson
In memory of Carl Lohela
Marilyn Lohela
In memory of Nancy Lohela
George Kino
Marlene Klemett
William Lohela
In memory of Mary Lombardi
Sylvia Gagnon
Raymond and Juliana Marttila
In memory of Betty Lou Lord
In memory of Dorothy Love
Howard and Sandy Courtney
Bill and Alexandrine “Nano”
Rose
In memory of Jeanette
Lowney
James and Mary Drew
Glen and Mary Edgar
Robert and Susan Grasseschi
Edward and Lillian Hall
Theresa Holombo
Gloria Judnich
Bob and Pam Lowney
Carol Lowney
James and Gloria Lowney
Mary and Michael Lowney
Neil and Kelley Lowney
Teresa Meyers
Jack and Levenia “Lee” Parker
Almor and Kathleen Penegor
Terry Peterson
Sharon Poisson
Robert and Lori Suino
Jack and Jean Wiser
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In memory of Fred “Ace”
Lucchesi”
Mary Caserio
John and Paulette Geda
In memory of Carl and Joyce
Lukezich
Elmer and Jo Kretsch
Mark and Colleen Rowe
In memory of Joseph Carl
Lukezich
Charles and Barbara Granger
Joan Zanardi
In memory of Harold Lukkari
Scott Leonard and Sethnay
Kirkish-Leonard
In memory of Janice Lundin
In memory of Art Maki
Kimberly and Kenneth Maki
In memory of Chester Maki
David and Judi Paeske
In memory of Ray Maki
Jean Maki
In memory of Father Wayne
Marcotte
Carol Geshel
In memory of August “Gus”
Marinelli
In memory of James Markham
Magdalena Belej
Debbie Bradford
James Markham Family
Semco Energy
In memory of Denise Marth
Lynda “Jo” Foley
In memory of Verna Masini
Alfred and Kerri Masini
Christina Masini
In memory of Teresa Masnado
Donald Masnado
In memory of Susan
Masterson
Donald Masnado
In memory of Fed Mattila
Jay Ringler
In memory of Christian Oliver
Mayra
Larry and Jane Gremaux
In memory of Robert and
Viola Mayworm
Judith and David Leddy
Kallungi-Zulinski
In memory of Viola Mayworm
Diane Herington
In memory of the McCarthy
Family
In memory of Shirley
McCarthy
Robert C and Valentyna
Anderson
In memory of Tim McCarthy
In memory of Verna McCarthy
Robert McCarthy
In memory of Norman
McLean
Suzanne McLean
In memory of Stewart “Jocko”
McLennan
Hein
Carol Geshel
Barbara McLennan
In memory of Winifred
“Winnie” McMahon
In memory of William H.
Meadows
Guy and Lorelle Meadows
In memory of Beatrice Meyers
Sylvia Gagnon
George and Carol Lepisto
In memory of Charles
Miesbaurer
Janet Holmstrom
In memory of Jason Mikkola
Mark and JoAnn Hoffman
Raymond Niemi
Keweenaw County Office Of
Judge Of Probate
Raymond Niemi
In memory of Violet “Vi”
Morin
Don and Maureen “Mo” Morin
In memory of Byron Muljo
Joseph and Kate Langdon
In memory of Elmo Negro
Robert Hodges
In memory of Brittany
Nicholas
Paul Moilanen
Duane and Gina Snell
In memory of William
Nicholls
Stephen and J. Kathleen Nicholls
Jon “Ed” Nissila*
Cynthia Brown
In memory of Peter “Pete”
Nissila
Cynthia Brown
Paula and Dennis “Denny”
McKaig
Benjamine Noetzel
In memory of Therese
O’Brien
Nancy Pintar
In memory of Raymond Ojala
In memory of Mel Olson
Delores Olson
In memory of Flora Owens
In memory of Edward and
Antonia Ozanich
Carol Geshel
In memory of the Paananen
Brothers, Peter, Arnie Jr.,
Philip and Robert
Lois Berg
In memory of Helen Paavo
Bob and Betty Mckie
In memory of Larry Padget
In memory of Clifford
Palosaari
Evelyn Palosaari
In memory of Fireman past
Toivola Firemen’s Fund
In memory of Jean “Loretta”
Paulson
Anglers for the Omega House
Luigi’s Bar and the Paulson
Family
In memory of Donald Penegor
Richard and Dotti Dunnebacke
Penegor
Gerald Penegor
In memory of Fred Pernaski
Ann Marie Kangas
Doctor David and Carol Kass
Steven and Kathryn Kass
Jean Pernaski
Michael and Joan Thornton
In memory of June Peterson
St. John’s Ladies Aid Society
In memory of Rita J. Peterson
Jack and Bertha Rossberg
In memory of Robert J.
Peterson
Anonymous
Magdalena Belej
Ethel Bishop
Warren J. Brule
Bruce and Kathryn Cameron
Eugene Cavicchioni
Richard and Marsha Clapham
Doctor Thomas and Donna
Cole
William and Sunny Cole
Timothy and Trisha Colling
Leslie “Les” Cook and Stephanie
Valentine-Cook
William “Bill” Deephouse
Steven Dodson
Alfred C. and Mary C. Eckhart
Clarence and Sara Ehlers
Memorials Continued
Mary Knight Foss
Al and Jean Giusti
Marcia Goodrich
Garlan and Jodi Heikkinen
Marlene Houle
Arnold “Bud” and Ruth Huuki
James and Wilma Jenkins
David and Linda Kantola
Ted and Helen Kearly
Eva Komula
Lorraine Konosky
Olivia LaRue
Donald Liljequist
William and Lisa Macalpine
John and Jane Matz
Robert and Barbara McTaggart
Maureen Menacher
Mary D. Miranda
William and Diane Mitchell
Roberta Noetzel
John and Janice Oimoen
Peter Eng
Peterson and Matz Inc.
Julia Peterson
Kathleen Peterson
Rolf and Carolyn “Candy”
Peterson
Judy Pleshe
Gary and Carol Polipnick
Jack Porritt
Peter and Cynthia Roth
Joan Sampson
Kenneth Seaton
Shopko Pharmacy
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
John and Bubnash, Theresa
Storer
Sally Ann Sutton
Robert Teichgraeber
John and Polly Wilson
Morris and Rita Wilson
In memory of Ruth Peterson
Mark and Chris Waldron
In memory of Barbara Pierce
Rita Beehler
Thomas and Marlene Willett
In memory of Susan Pietila
Mark and Christine Kilpela
In memory of Paul J. Pini
Kenneth and Lynn Klein
In memory of Bertha Pintar
Joseph Pintar
In memory of Mary Pintar
Joseph Pintar
In memory of Mort Plowe
Order Of Runeberg, Local No. 8
In memory of Albert Plute
Theresa Rothenberger
In memory of Ernie Poisson
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of deceased
Popovich Family Members
Dorothy Popovich
In memory of Jean Phyllis
Pratt
Paul and Karen Mayo
In memory of Marcia Prunner
Stanley and LouAnn Vitton
In memory of William Pyhtila
In memory of Joseph Quilici
Robert Hodges
In memory of Ralph Raffaelli
In memory of Connie Reed
In memory of Kenneth Reed
In memory of JoAnne Ritola
John Ritola
In memory of Tom Rodeheffer
Rita Rodeheffer
Romano
In memory of Elizabeth
“Betty” Rompf
In memory of Robert “Bob”
Roth
Thomas Roth
In memory of Thomas Rowe
Martin and Ann Miller
In memory of James Ruotsala
Andrew Murtagh
Judith Ruotsala
In memory of Katherine
Salmela
Jill and William Hodges
In memory of Avelino
Sandoval
Ciro Sandoval and Sandra
Boschetto-Sandoval
Donald P. Schenk
Kenneth and Bonnie Blackburn
In memory of Cathy Schwenk
In memory of Cathy Schwenk
Mary Lewis
In memory of Lloyd Short
Rosemary Short
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Gordon “Gus”
Siblisky
In memory of Roma Siller
Annette E. Schaefer
In memory of Roger Sirard
Anonymous
Magdalena Belej
Lois Berg
Rodney and Barbara Bolton
Ben and Hedy Capul
Garland and Vivian Davis
Robert and Diane Hedman
Henry and Sharon Juntunen
Jack and Mary Kerkela
Louis and Carolyn LeClaire
Annette E. Schaefer
Frank and Sharon Stipech
Donald Van Uum
Skufca
Patricia Wheeler and Roger
Skufca
In memory of Grayce
Slonaker
Mary C. Aldridge Rock
In memory of William A.
Smith
Martyn R. Smith
In memory Jean Smith
Cynthia Brown
In memory of Wayne “Hank”
Snow
Timothy Snow
In memory of Marilyn
Sommerfeldt
In memory of Samuel and
Florence Sowka
James Sowka
In memory of Frank Spehar
In memory of Vieno M. Stalo
David and Mary Gustafson
In memory of Joan Steber
Clete and Joanne Balbough
O’Brien Stancher
“I am proud to
serve as the Vice
President of Omega
House and help
support our staff
and volunteers in
providing the best
care possible to our
residents.”
In memory of Adrian “AC”
Stein
David and Joanne Besonen
Hugo and Rene Lehto
In memory of Dennis Sten
Kathy and Joseph Marino
In memory of Dolores Sternik
Dennis and Pauline Moore
In memory Hildegard Stipech
In memory of John Stroh
John Caserio
Mary Caserio
In memory of Norman O.
Strom
Michael and Sue Bennett
In memory of Earl J. Stukel
Patricia Stukel
In memory of Frank Suino
Charles and Debra Dlubala
In memory of Bridget Sullivan
Albert and Elsa Clement
Lowell and Peggy Elmblad
Con and Therese Sullivan
Melissa Wesley
In memory of Everett Symons
Don and Glenna Brinkman
In memory of Frank P.
Taucher Sr.
Flowers by Sleeman
In memory of Maila Tervo
Hancock Eagles Auxiliary #382
In memory of Robert
Thompson
In memory of Shirley and Pat
Thornton
Deb Young
Board Vice-President
and Golf Event Chair
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Memorials Continued
In memory of Virginia Thurner
Nancy Pintar
In memory of Richard and
Ann Tieder
James and Stephanie Gale
In memory of Jack Toyra
Robert and Susan Belopavlovich
Nancy Hannula
Alison Kim Hoagland
Herbert Jarvi
Quality Hardware
Rev. Jack and Cheryl Starr
Shirley Toyra
Mary Ann Wilmer
In memory of Paul Trautman
Mary Zanoni
In memory of Ronald Trudell
Annagret Trudell
In memory of Al Turner
Carmyn Turner
In memory of Donald Turner
Carmyn Turner
In memory of John Turovaara
Sharon Turovaara
In memory of Reuben
Turpeinen
Donald and Helen Spear
Jack Turunen
Anthony “Bill” and Patricia Stark
In memory of Anne Ullery
Mark and Patricia Base
In memory of Hazel Vencato
In memory of Zelfa M.Versoi
Joan E. Miller
In memory of Clayton Vial
Mike Bonini and Robin Vial
Bonini
In memory of Paul Voght
Ann E. “Betty” Voght
In memory of Ray Wadaga
Peggy Wadaga
In memory of Frederick
“Gabby” Walli
In memory of Edward
Wallstrom
Arlene and Gene Silkowski
In memory of Voitto E.
Wanhaaho
Keith and Shirley Wanhaaho
In memory of Arthur “Art”
Weaver
Mike and Kathy Abbott
Barbara Bertram
Janet Anuta Dalquist
Laurie Gale
Konrad and Barbara Heuvers
Larry and Rachel Lankton
Michigan Tech ME-EM
Department
Phyllis Boutilier
Raji Pati Foundation
David and Elizabeth Reed
Bill and Alexandrine “Nano”
Rose
Marge Shannette
Doug and Norma Lee Stuart
Steven and Margaret “Maggie”
Vanek
In memory of Jack Weber
Ann Alspaugh
In memory of Peter Whims
James Vivian Jr.
In memory of Paul
Wiedenhoefer
Peter Kamarainen and Carol
Chappell
In memory of Ray Wiitanen
Rita Wiitanen
In memory of George
Williams
John and Joan Hamar
In memory of James Williams
John Rudak
In memory of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Wilson
Maureen Menacher
In memory of Robert
Winquist
O’Brien Stancher
In memory of Irene Wisti
Marion Brown
In memory of Carolyn Wood
Nancy Sayner
In memory of Gregory “Greg”
Wright
Wendy Loya
In memory of Alida Wuori
Eunice Kowalski
In memory of Donny
Wuorinen
Terry Wuorinen
Everyone was compassionate and caring and
treated our loved one with utmost respect.
Honorariums
Listed below are gifts made in honor of a friend, family member, co-worker or someone important in the life of the donor.
In honor of Magdalena Belej
Robert C. and Valentyna
Anderson
In honor of Rev. Christine and
Robert Bohnsack
In honor of Rev. Christine
“Tina” Bohnsack
United Methodist Church of
L’Anse
In honor of Robert Bohnsack
In honor of Don Cheney
Sarah Cheney and Craig Makens
In honor of Donald Curto
O’Brien Stancher
In honor of Mary Cybulski and
John Tintori
Carolyn Wescoat
In honor of the MTU Dean of
Students Office
In honor of the DesJardon and
Ahola Families
Frederick and Agnes Ahola
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In honor of Richard Drenovsky
In honor of Aaron and
Michelle Dykstra
Kim and Debbie Wiitala
In honor of Elizabeth “Beth”
Flynn
The Peaceful Niche - Dorothy
Riutta
In honor of Calvin Gale
Houghton Rotary Club
In honor of James and
Stephaine Gale
In honor of Cindy Griffin
Donna MacIntosh
In honor of Betty Hodges
Roy and Lenore Bonini
In honor of Christine Kilpela
Sarah and Robert Baratono
Mattson Family Members
Donald Mattson
In honor of Michael McCarthy
In honor of the Omega House
Staff and Volunteers
Rodney and Laura LaRoux
Donald Mattson
Dennis and Barbara Wiitanen
In honor of Members of the
Military Order of the Purple
Heart
Copper Country Chapter 789
of The Military Order of the
Purple Heart
In honor of the O’Neil and
Lazzari Families
“Peggy” O’Neil
O’Neill - Dennis Funeral Home
In honor of Pastor D.J. Rasner
& Family and Clay Hilman &
Family
Gerald and Nancy Perreault
In honor of Robert J. Peterson
Robert C and Valentyna
Anderson
Vincent Bennett
Warren J. Brule
Michele M. Kerban
Doctor Craig and Jeanne Kurtz
Norma R. Laine
Donald Liljequist
Gerald and Marja Norris
Francis Shiroda
In honor of Robert J. and Rita
Peterson
Sylvia Gagnon
Dorothea Peterson
Terry Peterson
Rebecca Robinson
Alan and Candace Silvola
In honor of Albert Pietila
Kenneth and Shirley Elsner
In honor of Rayna Racine
In honor of Sally Watson
Carolyn Wescoat
In honor of Carolyn Wescoat
Douglas and Mary Kapnick
In honor of Gerald and Marcia
Wilson
Patricia Mead
In honor of Debra and Mark
Young
Oscar and Patricia Boldt
Accumulative Giving
The following donrs have made accumulative donations to Omega House totalling from $5,000 to $100,000
$100,000 Lifetime Giving
Ernest R. Griff
James LaBelle *
Rebecca Sandretto *
Portage Health
Jim and Lorraine Vivian *
Patricia S. Anderson
Anonymous
Lois Berg
Coca Cola Bottlers' Foundation
Joe and Gail Evans
Richard Heckel *
William Hodge *
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Keweenaw Home Nursing & Hospice
Joe Kirkish
Lions Club International
Lions Clubs of the U.P.
Fr. Wayne Marcotte *
Eileen Niva *
Phyllis Boutilier
Portage Lake Hospice
Rice Memorial Clinic Foundation
Ski for Heart - Ski for the Key
James Adams
Ameriprise Financial
Robert and Christine Bohnsack
George J and Barbara Butvilas
Finlandia University Student Nurses
Marilynn Hamar
Dr. Sigurds and Candace Janners
Joseph Nicholas Foundation
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Jackie Manchester
Mike and Vicky Mattila
Pearl and Yalmer Mattila *
Marcia Pruner
William Raduchel
Corbin Roy *
James A. Ruppe
William and Patricia Siler
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
UP Engineers & Architects, Inc
UPPCO
John and Joyce VanWesternburg
Vartan Group
Anonymous
Maurice Anderson *
Joan Antila
Benjamin and Gillian Battino
Magdalena Belej
Campioni Enterprises
Pat and Jan Campioni
Daily Mining Gazette
House Family Foundation
George Dewey and Andrea Puzakulich
Galleher, Inc.
Brian and Michelle Geshel
H-B-K County Medical Society
John Hendrickson and Marylou Whitney
Houghton High School Honor Society
Rotary Club - Houghton
Marlene Houle
Sheri Kerr
Terry Kinzel and Sue Ellen Kingsley
Frank and Barbara Lide
Lions Club - Chassell
Paul and Kari Lyle
Suzanne McLean
Noteworthy Singers
Savitri Padmanabhan
Pamida Foundation
John T. Parks *
Peninsula Copper Industries, Inc.
William and Sally Powers
R. C. Mahon Foundation
Aurel and Bessie Roy *
Rukkila/Negro and Associates
Sandstone Piecemakers Guild
William Sewell and Ruth Robertson
Dianne and Nancy Sprague
Pichai and Rajanee Sripaipan
Superior Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Tom Thornton
Doris Veldhuis and William Lassi
Walmart - Houghton
Dave and Gladys Wiitanen
Rick and Kathryn Wright
Yalmer Mattila Contracting, Inc.
* Denotes Deceased
Every effort has been made to accurately include all donor information in this annual report. If we have inadvertently
misspelled your name or omitted information, we offer our sincere apologies and ask that you bring the mistake to our
attention so it can be corrected in the future. Although we strive for perfection, human (and computer) error can come
in to play! We thank you for your patience and assistance.
I believe in Omega
House and find
satisfaction
serving my
community as
secretary of the
board of directors
and chair of the
operations
committee.
Cindy Griffin
Secretary and Board Member and
Chair of Operations Committee
“I know first-hand
that Omega House
can help make the
best of a difficult
situation. I serve
as a board member
as a way of giving
back for the
support my family
received.”
Donald VanUum
Board Member
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A Celebration of
Carol Pfefferkorn
Outreach &
Events Coordinator
I came to Omega House
after personal involvement in
hospice and palliative care. My
experience was on one level.
Here, I have been able to
watch care giving on many
levels, from the volunteers and
nursing staff who tend to the
needs of residents, to spiritual
caregivers who listen to concerns, to administrative staff
who remind me of the everyday
practicalities
of
running
Omega House. The events we plan for the House help
raise money; but more important, they encourage a sense
of community with people who come together in a spirit
of joy and compassion.
Throughout 2013, Omega House has sponsored
events that help promote our mission, while reminding
everyone in the community that balance in life involves
fun. We wish to thank the following organizations and
individuals who contributed to Events as Major
Sponsors.
Carol Pfefferkorn
Outreach/Events Coordinator
2013 Event Major Sponsors
Ameriprise Financial
Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health &
Hospice
Sarah and Bob Baratono
Bucky Beach and Julie Belew
BlueSky Health
C.M. Morris Contracting, Inc.
Central Vac International
Certain Teed Ceilings
George Dewey and Andrea Puzakulich
Fred and Clare Gaff
Tim and Paula Huls
Mark Jindrich and Emily Newhouse
Glenn Kauppila and Lisa Clouthier
Cindy Griffin and Ray Kramer
Keweenaw Automotive
Keweenaw Brewing
Terry Kinzel and Sue Ellen Kingsley
Mike and Wanda Kolb
McGann Building Supply
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Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
Michigan Tech Campus Store/University Images
Michigan Technological Federal Employees Credit Union
Walter and Cindy Mytty
Charles Ouellette and Bernadette
Yoeman-Ouellette
Penegor Lumber
Portage Health
Portage Home Health & Hospice
Range Bank
Ray’s Polish Fire
RE/MAX Douglass Real Estate
Rukkila/Negro
Salon by Michelle
Mark Shebuski
Statewide Real Estate of Houghton
Debbie Stouffer and Ed Kautto
ThermoAnalytics
Upper Peninsula Power Company
Jerry Vairus
Xmatic
Hike for the House
in October has become an annual event,
one that encourages camaraderie and a
healthy walk in the woods.
Events
Summer and the Livin’ is Easy
exemplifies community spirit with vocal
and instrumental talent.
Our Annual Golf Outing, the Joe Evans
Classic, is a celebration in honor of a
golfer, responsible
for founding the
event and helping support and
guide Omega
House in our
early years.
The All Souls Fall Concert
elevates us with true joy through folk and
jazz music. We include a silent auction
of donated art and craft work.
Cross country skiers and snowshoers
celebrate the winter, honor Omega House
and say thank you to Swedetown Trails
Club at the annual Ski for the Key
Anglers for Omega House
a Splake fishing event at the north end of the Keweenaw,
honors hospice work at the House and a former resident.
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Other Ways to Give
to Omega House
ways in which our quality of life is enhanced by the work of
so many charitable organizations. At this celebration of life,
we were honored to support Omega House in this way, and
we thank our friends and family for making it a joyous
event.”
Keren Tischler and Curt Webb used the celebration of
their wedding as an occasion to invite friends and family to
support a cause they believe in — Omega House. Instead
of a traditional wedding registry they created a “Just Give Wedding Registry” using the “I Do Foundation” tools on
the Just Give web site asking celebrants to support Omega
House rather than making gifts to the wedding couple.
Keren shared: “We are fortunate to live in and be supported
by this wonderful community, and we recognize the many
Connecting faith & finances for good™
Thrivent Choice Dollars empowers clients of Thrivent
Financial Services to direct a portion of the value of their
Thrivent Financial products to eligible charities registered
with Thrivent. We are grateful to Ross Rinkinen, Thrivent
Financial representative in Houghton for successfully nominating Omega House to be part of the Thrivent Choice
Dollars program in 2013.
The first Choice Dollars gifts to Omega House were received from John and Paulette Gedda, Gerald Kotila, and
Jackie Sipola.
Thrivent clients have until March 31st of each year to
direct Choice Dollars for the preceding year. We are grateful for this new way community members can support
Omega House.
Curt Webb and his bride Keren Tischler
“Helping in the
office, caring for
residents or
organizing events,
I find a special kind
of joy volunteering
for Omega House.”
Judy Pleshe
Board Member
and Events Committee Chair
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Ross Rinkinen and son Caleb with some nice fish.
Finlandia Student Nurses
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Each year the Finlandia University Nursing Student
Organization hosts a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and
gives a portion of the funds raised to Omega House.
FU student nurses spend time at the house for clinical
rotations and many of them chose to fulfill their required 36 hours of community volunteer service at
Omega House. We are grateful for all of their support.
Bottom left to right: Student Co-chairs Lena Wascher and Kelsey Millette,
with the aid of Shelby Sikkila, and Amber Outinen. Top row: Claire Gaff, OH
board member, Fredie de Yampert Dean of Nursing FU, Carol Pfefferkorn
and Mary Herlevich from Omega House.
Veteran and Civic Groups
Support Omega House
The Marine Corp League presents a check to Rev.
Christine Bohnsack for our work caring for veterans last
year.
Rev Christine Bohnsak with the Marine Corps League
Ojibwa Casino Employees
“Jean Day” Benefits Omega
House
The employees of the Ojibwa Casino decided to
give the proceeds from their informal weekly “Jean
Day” fund raiser to Omega House this past December and we applaud their efforts.
Right to left is Guest Services Clerk Amanda Sauvola, Rev. Christine
Bohnsack, Slot Attendant Brian Menard, Ray Weglarz, Security Ashley
Shalifoe, and General Manager David Haataja
Shop On-Line to Support
Omega House
Amazon Smile allows online shoppers to direct ½% of
the value of their purchases to
be given by Amazon to registered charities.
Last fall
Omega House became registered allowing on-line shoppers to support us in a new way
at no cost to them. The products and prices on Amazon
Mary Herlevich
Smile are the same as on AmaHouse Manager
zon or Amazon Prime. When
logging into Amazon Smile, select Omega House as your
charity and it will remain there unless you change it.
Mary Herlevich, House Manager, made the switch to
Amazon Smile this past fall. “When I can’t find it locally
I shop on line. While ½% may seem like a small amount,
it’s easy to do and it all adds up. The more people shop
at Amazon Smile and select Omega House the more
support we receive.”
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2013 Omega House Financial Statement
2013 Total Income – $429,417
2013 Expenses – $429,417
Payroll and Related Expenses . . .$218,206
Resident payment . . . . . . . . . . . .$183,738
Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,858
Insurance Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,180
Maintenance, Utilities & Other . .$52,675
Event Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,289
Printing & Mailing Expenses . . . .$20,414
Medical Equipment Rental . . . . . .$15,882
Event Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,843
Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650
Set aside for Operation needs: . . .$98,099
2013 Planned Gifts
Amount Realized in 2013 . . . . . .$263,540
Legacy Society gifts were received from the estates of Jim and Gloria LaBelle, James and Clare
Adams and Marcia Pruner. These gifts have been invested for long term security of the house.
Wish List
Please contact our House Manager, Mary Herlevich, if you have questions about purchasing or donating an
item listed on our wish list.
• New Fax machine
• Liquid hand soap and refills
• First Class postage stamps
• Dishwashing detergent
• Gift cards to area stores
• Automatic dishwashing detergent
• Paint for interior and exterior house
painting
• Paper plates
• Bed length safety bolsters
• Copy paper
• Clorox Wipes
• Lysol disinfecting cleaner
• Hand sanitizer pumps and refills
• Styrofoam cups
• Napkins
• Toilet paper
• Kleenex
• 13 gallon garbage bags
• Regular Coffee
We are very grateful to the individuals, businesses, churches and community organizations who keep us
supplied with needed items from the Wish List. Your generosity is much appreciated.
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Who We Served in 2013
Number of residents served: 38
Number of U.S. Military Veterans served: 10
Number of Female Residents: 22
Number of Male Residents: 16
Average length of
stay: 42 days
Percentage of Payment
of Room and Board
9 Residents
Paying 100%
Number of care days
provided: 1,606
The cost to provide one full day of
care at Omega House is $210. This
covers the expenses of 24 hour care
from trained Resident Care Assistants, home cooked meals, personal
care, laundry services, housekeeping,
all house utilities, volunteer services,
snow and waste removal and other
essential services. Omega House
provides care to anyone in need on a
sliding scale basis so residents are
charged a daily fee based upon their
income and assets and are billed
monthly.
24%
2 Residents
Paying 70%
With honesty, in the saddest of times, it
was a great and comforting experience.
13 Residents
Paying 12-17%
34%
6%
12%
5 Residents
Paying 40-50%
24%
9 Residents
Paying 20-30%
Omega House has
given so much to so
many in our
community…in
ways that cannot
be counted and
measured.
Guy St. Germain
Treasurer of the Board
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How Can I Give to Omega House
Annual Gifts
Gifts-in-Kind
Annual donations to Omega House support the daily
operations of the House. These gifts are essential for
us to fulfill our mission. Annual gifts can be designated
in memory or in honor of a friend, loved one or someone important in your life. Please consider becoming a
Sustaining Donor with on-going donations via a credit
or debit card. We bill in a safe and secure manner at
the amount and interval that you direct us to. Contact
Mary at Omega House for more information.
[email protected]
There are many non-monetary contributions of products and services that you can gift Omega House that
support the daily operations of the House. Our on-going
Wish List is updated regularly and includes items such
as postage stamps, gift cards to areas stores as well as
kitchen and bathroom items needed at the house. Please
see the list at the end of the annual report.
Founders Fund
The Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) manages a designated endowment fund for the benefit of the
Omega House. The perpetual fund was established in
2005 to support the operations and programs of the
Omega House. For more information or to donate contact KCF at 906-482-9673, [email protected] or online
at www.k-c-f.org. You can also contact your financial
advisor for planned giving options to this fund and make
it a gift For good, For ever!
The Founders Fund recognizes individuals who make
donations at the $25,000 level. These gifts are payable
over a period of one to three years. A gift of this level
provides resources to operate the entire house for a
month. It helps ensure that no one will be turned away.
The Founders Fund is named for the early organizers
who helped make the vision of Omega House a reality.
Veterans Fund
Since opening our doors, U.S. military veterans have
made up to approximately 30% of all residents. We are
honored to serve these residents. You can recognize a
veteran, a branch of service or a veterans group with
your gift.
Naming Opportunities
Omega House has naming opportunities available for
donations small and large. This is a unique way to forever honor or remember a loved one. For gifts of $1000
an etched glass panel commemorative wall has been
created that greets visitors as they enter the house.
Events
Events are held in the community throughout the year
to benefit the house. Some events are planned and conducted by Omega House staff, volunteers and board
members. Other events are planned and conducted by
individuals and organizations in the community on behalf of Omega House. Please consider becoming a
sponsor for an annual Omega House event or hosting
an event of your own. See the Events section of this
Annual Report to identify ways that you can support
Omega House.
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Keweenaw Community Foundation Endowment Fund
Community Outreach
If you would like an Omega House representative to
speak to your community group, educational class, civic
organization, church group or veterans organization
please contact us. We will work with you to present a
program that meets the needs of your group.
For more information about gifts to Omega House
contact Raymond Weglarz, Director of Community
and Donor Relations. or [email protected].
For information about events or for assistance in planning an event to benefit Omega House contact Carol
Pffeferkorn, Outreach and Event Coordinator, [email protected].
Donate Online
Our website provides you with a convenient and secure
way to donate online anytime. Donations can be made
using a credit card and you may designate a special fund
or make the gift as a memorial or honorarium. Support
Omega House on line at www.omega-house.org and
click on Donate Here on the left side of the page.
Omega House Legacy Society
You can become a member of the Omega House Legacy Society, and leave a legacy of compassion, by including Omega
House in your will or estate planning. A Legacy Gift to Omega House may provide tax advantages for you and your
heirs, and we encourage you to consult with your tax advisor, attorney, or financial planner if you are interested in making such gifts. The options listed below give you flexibility, control and the enjoyment of your assets until your death.
Your Legacy Gift to Omega House can be recognized, or you may remain anonymous. Please call if you would like
more information about the Legacy Society or planned gifts to Omega House.
Bequest
A bequest allows you to support Omega House in the
future without giving away your assets during your lifetime. You can make a bequest donation in your will or
living trust by designating Omega House as the beneficiary of cash, real estate, securities or by leaving us a
percentage of your estate after all other obligations
have been fulfilled. A bequest remains revocable until
your death, allowing you to change your mind at any
time. If you have chosen to include Omega House in
your will or trust please let us know.
Beneficiary Designation
This is the simplest way to leave a Legacy Gift to
Omega House. You can name Omega House as the
beneficiary of an investment or brokerage account by
using a Transfer On Death, “TOD.” Some assets like
retirement plans, life insurance policies and annuities
are not distributed as part of your will or trust, as the
beneficiaries are determined by your list of individuals
or charities on the “beneficiary designation form” provided by your account administrator. You can request
an update to your designation form at any time and
simply name Omega House as the full beneficiary or
partial beneficiary of your plans assets. You may change
your mind at any time prior to your death. Consult a
tax advisor or attorney before making such a gift.
Retained Life Estate
This gift allows you to enjoy and control your home,
camp or cottage and transfer ownership to Omega
House upon your death. It saves you or your heirs the
hassles associated with selling real estate, avoids probate, and may even provide tax advantages. This gift
will not impact your property taxes, as the principal residence exemption will be unaffected, and the taxes on
your property will not be “uncapped.” This gift can also
be changed or revoked if your circumstances and needs
change. Gifts of real estate must be approved by the
Planned Giving Advisory Council prior to acceptance
by Omega House, so please contact us if you are considering a gift of real estate.
Contingent Gifts
“Contingent Gifts” are recommended by many estate
and financial planners. These gifts serve as a contingency plan should something unforeseen happen to
your primary beneficiaries. The gift is effective only if
your primary wishes are not possible. Contingent gifts
can be made by a will, trust or a beneficiary designation
on life insurance, investment account or a retirement
account, such as an IRA.
Complex Gifts
There are several gift options that are more complex
than those listed. These gifts include: Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable
Gift Annuities. These gifts can provide current tax advantages for you and future benefits for your heirs but
do require the assistance of an estate or financial planner experienced in these matters.
Omega House Planned
Giving Advisory Council
The Planned Giving Advisory Council is comprised of community volunteers who serve in an advisory capacity to the
board of directors in areas related to their knowledge and
experience.
Jeff Bugni, Insurance Agent
Gail Evans, Realtor
Joe Evans, Certified Financial Planner
Fred Gaff, Insurance Agent
Brent Peterson, Financial Advisor
Chris Gariepy,Trust Officer
Roger Helman, Estate Planning Attorney
Debbie Stouffer, Certified Financial Planner
Gerald Vairus, Realtor
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Board of Directors
Mike Abbott, President
Deb Young, Vice-President
Cindy Griffin, Secretary
Guy St. Germain, Treasurer
Brian Geshel, Past President
Neil Ahola
Magdalena Belej
Rev. Christine Bohnsack
Robert Daavettila
Sharon Fisher
Clarissa Gaff
Dr. Katriina Hopper
Dr. Jeff Huotari
Dr. Sigurds Janners
Leah Kinnunen
Wanda Kolb
Don Morin
Judy Pleshe
Debra Stouffer
Donald VanUum
Rev. Dave Weber
Staff
Mary Herlevich, House Manager
Carol Pfefferkorn, Events Coordinator
Ray Weglarz, Director, Community & Donor
Relations
Resident Assistants
Jackie Mace
Mary Knight Foss
Stephanie LaRoux
Juanita McClellan
Donna Wade
Jamie Karpinen
Julie Tormala
Deanna Hillstrom
Deb Gagnon
Stephanie Wolck
Jeanine Seratti Hulkkonen
Mailing Volunteers
Hilary Anderson
Jean Barnes
Ashlyn Chadwick
Paulette Collins
Josephine Eakin
Mary Erva
Margaret Keating
Bernice McCarthy
Barbara Pflaum
Jerry Quello
Violette Richards
Pat Sohlden
Bob Stancer
Martha Stone
Terry Stranc
Jan Weiber
Rita Wiitanen
Joan Antila
Ronni Butina
Anne Chambers
Ann Coppo
Joanne Edwards
Cassie Huls
Dorothy Laajala
Charlene Momenee
Judy Pleshe
Cyndy Quello
Ellen Schnabel
Bob Soumis
Ann Stancer
John Stone
Judy Ureel
Bob Weiber
Since 2005, Omega House has provided care to over 340 people. The only qualification for
eligibility to Omega House is to be in a hospice program or qualify for hospice care. The diagnosis
can be related to any life-threatening illness: stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, degenerative diseases
and cancer, to name only a few. Omega House is for those individuals who need additional care that
prevents them from residing in their own homes. Residents are supported physically, emotionally
and spiritually, while maintaining their independence, dignity and respect.
Back Cover art “Ascending Doves” by Mary Ann Beckwith from the Omega House Meditation Room
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2211 Maureen Lane
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4438
www.omega-house.org
The next best thing to being home

The Volunteers of Omega House

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