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At 83 years old, Bob Jernberg has lived a life filled with family, service and community. As a retired teacher and school administrator, and a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob has always been someone who lifts others up. His first experience with hospice came years earlier, when his brother and sister-in-law needed care. “I began…
When people describe Ace Brandt, they speak of his strength, vision and love for his family. But to those who knew him best, his greatest legacy wasn’t built in business or community impact, it was the compassion and care he carried into every part of his life. That same compassion came full circle in Ace’s…
For Joseph and Ann Bichler, every day shared together is a blessing. After more than seven decades of marriage, the couple continues to live side by side with the compassionate support of HIA Hospice, care that allows them to remain together, right where they belong. Joseph, a proud World War II Veteran, and his wife,…
When Rick Sanders first learned his kidneys were failing, the recommended treatment was dialysis. Having watched his brother endure the process, Rick wasn’t sure he wanted to follow that path. “The last thing I wanted to do is spend the rest of my life wandering around hospitals,” he said. Instead, with the encouragement of his…
“My mom Diane was truly the heartbeat of our family,” said Cary Schilling, reminiscing on memories of his mother. “She just made everyday life better for me, as well as many others.” Diane Schilling touched countless lives with her kindness, radiant smile and musical talents. Whether with family, friends or strangers, her warm presence comforted…
”She was a special lady. The fact that she married me was special,” expressed Lloyd Stoll as he reminisced on the 50-year-long love story he shared with his late wife Linda, a Hospice of the Red River Valley patient. Lloyd and Linda were married right out of high school in 1974 and brought a balance…
Steven’s Story At three years old, Pat and Larry Kerian’s son Steven was one of Hospice of the Red River Valley’s first pediatric patients in 1991. Steven had an AV malformation of the brainstem and was cared for by Hospice at home with his parents and two brothers. Pat and Larry were grateful to be…
Glen’s Story Glen Maurer loved to spend time in the company of others, especially his family. A smile would undoubtedly creep onto Glen’s face anytime he had a visitor, whether it was a chaplain, nurse, friend or family. Lee was Glen’s certified nurse assistant (CNA) and someone he looked forward to seeing as his cares…