St. Mary's Foundation - Madison Momentum Newsletter | Spring 2026
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
Board of Directors
Chair
Vice
Jeffrey
Treasurer Dave
Secretary
Directors
Christopher
Greg
Sarah
Anand
Eric
Laura
Dina
Regional
SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation Staff
Lori
Cara Schmitt
Regional Director of Philanthropy Services
Matthew Winters
Philanthropy Operations
Analyst
Josh Wolfgang Annual Giving Manager
Momentum
Momentum Editor
Stacey Wendt-Kaisler
Communications
Consultant
Contributing Writers
Dina M. Boyle
Regional Vice President of Philanthropy
Susan Dearing-Bond Senior Director of Development
Cara Schmitt
Regional Director of Philanthropy Services
Josh Wolfgang Annual Giving Manager
Contributing Design
Kathy Brandon
Cover
Joanne Johnson and Dr. John Phelan
(read their story on page 4)
Susan Dearing-Bond
Dear Friends and Partners,
Reflecting on 2025, we find ourselves filled with immense gratitude. It was a year of profound strength for SSM Health and for SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital — one defined by the high-quality, compassionate care that has remained a hallmark since our founding sisters began this healing Mission more than 150 years ago.
The impact of your philanthropy this past year has been nothing short of remarkable. Thanks to your generosity, more than $5.8 million was released in program support to advance surgical innovation, enhance the patient experience, and improve the health of our community. This milestone is a collective celebration of several vital initiatives that you helped bring to life:
• The Healing Hands Campaign: We are nearing the finish line of this $10 million journey, with the final operating room integration plan currently underway.
• Advanced Stroke Care: Our new neuro biplane room is open and serving patients — a nearly $2 million project made possible through a strategic, board-approved appropriation.
• Big Campaign for Little Miracles: This $1 million initiative is now complete, fully funding critical enhancements for our NICU.
The lives touched by these projects are immeasurable. From our tiniest, most vulnerable patients and their parents in the NICU, to neighbors receiving lifesaving stroke care when every minute counts, to loved ones undergoing safer, less-invasive robotic surgeries — these critical moments are supported by you. You share our passion for Catholic health care, and your gifts ensure that we meet these moments with excellence.
As we look toward the year ahead, we recognize that the health care landscape is shifting more rapidly than ever. Across the nation, hospitals are navigating a period of profound operational pressure. From the rising costs of lifesaving medical supplies to the ongoing shortage of health care professionals, the headwinds we face are real and persistent.
In this environment, your gifts are far more than financial contributions; they are a core investment in the health of your neighbors, the resilience of our caregivers, and the promise that exceptional, Mission-based care will always be available right here when you need it.
As we navigate the challenges of the coming years, your partnership remains our greatest strength. Together, we are shaping a vibrant, healthy future and reimagining how we heal.
With deepest gratitude for your continued trust and support,
Eric Thornton President SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison
Dina M. Boyle Regional Vice President of Philanthropy SSM Health in Wisconsin
Welcomed by generosity, grounded in legacy
On their first day of employment, nurses step into the Mary Jean Whalen Iacovoni Nursing Education Center with a mix of anticipation and pride, beginning a journey shaped by purpose and possibility. Onboarding opens with a welcome bag, a simple but meaningful gesture thoughtfully prepared through the generosity of donors who believe in the power of nursing.
Within these walls, new nurses are welcomed not only into the profession, but into a community that values their dedication and invests in their future. Through thoughtfully designed learning spaces, hands-on training opportunities, and a culture that celebrates curiosity and skillbuilding, foundation-funded resources help ensure each nurse
feels prepared, supported, and appreciated from the start.
The Nursing Education Center at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital stands as a testament to what philanthropy can make possible. Established through meaningful gifts, including the heartfelt support offered in memory of Mary Jean Whalen Iacovoni, and ongoing support from the St. Mary’s School of Nursing Alumni Endowment, this center provides nurses with a dedicated environment for continuous learning, professional growth, and personal connection.
The tradition of nursing excellence at St. Mary’s School of Nursing created a legacy that now inspires the next generation of nurses as
they begin their journey. A simple welcoming gesture on day one connects new nurses to this legacy, more than 100 years in the making. As new nurses unpack their welcome bags, they are reminded that they are joining not just a workplace, but a community rooted in excellence, compassion, and enduring support.
“Together, these philanthropic efforts create more than educational opportunities, they create a sense of belonging. New nurses feel welcomed because our benefactors choose to invest in spaces and programs that champion their success,” said Susan Dearing-Bond, Senior Director of Development. “They feel valued because you recognize the critical role they play in the health and well-being of our communities.”
Your gifts do more than fund education, they help create a home for learning, growth, and the future of nursing. To give, please visit givetossmhealth.org/ donatemadison or scan the QR code below. In the fund drop down, select Nursing Education and Advancement.
The heart of the matter: A legacy of trust
In the quiet corridors of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, history isn’t just found in the archives; it is found in the people.
This past year, two legacies converged in a way that perfectly illustrates the soul of our healing Mission. Director of Volunteer Services and Guest Relations
Joanne Johnson, a beloved cornerstone of our hospital family with 53 years of dedicated service, found herself in a new role: that of a patient. And at her side was Dr. John Phelan, a cardiologist whose name has become synonymous with excellence and empathy.
The occasion was marked by a milestone that, on the surface, seemed to belong to the doctor.
Joanne’s grateful tribute gift pushed Dr. Phelan past a historic threshold: his 50th Guardian Angel Award. It is a staggering achievement, yet when asked to sit for a feature on his accolades, Dr. Phelan’s response was immediate and humble.
“Don’t make this about the awards,” he insisted. “It’s about partnership.”
The two-way street of healing
For Dr. Phelan, the “Guardian Angel” pins on his white coat aren’t trophies; they are symbols of a sacred contract. He believes that the most advanced cardiac technology in the world is secondary to a simple, human foundation: a trusted partnership.
“Being a physician is about being present,” Dr. Phelan explains. “It’s a two-way street. My role is to
“With a grateful heart, I humbly honor Dr. Phelan with his 50th Guardian Angel tribute for walking alongside me and being a reassuring presence throughout my healing journey.
He taught me the importance of a shared commitment in the physicianpatient partnership. He prescribed actions necessary to reach my health goals, and with his reassurances and compassion, I developed the trust and determination to act on his guidance. My health has benefitted greatly from our shared experience. Each day is a gift.”
—Joanne Johnson, Director of Volunteer Services and Guest Relations
provide information, tools, and the unwavering support to overcome challenges. But the patient has to meet me there. They have to provide the trust and the hard work necessary to regain their health. Joanne is the living embodiment of that work.”
Joanne, who has seen five decades of changes within these hospital walls, knew exactly what she was looking for in a physician. She found it in Dr. Phelan’s willingness to walk beside her through every setback and every small victory. Their relationship wasn’t just a clinical interaction; it was a collaborative effort to ensure a 50-plus-year career of service could continue into its next chapter.
A debt to mentors
Dr. Phelan’s philosophy on partnership didn’t emerge in a vacuum. He traces his approach back to the early days of his residency, to his father and the mentors who saw something in him before he saw it in himself.
“I was young, and perhaps I hadn’t yet earned the level of confidence they placed in me,” he recalls with
a smile. “But they believed in me. They taught me that the culture of medicine isn’t just about the ‘save,’ it’s about the stewardship of the person in front of you. They taught me that if you are present for the setbacks, the successes mean so much more.”
It is that same confidence that Dr. Phelan now pours into his patients. He provides the roadmap, but he celebrates the patient as the driver. To him, Joanne’s gift isn’t a tribute to his skill, it’s a celebration of their shared journey.
An example for generations
This partnership — rooted in mutual respect, transparency, and shared effort — is more than just a success story between a doctor and a patient. It is the essence of the culture our founding sisters established over a century ago.
As we look toward the future of health care, the story of Joanne and Dr. Phelan serves as our North Star. It reminds us that while the tools of medicine will continue to evolve, the healing Mission will always
depend on the strength of the bond between the healer and the healed.
Joanne’s more than 50 years of service and Dr. Phelan’s 50th award are milestones of time, but their partnership is a milestone of the heart. It is a legacy we are committed to nurturing for generations to come.
Celebrating the impact of philanthropy
Looking ahead, SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation is honored to once again host the Garden Reception on June 18, 2026, at Barnwood Events. This cherished gathering will continue the tradition of celebrating the benefactors whose generosity strengthens our ability to care for the community.
Last year, the Foundation hosted the annual Garden Reception on June 19, also at Barnwood Events. The event celebrates and recognizes the generous contributions of the Leadership Giving Circle benefactors who support the healing Mission of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
Board directors, leaders at SSM Health in Wisconsin and the hospital, and friends of the hospital came together to celebrate our shared commitment to the patients and families who depend on us. The evening also served as an expression of gratitude for the lives touched through 2024 program support, which exceeded $2.2 million.
A Big Campaign for Little Miracles
The evening was further highlighted by the exciting update on A Big Campaign for Little Miracles, our renewed commitment to expanding care for our tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Jessica Urso, RN, NICU Manager, emphasized the campaign’s clear goal: to ensure these little lives have the best chance of survival, growth, and a bright future. Support for this initiative advances essential technology, staffing, and lifesaving resources for vulnerable newborns. (Read more about A Big Campaign for Little Miracles, pg. 8.)
Thank you to our sponsors:
• Buye Law Office, LLC
• Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc.
• J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
• Gordon Flesch Company, Inc.
• Madison Radiologists, S.C.
• Marquette Associates
Little miracles … made possible by YOU!
Every second counts in the NICU — and your support is making those seconds matter. Thank you for making a difference!
We’re so excited to show you the impact of your generosity as we close out A Big Campaign for Little Miracles that began in late 2024.
Your gifts to support the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are part of the special initiative to provide $1 million in support for lifesaving equipment and essential technology upgrades. Every day in our NICU, life begins in the most fragile way. Our 38-bed unit is one of the busiest and now most advanced in the region. Here’s what we’ve been able to provide, thanks to you:
Ultrasound — Having a dedicated ultrasound machine for the NICU has eliminated the need for staff to borrow or share machines with other high-demand departments — ensuring immediate access when every second counts. Many of our babies are extremely premature or critically ill and require central lines to administer medications and fluids. Initially, these lines are placed through the umbilical cord for the first seven to 10 days after birth. For ongoing medical needs, a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) via a dedicated point of care ultrasound machine becomes essential, allowing providers to reduce attempts
and increase the success rate of PICC placements, enhancing both comfort and outcomes.
Jet ventilators — Babies born in extreme prematurity — before 28 weeks gestation — face significant respiratory challenges. Their lungs are underdeveloped and lack the movement needed to breathe independently. Traditional ventilators, designed for adults, can cause substantial lung damage. Jet ventilators are a gold standard in neonatal respiratory care. They allow us to deliver lifesaving support in the gentlest, most effective way possible, protecting fragile lungs and improving long-term outcomes for the tiniest patients we serve.
Transport isolettes — A new single isolette and a twin isolette replace earlier models that had served our team well for nearly a decade. These updated units reflect the latest standards in neonatal transport care and
ensure our team is equipped with the most reliable and effect tools available. These isolettes are more than just carriers — they are mobile intensive care units designed to stabilize and support fragile newborns during transfer. Each includes a vital signs monitor, ventilator, IV pumps, and temperature regulation system, helping to conserve the baby’s energy and maintain critical functions throughout the healing journey.
Additional funds raised will support the ongoing needs of the department as the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital NICU continues to play a key role in our community. Currently, we have three room naming opportunities available. If you’re interested, please contact Susan Dearing-Bond, Senior Director of Development, directly for more information: 608-258-5601 or Susan.dearingbond@ssmhealth.com
A Big Campaign for Little Miracles: $1 million goal exceeded!
Special gratitude for leadership and major gifts
Caritas Foundation
Kris Schultz and Jeannie Cullen Schultz
Patrick and Kristen Flesch
Leona A. Grubb
Timothy and Diane Hanson Family
Hooper Foundation
Larry Kleinsteiber
Irving and Dorothy Levy
Family Foundation, Inc.
Marvin J. Levy
Mary Jean Mand
John and Sandra O’Malley
Frederick P. and Deborah A. Schwartz
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary - Madison
Denes and John Tobie
Anonymous (2)
Honoring the legacy of Rita A. Tubbs
Few individuals have woven their lives into the story of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital as completely as Rita A. Tubbs. Born at St. Mary’s, educated in its School of Nursing, married to a man she met while caring for him as a student nurse, and ultimately one of the hospital’s most dedicated volunteers, Rita’s connection to SSM Health St. Mary’s spanned more than 80 years .
Rita entered the St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1953 and graduated in 1956. During her training, she cared for a patient named Tom — the man who became her husband just one week after graduation. Their life together centered on faith, service, and their growing family of seven children — all born at St. Mary’s Hospital. Rita paused her nursing career to raise their family, drawing on her training to tend to the daily needs of her busy household. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren became the heart of her world. She attended every sporting event, recital, practice, and performance, teaching — by quiet example — the values of love, kindness, and perseverance.
When her youngest child reached high school, Rita returned to St. Mary’s Hospital as a volunteer. What began as one day a week grew into nearly three decades of dedicated service. She joined the St. Mary’s Auxiliary, served as its President from 1999 - 2002, and later completed nine years on the St. Mary’s Foundation Board. By the time her service was recorded, Rita had contributed more than 22,000 volunteer hours — an incredible legacy of commitment.
“As a colleague in her nursing class, I remember Rita as a leader in her own compassionate way. She was fun to be with. The cocktail parties she and Tom hosted before celebrating our yearly class reunion are unforgettable.”
—Carol Viviani
Rita was equally dedicated to her community, giving her time and talents to organizations including Sunshine Place, the Sun Prairie Library, Sacred Hearts School, the YMCA, the Colonial Club, and the Sun Prairie Civic Theater. She received several community awards, but recognition was never her motivation; her service flowed from a deep desire to help others.
To ensure that her spirit of care would continue, Rita established the Rita A. Tubbs Endowment to support scholarships for SSM Health St. Mary’s volunteers interested in pursuing careers in health care. Rita gave generously in her lifetime to SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation. When she knew her time on this earth was coming close to an end, she quietly but very personally gave two final legacy gifts to support SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital NICU and Volunteer Services.
Rita passed away on February 1, 2025, leaving behind a life defined by faith, family, and service. She will always be remembered for her lifelong contributions to St. Mary’s Hospital and the Sun Prairie community.
Thanks to the efforts of her dear friends and fellow volunteers, a commemorative bench in the main hall of St. Mary’s Hospital now bears a plaque honoring Rita’s unwavering dedication to the Mission, Vision, and Values that she embodied so beautifully.
Rita’s legacy continues in every act of service, inspired by her example.
Dina Boyle, Regional Vice President of Philanthropy, reflected on Rita’s presence at St. Mary’s Hospital, “The bench is a fitting final tribute, located in the hall she walked so many times, available to all who are weary from a day of uncertainty, patient care, or service. Rita is forever missed but never forgotten.”
SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation welcomes guests to the 5th annual Madison Open
Mark your calendars!
The 5th annual SSM Health Madison Open returns on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Blackhawk Country Club in Madison. We look forward to another great day of golf, community, and support for the health initiatives that make a difference for our patients and families.
Celebrating the 2025 event
On Monday, September 15, 2025, we teed off at Blackhawk Country Club under clear skies and unseasonably warm weather. A total of 116 golfers came together to champion community health initiatives, impressively raising more than $120,000.
The event also spotlighted The Big Campaign for Little Miracles, which aimed to enhance care for
the tiniest, most vulnerable patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Attendees had the opportunity to contribute through our special Pay It Forward hole, and the response was inspiring. We raised $5,000 towards the campaign. Thank you to Jess Urso, Miranda London, and Jen Wisotzke for sharing powerful stories that showcased the incredible impact our nurses make every single day.
The SSM Health Madison Open was made possible thanks to the generous support of our compassionate community and the outstanding efforts of our volunteers. Special recognition goes to St. Mary’s Hospital Volunteer Services, led by Joanne Johnson, Director of Volunteer Services and Guest Relations, along with Terri Donlin and George Falor, whose leadership and dedication helped make the day a success.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation extends sincere gratitude to everyone who attended or contributed to the event. We are especially thankful for the support of our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Oak Park Place Madison, LLC; 19 th Hole Sponsor Exact Sciences; and Turn Sponsor Raymond Management Company. We also appreciate Kayser Automotive and Zimbrick of Madison for generously donating the hole-in-one prize packages.
Event Sponsors:
• Presenting Sponsor: Oak Park Place Madison, LLC
• 19th Hole Sponsor: Exact Sciences
• The Turn Sponsor: Raymond Management Company
• Beverage Cart Sponsor: The Helsher Family
• Lunch Sponsor: Kahler Slater, Inc.
• Fast Pass Sponsor: Herzing University
Hole Sponsors:
• Associated Bank
• CaS4 Architecture
• CG Schmidt
• Dean Health Plan by Medica
• Gordon Flesch Company, Inc.
• IMEG Corp
• Isthmus Partners, LLC
• J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
• J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
• M3 Insurance
• Madison Radiologists SC
• National Guardian Life Insurance Company
• Navitus Health Solutions
• SVA Certified Public Accountants
• Tobie Family Foundation
• Wisconsin Mutual Insurance
• Zimbrick Honda
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$1,235,803 total giving
2025 Impact of Philanthropy
$4.5 million to fund Operating Room Integration Phase 2 and Neuro Bi-plane Room, thanks to generous support for the Healing Hands Campaign.
Invested $220,000 in our caregivers through clinical education, nursing scholarships, employee relief, and employee engagement.
$636,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, thanks to generous support for the Little Miracles Campaign.
Enhancements to ultrasound imaging and trauma blood product access improve our ability to deliver rapid, on-the-spot care to patients in urgent or critical condition.
Advanced community health and spiritual wellness through $100,000+ in support for maternal and infant health for Black families, food security, chapel upgrades, and bereavement care.
Overall, in 2025, we provided $5,858,362 in philanthropic support to advance surgical innovation, enhance the patient experience, and improve the health of our community.
The gift of giving
From the very beginning, our founding sisters used baskets to gather funds to share with those in need. Today, SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation - Madison continues to raise funds in the tradition of the sisters, providing financial support to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and SSM Health entities in the greater Madison community.
We honor the following generous individuals, companies, and employees that provided financial support to SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation in 2025.
Annual giving levels reflect cash gifts received in 2025.
$100,000 + (Leadership Giving Circle)
Kenneth Ballweg Frederick P. & Deborah A. Schwartz
$50,000 - $99,999 (Leadership Giving Circle)
Donald O. & Barbara L. Boe
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary - Madison
$25,000 - $49,999 (Leadership Giving Circle)
Patrick & Kristen Flesch
Marvin J. Levy
Irving & Dorothy Levy Family Foundation Inc.
Oak Park Place Madison LLC
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Robert & Angela Tramburg
Anonymous
$10,000 - $24,999 (Leadership Giving Circle)
Associated Pathologists, S.C.
David Boersma
Caritas Foundation
Courtier Foundation, Inc.
Exact Sciences
Larry Kleinsteiber
The Family of Mary Jean Whalen Iacovoni ‘53
Mary Jean Mand
Masciopinto & Groessl Family
Jeff & Judi Raymond Family
Raymond Management Company
Gerald Reefe
Gerald Ring
David & Jennifer Stein
Denes & John Tobie
$5,000 - $9,999 (Leadership Giving Circle)
Buye Law Office, LLC
Dr. Frank & Cindy Byrne
Patrick & Catherine Coyle
Ann Dunlap
Gordon Flesch Company, Inc.
Timothy & Diane Hanson
Helser Family Fund
Eric & Stacy Helsher
Hooper Foundation
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Kahler Slater
Dr. Ivan & Miki Knezevic
Norm & Lorraine Maly
Wayne & Mary Matzke
Anonymous (2)
Jeff & Maralee Tubbs
Terry Geurkink, MD & Sally Wilmeth, MD
Paula & Rod McKenzie
Richard & Kathryn Ritter
Kris Schultz and Jeannie Cullen Schultz
Adam & Sandy Tierney
Waunakee Lions Club
Anonymous
$1,000 - $4,999 (Leadership Giving Circle)
Mark Alexander
Robert Alt, MD & Paula Alt
Suzanne Anderson
James Angevine, MD & Marilou Angevine
Associated Bank
Christine Baker
Bonnie Ball, RN
Bear Construction Company
Gari & Sally Berliot
Dr. Louis & Sandi Bernhardt
Sharon Bormett
Paul & Dina Boyle
Dennis & Linda Buzzar
CaS4 Architecture
Patricia Casad
CG Schmidt, Inc.
Susan A. Charboneau, MD
James Couser, MD & Kathryn Middleton, MD
Patrick & Corrine Crowley
Kelly & Paul Cuta
Timothy Daley & Amy Daley, MD
Doug & Kathy Dittmann Family
Herbert P. Dittmann, Jr & Dottie Dittmann
John Dramm
Robert Durnin, MD & Signe Durnin
Dr. & Mrs. Paul F. Dvorak
Jay Everard & Paula Devroy-Everard
Amy Franta, MD
Jeff & Kelly Glisch
Matt & Kellye Golden
Greg & Carol Griffin
Amy Grinnell
Terri Grosse
Craig & Ruth Gundermann
Monica Hall
Tracie Halvorsen
Edward & Ellen Healey
Natalie Healy
Susan Heighway
Dr. Richard & Veronica Hendricks
Herzing University
$500 - $999
Bradley Armstrong
In memory of Saroj & Sushil
Bansal Kasandra Barr
Stacey Beaven
Barbara & Jim Brigham
Ron & Diane Buss
Dennis & Linda Davidsaver
Nathan Ebben
Rodney Esser
Sara Galli, MD
Mark & Chris Hetzel
William Hibbard, PhD
Richard & Jean Hoffman
IMEG Corp.
Isthmus Partners, LLC
J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
Gail James-Pasard
Thomas Jeffris
Russ & Sandy Jensen
Yang Jiao
Gabriel & Kathryn Johnson
Joanne & Duane Johnson
William & Cynthia Kennedy
Kim Kyungmann
Dr. Doug Kitchin & Ms. Julie Piper-Kitchin
Nancy Klaas
Knights of Columbus No. 4879
Dr. William & Alice Kopp
Robin Koth & Denise Holmes
Ron & Deborah Krantz
Harold Kunz
Jeffrey Kushner, MD & Marcia Kushner
Bryan & Rebecca Lane
Erin Lange, MD
Dena Lawrence
Dr. Timothy & Gillian Lechmaier
Peter Leonovicz, MD & Nancy Leonovicz
Joyce Loomis
Patrick & Peggy Luby
M3 Insurance
Madison Emergency Physicians
Marquette Associates
Robert McDonald, MD & Pamela McDonald
Medica
James & Hy Miller
Denise Mitton
Anand Mohan, MD
National Guardian Life Insurance Co.
Navitus Health Solutions
Kyle & Elizabeth Nondorf
Timothy R. & Gabrielle O’Brien
Dr. Matt Pogodzinski & Beata Pogodzinski
Richard & Susan Geier
Jodi Halverson
The Hartmann Family
Barbara Hauge
Nick Herr
Stuart & Susanna Herro
Dr. Richard & Ellen Holden
Betty Klister
Mary & Jason LaHam
Ray T. & Madeline Laufenberg
Rosanne B. Raemisch
Dave & Kim Reinecke
Rolf Reitz
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Jerome Rice
Dr. Dorothy Ritter
Christopher & Caroline Roe
Shane & Melinda Rogers
Pat & Jeff Roggensack
William Scheibel, MD & Pamela Scheibel
Brad Schmidt, MD & Chris Gomez Schmidt
Daniel & Sue Schmidt
Cara Schmitt
Kendall & Debra Schneider
Dean & Carol Schroeder
Nicole Schultz
Steven & Theresa Schulze
Gene & Mary Schwartzlow
Jeff Shadick
Dave & Magali Shaw
Craig & Anne Sommers
Charles Stoflet
SVA Professional Services
Derek Tessman, DO & Kiah Tessman
Pat & Bob Thomasgard
Corine Thompson
Eric and Cheryl Thornton
Justin Urban
Urban League of Greater Madison & Board Members
Ronald & Marilyn Vandeberg
Dr. James Vander Meer
Vita Plus Corporation
Carol Viviani
Dr. Ronald & Judy Wenger
Christine Wilson
Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company
Laura & Mike Zach
The Zimbrick Family
Anonymous (10)
Gregory Motl & Laurel Brooks
Father Patrick Norris
Rosie Perez
Heather Poker
Jeffrey & Eileen Posluszny
Josh Rekoske
William & Gloria Riese
Jan & Linda Scott
Sherwood & Geraldine Slager
James Stangle
Sharon Stern
Brian Suchy
The K Charitable Fund
Terry & Jan Von Haden
David Whitwam
Anne Wilson, MD
Stacey Woodman
$250 - $499
Robert Achenbach
Animal Rescue and Veterinary Support Services
Clayton Radl
Jill Arndt
Sara Bahrs
Stephen Boorstein, MD & Danielle Boorstein
Dawn Bradshaw
Gerald & Barbara Buttchen
Peter & Marsha Cannon
Molly Carr
Christine Cartwright
Catholic Financial Life Chapter 31
Chris & Connie Chappell
R. Marshall Colburn, MD
Dr. and Mrs. Tracy Cotter
Susan Dearing-Bond
Amy Doble
Dr. Bruce & Lisa Drummond
Sandy Elgas
Andrew Foster, MD & Emily Litznerski
Katherine Fox, MD
In memory & care of
Kim Francis
Frederick Freitag
William & Laurie Gadda
John Geanon, MD & Letitia Geanon
Travis Gehrett
Tom Grogan
Ronald & Marianne Halverson
Paula Hardgrove, MD
Enjoli Harper
Greg Hatzinger
Kyle Hemmersbach
Robert Herbst
Clark Hodgson
Wilbert Holler
John & Mary Holway
Jill Holz
Kermit & Diana Hovey
Legacy Society
Emily Johnson
Julie Joyce
Gavin King
Matthew & Jennifer Kinsella
Sonia Kraft, RN
John & Audrey Krebs
Joe & Teri Kroll
Tammy Kundinger
Amy Kuptz
Charles Kvalo
Kristi Lazarz
Kari Listenbee
Family and Friends of Joan Littel
David & Alicia Lundal
Jaime Luther
Julie Lyne
Matt Meier
John & Elizabeth Moore
Sarah Nihles
Angela Norton
Nancy Patrick
Michelle Pertzborn
Melinda Pogwidz
Kay Porter
Ellen Reel
Darlene Renard
Rae Carol Rocca
Charles Roterud
Kathleen Hubbell Russert
Lori Schlimgen
Walter Sprinkman
Alan & Kristie Statz
Cindy Updike
Paula & Vince Wagner
John & Judith Washbush
Joel Weber
Stacey Wendt-Kaisler
Andy & Amy Rice and the Westmont Families
Susan Young
Frank & Diane Zillner
Nicole Zindl Anonymous (9)
These members confirmed that they have made a provision in their estate for SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation - Madison.
Helen Bakke
In memory of Saroj* & Sushil* Bansal
Darrell & Michelle Behnke
Paul M. Berge
Maren A. Berge
Dr. Louis & Sandi Bernhardt
William & Mary Bowers
Dr. Frank & Cindy Byrne
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Clagnaz
Glenn Cushing & Clare Nichols
Helen Dahlke
Phillip Dibble, MD & Priscilla Brown Dibble
Ron Dommershausen
Catherine DuPont
Dr. Charles H.* & Mary Geppert
Greg & Carol Griffin
Colleen Haas
Ralph Hauser
Stuart & Susanna Herro
Dr. Ivan & Miki Knezevic
Dr. William* & Alice* Kopp
James & Margaret Kupfer
Sandra L. Lampman & Richard C. Pierce
Bryan & Rebecca Lane
Gerald & Charlotte* Lefert
Lois Leveque
Dr.* & Mrs. Philip Littman
Gerald* & Dorothy Maly
Mary Jean Mand
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Mickelson
Steve Miller
Joseph R. Putsch, EdD*
Dave & Kim Reinecke
Gilbert* & Betty Roessler
Pat & Jeff Roggensack
Mark R. Schlink in memory of Katherine Marie Dollhausen
Dr. Alan I. & Laurie L. Schwartzstein
We are grateful for generous estate gifts from friends of St. Mary’s Hospital:
Rosemary Berchem
Donald & Leona Grubb
Ray T. & Madeline Laufenberg
Cecilia A. Stluka Anonymous
List reflects gifts received in 2024 and 2025.
David & Jennifer Stein
Elizabeth M. Theisen
Carol Viviani
John* & Jo Anne Wall
Michael Weiden & Margaret Vergeront
Paul Wertsch, MD & Kay* Heggestad, MD
Anonymous (3)
*deceased
Momentum
Dina M. Boyle Regional Vice President of Philanthropy
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Turn your taxes into a legacy
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are no longer just a “tax-savvy secret.” They have become the preferred way for high-impact donors to support the causes they love. By using your IRA distribution to give, you aren’t just satisfying a tax requirement, you’re transforming a mandatory obligation into a lifeline for our community. See how a QCD can help
