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BETHEL COMMUNITY FOCUS
“Sharing Christ Through Caring Service”
Friend of Bethel Message April 2021
By Joanne Clausen Tournament. I will say that
For as long as I can re- is not a good use of giving
member, Bethel has always my talents! However, I will
been a part of my life. My be involved to be a part of
Grandma worked at Bethel it. I recently joined the
and my family attended Bethel Foundation board
Grace Lutheran, a Bethel as one way to continue
supporting church. But the honoring my father’s
largest impact was when memory.
my dad, Eldon Seten, Finally, speaking of
became a resident in 1996 honor, the residents at
after his multiple sclerosis Bethel deserve our honor
had progressed to where as they went before us
he needed more care than The Seten Family during a Christmas visit in the Bethel giving their own time,
our family could provide. Community Room before 2019. Left to right: Tony Seten, treasures, and talents for
Dad lived in a nursing Joanne (Seten) Clausen, the late Eldon Seten, Peach Seten, many years to make our
home in Sioux Falls for and Marty Seten.
surrounding community
two years and we were so which helps to address the recently become empty a great place to live.
thankful when he was able shortfall that exists with nesters and moved to Consider how you may
to transfer to Bethel and be Medicaid. Some time later South Dakota, it seemed become involved or aid
much closer to our family Rosie Jamison, Develop- like a good time to give Bethel to help make a dif-
farm in Nunda. The CNAs, ment Director, met with my time and talent. My ference for residents now
nurses, and staff at Bethel me regarding funding for brothers have asked me and in the future through
became family as they special, one-time needs at to join them at the annual sharing your gifts of either
shared Dad’s life through Bethel. Drew and I felt this Bethel Foundation Golf time, talent, or treasure.
major milestones such as was what we consider “a
weddings, birth of grand- God thing” as just prior to
children, and loss of loved Rosie’s call we had talked Member Congregations of Bethel
ones. But most important and prayed about finding Bethany Lutheran Church – Howard, SD
was their daily care and ways to give at certain Colman Lutheran Church – Colman, SD
love for Dad. organizations for specific First Lutheran Church – Colton, SD
My husband Drew and I projects and needs. Grace Lutheran Church – Nunda, SD
have always believed that My dad passed in 2019. Lake Madison Lutheran Church – Rutland, SD
we are called to give of our Instead of closing the door Midway Lutheran Church – Colman, SD
time, talent, and treasure. on our support of Bethel, Our Saviors Lutheran Church – Flandreau, SD
As busy parents living far we have felt an even St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church – Colton, SD
away in Indiana, we began greater desire to give back St. John Lutheran Church – Madison, SD
our support of Bethel with to a place that saved my St. John Lutheran Church – Ramona, SD
Christmas giving in honor family at a very critical Trinity Lutheran Church – Madison, SD
of Dad. Later we became time and supported my Thank you for helping to provide Bethel’s Mission
interested in the Contin- family for many years. “Sharing Christ Through Caring Service.”
uum of Care Endowment Since Drew and I have also
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Page 2 Bethel Community Focus April 2021
A Message from Bethel’s Administrator & CEO
By Chuck Johnson, and adversity. persistence, determination, COVID-19 has had a
Administrator/CEO Bethel As I reflect on those and compassion during significant impact on our
Community words, I have witnessed very difficult times. They ability to safely conduct
I would like to revisit some the residents of Bethel do not know when the our Annual Foundation
words from the message I practice pandemic will end but Dinner and Auctions. We
shared in the previous patience they keep going despite have had to make the diffi-
newsletter as I think it is and trust uncertainty. cult decision to cancel our
worth saying again. in their 2021 is looking brighter. major fundraising activity
HOPE is an attitude and Creator, Vaccinations are giving us for the past two years. It is
the willingness to be pa- that He HOPE! The residents are our HOPE that we can
tient, flexible and steady. It will work dining together for each gather with friends of
is found in our willingness through meal and attending activi- Bethel to show our appre-
to trust our Creator, our- Chuck Johnson others to ties together. A small step ciation in person at future
selves and allow for the find a cure and an end to closer to normal. Visitation events. The generous
process of life to unfold. this awful pandemic. They restrictions have decreased donations received during
HOPE is the courage to have been flexible with the to allow additional visitors. fundraisers provide essen-
face the dark and the un- many changes to their Another small step closer tial support to the care
known. It is the persist- normal routine. to normal. As more people needed by the residents
ence and determination to I have witnessed the staff become vaccinated, it is living at Bethel Lutheran
keep going despite uncer- at Bethel continue to do our HOPE to decrease Community. Please con-
tainty. HOPE requires that God’s work providing high restrictions and allow more sider making a gift in this
we stay positive and opti- quality care to our resi- visitors. Each day gives us time when we are called to
mistic through uncertainty dents with unwavering more HOPE. care for one another.
Update from the Nursing Department
By Stacie Thompson, municating with residents’ nursing staff employees the one year mark of the
RN/Director of Nursing families/physicians. Not to with a lot of them doing COVID-19 pandemic in our
I would like to say a mention the time they take more than one job. For region. THANK YOU to
heartfelt “THANK YOU” to compliment residents on example, some of our every one of the Bethel
to all our Nursing Staff at their new hair cut/perm, Certified Nursing Assis- Nursing Staff for all the
Bethel. To say we have visit with tants are also Medication extra time and care you
the best Certified Nursing them Aides, Bath Aides, and have given our residents
Assistants, Dining Assis- about how Restorative Aides. – and to each other – to
tants, Medication Aides, they are Now in the second make this difficult time a
Restorative Aides, Bath feeling/ week of March 2021, it is little bit easier!
Aides, Resident Assistants, doing,
Adult Day Care Aides, and ask-
and Charge Nurses is an ing them Editions Notice
understatement. Stacie Thompson about
The Bethel Community Focus has moved to semi-
Here is a little insight as the family pictures on their annual editions from quarterly editions. More resident
to what our Nursing staff walls. The average amount happenings, Bethel announcements, job listings and
do on a daily basis: assist of time a nursing staff gift listings are available on Facebook and our website,
residents with eating, member spends in the www.bethelcommunity.com, with more frequency.
dressing, grooming, resident’s room per cares Please “Like” Bethel’s Facebook page and visit our
bathing, medications, visit is between 15-30 Bethel Lutheran Community and Foundation websites.
exercises, toileting, minutes depending on This change also helps reduce distribution costs,
dressing changes, walking, the cares provided as allowing for more resources to be used for Bethel
transporting to and from frequently as needed in a resident needs.
activities/meals, and com- day. We have nearly 100
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New Hires at Bethel
Sioux Falls building Brad and Jeanie have three nators. She is excited to be
houses and apartment grown children and one working in Madison and
buildings before starting grandson. He enjoys hunt- serving the people of her
his own company. After 10 ing, fishing, camping, and community again. Abby
years as a general contrac- most of all playing with his has lived in Madison for
tor, he worked 21 years at grandson. 17 years with her husband
the University of South Derrick. They have two
Dakota as a Construction children. In her free time
Project Manager followed Abby enjoys fishing, hunt-
by four years as the Facil- ing, boating, softball and
ity Manager for the SD attending her children’s
Brad Hansen School for the Deaf. various activities.
Maintenance Supervisor He and his wife Jeanie of
Brad is a graduate of 35 years live in Hub City,
Vermillion High School which is 12 miles north of
and Mitchell Technical Vermillion, and close to the
School (Architectural farm where he grew up.
Drafting and Building Con- During the work week
struction). He has worked Brad will live at his home Abby Nielsen
for various contractors in in Madison. RN, RAC-CT, MDS
Coordinator
Abby grew up on a farm
Bethel Resident Updates by Chester, SD. She gradu-
November 1, 2020 – Februar y 28, 2021 ated in 2004 from South-
Bethel Lutheran Community east Technical Institute in Tammy Struwe
From From Cathy Stromberg, Social Worker & Sioux Falls with her LPN. RN/Infection Control Nurse
Jill Eggert, LPN/Director of Community Service Abby returned to nursing Tammy is a Madison
school and received her native and graduate of
Welcomed: Victoria Madison
(Bethel Suites to Registered Nurse, A.A.S in Dakota Wesleyan Univer-
Dee Alfson
Jean Herreid Bethel Home) 2012 also from Southeast sity in Mitchell, SD. She
Eldon and Janice Hohwieler Terry Ryan Technical Institute. has most recently lived in
(to Bethel Apartments) (Bethel Home to Abby started her nursing Missouri.
Gordon and Bethel Suites) career as a CNA at Beverly Over the years she has
Henrietta Johnson Said Good-Bye: Healthcare in Madison in worn many hats including
(to Bethel Housing) Lena Klassy 2000. She had a total of critical care nurse, ER,
Elaine Kearin (from Bethel Suites) 15 years working at Bev- Director of Nursing, MDS,
(to Bethel Suites) DeAnn Molskness erly/Golden Living. She infection prevention, staff
Phyllis Leonhardt (from Bethel Housing) worked various roles there nurse and most recently
Ruby Lowe Pete Struwe including being the Direc- critical care float nurse.
Lori Olson (from Bethel Home) tor of Nursing. For the last Tammy lives in Howard
Berna Schaaf In Loving Memor y: two years Abby worked as with husband Mark and
(to Bethel Apartments) Alice Brue the Assistant Director of has a blended family of
Jean Schwiesow Viola Feistner Nursing at United Living four daughters, one son,
Pete Struwe Frances Hill Community in Brookings. and five granddaughters.
Dorothy Stacey Joanne Jensen Abby has a passion for She keeps busy attending
(to Bethel Apartments) Donna Lidel the clinical reimbursement their grandchildren’s
Community Changes: Ruby Lowe area of long-term care. She events and having sleep
Gordon Johnson Donna McGrath is certified through the overs with them as much
(Bethel Campus to Lois (Marlene) Pearson
American Association of as possible.
Bethel Home)
Nurse Assessment Coordi-
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Page 4 Bethel Community Focus April 2021
Bethel Board President’s Message
By Pastor Phillip Hofinga, carried us through the pan- workload that all staff, and nities, please remember
President, Bethel Lutheran demic over this last year, especially the nursing and to say thank you to the
Home Governing and and also kept us on track CNA staff at Bethel have nurses and nursing
Operating Board to be in as strong a posi- taken on during the pan- assistants, Mr. Johnson,
Bethel Lutheran tion as we demic; and ask you to keep and other staff as you
Home/Community contin- could pos- these extraordinary people encounter them in the
ues to be an indispensable sibly be in in your prayers. If ever we hallways. Please also
ministry in our area com- under the have been guilty of taking remember that the ministry
munities. We have weath- circum- our staff for granted, now of Bethel Lutheran Home
ered some rough storms in stances. is the time to amend our to our loved ones contin-
the last several years, both We on the ways. It has been a chal- ues to meet the tough
literal and figurative. But Bethel lenging year, and the peo- challenges ahead with
God has blessed us with Pastor Govern- ple who represent Bethel the help of your generous
Phillip Hofinga
the right people at the ing and Lutheran Community and support.
right time. Operating Board continue its constituent congrega- I often hear people in the
We have been exceed- to be impressed with his tions have stepped up to community refer to Bethel
ingly blessed to have leadership and dedication the plate in some truly as “our Bethel Lutheran
Mr. Chuck Johnson as our to Bethel, as we have amazing ways for our Home.” It is ours – it is a
administrator these last watched him go above and residents. good and gracious gift of
two plus years, and his beyond the call of duty in We are not completely God to our community and
very capable leadership these very trying times. out of the woods yet, but our families. May God con-
has not only helped us I would also like you to as we begin to open up tinue to bless this ministry
weather these storms, but contemplate the extra to more visitation opportu- in the days ahead.
The DSU Women’s Softball team sent Valentine cards to Bethel
residents. Thank you DSU! Left to right: Loren and Deanna
Budahl and Loyd Goldhammer. §׀׀بׇw-§׀׃بw!(À
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Residents listening to the histor y and enjoyed activities related
to St Patrick’s Day and wearing of green beads on March 17th
then shared coffee and Irish themed treats together in the din- IȌȲǿȌȲƵǞȁǏȌȲǿƊɈǞȌȁةƧȌȁɈƊƧɈjƊɈǘɯwƧRƵȁȲɯƊɈ
ing room. Left to right: Betty Treloar, Della Magnuson, Shirley ׅ׀׆-ׇׂׄ-׀׃׀ׅȌȲDzǿƧǘƵȁȲɯۊȺƮȺɯȁȌƮخȌȲǐ
Palli, and Iola Robson
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Your Attention Please
By Kathy McHenry, and file a Schedule A, be tax bill into a tax-free gift to children or grandchil-
Executive Director of sure to keep receipts and to Bethel – no itemization dren over 20 years while
Lutheran Planned take advantage of this required. also leaving a legacy to
Generosity of South Dakota benefit. 4) In December 2019, the ministries you care
Tax laws do not always 2) The increase to stretch IRAs were elimi- about and want to
make the headlines, and 100% of adjusted gross nated. support.
even when they do, it is income available as a Children As a partner of Lutheran
not an easy read. But charitable deduction was who in- Planned Generosity of
these recent changes are extended for 2021 – is this herit a re- South Dakota, Bethel
deserving of a second your year for creative tax tirement Lutheran Community
glance, as well as offer a planning and extreme account offers the opportunity for
way for you to make a generosity? must now you to create a personal-
huge difference in the 2) RMDs are back! After receive ized plan at no cost and
lives of Bethel residents: a pandemic reprieve in the funds Kathy McHenr y with no obligation. For
1) The above-the-line 2020, you will once again within 10 years instead of information about how to
charitable deduction face the tax consequences over their lifetime, which make a tax-advantaged gift,
for cash gifts in 2021 was of a Required Minimum could result in a huge tax contact Kathy McHenry
increased to $600/couple Distribution from your bill. A Give It Twice at 605-274-5030, email
(still $300 limit for single IRA. Think about a quali- Trust might offer the kmchenry@sdsynod.org
returns). Even if you do fied charitable distribu- solution you are looking or visit lpgsd.org.
not itemize deductions tion as a way to turn that for – spreading payments
Partner Message from Goodcare, LLC
By Polly Rames, that calling as she helps Therapists are skilled to “Your therapist(s) were
MS OTR/L and President serve her patients every assess the need for adaptive very helpful. They carefully
of Goodcare, LLC day. Angie equipment and they pro- explained the purpose of
Goodcare is proud to be has vide recommendations for each exercise and demon-
providing therapy services worked wheelchair/powerchair strated interest in my
to the residents of Bethel for Good- needs. The Head, Hands, progression.” Goodcare
Lutheran Community since care for Heart Dementia Program prides themselves on
February 2018. Goodcare six years is a beneficial program for providing quality,
provides a therapy team and we residents with cognitive individualized care.
consisting of physical ther- are fortu- impairments. Our care philosophy is:
apy, occupational therapy, Angie Root nate to Here is a testimonial when the focus is on the
and speech therapy to have her on our team! from a former patient: person, that is Goodcare.
Bethel Lutheran Commu- Goodcare offers special-
nity and we are proud of ized programming for resi-
the team devoted to your dents with different needs
facility. Our employee and works directly with
focus for the month of nursing, dietary, activities,
March is Angie Root. and restorative nursing to
Angie is a Certified collaborate on the best
Occupational Therapy care for each person. The
Assistant and Rehab Direc- therapy team provides
tor for Goodcare at Bethel programs for fall prevention,
Lutheran Home. She was urinary incontinence, and
drawn to the therapy world cardiopulmonary condi- In 2021 Bethel Lutheran Community residents have an
as a second career and we tions such as COPD and updated wheelchair van to provide transportation to
are so glad she followed Congestive Heart Failure. appointments.
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Pastor Mar y’s Message
By Pastor Mary Feistner, Room to the other. Room and Chapel. All can
Bethel Chaplain eat to- “I didn't know you were come! No number restric-
COVID-19 wilderness gether for here!” tions! No distance to be
has been deadly. PERIOD. the first “There are my table maintained.”
We have not crossed to time since mates!” The time when all friends,
the promised land, but we the lock- Smiles all around. The family, neighbors can come
caught a glimpse, and the down four walls were not the is still in the offing. Time
joy was evident. began. only space any longer. outside is not fulfilled.
Pastor
At noon a few weeks ago The words Then, the announcement Yet, we have caught a
Mar y Feistner
in February, the residents of greeting came: “Bingo, worship for glimpse and we are
entered the Bethel Dining flowed from one resident to everyone in the Activity expectant.
Christmas at Bethel
Helen Lygtebo shows her
Marlys Schultz shares her Lloyd Schultz with new Arlene Eaton displays her festive glasses with John
t-shirt gift sentiment with threads. surprise. Eisenbeis and Irma Martin
others. in the background.
Imogene Ellis talks with Santa Loren Budahl with his new Carol White (center), the late Eileen Clark (left) and Loyd
while Ray Sloan watches on. coffee thermos gift. Goldhammer await Christmas festivities.
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2021 Bethel Lutheran Community One Person’s Idea Warms
Governing Board of Directors Many Hearts at Christmas
— Officers — By Rosie Jamison, People of any age,
Pastor Phillip Hofinga Gar y Callies Development Director of school classes, Madison
President Vice President Bethel Lutheran Home business employees, 4-H
Grace Lutheran & Lake St John Lutheran Foundation clubs, and church groups
Madison Lutheran Churches Church – Madison
In early December sent hand-written Christ-
Jeff Heinemeyer Linda Meier Bethel Foundation was mas cards, colorings,
Treasurer Secretary
contacted by a family handmade cards, or gifts
At-Large Our Saviors Lutheran
Church – Flandreau member of a Bethel resi- for residents to receive
dent with a simple at our nursing home and
— Board Members —
thought. To help the resi- assisted living facility.
Rose Brinkman ............ St John Lutheran Church – Ramona
Kim Callies............................... At-Large Member – Madison
dents cope with COVID- Some wrote a few, while
Maria Feldhaus .......... Bethany Lutheran Church – Howard 19 reduced visits from others
Stanley Fods ................ St Jacobs Lutheran Church – Colton friends and family, can sent
Mildred Moser ............ Trinity Lutheran Church – Madison others help by sending enough
Bob Olson ......... Lake Madison Lutheran Church – Rutland residents Christmas for
Linda Schroeder .............. Grace Lutheran Church – Nunda cards? every
Mark Schultz ............................. At-Large Member – Colman
Jackie Voelker .............. Colman Lutheran Church – Colman
Tyler Quenzer, grand- resident.
James Willard...................... First Lutheran Church – Colton son of Bethel resident The sen-
Pastor Rick Senner*... Bethany Lutheran Church – Howard Iola Robson, promoted timents
Open Position ................................................. Pastor At-Large a Christmas card cam- Iola Robson and
Open Position ............................... Midway Lutheran Church paign after working with items shared had a huge
Outgoing members in 2020: us. He wanted to help his positive impact upon resi-
Norman Andenas – Bethany Lutheran Church – Howard Grandma and others at dents and staff. It was
Jackie Miles – At Large Member - Montrose
Christmas even though heart-warming to see the
*Until March 2021 – due to new pastoral call
he lives out of state. He outpour of community
We appreciate your volunteer leadership for Bethel! sent a letter to promote concern for residents of
the idea to the editor of Bethel.
the Madison Daily For over three weeks
2021 Bethel Lutheran Home Leader, area schools to each resident as well as
Foundation Board of Directors share with teachers, and Bethel Suites residents
Greater Madison Area received cards during
— Officers —
Chamber of Commerce the noon meal on their
Floyd Rummel Joyce Dragseth
President Vice President to assist through busi- trays. In addition, Bethel
nesses posting flyers. He hallways, reception
Bobbi Janke Donna Fawbush
also sent releases to addi- areas, Christmas trees,
Treasurer Secretary
tional media to share. He and resident rooms were
— Board Members — was interviewed and had adorned with Christmas
Rose Brinkman – Gary Callies – feature stories in the drawings or ornaments
Governing Board Liason Governing Board Liason Daily Leader, KJAM and made for them. We are
Joanne Clausen Marv Eich KELO-TV promoting the so fortunate to have such
Jeralyn (Jeri) Nelson Alex Nurnberg idea and the value of writ- a giving spirit shared
Open Position Roger Orton ing and sending a Christ- with Bethel Christmas
Outgoing members in 2020: mas card to residents at of 2020. Thank you to
John Collignon Jackie Miles Bethel, or any nursing everyone involved for
Nancy Jensen-Miller Mark Schultz home residents, to share your special gift of time
Thank you for your volunteer leadership for Bethel!
the spirit of Christmas. to our residents.
A gift to Bethel is a blessing and is always welcomed!
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Blessings
By Rosie Jamison, of Bethel friends. I am help us fund improved the second year, due to
Development Director of thankful for this opportu- technology for our nurse continued community
Bethel Lutheran Home nity and have become a call system. It was a defi- COVID-19 positivity rates
Foundation better person because of nite need we had identi- that preclude large gather-
I feel blessed to live those I fied. The new technology ings, Bethel needs your
here, to be healthy, to have have will provide better and support even without the
good neighbors, to have gotten to faster response times, event. We provide access
opportunities, and to be know and improved communication to residents in need of our
fortunate enough to make learn between caregivers, more care as space and our capa-
choices. from efficient nurse allocation, bility allows. Medicaid
Speaking of opportuni- through- better time management, reimbursement currently
ties, choices, and feeling out my higher resident satisfac- falls short approximately
blessed, this will be my last Rosie Jamison time at tion, more discreet notifica- $57 a day of daily care.
message as the Bethel this special place. tions, and provide for less Your support is essential to
Development Director. I Friends of Bethel distractions from overhead help us continue our qual-
have decided to retire on continue to choose to be calls, creating a more ity of care in the communi-
May 1 and move into a new involved and make a differ- home-like environment. ties we serve.
chapter of life’s interests. ence. The spirit of giving at We determined the Finally, you are invited
Since I was given the Christmas from volunteers approximate cost to be to be a part of the Bethel
opportunity and chose to through writing hundreds $60,000 and asked for gifts Foundation Golf Tourna-
join Bethel in January of of Christmas cards, send- from others to help sup- ment at the Madison Golf
2017, I have gained friend- ing gifts, or providing serv- port it. Currently $45,000 and Country Club on July
ships with residents and ices for residents and staff in designated gifts from 29. Come play a round and
families that I will be forever was humbling. Also, eight donors for this proj- enjoy time with friends and
grateful. In addition, I have through your generosity ect have been given. Work family while supporting
an increased appreciation during Christmas, Bethel has begun on infrastructure the Bethel community.
of the compassionate and received nearly $33,000 in and technical enhancements. In closing, thanks so
capable care given at donations to help support We ARE truly blessed! much for choosing to
Bethel, of the selfless our mission. Thank you! Without our annual share your blessings of
involvement provided by Nearly two years ago a Bethel Dinner and Auction time, talent, and treasure
volunteers, and generosity Bethel friend wanted to fundraisers being held for with Bethel.
2022 Will Mark the 60th
Anniversar y of Bethel Lutheran Home
We invite you to join us in celebrating the 60th
Anniversary of Bethel Lutheran Home next year.
Since March of 1962 Bethel
has provided care for resi-
dents and strives to continue
to provide our ministry of
care while maintaining
quality continuum of care
and facilities for our area
community. More to come
online and in upcoming editions. Bethel exists for the
communities we serve.
CNA/Restorative Aide Tammy Kuusela (left) works with Strength in Relations Enrich
Imogene Ellis on her range of motion. Both enjoy a laugh Bethel Lutheran Community
together as they do therapy.
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Visit Our Website for all Gift Listings and Recognitions Anytime
Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation – bethelcommunity.com/foundation
Thank You for Your Generosity Throughout the Year
Bethel Benefactor Gifts: November 1, 2020 – Februar y 28, 2021
Benefactor gifts are welcomed the entire year. These gifts are recognized throughout the year. Thank you, Benefactors!
If you are not a Bethel Benefactor, please consider this gift option by signing and sending in your membership and gift.
A Benefactor Gift does not include gifts to memorials, endowments, Christmas, or fundraising events.
SKYLIGHT: CORNERSTONE: Betty Wilbur Allie Kappenman
$1,000 – $2,499 $250 – $499 Annually Pat and Tammy Kuusela
Annually Irma Beukelman FOOTINGS: Randall and Laverne
Dr. Richard Belatti Savannah Booton $100 – $249 Annually Lafrentz
Drew and Joanne Clausen Norm Andenas and Cecelia Don & Donna Neises
KEYSTONE: Randy and Linda Cundy Wittmayer Jeff and Jean Ordal
$500 – $999 Annually Devin Drewes John and Darlene Basler Randy and Linda Parry
Patti Daniels Billie Felker Dinus and June Briggs Paul and Donna Roesler
Scott and Rosie Jamison Kimberly Henderson Robert Charles Del Faye Sederstrom
Chuck and Brooke The late Lyle and Sandi McKenna Clevinger Myrle Sederstrom
Johnson Johnson Bob and Cindy Ellsworth Heath and Stacie
Gary G. and Rochelle Doug and Joan Merager Lowell and Sharyl Hass Thompson
Johnson Ray Sloan Stephany Holmes Mark and Isabelle Trapp
Memorial Gifts: November 1, 2020 – Februar y 28, 2021
In Memor y of a Friend In Memor y of In Memor y of In Memor y of
Mary Benson Joanne J. Jensen Donna M. McGrath Larr y Riden
Scott and Rosie Jamison Scott and Jeri Daniels Sharon Abraham
In Memor y of Merlin and Bev Riedel Scott and Rosie Jamison Lyle and Carol Grove
Dan Baldwin Roger and Judy Johnson Scott and Rosie Jamison
Drew and Carol Skinner In Memor y of
Helen M. Keever In Memor y of In Memor y of
In Memor y of Family of Helen Keever Lois Marlene Pearson Leon (Bud) Selgestad
Alice L. Brue Scott and Jeri Daniels Sharon Abraham
Bill Webb and Tracy In Memor y of Scott and Rosie Jamison Bill and Diane Bruns
Dahl-Webb Donna M. Lidel Drew & Carol Skinner Merlin and Bev Riedel
Scott and Rosie Jamison Alice Carruthers
Dick and Donna Fawbush In Memor y of In Memor y of
In Memor y of Gene and Marilyn Hexom William Richter Glenn I. VandenBosch
Marilyn Denevan Scott and Rosie Jamison Joyce Richter Scott and Jeri Daniels
Gary G. and Rochelle Gary G. and Rochelle Scott and Rosie Jamison
Johnson Johnson
Darrell and Jeannie Muller
In Memor y of Friends Dan and Sharon Become a Bethel Benefactor
Lost in 2020 Siemonsma An annual gift to Bethel is a blessing and always
Drew and Carol Skinner welcomed. Please consider your support as a
In Memory of Jack Mader 2021 Bethel Benefactor. It is a tremendous way to
In Memor y of Gary and Bonnie Callies “make a difference” to your Bethel Community and
Allan Hepner Gary G. and Rochelle residents for continued quality of care. A Bethel
Nancy Jacobson Johnson Benefactor Form is located on the back page.
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Gifts to Other Funds: November 1, 2020 – Februar y 28, 2021
ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT Church – Colton GOLF 2020 coordinated through
Lake Madison Lutheran St. John Lutheran Church – Dick and Donna Fawbush – Sparkle and Sass and
Church WOL Madison Team Fee Dakota Cinema – Blanket
VFW Auxiliary US to Post St. John Lutheran Church – One Stop – Prize and gift boxes per resi-
2638 Ramona dent plus food items for
Trinity Lutheran Church – RESTRICTED GIFTS staff at Christmas.
CHAPLAINCY FUND Madison (5) Dr. Richard Belatti – $9,500 Family of Loren and
Grace Lutheran Church Nurse Call Technology Deanna Budahl – Coordi-
WOL GIFTS System nation of staff food treats
Lake Madison Lutheran Vanco Investment from Drew and Joanne Clausen – at Christmas and six poin-
Church WOL Mark and Leslie Johnson Additional $218 Nurse settias for public areas.
Linda Fischer Stacy Ulwelling Call Technology System Dakota Disciples Motorcy-
In Memory of Larry Riden Sherry Van Liere Diane Vollmer – $600 Most clists – Gift of socks for
In Memory of Needed Area each resident.
Leon(Bud) Selgestad GIFTS – GRANTS Family of Tom Tabor –
South Dakota COVID NON-CASH GIFTS Christmas Bouquets (2)
CHURCH GIFTS Relief Fund Community members, Loren and Dorothy Hass –
Bethany Lutheran Church Schools, 4-H Clubs, Greetings cards for
WELCA – Howard GIFTS – THRIVENT Organizations, and resident use.
First Lutheran Church – Thrivent Choice Dollars Businesses – Christmas Will Hawking – Flower
Colton Lloyd and Rebecca Cards, drawings and bouquets public area plus
Grace Lutheran Church – Hegdahl ornaments for residents carnations for each resi-
Nunda Thrivent Action Team throughout the season. dent room.
St. Jacob’s Lutheran Joyce Dragseth for Chamber of Commerce Sue Warns – Scrabble tile
Church WELCA resident toiletries at Businesses and Commu- name gift for residents.
St. Jacob’s Lutheran Christmas nity member donations
Continuum of Care Endowment
Pledges and Gifts:
November 1, 2020 – Februar y 28, 2021
Donors are listed by amount of their gift made to this
Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation endowment.
$3,000 to $4,999
Dale and Ginny Ziebarth
In Memory of Armin Ziebarth
$5,000
Roger and Sandra Ayers
John and Millie Gross
In Memory of their Mothers
Esther Gross and Olive Hammer
Roy and Kathy Lindsay
In Memory of Corinne Herron
Barb Sample and Family Due to COVID-19, several volunteers have not been able to
In Memory of Richard Sample, MD provide their valued time with Bethel residents and staff.
Members of the Bethel Activities staff send their sentiment to
Darrel and Patti Simon volunteers of Bethel in this photo. Left to right: Karen Youmans,
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Business and Church Support of 2020 Events Not Held – Thank You!
Premier Madison Regional Health Friend Pizza Ranch
Barger Electric System Dakota Ethanol, LLC Rustand-Weiland Funeral
Ellsworth Funeral Home Marco, Inc. Kinzley Funeral Home Chapel
Lewis Marsh & McLennan Agency Lakes Bar and Grill Sporty’s Sports Grill
Vast BUSINESS Montgomery’s Madison Dairy Queen Stemper Auto Body
Mustang Seeds Madison Vision Clinic The Broadwater Bar
Gold Prostrollo Auto Mall Merle’s Steam Cleaning Top Gun Hunting Lodge,
First Bank & Trust Sunshine Food – Madison Nancy Claussen of the LLC
First Premier Bank United Technologies Grove Agency We Care Dental
Great Western Bank One Stop
Keppen Construction, Inc. Bronze
ABC–Automatic Building
Silver Controls, Inc. How to Give a Gift
Classic Corner Avid Hawk, LLC We are humbled by gifts. Your generosity helps us
Eide Bailly, LLP Christiansen Complete maintain and enrich this special place many call their
F & M Coop Oil Water “home.”
Grace Lutheran Church Edward Jones Investments Send your gift to us at 1001 S Egan Ave, Madison
Goodcare, LLC Heartland Consumers SD 57042 or online at https://bethelcommunity.com/
Lake Madison Lutheran Power District donate.php or contact the Foundation at fdnd@bethel
Church Infotech Solutions, LLC community.com, 605-427-2195 or 605-256-4539 ext. 6.
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COVID-19 Relief Grant to Bethel Foundation
Small businesses and non-profits were invited to apply for the State
Bethel Lutheran Home has a of South Dakota Covid-19 Relief Grant. Bethel Foundation applied for
Facebook page with periodic posts losses in donations sustained from March 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020,
that let you see happenings at due to our inability to hold the Bethel Lutheran Foundation Dinner &
Bethel, visitors (following Auctions in April and the Bethel Foundation Golf Tourney in July.
COVID-19 social distancing rules), We were approved for $30,060 which was the amount gifts were
resident activities and staff reduced during that period. This was extremely important for the Bethel
interaction with them. Lutheran Community due to the continued need for resources which are
Please sign in, take a look depended upon from the Foundation, plus the increased costs incurred
and “Like” our Facebook page. by Bethel due to COVID-19 precautionary practices and testing.
You Enrich Bethel through
your Relationship with Us.
Enclosed is a gift of support to continue
Bethel’s Ministry and Community of Care
Bethel Benefactor Information
Print Name(s): ________________________________________________________________________________
As your name(s) should be printed and recognized. Please provide your current contacts for the Foundation database.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone: ______________________________ Email: ___________________________________________
I/We wish to participate annually at the giving level marked below, until notification is given to discontinue:
_____ Footings $100–$249 _____ Cornerstone $250–$499 _____ Keystone $500–$999
_____ Skylight $1,000–$2,499 _____ Builder $2,500–$4,999 _____ Architect $5,000 or more
_____ Send information about planned giving to provide a gift to Bethel and help secure my future fixed income
(Your gift can be made online at https://bethelcommunity.com/donate.php or by electronic fund transfer or
in installments. Contact the Foundation at fdnd@bethelcommunity.com or 605-256-4539 ext. 6.)
Please make your check payable to Bethel Foundation and return it with this form to
Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation, 1001 S Egan Ave, Madison, SD 57042
Contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you for your involvement to help us enrich Bethel’s ministr y!You can also read
