Generosity, committment, foresight

Meet the thoughtful and generous people whose legacy gifts bring hope to others. They are engaged in life, connected to their communities, empathetic and forward-thinking. Also, read the remarkable stories of our Legacy Society physicians.

• An unusual call strengthened a bond shared by Ginny and Floyd Firenze.


• Josephine Markovich, a retired teacher, assigned gift annuities to support areas meaningful to her life.


• A traveler and active breast cancer survivor, Joye L. Wilson wanted others to benefit from three legacy gifts.


• Edward Dodge’s gift annuity connects his giving to his late wife Marge.


• After successful cancer treatment, Bryan Hemming felt grateful and funded a cancer center for other patients.


• Board member Charles La Follette recognized sound management and a worthy mission with his bequest.


• In gratitude for the compassionate care his family received, Robert T. Devlin established a two-life gift annuity.


• Information Desk volunteer Ruth Nolte saw so many families using services that she funded a new OB center.


• After military service, teaching and managing, Lt. Col. Bob Sweeney wanted to do more for his favorite causes.


• Theresa Fisichella Claassen gives back for reasons rooted in health care and her family.


• John D. Friedlander’s philanthropy reflects his allegiances to loved ones.


• Helene and George Ettelson's generosity exemplified their commitment to community and family.