CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Fall Party at the American Legion in Chester Friday, November 7th.
Many employees were celebrated for their years of service. Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards:
5 Years
Patricia Alvarado Hernandez
James Boucher
Jeanice Brandes
Kimberly Fulmer
Aleisha Garver
Alyssa Gibbs
Kathryn Guetersloh
Melissa Poe, and
Chris Yankey.
10 Years,
Reymil Alcala,
Morgan Bendorf,
Amanda Johnson,
Marci Klein,
Gretchen Kocian,
Audrie Otten,
Jerina Reese, and
Michelle Tripp.
15 Years,
Janine Leclere.
20 Years,
Kathryn Sauerhage and
Michael Whitt.
25 Years,
Rachel Garniss.
30 Years,
Brett Bollmann,
Cheri Colvis,
Cam Doeding,
Ida Harriss,
Angela Schoenbeck.
45 Years,
Susan Robinson.
Following the Service Awards, the 2025 retirees were recognized for their years of services as well.
Those honored included:
Tammy Light – 5 Years,
Judy Springs – 17 Years,
Chris Barthol – 18 Years,
Sharon Simpson – 21 Years,
Stan Gaertner – 27 Years,
Kathleen Winkler – 32 Years,
Jacinta Mulholland – 38 Years,
Kimberly Fedderke – 40 Years,
Dr. James Krieg – 45 Years and
Carol Schulein – 48 Years.
Memorial Hospital also proudly announced the recipient of the 2025 Israel D. Newmark Memorial Award at the event.
This year’s honoree, Chris Yankey, received the award from Chief of Staff, Dr. Lisa Lowry-Rohlfing.
The Israel D. Newmark Memorial Award, established in 1988 by the Newmark family, is a prestigious accolade given annually to an outstanding employee who has significantly contributed to the quality of patient care at the hospital.
This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate dedication, positivity, exceptional work ethic, and a strong commitment to the hospital’s mission and values.
Chris Yankey, Lab Administrative Assistant, who has worked in the IT Department and Laboratory Department since 2020, was praised by her colleagues for her exemplary service.
Dr. Lowry shared their sentiments, stating, “This employee is incredibly hardworking and dedicated, the type of person who is always willing to help anyone with anything. Even though their job might not always seem glamorous, it’s absolutely essential! This employee embodies the qualities recognized by the Newmark Award: dedication, teamwork, excellence, and service. The contributions have strengthened the department and improved hospital community as a whole. It would be an honor to see this employee receive this well-deserved recognition.”
Memorial Hospital takes great pride in our dedicated employees and the community we serve. Their shared commitment to compassionate, high-quality care continues to earn top recognition, including a 5-star patient rating. This honor reflects the exceptional service delivered by every member of our team and the trust placed in us by those we care for. We take this time to share our gratitude for all of our employees at Memorial.