Hospital tree shines in memory; $6,611 raised so far

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of Remembrance fund drive has raised $6,611.50 so far this year in its campaign to support the needs of the hospital.

The tree in front of Memorial Hospital will remain lighted throughout December and January. The hundreds of lights represent loved ones lost who are remembered during the Christmas season.

Funds collected this year will be used to purchase two Barrier-Free Examination Tables for the Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic.

Those wishing to make a donation or memorial contribution in honor of a loved one may do so by mailing it to: Tree of Remembrance Chairman Apryl Bradshaw, Memorial Hospital, 1900 State St., Chester, IL, 62233.

Contributions and memorials are recognized weekly in the Chester Herald Tribune.

Donations and memorials received to date include:

<b>Memorials</b>

Steve and Jane Stallman, in memory of Joseph T. Akers; Sylvia Akers; and Paul C. Stallman

Judi Hirte, in remembrance of my parents, Bernice Van Zant and Keith Rednour, and my life partner Quintin Huck

Gordon and Barbara Holley, in memory of our parents Gordon V. and Roseanne Holley, and Charles and Louise Hirte

Steven J. Sympson, in memory of grandparents Gerhard and Virginia Brelje

Steven J. Sympson, in memory of grandparents Paul and Wilma Sympson

Elizabeth A. Reiss, in memory of my parents J.L and Cecelia Montroy

<b>Donations</b>

State Farm Insurance Companies - Paul Gentry

Anonymous

VFW Kaskaskia Post 3553

Retha Jones

Donald Geraldine