Celebrating Our Donors and Their Impact

We are grateful for our family of Methodist Hospital donors. Your generosity helps Methodist care, educate and innovate, impacting the lives of patients and families throughout our communities.

Named for the year Methodist Hospital was established, the 1891 Society recognizes the current giving of loyal donors who support the programs and projects of Methodist Hospital Foundation. 

We thank the following friends who made gifts between January 1 and December 31, 2025.

Founders: $100,000 & Greater

Estate of Loren R. Albert    
Kenneth P. Barjenbruch, M.D.    
Estate of Edson and Sally Bridges    
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation    
Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation    
Donald C. Scott Family Foundation    
Estate of Pam Hoesing    
Hollis & Helen Baright Foundation    
The Lozier Foundation    
Methodist Volunteers In Partnership    
Estate of Connie C. O'Neil    
Larry and Linda Pearson    
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation    
Laura Shiffermiller    
Jacqueline A. Torell, M.D.    
Sydney M. Winstrom

Leaders: $50,000 to $99,999

The estate of Roger B. Anderson, D.O.    
Dr. and Mrs. Craig A. Bassett    
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Beavers    
Chesterman Coca Cola    
The Harper Family Foundation    
Estate of Verna May Jessen    
The Hawks Foundation    
The Kim Foundation    
Methodist Medical Staff    
Mutual of Omaha Foundation    
Omaha Community Foundation    
The Physicians Foundation    
Ronald and Marilyn Rogers    
Amy L. Scott Family Foundation    
Bill and Joan Truhlsen

Guardians: $10,000 to $49,999

American National Bank 
Anesthesia West, P.C.
    Brandon Alex, M.D.
    Chad Bauerly, M.D.
    Michael Bethel, M.D.
    Mark Burt, M.D.
    Kevin Deinema, M.D.
    Jill Faraci, M.D.
    Michael Grubb, M.D.
    Carl Heine, M.D.
    Gregg Hirz, M.D.
    Paul Jacobsen, M.D.
    John Lindsey, III, M.D.
    Robert Moore, M.D.
    Kelli Peterson, M.D.
    Hap Pocras, M.D.
    Chris Robertson, M.D.
    Josh Smith, M.D.
    Thomas Soma, M.D.
    David Stern, M.D.
    Mark Wilson, M.D.
Khalid A. Awad, M.D.    
Estate of Bob Bates    
George Bedinger    
Blackman & Associates, P.C.    
Bruce and Linda Boles    
Kim and Vince Cappellano    
Cerris Systems    
Electric Company of Omaha    
Fink Family Charitable Giving    
Dr. Jerry Fischer and Marsha Vance
John Francis
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Gensler, B/G USAF (ret)    
Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation    
Steve and Brenda Goeser   
Dr. John and Kay Lynn Goldner    
Bret and Brenda Griess    
Mike and Sharon Hansen    
Tom and Sue Hansen    
Head for the Cure Foundation    
Dr. Fawn Jin and Hong Zheng    
Robert and Susan Knapp    
Jack and Stephanie Koraleski    
Kathy Koslosky    
John and Wende Kotouc    
Donald L. Kusek    
Leap-for-a-Cure    
Dr. and Mrs. Todd Lovgren    
Thomas and Katrina Malone    
Dr. Harry and Janet McFadden    
Methodist Physicians Clinic Heart Consultants
    Brenden Boyle, M.D.
    Randal Cassling, M.D.
    Mark Chouinard, M.D.
    Steven Diamantis, M.D.
    Glynne Edwards, M.D.
    Edmund Fiksinski, M.D.
    Steve Henry, M.D.
    Jack Higgins, M.D.
    Herbert Hartman, III, M.D.
    Traci Jurrens, M.D.
    Jeffrey Mahoney, M.D.
    William Nester, M.D.
    Charles Olson, M.D.
    Michael Peters, M.D.
    S. George Sojka, M.D.
    David Sterns, M.D.
    Jeremy Stone, M.D.
    Brett Van Briggle, M.D.
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates
    Tyron A. Alli, M.D.
    Alexander B. Bernal, M.D.
    John J. Cannella III, M.D.
    Jason J. Cisler, M.D.
    Rohtashav Dhir, M.D.
    Rebecca A. Ehlers, M.D.
    Derrick D. Eichele, M.D.
    Helen O. Fasanya-Uptagraft, M.D.
    Benjamin S. Hall, M.D.
    Kimberly S. Harmon, M.D.
    Jordan D. Holmes, M.D.
    Grant F. Hutchins, M.D.
    Deepti A. Jacob, M.D.
    William C. Livingston, D.O.
    Thomas R. McGinn, M.D.
    Matthew M. McMahon, M.D.
    Sheeva K. Parbhu, M.D.
    Trevor J. Pearson, M.D.
    Thoetchai Peeraphatdit, M.D.
    Rajani Rangray, M.D.
    Kyle D. Rose, D.O.
    Michael E. Schafer, M.D.
    Marc A. Scheer, D.O.
    Brian W. Ward, M.D.
Drs. John and Kathleen Mitchell    
Chris and Betsy Murphy    
Nebraska Blue Foundation    
Kristi J. Nelson    
Olson Family Foundation    
Doug A. Paulsen    
Perinatal Associates, PC
    Robert Bonebrake, M.D.
    Matthew Brady, M.D.
    Brendan D. Connealy, M.D.
    Joshua D. Dahlke, M.D.
    Todd Lovgren, M.D.
    Emily Patel, M.D.
    Hemant Satpathy, M.D.
    Ashley Shea, M.D.
Radiologic Center, Inc.
    Lisa A. Bladt, M.D.
    Thomas Bowden, M.D.
    Kim Coleman, M.D.
    Tim Donovan, M.D.
    Ryan A. Dvorak, M.D.
    Emory Dye, M.D.
    David J. Hilger, M.D.
    Richard A. Kutilek, M.D.
    Ben A. Maertins, M.D.
    Melissa N. Manzer, M.D.
    Brian Peters, M.D.
    Chris Peters, M.D.
    Temple S. Rucker, M.D.
    Linda A. Snider, M.D.
    Joshua States, M.D.
    Max Stevens, M.D.
    Allison Summers, M.D.
    Kristofer A. Vander Zwaag, M.D.
    Danny Welch, M.D.
    David Wessling, M.D.
Scare Away Cancer    
Natalie Simmonds Foundation    
Earl Snyder    
Melodee Thompson    
Trinity Financial    
University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletics    
Karla Woodring    
Jeanne M. Workman   

Protectors: $5,000 to $9,999

3G Companies        
Jason and Josie Abboud    
Airlite Plastics    
American Breast Cancer Foundation    
Dr. and Mrs. John H. Bishay    
Dr. and Mrs. Brad Bowdino    
Paul and Teri Bruening    
Brad and Nancy Cagle    
CDW    
Mary Daly    
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Eakins    
Donna and Bob Elser    
Todd and Cathy Engle    
Dr. Joseph Evans and Dr. Sarah Wierda    
Dr. Robert Lynch and Carol Evans Lynch    
Dr. and Mrs. David A. Franco    
Michele and Doug Grewcock    
HDR    
Susan C. Henshaw    
Holland Basham Architects    
Dr. and Mrs. Tomas Huerta    
Independent Roofing Co.    
J.E. Dunn Construction Company    
Nancy Koehler    
Dr. and Mrs. Rudolf Kotula    
Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Kutilek    
Kathy Lewis    
Dr. Robert Lynch and Carol Evans Lynch    
Gary and Kathy McConnell    
MD West One, PC
    David C. Buck, M.D.
    H. Wesley Cheng, M.D.
    Michael Del Core, M.D.
    George Emodi, M.D.
    Brett W. Fischer, M.D.
    Mark Franco, M.D.
    Daniel L. Gaffney, M.D.
    Kathleen M. Grier, M.D.
    David Inda, M.D.
    Kayvon Izadi, M.D.
    Ajoy Jana, M.D.
    Darren Keiser, M.D.
    James K. Mantone, M.D.
    John "Jack" A. McCarthy, M.D.
    Scott T. McMullen, M.D.
    T. Kevin O'Malley, M.D.
    Erik T. Otterberg, M.D.
    Samuel P. Phillips, M.D.
    Mark Pitner, M.D.
    Charles E. Rosipal, M.D.
    Shane Schutt, M.D.
    Jeffrey J. Tiedeman, M.D.
    Kimberly A. Turman, M.D.
    Nicholas J. Wegner, M.D.
    Jon Uggen, D.O.
    Bradley S. Bowdino, M.D.
    Stephen E. Doran, M.D.
    Landon Ehlers, M.D.
    Andrew Gard, M.D.
    Jordan P. Lacy, M.D.
    Keith R. Lodhia, M.D.
    Guy A. Music, M.D.
    John S. Treves, M.D.
Steve and Lynette Nabity    
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
    Margaret Block, M.D.
    Aaron Braun, M.D.
    Max Chiu, M.D.
    Sarah Creamer, M.D.
    David Crockett, M.D.
    Timothy Dorius, M.D.
    M. Salman Haroon, M.D.
    Ralph J. Hauke, M.D.
    Timothy K. Huyck, M.D.
    Pornchai Jonglertham, M.D.
    Robert M. Langdon, Jr., M.D.
    Kirsten M. Leu, M.D.
    Kathleen McKillip, M.D.
    Samuel Mehr, M.D.
    Joel Michalski, M.D.
    Nagendra Natarajan, M.D.
    Geetha Palaniappan, M.D.
    Ryan Ramaekers, M.D.
    Hadi Sahra, M.D.
    James Schwarz, M.D.
    Smriti Sharma, M.D.
    Yungpo Bernard Su, M.D.
    Stefano R. Tarantolo, M.D.
    Mary Wells, M.D.
    Amir Zahra, D.O.
    Hadi Zahra, M.D.
Dr. William and Minden Nester    
Niel and Julie Nielsen    
Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Olson    
Omaha Lancers Hockey Foundation    
Leslie K. Palmer    
Parker Family Foundation    
Pinnacle Bank    
Brett and Heidi Richmond    
Joan R. Schwien    
Patricia J. Smith        
L. B. "Red" and Jann Thomas    
Dina Tilgner    
Dr. Gregory and Karen Trost    
Dr. and Mrs. Mark V. Wilson

Friends: $1,000 to $4,999

240th Civil Engineer Flight    
7er Construction    
Nancy A. Abboud    
Michael and Julie Ahrens    
Kathleen G. Andrews    
Applied Underwriters    
Desrei L. Arbolente    
Judith A. Bachman    
The Backer Family Charitable Trust    
Dr. and Mrs. Steven T. Bailey    
Baird Holm LLP    
Claire H. Baker, M.D.    
Banyan Medical Solutions    
Deb I. Bass    
Charles L. Beermann    
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation    
Cristina and James Berger    
Joe and Jane Bertinetti    
Gail and James Binderup    
Amy Bliemeister    
Matthew and Cheryl Bohacek    
Justin and Brittney Bostic    
Neil and Gail Boston
Dr. Jessica Bracken and Mr. Joseph Westerhaus    
John and Katie Bradley    
Larry and Rose Marie Brown    
Steve and Wendy Buchholz    
Grant A. Burch    
Dr. Mandy Buskevicius & Ben Buskevicius    
BWBR    
Debra K. Campbell    
Deb and Duane Carlson    
Carroll Communications    
Dr. and Mrs. Randal S. Cassling    
Al and Paula Chamberlain    
Charles & Anna Knapp Memorial Trust    
Chem-Aqua, Inc.    
Chiesi USA, Inc.    
Brenda Christensen and Mike Morris    
Corey and Crystal Christensen    
Sarah and Tom Cockle    
Katie Collington    
Darcie Consbruck    
Jody A. Cotton    
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Coughlin    
Cox Communications, Inc.    
Dr. David Crotzer and Dr. Rebecca McCrery    
James Cunningham    
Bill and Susan Cutler    
Alyce Czaplewski    
Scott and Traci Damrow    
Carole DeBuse and Ray Kennedy    
Susan J. Dennis    
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Denzler    
Marcia J. DeRoin    
Yvette Dollison    
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Doran    
Elizabeth A. Draper    
Dultmeier Sales    
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Dumba    
Dr. and Mrs. John J. Edney    
Mick and Lisa Ehlert    
Thomas Elser and Stephen Hug    
Dave and RyAnne Elsesser    
Jean and Rick Faber    
Falewitch Construction Services, Inc.    
Farm Credit Services of America    
Guenther Feiste    
Amanda L. Field    
Judith A. Fleissner    
Shari and John Flowers    
FNIC Trusted Insurance Advisors    
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc    
Jeff and Keri Francis    
Ruth L. Freed, Ph.D.    
Jane E. Frey    
David and Kathryn Friedli    
Steve Fries    
Drs. John and Linda Gentry    
Dr. and Mrs. Amir S. Gholami    
Barbara Gottschalk    
Todd and Heidi Grages    
Gene and Mary Graves    
Great Plains Communications    
Great Plains Eastern NE United Methodists    
Dr. Katie Grier and Mr. Michael Grier    
Cindy Haas    
Melissa K. Haggerty    
Richard and Pat Hahn    
Jennifer Harm    
Herbert A. Hartman, Jr., M.D.    
Gary Hartquist    
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Hauke    
Dr. Heidi Hausmann and Jerod Hausmann    
Rhonda Hawks    
Christian A. Herdt    
Heritage Communities    
Drs. Melissa and Hernan Hernandez    
David and Ann Hickey    
Dr. and Mrs. David J. Hilger        
Ralph P. Hilt    
Dr. and Mrs. Gregg A. Hirz    
Joshua A. Hite    
Hoff Foundation    
Dr. Kristen Hoffman and Gary Hoffman    
Sandra L. Hoffman    
Stephanie M. Hogan    
John and Lynne Holdenried    
Maureen and Richard Holstein    
Mary L. Husen    
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Hutteger    
Dr. Rebecca and Mr. Gerald Jacobi    
Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Jacobsen    
Christopher and Kelly Jansen    
Rodney and Catherine Johnson    
Johnson Controls, Inc.    
JP Morgan Bank, N.A.    
Brady A. Kerr, M.D.    
Keystone Glass Company    
Kiewit Building Group    
Scott and Teri Klavins    
Lou and Carmen Kleager    
Jeff and Deborah Kloster    
Jean and Jeff Koerten    
Dr. and Mrs. Shane K. Kohl    
Chris and Erica Koslosky    
Mikail Kraft, D.O.    
Terry and Jackie Kroeger    
Kimberly A. Lammers    
C. L. and Patty Landen    
Nick and Jacque LaPlant    
Teri Larsen    
Kim Latacha    
Judi Leibrock    
Drs. Kirsten and Patrick Leu    
Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lindau, III    
Linda H. Lovgren    
Rita and Marlin Luebbe    
Sean McMahon and Tracy Madden-McMahon    
Mary E. Mahoney    
Dr. and Mrs. Justin Makovicka    
Tom and Angy Malicki    
Marco Technologies    
Carol A. Marek    
Marquette Associates, Inc.    
John Maser    
Mike and Sara Matukewicz    
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McCarville    
Tina McDermott    
The McGowan Family Foundation    
Patrick and Ann McKenna    
MCL Construction    
Dr. Katharine McLeese and Mr. David McLeese    
Steven and Susan McWhorter    
HelenMari L. Merritt, D.O.    
Methodist Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
    Andrew M. Coughlin, M.D.
    J. David Guo, M.D.
    Andrew J. Holcomb, M.D.
    Robert H. Lindau, III, M.D.
    Oleg N. Militsakh, M.D.
    Angela Osmolak, M.D.
    Aru Panwar, M.D.
Methodist Pathology Center
    Peter Abosolo, M.D.
    Jiri Bedrnicek, M.D.
    Amanda Calleroz, M.D.
    John Gentry, M.D.
    Becki Goldberg-Kahn, M.D.
    Christine Hans, M.D.
    Shane Kohl, M.D.
    Samina Mansoor, M.D.
    Charles Mosher, M.D.
    Diana Nevins, M.D.
    Deborah Perry, M.D.
    Priscilla Quach, M.D.
    Sara Rutter, M.D.
    Frankie Smith, M.D.
    Gregory Smith, M.D.
    Catherine Stoos, M.D.
    Alan Torell, M.D.
Methodist Physicians Clinic - Surgery West
    Jeffrey Carson, M.D.
    George Dittrick, M.D.
    Benjamin Grams, M.D.
    Paul Kolkman, M.D.
    Asish Patel, M.D.
    Leslie Poole, M.D.
    Thomas White, M.D.
    Bradley Winterstein, M.D.

 

 

Methodist Physicians Clinic - Women's Center
    Julia K. Bishop, M.D.
    Jessica Bracken, M.D.
    Madeline Bruck, M.D.
    Amanda Buskevicius, M.D.
    Mark Dwight Carlson, M.D.
    Paige Charleston, M.D.
    Sarah Gernhart, M.D.
    Stephanie Harris, M.D.
    Kate Hehnke, M.D.
    Jaycee Housh, M.D.
    Rebecca L. Jacobi, M.D.
    Carolee V. Jones, M.D.
    Brian Karre, M.D.
    Elizabeth Kastrick, M.D.
    Brianne Kling, M.D.
    Claire Markham, M.D.
    Allison H. Phillips, M.D.
    Antara P. Pothuloori, M.D.
    Megan L. Prickett, M.D.
    Aimee Probasco, D.O.
    Judith A. Scott, D.O.
    Suzanne Shipman, M.D.
    Tifany L. Somer-Shely, M.D.
    Rachel Swim, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. David W. Minderman    
Lucy and Richard Miranda-Gonzalez    
Jan and Mike Morgan
Joan Moritz and Kimberly Lamb    
MPC Hospitalists - Methodist Hospital
    Joshua Allwardt, M.D.
    Jocelyn Babbitt, M.D.
    Priyanka Borah, M.D.
    Tyler Brinkman, M.D.
    Russ Cowles, M.D.
    Maggie Craig, M.D.
    Nicholas Delecaris, M.D.
    Jason Dinsmoor, M.D.
    Joseph Evans, M.D.
    Ben Fangman, D.O.
    Jamie Fleckenstein, D.O.
    Elaine German, M.D.
    Heidi Hausmann, M.D.
    Tyler Hitchler, M.D.
    Brian Hollis, M.D.
    Katie Hoppes, M.D.
    Ty Huebert, M.D.
    Bret Jones, D.O.
    Bryan Knipe, M.D.
    Andrea Marsh, M.D.
    Katie McInerney, M.D.
    Sean McMillian, M.D.
    Brock Michael, M.D.
    Mitchell Milanauk, M.D.
    Matt Miller, M.D.
    Heidi Moser, M.D.
    Shannan Murphy, M.D.
    Rachael Parbhu, M.D.
    Eric Rodrigo, M.D.
    Abby Shiffermiller, M.D.
    Jesse Souchek, M.D.
    Joseph Stolp, D.O.
    Kendra Swanson, M.D.
    Nicholas Wilka, M.D.
    Melissa Williams, M.D.
    Eric Wu, M.D.
Joselyn K. Mullen    
Ted and Julie Murray    
Colin and Summer Nabity    
Nebraska Health Network    
The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation    
Ruth L. Nekonchuk    
Faye Nelson    
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Nelson    
Diana L. Nevins, M.D.    
Dr. Lindsay Northam and Dr. Matthew Northam    
Chinyere I. Oarhe, M.D.    
Amy J. O'Brien 
Omaha Nephrology, P.C.
    Joseph P. Bast, M.D.
    Judd P. Bauer, M.D.
    Sonali S. Deshmukh, M.D.
    Grant Fabry, DNP
    Sunil K. Jagadesh, M.D.
    Heather T. Lechnowsky, M.D.
    Richard J. Lund, M.D.
    Audai Maayah, M.D.
    Eric K. Magliulo, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. G. William Orr
Michael L. Ortmeier    
Laurie L. Page    
Ralph and Paulette Palmer    
Pansing Hogan Ernst & Bachman, LLP    
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Passer    
Cyndy Peacock     
Edward and Peggy Pease    
Adam and Tori Peitz    
Drs. Greg and Deborah Perry    
Jerry Pfianz    
Dr. Allison Phillips and Mr. Shawn Phillips    
Carrie Phillips     
Paula Pittman    
Dr. and Mrs. Harry P. Pocras    
Lisa M. Poole, M.D.    
Dr. Aimee Probasco and Mr. Jason Probasco    
Jeff and Jen Prochazka    
John and Libby Pryor    
Dr. and Mrs. Trent W. Quinlan    
Kathy E. Rains    
Dr. and Mrs. Chad A. Reade    
John and Margaret Rebensdorf    
Sarah M. Retana    
Steven R. Richards    
Will Roberts    
Jon and Sue Roberts    
Jon and Linda Roeder    
Rotella's Italian Bakery Inc.    
Kerri and Bradley Ruth    
Dr. Sara Rutter and Richard Kuchcicki    
Dean Sand    
Stacie E. Sanders    
Charlotte P. Schenken    
Dr. William and Jeanette Schlichtemeier    
Angela D. Schmid    
Wade A. Schmucker    
Lisa Schraufnagel    
Shari and Jerry Schroeder    
Judith A. Scott, D.O.    
Security National Bank of Omaha    
Dr. Monty R. Sellon    
Larry and Sharon Shapiro    
Sharp    
Sheppard's Business Interiors    
Angela Siebert    
Pam Smillie    
Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Smith    
Ralph A. Smith    
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Soma    
Kent and Tamera Sona    
Specialized Engineering Solutions    
Margaret E. Spencer    
Erich and Jessica Staben    
Lois Stebbins    
Dr. and Mrs. David Stern    
Sean M. Stevens    
Mark Straub    
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation    
Mitch Swanson    
Michael V. Taylor    
Shelly L. Taylor    
Estate of Dale and Pat TeKolste    
Dr. Charles and Linda Ternent    
The Exercise Coach    
Andrew and Jennifer Thompson    
Michaela Thomsen    
Dr. and Mrs. Brent J. Tierney    
Chuck Tritz and Heather Veys    
Bob and Christy Turner    
Lawrence F. Uebner    
Union Pacific Corporation    
UroHealth Partners    
Eric and Elizabeth Van Sky    
Vetter Senior Living    
Bill and Joan Vobejda    
Neil S. Volker    
Marilyn Voss    
Sarah C. Warga    
Bryan and Penny Warren    
Samuel L. Watson, M.D.    
Ronald L. Wax, M.D.    
Bob Wellendorf    
Drs. Mary Huerter Wells and Adam Wells    
Tami L. Werner    
Drs. Michael and Susan Westcott    
Michael and Meg Whaley    
Jeff and Mary Wilson    
Nicholas and Melanie Wilwerding    
Joe Wolff    
Robbi D. Wurdeman    
Adam and Sarah Yale    
Sue Young    
Karen Zegers        
Our friends who wish to remain anonymous