Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Lists 2026 Memorial Donations (May–Oct)

The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its list of memorial donations received between May 1 and October 31, 2026, honoring thirteen community members whose families and friends chose to give in their names, Midwest Medical Edition reported.

The announcement, published on the foundation’s giving page, names each person memorialized along with the donors who gave on their behalf. Gifts were made in memory of Kathleen “Kay” Adamy, David Kallhoff, Donald Kilday, Wilma Kilgore, Cody Linder, Joan Mueller, Jay Palmer, Gary Schafer, Duane Schmitt, Garth Vopalensky, Marge Wilbur, Alan Sucha, and Henry Heimann.

Donors named alongside each memorial

Chris and Amy Blaser gave in memory of four of the thirteen: Kathleen “Kay” Adamy, Joan Mueller, Jay Palmer, and Gary Schafer, with Joan Mueller’s gift made jointly with family. Rick and Cori Fullner gave in memory of Donald Kilday and Cody Linder. Other named donors include David and Patrick Kilgore for Wilma Kilgore; Shannon and Angie Ramaekers for Duane Schmitt; Royce and Joan Campbell for Garth Vopalensky; the Columbus Community Hospital itself for Marge Wilbur; family for Alan Sucha; and James Heimann for Henry Heimann.

How the foundation handles memorial gifts

Alongside the list, the foundation assures donors that it manages and invests contributions wisely and honors their charitable wishes. The foundation says it manages contributions through active voluntary leadership and professional staff guidance, and that it follows current legal regulations and accepted ethical standards. Readers seeking more information on how the foundation may benefit them are directed to columbushosp.org, the hospital’s official website, at columbushosp.org.

The memorial list covers a six-month giving window that closed October 31, 2026.