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Leverne M. Rogen, 94, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Waukon, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids, where she had lived for the past two years. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 21 at Glenwood East Cemetery in rural Decorah. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Glenwood Lutheran Church at 1197 Old Stage Road, Decorah, IA 52101.

Leverne Marion Rogen was born in rural Decorah July 18, 1926 to Albert and Florence (Dinger) Lien. She was baptized and confirmed at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church in rural Decorah and attended the Pleasant Township one room country school. Leverne did painting and housekeeping and worked at Fjelstul Funeral Home for a short time.

Donald “Pete” Fink, age 78, of New Albin passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 20 at his home surrounded by his family. Services are pending. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Standard.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Memorials and condolences can be mailed to the family at P.O. Box 155, New Albin, IA 52160.
 

Veterans Memorial Hospital still encourages the continued use of face masks in the community, especially now with numbers of COVID-19 cases again on the rise. Since the CDC does still recommend that face masks be worn, Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to require all staff, visitors and patients to wear masks at all times within the facility.

The hospital continues to be appreciative of the outpouring of community support and interest in making and donating face masks for patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital is encouraging those that have been sewing for the hospital to continue to do so. In fact, with the reopening of many elective procedures, the hospital is requesting more donations of masks, if possible.

It’s summer time and everyone wants to be out enjoying summer activities; however, the local COVID-19 numbers are again on the rise.

Sheryl Darling-Mooney, RN, of Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Public Health Department, states, “We can still enjoy those summer activities, but we must follow the safety guidelines outlined by the CDC. Masks really do work to stop the spread of COVID-19, so please wear them in public places, especially the grocery and convenience stores.”

Mooney adds, “Always physically distance from one another even when you are wearing a mask and wash your hands frequently. No one wants to be quarantined for two weeks during the summer months, so please always take these precautions to keep yourself and others safe.”

Below are the recommendations on how to stop the spread of COVID-19  from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will hold a Prepared Childbirth Education class (formerly called Lamaze) Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Large Conference Room of the hospital.

The Prepared Childbirth Education classes at Veterans Memorial Hospital are now offered in one half-day session. Tours of the OB Department are available with these sessions as well. These Prepared Childbirth Education classes are available for a small fee per session and will be offered every three months at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Preregistration is necessary, as seats are limited. To register, email childbirth@vmhospital.com or contact Brianne Leikvold, RN, OB Supervisor. Veterans Memorial Hospital’s next Prepared Childbirth Education course is scheduled for October 24.

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Virginia Roe by Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Brian and Denise Wullner, Robert and Karen Fossum, Gordon and Louise Ellingson, Mary Donnadieu, Cyril and Shirley Larkin, Mary Jo Nordheim,  Terry and Diane Oesterle, Sandy Bacon, Dr. Arlen and Karlene Wonderlich, Carl and Betty Christianson, Dave and Laurie Martin, Marilyn Anderson, Kay Zimmerman, Craig and Barb Lensing, Randy and Lori Hesse, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, John and Sheryl Prestemon, Marlys Leiran, Don and Joyce Bakke, Russ and Mary Jo Meyer, Alex and Teresa Schaefers, Joe and Mary Cunningham, Ann Rademaker, Don and DiAnne Haler, Mary Ann Hager, Jerry and Linda Siegrist, Jim Moritz, and family and friends of Virginia Roe.

The regular Caregiver Support Group meetings held monthly at Veterans Memorial Hospital have been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. However, this support group is now being held through conference calls. Northeast Iowa Agency on Aging is offering weekly Caregiver Support Group conference calls every Monday from 10-11 a.m.

To join a call, just dial 1-800-264-8432. Then enter the participant code 961847#. You will then be connected to the support group conference call, joining other caregivers.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting in July.

For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call Angie Mettille, RN, Diabetes Educator, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.

Chester Thune of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday July 19. His family is having a card shower in lieu of a celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 25 First Street SE, Unit 119, Waukon, IA 52172.

Chuck Fritz of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday July 17.

In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 1822 Hwy 76 N, Waukon, IA 52172.