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Serenity Recognizes National Hospice Month

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is November. As part of their commitment to well-being, Serenity Hospice believes strongly in holistic treatments for the body, mind and soul. To celebrate National Hospice Month, Serenity is offering free Self-Care Classes open to the public. The class will focus on nutrition (try ...read more

Serenity CNA Raises over $3000 for Suicide Prevention

  Serenity Hospice CNA Jen Bemis knows the heartbreak of suicide all too well.  Her father killed himself in 1988 and earlier this year Jen received the unimaginable news that her 23 year-old-niece had also killed herself. “Suicide has impacted my life not once, but twice,” said Bemis.  “That is why ...read more

Oregon Girls Soccer Team Plants Flowers at Serenity

The Oregon High School Girls Soccer team chose planting flowers at Serenity Hospice & Home as their service project this year.  “As a team it’s important to work together on the field and it’s important to work together in our community to make it a better place,” said team Captain ...read more

Serenity Receives Zero Citations from the State—-again!

Serenity Hospice Has Zero Deficiencies   For the sixth year in a row, Serenity Hospice and Home has received zero deficiencies on their annual survey conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health.  “We are very pleased by the results of the recent survey,” said Executive Director Lynn Knodle.  “We take great ...read more

2018 Garden Luncheon a Success

The buzzing bee theme of Serenity's Annual Garden Luncheon was a big success!  The decorations made by Mary Meiners and Pam Gambrel were adorable and we even had guests arrive dressed for the occasion as bees!  We had two adorable guests, Grahm whose mother works for Serenity, and Addison whose ...read more

Serenity’s Dr. K Wins Award

Serenity Dr. Named YWCA Woman of Achievement Dr. Juliette Kalweit,  a doctor for Serenity Hospice and Home and also at Swedish American hospital, was recently named a Woman of Achievement at the YWCA Leadership Luncheon in Rockford.  Dr. Kalweit, exemplifies excellence, commitment to success and is a role model for future ...read more

Man’s Last Wish Granted

“I left home at 15 and had to support myself,” said the 78-year old Charles Lutzow.  “I ushered at the Coranado Theater and it was very beautiful and grand. I met lots of famous people.” Life then took over and he had children and other jobs and served in the military, ...read more

Serenity’s Memorial Walking Trail

Serenity’s Memorial Walking Trail A unique way to memorialize your loved one, is Serenity’s Memorial Walking Trail.  For only $250 you can have your loved one's name along the trail on designated benches.  We also have other special ways to memorialize your loved one.  For more information please, phone Angie Theisen at ...read more

Before I Die . . .

Before I Die . . . ___________ Serenity Hospice & Home is part of ‘Before I Die. . .” an international movement begun by Candy Chang as a social experiment. Check our Facebook page to see where you can find this movable exhibit. ‘Before I Die . . .’ walls are finding ...read more

SH&H Now Thrivent Choice Eligible Organization

Thrivent Choice®: Strengthening communities. Changing lives. Thrivent Choice, the member-advised charitable grant program from Thrivent Financial, continues to be a welcome funding source for churches and nonprofit organizations nationwide. If you are an eligible Thrivent member, you likely are aware of this easy, convenient way to help make a difference for organizations ...read more