After more than 50 years of marriage, Charles and Marianne Svihlik still look at each other with love. Marianne is a cancer survivor and Charles is a current patient with Serenity Hospice. “Their daughter called me and asked if I would conduct a marriage vow renewal ceremony,” said Serenity Chaplain ...
Serenity Hospice patient, Darline Smith, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 26, 2018 in the Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. She was surrounded by friends, family and staff. Happy Birthday Darline!
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 ...
There’s an old proverb that says, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” The many quilts at Serenity Hospice and Home were all made with love and bring warmth and comfort to the patients and their families.
“The quilts were one of the first things I noticed ...
Serenity patient Gerald Woodin loved his basement. He had a workshop there and the space held some wonderful memories. When Serenity caregivers Tiffany and Stephanie helped him down those stairs for the last time they were amazed to find not only a workshop, but a bar and dance floor as ...
“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, ...
The passing of our ideals, beliefs and priorities down to our children and grandchildren help weave the fabric of our culture and our society. One local woman, Susan Davis, is doing just that with her granddaughter, Julie. “I want her to know how important Serenity Hospice is to me,” said ...
