100+ WonderWomen
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a pall on our community. As Mourning Hope navigates these uncertain times, we believe now, more than ever, it’s important to honor the WonderWomen in our lives.
This year, we are transforming our 100+ WonderWomen event into an opportunity to spread HOPE, encouragement and appreciation – because that’s what WonderWomen do! Over the past several months, we have all experienced what grief expert David Kessler calls a “collective loss.” Loved ones have died, plans have been cancelled, and we have lost our sense of safety and routine. We have all had to adjust to a new reality.
You don’t have to look far to identify a WonderWoman who has demonstrated distinctive character and an ability to pivot during these times: your mom, sister, friend, a coworker, frontline or essential service worker, a doctor or nurse, a teacher, a grocery store employee, any number of women in our city, state, in our nation and even around the world. The 100+ WonderWomen of Mourning Hope campaign wants to honor these women.
Since 1994 Mourning Hope has been coming alongside children and families in their grief. Who has been at your side during this time? Nominate these WonderWomen as a way to show your admiration for their inspiration. Their story can bring HOPE to us all.
For each nomination you are asked to make a $100 tax-deductible donation, which will directly support Mourning Hope’s programs and services available to the bereaved. Nominees’ stories will be featured on Mourning Hope’s social media pages (with permission) to publicly recognize them as extraordinary and to share messages of HOPE with the community. Additionally, each nominated WonderWoman will receive a limited-edition candle created by Wax Buffalo, a local, female-owned small business.
To nominate one or more WonderWomen in your life (or to become a WonderWoman yourself), please complete the form below by Friday, December 11.
For over 25 years, the Mourning Hope Grief Center has companioned grieving children, adults and families after the death of someone significant in their lives. Offering support groups, counseling, education, grief resources and referrals, all at no cost, the Center serves as a safe haven of support, hope, companionship and unconditional acceptance for all bereaved individuals in the community. Thank you for your support!
We hope to be able to host our annual WonderWomen celebration at the Country Club of Lincoln in 2021!
2019 WonderWomen
Phyllis Acklie | Jacque Haeffner | Megan Parker |
Connie Adams | Kathy Hall Asboe | Malissa Pauling |
Kathleen Allan | Judy Haney | Jan Prettyman |
Kristin Allan | Diane Hansen | Lauren Pugliese |
Jenny Amend | Terry Hansen | Jolenne Pribyl |
Amy Anderson | Cynthia Harre | Susan Quambusch |
Emmy Anderson | Kirsten Harris | Suzie Rager |
Shannon Anderson | Mary Hawk | Alison Rash |
Sue Anderson | Cathy Hedstrom | Dawn Raun |
Julie Armstrong | Connie Heier | Karen Ravenscroft |
Linda Ashelford | Lori Hemmett | Janice Reinsch |
Denice Aten | Linda Hemmingsen | Diane Richters |
Traci Baker | Priscilla Henkelmann | Ashley Rife |
Betty Lou Ball | Elizabeth Hilsabeck | Jamie Riha |
Sarah Baltensperger | Joy Holman | Kim Robak |
Nancy Bare | Kate Holman | Joan Roberts |
Kelly Bare | Diedre Holthaus | Amy Roche |
Betsy Bergman | Gina Honigschmidt | Judy Roper |
JoAnne Bettenhausen | Barb Hoppe Johnson | Kerri Roper |
Lori Bigler | Lorna Hunter | Marcia Roth |
Sarah Bisbee | Elizabeth Jessen | Kim Russel |
Cathy Blythe | Sheila Johnson | Claudia Russell |
Glenda Boesiger | Mary Kent | Patricia Ruth |
Laurie Boyd Petty | Michelle Keogh | Cindy Schwaninger |
Diane Brestel | Mary Kingery | Christie Schroff |
Misty Brouillette | Sue Kittinger | Julie Seever |
Lorrie Bryant | Carol Klaus | Liz Shea-McCoy |
Deb Buhro | Chelsi Klentz Davis | Jo Sheets |
Ann Campbell | Emily Kluver | Jan Sheridan |
Joan Campbell Foote | Kim Koluch | Jeanne Sheridan |
Linda Carlson Schmidt | Laura Krafka | Michelle Skala |
Marcia Cederdahl | Halley Kruse | Peg Slagle |
Mary Jo Cherry | Kate Kulesher Jarecke | Julie Smith |
Alyssa Christensen | Linda Kurkowski | Kathy Steinauer Smith |
Linda Conrad | Deb Larson | Deila Steiner |
Laurel Crusinberry | Kelly Lauer | Maggie Stuckey |
Donna Curtis | Kylie Legree | Nancy Stuckey |
Mary Curtis | Jan Lepard | Suzanne Sughroue |
Faye Darling | Amy Lipins | Janet Swanson |
Sherri Daubert | Diane Lydick | Sue Tallman |
Sarah David | Jane Maly | Jan Thelen |
Linda Davis | Linda Maly | Sherri Thomas |
Kerri Denell | JoAnn Martin | Cheryl Thompson |
Sharla Dinneen | Lavon McBride | Lucy Thompson |
Pam Dinneen | Jill McCabe | Nora Turner |
Lori Droud | Lori McClurg | Joy Ullstrom |
Diane Dudley | Denise McLain | Jenny Unruh |
Debra Evnen | Janet Millnitz | Tiffany Verzal |
Sandi Fabry | Audrey Mines | Tracy Vuchetich |
Soni Fabry | Jill Mlinar | Lynne Walker |
Kristal Flaming | Lori Molzer | Jessie Waller |
Norma Fuhr | Marilyn Moore | Elizabeth Wanamker |
Nancy Gabelman | Angie Muhleisen | Nancy Wanek |
Pam Ganz | Lindy Mullin | Emily Wells |
Kelley Garay | Molly Nance | Pam Wessel |
Nancy Gerrard | Gayla Nelsen | Kristen Windle |
Megan Gilbertson | Pam Nienaber | Susie Windle |
Marissa Gill Keyzer | Megan Niss | Megan Woita |
Julie Gillmor | Rosemary Ohles | Linda Wolfe |
Diana Good | Julie Olson | Barbara Woythaler |
Diane Guthery | Holly Ostergard | Carly Woythaler-Runestad |
Rhonda Haas | Carolyn Otte | Sharon Zehr |