WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice will hold their annual Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw. This half-hour long service is for those who are finding it difficult to celebrate Christmas this year because of the death of a loved one.

WARSAW — The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have experienced some type of significant loss. “Coping with Losses: Navigating Rough Waters,” a free program, will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, by social workers Amy Kellar and Jeni Reilly, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. The program will take place …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A conversational education panel presentation on senior living solutions as you age will be presented from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside the Parkview YMCA at the Center for Healthy Living. It is the last topic in the series Let’s Start A Conversation: Senior Living Solutions As You Age. The topic …read more.

PIERCETON — Growing up on a farm near Claypool, Glenn Hall has always worked to help serve the community which he considers home. Although he has traveled to 48 out of the 50 states for both work and pleasure, Hall always looks forward to returning home to Pierceton where he has lived for 30 years.

WARSAW — As the holiday season approaches, do you find it difficult to be in the holiday mood? Is it hard to celebrate the birth of the Christ child when you are still in grief about the loss of a loved one? As a result, do you feel guilty?

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kittie Grill’s great passions in life were sharing her Christian faith with others and looking out for the welfare of her family even in her later years.

WARSAW — Glenn Hall has joined Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice as the new executive director. Hall is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc., recognized two retiring board members.

WARSAW — What stirs a person’s heart toward volunteering to help the dying? Lou Ann Parker’s mother and family received end of life medical care and encouragement 31 years ago through the Kosciusko Hospice Team. “I always said when I retire I would become a hospice volunteer because of what hospice meant to my family,” shared Parker.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice has hired a new hospice nurse, Shelley Holderman.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice has been named a 2017 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics.

WARSAW — Rebecca Muncy was born in Montana, grew up as a child in South America and her extended family lives in New York. She travels back to New York with her family each summer to work on updating the rustic summer home her great-grandfather built in the Catskill Mountains. Muncy’s passion for nursing was …read more.

WARSAW — Home Care and Hospice has been named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality of care as measured from the patient and caregiver’s point of view. Award recipients were identified by evaluating a hospice’s performance on a …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. KOSCIUSKO — Music often brings comfort to us all during our lifetime. The powerful memories we have of much loved songs from our childhood, church, family events, and happier times. Bob Jarboe, hospice spiritual counselor and Susan Foegley, hospice volunteer, have used their …read more.

WARSAW — At their March 3 meeting, Altrusa Club members received an update from Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice’s Kim Nance about that organization’s programs and services.

By KIM NANCE Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc., Business Development Manager KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cindy’s memories of both her parents include lots of laughter, tears, struggles and knowing she was there every day to care for them. Cindy moved back home with her parents after her mother was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) …read more.

WARSAW — There are few jobs as emotionally challenging as that of a hospice nurse. “Most hospice nurses last five to ten years at most,” said Kim Nance, business development manager at Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice.

WARSAW — Whether it is at-home healthcare or end-of-life needs, Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice has been there 40 years to ensure clients are well looked-after. The nonprofit organization’s services are twofold. On the home care side of things, individuals like Claire Elliott, clinical director for home care, and Linday Dinges, home care RN, see to patients’ needs, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. retiring board members recently received recognition for their nine years of service.   KHCH Executive Director, Rick Paczkowski thanked Michael Gavin, Lake City Bank, and Jenny Stofer, Dental Solutions, for their service to the board.

By KIM NANCE Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Shirley Tatter’s husband of 58 years spent his last two months on hospice services. “It was Warren’s wish to die at home surrounded by his family and friends,” Shirley shared, “I would have not been able to keep Warren at home without hospice services.”  Warren and Shirley’s pastor …read more.

By KIM NANCE Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice WARSAW — Sherri Nelson has worked at RR Donnelley for 34 years. At times during her career she worked 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. Her current position requires less overtime, which allows her to have more time for her family and as a hospice volunteer. Nelson …read more.

Yvonne White, a life-long resident of Rochester, was recently hired as a hospice nurse. Yvonne kept her dream alive to someday become a nurse. After her two sons were raised, she decided the time was right to pursue nursing. While attending college, Yvonne worked in home health care. Her compassion and desire to help patients live a quality life at the end …read more.

By KIM NANCE, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Thirty-three motorcycles and almost 60 people weathered the rain on Sunday, June 7, to raise money for local hospice patients. Rex’s Rendezvous held their 35th Annual Poker Run & Hog Roast for Hospice. Over $1,600 was raised for Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice to provide services to local residents.

By KIM NANCE Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Larry and Coraethel McConnell met 10 years ago and were married soon after. Their blended family includes five children and 13 grandchildren. Their love story was sparked by a passion for playing dulcimers. Larry’s first dulcimer was made from a kit given to him by his …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Director, Kosciusko Home Care And Hospice Mary Riehle lived her life caring and encouraging others. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was the caregiver for her parents at the end of their lives. David Riehle, her husband of 50 years and one day, shared how his wife …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Darlene Gottschalk moved to Warsaw after retiring as a hospice nurse in South Bend. She wanted to be closer to her son and his family. Her grandmother skills were much needed as her son and daughter in-law expanded their family to six children. She also …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. was recently awarded a grant from the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The grant will help patients with health and wellness supplies. Reimbursement reductions in Medicare, Medicaid and …read more.

By KIM NANCE Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Jennifer Riley was recently promoted to Director of Hospice at Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Riley received her Bachelor of Social Work from Taylor University and her Master’s of Social Work from Indiana University. She has worked at KHCH for nine years. Throughout her time …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Angie Summers was recently promoted to director of Medication & Dental Assistance. Summers joined Medication & Dental Assistance in January 2012. She graduated from Grace College in 2007 with her Bachelor of Social Work and completed her Master of Social Work in 2011 at …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Grieving? Hurting from a loss? Suffering a difficulty in your life? Come join us at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw, to share prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn and struggle. God’s word comes to shine …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Retired Nurse Polly Gabbett continues a life of caring as a Hospice volunteer. Gabbett started her career working for the government and for medical insurance companies. After befriending a nurse that loved caring for patients she decided this is something she would like to …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Many Americans do not realize that one in four of all deaths in the U.S. are Veterans. As the nation honors these American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, it’s important to remember that they also deserve recognition and compassionate …read more.

“When I don’t have a patient to visit, I feel a little lost! Every one of them has a special story.” Hulleta Carey, who turns 84 years old this month, has been volunteering with Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice for the last 21 years. Once per week, she visits with a patient to talk, play …read more.

Susan Foegley was named the volunteer of the month for August by Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. Since March, Foegley has been playing music on her keyboard for several hospice patients. Setting up her instrument on a wheelchair in their rooms, she stands and plays serene and calming piano music for those who have expressed an interest …read more.

Chelsie’s pregnancy seemed normal and her son Braxton looked like a healthy baby boy when she brought him home. What appeared to be new mother’s anxiety soon became a harsh reality when Chelsie took Braxton to his doctor five times in the first four days. She knew something was wrong and soon doctors discovered that …read more.

Zale Drugs recently held a customer appreciation day and 10 percent of all the over-the-counter sales went to benefit Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice patients. Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that helps local residents recover from illnesses and accidents. Hospice Care is designed to give supportive care to patients and …read more.

Rex’s Rendezvous 34th Annual Poker Run for Hospice. A total of 50 motorcycles with 70 riders participated in the Poker Run and hog roast and $2,000 was raised to support local hospice services.

Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice has announced the hiring of Rachelle Himes, the care center’s newest hospice nurse. Rachelle is married to Matt Himes and has three children. She has lived in the Warsaw area all her life and began her career as a Pharmacy Technician and later completed her nursing degree at Bethel College. …read more.

What started as a desire to assist families spend more time with their loved ones who are receiving hospice services in our county, developed into an opportunity to show community support and compassion. Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc. not only provides skilled medical services to patients but also provides support and encouragement to their …read more.