We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Mount Mercy University. Here are some of their stories:
Grateful and Giving Back
After an impressive career in nursing at hospitals all over the country, Mary Merchant and her husband created an estate gift to establish a scholarship for nursing students with financial need.
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Gratitude & Giving Runs in the Family
As a student, Dr. Abby (Hitchcock) Heydman RN’64 benefited from the generosity of the Sisters of Mercy, who assisted Abby by giving her a loan, supporting her academic journey that would lead to tremendous accomplishments. Years later, she and her family continue to show their appreciation in meaningful ways.
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For Love of God and Golf
Combining all the things she holds dear—family, God, golf and Mount Mercy—Mollie Dougherty-Chritton created a scholarship and made a gift in her estate plan to strengthen our future.
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A Story of Grateful Giving: William Feldmann ’90
Reflecting on his time at Mount Mercy, Bill recognizes that his college experience has served him well throughout life. He received a scholarship and wanted to help others grow and benefit from the Mount Mercy educational experience as he did. That is why he chose to build a legacy for future students like him.
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Hannah’s Legacy
Despite a lifetime of medical challenges, Hannah Joy Olson remained a “bright light,” sharing her optimism as she embraced a zest for life, and helped others navigate some of the same challenges she worked so hard to overcome.
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Honoring a Lifetime of Compassion
When his wife, Mary, passed away after 61 years of marriage, John Currell aspired to honor her lifetime of compassionate teaching. With a scholarship for education students, her legacy continues.
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Mount Mercy Family Ties Run Deep
Sharon Darcey RN ’63 has deep ties to her alma mater. Her lifelong connection to Mount Mercy University inspired her to create a scholarship to provide opportunities for generations of Mount Mercy students.
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Mercy and Compassion
Betty O'Neill has graciously made provisions for a legacy estate gift supporting the Betty & Dr. Philip O'Neill Endowed Scholarship for Nursing at Mount Mercy. Her gift will help future nursing students get their degree.
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Forever Grateful
Sherry Power has a lifelong connection to Mercy. Her gifts not only ensure her support for our students continues for years to come; it honors her late parents as well.
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The Foundation for a Solid Career
Susan O'Conner-Von started her nursing career at Mount Mercy and credits her time here with providing a solid foundation for her future. Now, she's investing in future nurses with a planned gift.
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Investing in Mercy Education
David Byrnes has a lifelong history with Mount Mercy University. To keep this connection going, he made two gifts that will support students who dream of a college education.
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Four Years, A Lifetime of Memories
Patricia Oliver '72 has fond memories of her time at Mount Mercy. With a gift to the college in her will, Patricia is ensuring the same experience for students for years to come.
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Education Matters: The Broghammer Legacy
The Broghammer family found a way to honor loved ones and provide scholarships at Mount Mercy University. Two endowed scholarships honoring family members are helping nursing students pursue their careers.
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Gifts Come in All Kinds of Packages
Stephen Horgan wanted to surprise his wife, Catherine Bral Horgan, with a special gift to celebrate her 50th birthday and retirement from The Coca-Cola Company this year. What he ended up giving Cathy not only surprised her, but it’s changing the lives of Mount Mercy students.
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“Too Good to Be True”
Marty Andreas, longest serving of Mount Mercy’s active board members (36 years) and previous chair of the finance committee, always jokes, “I have been around Mount Mercy so long they call me furniture.” But his impact on the university has been so tangible that it is hard not to imagine him being a part of the campus fabric.
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A Legacy of Legacies
"A servant to others..." "A caring and giving person..." "The first to extend a welcome..." These are descriptive words written by friends and colleagues of Sister Mary Cephas Wichman when she retired from Mount Mercy in 2004.
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