Animal lovers are a special breed of humans, generous of spirit, full of empathy, perhaps a little prone to sentimentality, and with hearts as big as a cloudless sky.
Please contact us if you notice any errors in our memorials section and we will do our best to get it fixed promptly!
April 2022
- In memory of Fred Davis – from Pam and Steve Quinn
- In honor of Jaime Ayala – from Kathleen Sullivan
- In memory of Vincent C Thomas – from Vicky Muller
- In memory of Bonnie Tobiason – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Hannah First – from Fosters Kraus Plumbing
- In memory of James Soupene – from Herbert and Marjorie Spencer
- In memory of James Soupene – from the Class of 1982
- In memory of James Soupene – from Dave and Robin Schrader
- In memory of James Soupene – from Steve and Cheryl Edwards
- In memory of James Soupene – from Mary and Carl Achenbach
- In memory of James Soupene – from Jeff and Kristin Fortune
- In memory of James Soupene – from Terry and Diane Osterkamp
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Lola Mae – from Shannon Lambert
- In memory of Bonnie Tobiason – from Kathy Petersen
- In memory of James Soupene – from Amy Young
March 2022
- In memory of Joyce Bohannon – from John & Vicki Tate
- In memory of Herky – from Tim and Peg Michaelson
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Anna Marie Plueger – from Betty Paschall
- In memory of Chloe – from Lexie Steffen
- In memory of James Soupene – from Betty Pachall
- In memory of James Soupene – from Marueen Walterhouse
- In memory of James Soupene – from Mark and Natalie Barbee
- In memory of James Soupene – from Susan Mitchell
- In memory of James Soupene – from Kay Smith
- In memory of James Soupene – from Dave and Betsy Remley
- In memory of James Soupene – from Jane Fink
- In memory of James Soupene – from Steve Hebron
- In memory of James Soupene – from Randy and Lisa Williams
- In memory of James Soupene – from John and Claudia Miller
- In memory of James Soupene – from Rick and Patty Delagardelle
- In memory of James Soupene – from Cecilia Hatcher
- In memory of James Soupene – from Robert and Kimberly Zimmerman
- In memory of James Soupene – from Norman and Barbara Seeley
February 2022
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Cherry McGuire – from Herb Rancourt
- In memory of Paul Neiers – from Sharon Katuin
- In memory of Marian Blunt – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Dorothy Nagel – from Nick and Marla Paulsen
- In memory of Gary Nagel – from Nick and Marla Paulsen
- In memory of Donna Haas – from Nick and Marla Paulsen
- In memory of Delores Neal – from Pam Rushford and Vicki Ballard
- In memory of Josh Vandenburg and in honor of his dog Ava – from Greg and Deann Barneson
- In memory of George “Red” Campbell and Izzy Campbell – from Carol Campbell
- In memory of Priscilla Monnahan – from Kay Kendall
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from Jo Dunlop
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from Ruth Carlson
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- In memory of Priscilla Monnahan – from Sharon Burrows
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from Cindy Gould
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from Carol Ruggles
- In memory of Percy Monnahan – from Pat Bouska
- In memory of Cherry McGuire – from Heidi Hubbard
- In memory of Cherry McGuire – from Kelly Day
January 2022
- In honor of Ahme and Morris – from David and Joy Kern
- In memory of Mari Neises – from Elle Gadient
- In memory of Morris – from Shelly Reese
- In honor of Sylvia – from Dawn Shannahan
- in memory of Bob – from Dawn Shannahan
- In memory of Richard Jones – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In honor of Harvey and Lional Richie – from Conley Sandee
- In honor of Jenny – from Calli Keltner
- In honor of Kendra, Conner, Zoey, Piper, and Aiden – from K Obrien
- In honor of Allie AKA Gloria – from Dave and Kim Miller
- In honor of Pups Ben, Maisy horses Tiger, Ruler – from Sherri Evans
- In honor of Pepper, Lady, Queen – from Mary Lou Schipper
- In honor of Mandy – from Al and Diane Nerney
- In honor of Archie – from Bob and Jan Klinkkammer
- In honor of Candy Roberg – from Jean Meehan
- In honor of Leo, Levi, Lucy – from Ernie and Kim Kurth
- In honor of Pets adopted through AWF – from Tim and Kristyy Raine
- In honor of Duke – from Teri and Jim Meis
- In honor of Jade and Torue – from Darrin Byers
- In honor of Willow, Max, and Sophie Fahey – from Jean Meehan
- In memory of Cheyenne – from Michael, Krystin, Ellen Langer
- In memory of beloved cat Otis – from Kim Smith
- In memory of In memory of Mrs. Jack (Bettly L) Colehaor – from Kay Smith
- In memory of Buffy – from Darwin and Elizabeth Coleman
- In memory of Richard Pace – from Virgnia Pace
- In memory of Margaret Harms – from Richard Harms
- In memory of Lois Schwartz – from Wayne Schwartz
- In memory of Frodo – from David and Sheila Sallen
- In memory of Bailey – from Jenny Colehour
- In memory of 3 rescued dogs and 4 rescued cats – from Dee Shlenfeldt
- In memory of Ginger – from Larry and Laura Hunt
- In memory of Baby Girl and Buster – from Mrs Denise Seeley
- In memory of Sandy, the Chocolate Lab – from Jack and Sue Onken
- In memory of Sandy Edwards – from Jerry Lindner
- In honor of Harvey and in memory of Bruce Engelbart – from Sherry Engelbart
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
In Memory of Betty White #BettyWhiteChallenge
- Abby Smith
- Allison Miller Bergman
- Allson Donnell
- Amanda Then
- Amelia Engling
- Amy Kepler
- Amy Kuehler
- Andrea Bone
- Angel Rae Oyler
- Ann Boelter-Zeiher
- Arnita Westphal
- Ashley Lauren
- Belinda James
- Beverly Hannon
- Brenda Kohl
- Candice Baxter-Williams
- Candy Roberg
- Cathy Draper
- Chris Goebel
- Chrstine Sala First
- Cindy Bagge
- Dawn Shannahan
- Dave and Robin Schrader
- Deb Pingel
- Dee Strudthoff Myer
- Diane Reutzel
- Dionne Keating Prull
- Dolly Barbour
- Doris Barbar
- Eileen Marsh
- Elisabeth Hansen
- Erika Herpker White
- Gail Freeman
- Jamie Bradley
- Jeanne Hendricks
- Jen Frank
- Jennifer Scherrman
- Jenny Besler
- Jim Carlson
- Jo Provencher
- Joan Husman
- Judith Stomp
- Julie Hansen
- Julie Huelsenbeck-Thomas
- Julie Ornsby
- Juliet Gravert
- Justine Ellis
- Karen Schroeder
- Kathis Marold
- Kathleen Sullivan
- Kathy Davis
- Kathy Kiki Allsup
- Kathy Kremer
- Kaye Junion
- Kimberly Woods
- Kip Maillet
- Kjustk O’Brien
- Kritina Howell
- Leah Grant
- Lesie Kach
- Linda Gebert Neering
- Lisa & Jim Kent
- Lisa Heitland Williams
- Lisa Rickels
- Lisa Vicks Marthiesen
- Lisamarie Eggers
- Loir Thielbert Opheim
- Lynne McDole
- Marie Thomas
- Marisa Ryan Summers
- Mark Miller
- Marla Rottman
- Mary Ann Mullis
- Mary Hansen
- Masie Lasack
- Max Noble
- Megan Elizabeth Jarrell
- Megan Knatz
- Melissa Schroeder
- Melissa Teidemann
- Michelle Strand
- Mike Batman
- Mindy Broen
- Mindy Brown
- Molli Hunter
- Natalie Williams
- Nicki Dempster
- Nicole Schmock
- Pam Parrish
- Peffy Dreier
- Peffy Potter
- Peggy Spore
- Penny Lode
- Rachel Robertsen
- Rebecca DeWitt
- Renae Forshth-Christy
- Sabrina Rogers
- Sara Werner
- Sharon Minger
- Shelbi Thomas should be Shelby
- Shelbi Thomas
- Sherri and Gary Portz
- Sondra Leanne
- Sossity Davis
- Stacey Miller
- Sue Edleman
- Susannah Maddock
- Tammy Barton
- Tanya Elvidge
- Terri Goodman
- Tina Visek
- Tracy O’Dell
- Tracy Wermager
- Trisha Lilleg Still
- Valerie Cook
- Valerie Vukelic
- Vickie Reynolds
- Wendy Davis
- Wendy Durant
- Leah Grant
- Stephanie Kaftan
- Not so Tiny House
2021
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Doloris Eganhouse – from Terry and Pam Rushford
- In memory of Lisa Cockroft – from Carrie Johnson
- In memory of Frank – from Mary Achenbach
- In honor of Alex and Beth Jones – from Kim Jones
- In honor of the family of Robyn and Travis Ponder – from Kim Jones
- In honor of Ruthie and Mac Champeau – from Chelsea Neff
- In honor of Robbie – from Bret Chisholm
- In memory of Sharon Gerjets – from Audrey Savage
- In memory of Janiece Myers – from Betty Hunter
- In honor of Alite Atkins – from Anna Yano
- In memory of our dog, Bosley, adopted from Animal Welfare Friends in November 2006 – from Susan Benjamin
- In honor of OLAW Book Club – from Joan Husman
- In honor of OLAW Book Blub – from Pam Jacobs
- In honor of Maureen Stokes – from Eric Douglas
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Pierre Gombert – from Deb Rollinger
- In honor of Roxy – from Dave and Teresa Tobiason
- In memory of Travis Walters – from Brenda and Louie Cavross
- In memory of Travis Walters – from Adam and Heidi Kline
- In memory of Joyce Bohlken – from Dr Lois Dusdieker
- In memory of Lilly and Maddie – from Kevin Doyle
- In honor of Lizzie – from Mark and Deb Merfeld
- In memory of Chloe – from Jean Neville
- In memory of Matt Edwards – from Vicki Edwards
- In honor of Bucky “Binx” – from Shelley Raemisch
- In honor of Mike Batman – from John and Amy Picray
- In memory of Buster and Baby – from Kim and Denise Seeley
- In memory of Shayla and Sassy – from Jeff Burrichter
- In memory of Ginger – from Lori Hunt
- In memory of Doloris Eganhouse – from Kathy Carstens
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Candy Roberg – from Jean Meehan
- In memory of Ron, Bridget, and Charlie Manternack – from Gina Gadient and Lois Andrews
- In memory of Oliver- from Sherry Vincent
- In honor of Zoey – from Carol and Marv Parmer
- In memory of Chucky – from Toni and Randy Dettbarn
- In memory of Paula Moore – from Becky Moore
- In memory of Marissa – from Arlene Gehl
- In memory of George and Tilly – from Alice Shimanek
- In memory of Marshal Dusheck – from Kay and Meredith Dusheck
- In memory of Patches – from Norene McCaustland
- In memory of Rozz and Hugo – from Bev Rickels
- In memory of Betty Woerdehoff and Joanne Otting – from Ronal Woerdehoff
- In memory of Danielle Weideman – from Ruthanne Mosser
- In memory of Dan Halsted – from Berry Paschall
- In memory of Shirleen Warthen and Alice Grassfield – from Janeece Lasley
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pamela Martin
- In memory of John and Connie Ely – from John and JoAnn Walters
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Dave Calhoun – from Brooke Kula
- In memory of Crikey – from Marvin and Carol Parmer
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Michelle Eden-Winders – from Brenda Hanken
- In memory of Grace Strang Yeager – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Donna Selk
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from James and Sharon Saddler
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from James and Sharon Saddler
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from M.R. Brady
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Patrick Brennaman
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Janice Koppenhaver
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from M.R. Brady
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Jane Schraft
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Pat Parsons
- In memory of Midge – from Jan and Fred Munoz
- In memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Patricia Weaver
- In Memory of Cindy Brennaman – from Teresa Dusil
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Cathy Kramer – from Angela Pautz
- In memory of Miss Margarit – from Kathleen Cannon
- In memory of Ray Kleinow – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Myrna Sasina
- In memory of Lloyd Welter – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Joyce Bohlken – from Janet Davis
- In honor of Echo – from Sharon Burrows
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Kikka – from Jamie and Kathy Jasper
- In honor of Buster and Taco – from Sandy and Vern Ricklefs
- In honor of “Cowboy” Eilwill and Elfrieda Behrends – from Arlene Sellars and Tanya Toomer
- In honor of Sonny – from Garrett Gerdes
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Gregory and Jean Dirks
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from John and Jane Smith
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Gary Cuckler Estate
- In memory of her beloved grandson Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In honor of Grace – from Brandon Franklin
- In memory of Sara Bradley – from Tom and Cindy Bagge
- In memory of Sara Bradley – from Candy Roberg
- In memory of Sara Bradley – Heather Gellersen
- In memory of Sara Bradley – from Rebecca Moore
- In honor of Bonnie – from Sherry Weaver
- In memory of Shirley Pins – from Steven and Karen Zimmerman
- In honor of Ruth Carlson – from Jack Carlson
- In memory of Chelsea – from Kathy Auen
- In honor of Sonny – from Garrett Gerdes
- In honor of our two rescue pets – from Ellie
- In loving memory of Sammy Hershey, our precious chocolate lab – from Craig & Sheri Lampe
- In honor of Henry Hershey, our beloved rescue from AWF – from Craig & Sheri Lampe
- In honor of my dear Sadie Mae the Collie, adopted from AWF – from Cherie Short
- In honor of Gizzy – from Kim McQuillen
- In memory of Flower Sisters Joyce and Janette Bohlken – from Tom Bagge and Cindy Welter Bagge
- In memory of Sadie Mae – from Cherie Short
- In honor of all the dogs that have battled diabetes – from Sonya Ellison
- In honor of all the dogs that have battled diabetes – from Dennis Ellison
- In memory of Baby and Buster – from Kim and Denise Seeley
- In memory of Cry Baby and White Stray Kitty – from Pamela S Noah
- In honor of Levi Leo, and Lucy – from Ernie and Kim Kurth
- In memory of Michael B Riley – from Ignacio and Lori Mendieta/li>
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Audrey Savage/li>
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Audrey Savage/li>
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Citizens State Bank/li>
- In honor of Candy Roberg – from Mary Jo Adams/li>
- In honor of Candy Roberg – from Jean Meehan
- In memory of Bosley – from Susan Benjamin
- In memory of Rose Mardorf – from Linda and Les Mardorf
- In honor of Sunny – from Julie and Bob Soupene
- In honor of Gabby – Scott and Pam Denniston
- In honor of Jessy Jean – Janel Martensen
- In honor of Spike and Smokey Joe – from Daniel Garner
- In memory of Willy – from Judy Winstead
- In honor of Sonny – from Garrett and Janice Gerdes
- In honor of dogs and cats everywhere – from Irene Kline
- In memory of Roger Norton – from Betty Pachall
- In memory of Geraldine Garman, Alice Klostermann, and Clarence Eiben – from Jannette Weets
- In honor of all rescued puppies – William and Samantha Downer and Alex Henderson
- In memory of Laura Calhoun and Kitten – from Dave Calhoun
- In memory of Mike Clark – from Lisa Meeks
- In honor of Demon and Lexi – from Ronald Payne and Teresa Kaplan
- In honor of Moose – from Brett Shulista
- In honor of Moose – from Dick and Bert Shulista
- In honor of Gretta – from Christine Holtz
- In memory of Buddy – from Doris Coiner
- In honor of Bear Dogg – from Kim and David Hayes on behalf of Jessica Gordan
- In honor of AWF volunteers and staff – from Delores Neisen
- In memorial of Gary Cuckler – from Peg and Frank Mere
- In memory of Tom Toner – from Ron Harms
- In memory of Daniel R Benton – from Joyce Benton
- In honor of Jewel – from Connie Carlson
- In memory of Daphne – from Lena Gilbert
- In honor of Johnny and Tootie – from Jan Glenn
- In memory of Michael Jonathan (Jack) Taylor – from Cheryl L Coker
- In memory of Zoey – from Shirley Meisner
- In honor of all that work at Animal Welfare Friends – from Jean Meehan
- In honor of Zander – from Penney Snobl
- In honor of Meghan Besler – from Susan Aubrecht
- In memory of Keira – from Michael and Patti Whitmarsh
- In memory of Betty Wolken – from Jerry Lindner
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Above and Beyond
- In memory of Jack Taylor – from Pam Martin
- In memory of Jenni – from Janet Martin
- In memory of Betty Wolken – from Jerry Lindner
- In memory of Mel Manternach – from Jerry Lindner
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Kathy Kocer
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Karen and Jack Ross
- In memory of Marguerite Orcutt – from Sheryl Nissen
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Bobbi Bauers
- In honor of Carolyn Jones – from Marvel Heims
- In memory of Gary Cuckler – from Diane Gesie
- In memory of Michael Bill Riley – from Julie Beard
- In memory of Terri McNiel – from Todd and Aimee Hospodarsky
- In honor of Canoe Maher – from Michael and Mary Jane Maher