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SAINT LUKE’S MIDWEST EAR INSTITUTE
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WINTER 2013 / SPRING 2014
Midwest Ear Institute
Board of Directors
Robert Cullen, M.D.
Vice-Chair
Brewster Ellis
Pete Enko
Chair
Dick Horn
Treasurer and
Development Liaison
Bonne Illig
Paul Laures
Charles Luetje, M.D.
Founder and
Chairman Emeritus
Chucker Luetje
Matthew Marino
Jim McDowell
Judy McLeroy
Ruby Obaldo Meierotto, M.D.
Tyler Meierotto
Amy Nachtigal
Theresa Schekirke
Thomas Slack
G. Glenn Spiking
Secretary
Bradley Thedinger, M.D.
Joseph Ursick, M.D.
Betsy Vossman
Hearing Life Again
Frustrated and challenged by worsening hearing loss, one couple finds
relief and a return to normalcy through Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute
Helplessness. Anxiety. Patience.
Embarrassment. A sense of loss. Love.
These are some emotions that spouses,
significant others, and loved ones feel
when living with a person who is deaf or
hard of hearing.
Christina Robson knew early in
her relationship with Ron that he had
difficulty hearing. “Early in our marriage,
he was having more and more trouble
hearing people speak, listening to the TV,
and being in crowds,” she said.
Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute helped Ron and
Christina’s father had hearing loss, so
Christina Robson overcome the persistent struggles she didn’t think much about Ron’s. Their
and limitations of Ron’s hearing loss.
children would get aggravated from having
to slow down their speech and sometimes repeat themselves.
Married for 24 years, Christina saw the changes in her husband as his ability to hear
diminished. “I felt helpless. There was nothing I could do to help restore his hearing,” she said.
“I felt a sense of loss. I felt terrible for him. I also had feelings of impatience at times.” Ron
would read a magazine and watch TV at the same time. He didn’t pay attention to the TV, but
he would have the volume up too loud for the rest of the household.
As years went by, Christina noticed that Ron became disengaged when they were out with
friends. During gatherings, he would appear aloof or bored with the company. When one enjoys
the time spent talking with loved ones and friends, hearing loss is difficult.
Ron changed from an outgoing individual to someone who kept to reading and away from
social settings. He was being thrown into a world of silence. Ron and Christina were told by
doctors that his hearing loss was due to more than one cause, including nerve damage and small
bones in his ears that had turned spongy and were not working properly.
Ron started going to the Otologic Center Inc., whose staff was familiar with Ron and
Christina’s family because their daughter previously had surgery performed by Brad Thedinger,
M.D. Ron first saw Dr. Thedinger about stapedectomies for both ears; the surgery treats
hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a buildup of bone around the stapes, or stirrup bones.
Ron’s first instance of complete hearing loss in one ear happened in 2006, on a flight from
Phoenix to Dallas. As the plane descended to land, Ron noticed pain in his ear, dizziness, and
an increased loss of hearing. He lost a significant amount of hearing in one ear due to cabin
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Letter from the Chair
Dear Friends of Midwest Ear Institute,
Pete Enko
As we move forward through
2014, Midwest Ear Institute
(MEI) is looking toward
another new chapter in its
history. MEI’s affiliation with
Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch
Neuroscience Institute has
developed into a stronger
platform from which to provide
important and needed services
to the community.
Notably:
• The staff at MEI has grown to 10. We have been
fortunate to continue with three administrative
personnel, while increasing clinical staff to provide the best care possible.
• The newer MEI programs, Auditory Processing
Disorder (APD) and Auditory-Verbal Therapy
(AVT), have quickly become important for the
development of children and their well being. Therapy for APD helps children and adults develop
skills to better understand auditory information.
These new skills facilitate the ability to learn and function more easily in many listening situations.
AVT helps children with cochlear implants understand what they are hearing and improves their
speech.
• This past year, MEI was fortunate to have received
generous grants from the Hall Family Foundation
and the Gary Dickinson Family Charitable
Foundation. These contributions have assisted in the
creation of a center for pediatric hearing.
• In 2014, MEI will be moving to the Broadway
Medical Building. This new location will provide
more and updated space and equipment for better
patient care, along with increased, safer parking.
Moreover, the office will be closer to Saint Luke’s
Hospital.
As MEI begins its 34th year, I hope you are able to
continue supporting it and to be a part of its exciting
growth and future.
Warmest regards,
Pete Enko
Chair, Midwest Ear Institute
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Hearing Life Again, continued
pressure changes. In Dallas, away from home, with pain,
dizziness, walking difficulties, and almost no hearing in
one ear, Ron was scared. Back in Kansas City, he met
with Dr. Thedinger, who confirmed that his stapes were
fine, but he would require hearing aids.
During another flight from California to Kansas City
in March 2012, Ron lost all his hearing in his left ear. A
steroid shot did not help regain any hearing.
During this time, Ron relied on Christina to be
his ears. Needing to have someone’s help to hear is
something different and difficult for a person used to
being self-sufficient and independent.
Everything pertaining to Ron’s hearing loss moved
quickly within two months. Dr. Thedinger referred him
to MEI, where he and Christina met with Dr. Heidi
Frazier for a cochlear implant evaluation. Dr. Thedinger
performed the surgery on April 25.
Christina says she had some worries about the surgery,
because Dr. Thedinger would be cutting into Ron’s head.
However, she had “so much faith in Dr. Thedinger and
his abilities.” She knew Ron would be fine under his care.
Christina remembers being concerned that if Ron was
not hearing any better after the surgery, then they would
have a “new normal” to get used to together. She said that
her thoughts were positive—her husband was not ill and
in good health, and hearing loss is something they could
deal with if the cochlear implant did not go well.
There was a rough two-week period after surgery
when Ron was deaf. This again was difficult for Christina
and the family because they had to work on ways to
communicate with him. The big day was on May 10,
2013, when Ron had the initial stimulation (activation
of the cochlear implant) with Dr. Frazier. At first there
were some bumps in the road as he adapted to his new
way of hearing. But since the initial stimulation, Ron and
Christina’s lives have relaxed and “smoothed out.”
Christina said that everyone has the “power to help
those with hearing loss compensate for their loss.” She
believes people just need to communicate in various ways
to help with understanding each other. When Ron has
his processor off, Christina communicates by looking at
him directly or tapping his shoulder when she wants to
talk with him. He has learned to let her know when his
processor is not on.
Christina says she now sees the Ron she previously
knew emerging more and more—engaging, sociable,
and self-reliant. Receiving a cochlear implant has given
Ron—and Christina—back his hearing, and it has
restored their lives. “It is truly a medical miracle,” she
said. “We are grateful, grateful, grateful! We will always
be indebted to the doctors and staff at MEI.”
Welcome to the Family
Midwest Ear Institute welcomes three new clinical staff
members:
JAMIE BAUM, Au.D., CCC-A, received her doctorate in
audiology from Washington University and a bachelor of
science from Rockhurst University. She holds a Certificate
of Clinical Competence from the American Speech,
Language, and Hearing Association. Jamie enjoys working
with children every day and feels that every child is unique
and important. She strives to implement family-centered
treatment at all times. Jamie’s primary area of interest is
with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
COLE CAMPBELL, Au.D., CCC-A, received his doctorate in
audiology from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s
degree in communication disorders from Kansas State
University. He has been with Midwest Ear Institute for the
past two years. Cole’s clinical interests include hearing aids,
balance testing, and electrophysiology.
MEGAN FRIEDMAN, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd,
received her undergraduate degree from the University of
Missouri-Columbia. She attended Fontbonne University
in St. Louis, where she received the Oberkotter Foundation
Fellowship. The fellowship helped her obtain a speech/
language pathology degree with a specialty in working
with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and use an
auditory-oral approach to communication. After graduate
school, Megan obtained a speech/language pathology
position at the Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf in
Kansas City and then earned a certificate as a listening and
spoken language specialist and certified auditory-verbal
educator.
United We Stand
We at Midwest Ear
Institute appreciate
the continuing
support donors give
through Community Health Charities of Kansas
and Missouri and the United Way. As a member
of Community Health Charities, MEI receives
only donor-designated funds during United Way
campaigns. THANK YOU!
Community Health Charities of Kansas and
Missouri has been working with employers
for over 55 years to improve the lives of those
affected by a disability or chronic disease by
uniting caring donors in the workplace with our
nation’s most trusted health charities.
Our Appreciation
The board of directors and staff of MEI
showed their appreciation to friends who
have helped make a difference for people with
hearing loss.
At MEI’s annual meeting held on Jan. 17, 2013,
Carolyn and Gary Hanson were honored
with the Mary Miller Cook Volunteer of the
Year Award. The Saint Joseph Institute for
the Deaf-Kansas City was the recipient of the
Myra Lou Linville Humanitarian Award.
The Hansons have been longtime volunteers
for MEI’s HEARAid Gala. They are willing
to assist wherever they are needed, from
invitation design to helping with logistics on
the evening of the Gala.
Jane Anne Gorsky accepted the award for the
Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf-Kansas
City. Based in Lenexa, Kan., the Saint Joseph
Institute for the Deaf helped hearing-impaired
children through auditory-oral education
and personal development. Many of the
students at the Saint Joseph Institute were
also patients at MEI, and staff members from
both organizations worked together for the
betterment of the children and their families.
Tinnitus is Not R.A.R.E.
Rally Against Ringing
Ears, or R.A.R.E., is the
first and only tinnitus
management group of
its kind in Kansas City,
providing free support
to those who endure tinnitus. The group meets the third
Wednesday of each month at Midwest Ear Institute.
R.A.R.E. was created by audiologist Heidi S. Frazier,
Au.D., for individuals suffering from tinnitus. Dr. Frazier
recently attended the 21st Annual Conference on
Management of the Tinnitus Patient. She has specialized
in tinnitus evaluation and management for more than
six years. Dr. Frazier offers a variety of individualized
tinnitus management options. For more information or
to schedule a consultation for individualized tinnitus
management at MEI, please call 816-932-1660.
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Listening Speaks Volumes
MEI’s auditory-verbal therapy teaches the entire family to focus on listening skills
When a child has never
heard a word, how do they
know what is being heard?
Through wearing a cochlear implant and receiving
auditory-verbal therapy, the
child gains access to consistent speech signals and develops speech language and
listening skills. After a child who has never heard a sound
receives a cochlear implant, the brain has to learn how to
use the signal coming from the device.
Once the brain begins processing signals on a consistent basis, the child can begin the process of understanding what is heard and, in turn, learn to talk. It is similar
to when a person receives a prosthetic and needs physical
therapy to learn to use it; the child has to learn to use the
cochlear implant to understand what is being said and to
communicate correctly.
When the child has a cochlear implant evaluation with
a Midwest Ear Institute audiologist, the patient also meets
with speech-language pathologist Megan Friedman, M.S.,
CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd, to evaluate current speech,
language, and listening skills. Two weeks to a month
after the initial stimulation (turning on of the implant),
Friedman begins therapy with the patient. She typically
sees children from age 3 to the late teens; children under
the age of 3 work with a similarly trained therapist from
Missouri First Steps.
Auditory-verbal therapy is all about the family—building
from the bottom up and teaching the family and the child
how to be listeners. It focuses on teaching the family to
make their environment and world all about listening, and
it helps them understand that the child needs to use the
cochlear implant to stimulate the brain by practicing specific skills. Without regular use and wearing of the cochlear
implant, the patient may not learn to comprehend or speak.
There is no set schedule, but auditory-verbal therapy can
last from three to six months or one year or more. Every
child and family have unique needs and therapy sessions are
shaped to reflect those needs. At MEI, it is practical and
advantageous to have the audiologist and therapist in the
same facility. They are able to collaborate on a daily basis to
make sure the patient is receiving the best care possible and
developing the skills necessary to progress in school and
daily life.
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At the beginning of therapy, some parents are a little
hesitant and don’t understand why they need to be involved in the session. It is, however, a prerequisite that
a parent participates in the session. Some parents take a
little while to understand that they need to talk or play
with their child. Other parents know from the start that
the best way for their child to develop speech and comprehension is interaction—whether through playing
games, sitting and talking with them, or reading to them.
Friedman typically sees children and their parents once
a week to help develop their skills. Each week, she works
on a focused goal within the areas of listening, language,
and/or speech. The parents then take home the therapy
goal and work with the child to improve that particular
skill until the next session.
Friedman starts
by demonstrating
The Three Steps of and performing
Auditory-Verbal Therapy
the designated
1 ›› Teach the family the
skill with the child;
importance of keeping
then she has the
the cochlear implant on parent take over
the child’s head.
to make sure they
2 ›› Develop the child’s understand and
listening skills.
work with the child
3 ›› Teach the parent(s) to properly. She works
talk with the child and with both the
create a listening world.
child and parent to
make sure the child
acquires the proper skills needed and the parent understands the importance of using the skills at home.
In some cases a patient comes back for more therapy.
Once the child is reevaluated, the family and therapist
discuss what new goals will need to be addressed and if
there are any issues (e.g., equipment issues, the possibility
of receiving a second cochlear implant, or regression of
speech, language, or listening skills). These are often the
causes for needing additional therapy.
Before releasing a child from therapy, Friedman has the
patient complete standardized tests to help determine if
they are achieving goals at the same level as other children
with cochlear implants and/or their hearing peers. After
testing is completed, the therapist and family discuss the
results as well as the child’s skill level at home and school.
If the team decides the child is performing to his or her
potential in all settings, therapy is discontinued.
MEI Events
Run to HEAR
Sounds Through the Decades
It was a beautiful
fall morning for
participants,
volunteers, and staff
at the 4TH ANNUAL
SOUNDS IN KANSAS
CITY 5K RUN AND
WALK at the Pavilion
in Theatre in the
Park in Shawnee
Henry Grubb and Lindsey Phelps,
Mission Park on
winners of the Sounds in Kansas City Sept. 22, 2012. The
5K Run. proceeds from the 5K
support the “EARS THAT HEAR” fund, which provides
hearing aids to patients who cannot afford them or whose
insurance plan, along with Medicare and Medicaid, does
not provide coverage for hearing aids. Congratulations to
the men’s and women’s first-place winners—Henry Grubb
at 22:15 and Lindsey Phelps at 23:31.
Birdies at The Deuce
The 26TH ANNUAL
SOUNDS IN KANSAS
CITY GOLF CLASSIC was
held May 6, 2013, at The
Deuce at The National.
Despite a brisk day, event
chair Gerry Zumalt and
the golf committee made
sure players had a great
time. Each golfer received
a special bottle of wine
sponsored by ACS
Electronic Systems and
an MEI golf umbrella.
Familiar pop hits were in the air at the 10TH ANNUAL
HEARAID GALA: “SOUNDS THROUGH THE DECADES”
at the Marriott Muehlebach on Nov. 2, 2012. Kansas City
area entertainers rocked the room with classic pop songs
from the
‘50s through
the ‘80s for
an audience
of about
250 people
including the
HEARAid
Gala
chair, Paul
Guests of KPMG enjoyed the gala with George
Laures. As
Nigro (in cowboy hat).
auctioneers,
the Nigro brothers helped raise money through the live
auction and Fund-a-Need.
Prohibition
In 2013, Midwest Ear Institute started its fundraising year
on April 18 with the new and lively “THE VODKA MARTINI
EVENT: PROHIBITION,” led by chair Chucker Luetje and
honorary chairs Dr. Ruby and Tyler Meierotto.
Many attendees dressed for the occasion at The Guild,
from zoot suits to flappers. Quixotic entertained in the
air and on stage throughout the night, and Julita Catering
created vodka martinis and gourmet foods to quench
appetites. Clear10 Vodka and MillerCoors were the
respective sponsors of the vodka and beer.
“A Flight” first-place winners with
their young supporters at the
2013 MEI Golf Classic.
Thanks to Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet for sponsoring a
car for the hole-in-one prize for the third straight year.
Donuts, coffee, soda, water, and beer were provided by
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Starbucks, IBM, Hinckley
Springs, and MillerCoors.
Congratulations to the first-place winners! “A Flight”: Dr.
Chris Sirridge, Steve Sirridge, Nate Sirridge, and O.W.
Hutton with a score of 53; “B Flight”: Tom Van Dyke, Jeff
Van Dyke, Matt Heller, and Dennis McWilliams; and “C
Flight”: Brad Lewis, Mike Bennett, Shawn Hashmi, and
Dave Jones.
The evening’s
proceeds
supported
MEI’s
services and
programs
such as
AuditoryVerbal
Therapy,
Prohibition-era dress was popular for the
which teaches
theme of MEI’s new Vodka Martini Event.
children
with cochlear implants how to understand what they are
hearing and to improve their speaking ability.
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MEI Events, continued
Helping Children Hear
Hear the Beat
In 2013, the HALL FAMILY FOUNDATION provided
$295,000 and the GARY DICKINSON FAMILY
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION contributed $100,000
to assist in the creation of a larger, dedicated space for
a children’s hearing center in MEI’s new location.
The joint was jumpin’ at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel
at Crown Center as the 12TH ANNUAL HEARAID GALA:
“HEAR THE BEAT” was held on Nov. 1, 2013. Joni and Larry
Wiener were the honorary chairs and Carolyn and Gary
Hanson served as the event chairs. This year’s gala netted
more than $110,000, which will assist in creating a dedicated
Center for Children’s Hearing at a new location.
The festivities began on Oct. 27 with a Patron’s Party at the
Todd Weiner Gallery hosted by Betty and Jordan Bushman.
Guests were treated with hors d’oeuvres from Lon Lane’s
Inspired Occasions and wine provided by Kevin Brunette of
PRP International/Pieroth Wines.
On Friday night guests began the evening with a cocktail
reception and silent auction. The revelry continued as master of ceremonies Rich Linden kept the audience energized
throughout the evening.
Founder and MEI Chairman Emeritus Dr. Charles Luetje
presented a Distinguished Service Award to Chris Smith,
president of Cochlear Americas and a long-time friend
to Midwest Ear Institute. Smith’s leadership of Cochlear
Americas has helped enable innovation with new, improved
cochlear implant technologies.
Once the delicious dinner was completed, Chuck Robinson
of Maverick Charity Auctions helped raise funds through an
energetic live auction and Fund-a-Need. The evening closed
with a motivating performance by the Allegro Dancers, then
everyone danced to music by the band Private Stock.
Front row, L to R: Gala co-chair Carolyn Hanson, honorary co-chair
Joni Weiner, Bonne Illig, and Sandy Luetje. Back row: Gala co-chair
Gary Hanson, honorary co-chair Larry Weiner, Cliff Illig, and MEI
founder and Chairman Emeritus Charles Luetje, M.D.
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Teaching children to hear, speak, and integrate into
the hearing world is an important goal of Midwest
Ear Institute. We are unique in that we have both a
specialized pediatric audiologist and a speech auditory
verbal therapist on staff. The grants help enable MEI
to continue offering the best care possible to children
with hearing loss.
Thank You to Our
2012 Donors
The generosity of the Kansas City community is
undeniable. Midwest Ear Institute honors our supporters
who sustain programs and health care services that enable
us to provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
Visit saintlukesgiving.org/mei to learn more about
how you can support MEI.Donors whose gifts were
received between January 1 and December 31, 2012, are
listed below.
Advanced Bionics
Alaskan Fur Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Allen
Tom Alyea
Ambience Furs
Leroy Asher
Mr. and Mrs. David J.
Aubuchon
Avenues Bistro
Nancy Bailey
Alice (Borchers) Balke
Bank of America
Bank of Blue Valley
Dominique Barbour
Emilia and Bruce Barksdale
Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Bartel
Patricia and James Bartels
Ms. Jennifer L. Bartels
Jamie Baum
Mrs. Albert C. Bean Jr.
Sandra and Richard Berkley
Mrs. Calvin G. Blaich
Blue Koi Restaurant
La Bodega
Bonefish Grill
Cathy and Bob Brents
Deborah Hires Bridges and Larry Bridges
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Foundation Matching Gift
Program
Lynne Brown
Lainey Bruhn
Betty and Jordan Bushman
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Bussing
Cafe Europa
Café Provence
The Capital Grille
Kelly Carpenter
Andy Chandler
Charlecote Antiques
Lisa and Curt Chase
Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Patricia Clark
Mrs. Carol K. Clark
Clay-Platte Delta Zeta Alumnae
Mr. and Mrs. Drew Clippard
Mr. David R. Colard and Ms. Judy L. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Collinson
Sara and Mack Colt
Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri
Eldon and Mary Cook
Pat Cooke and Irwin Herrero
Carla and Bud Cornelius
Annette and Michael Corona
Debbie and Pete Cortelyou
Hilary Cosner
Country Club Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Cowdrey
Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Crawford
Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford
Lissa Cross
Karen and Don Culbertson
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cullen
Dalton's Flowers
Cathy and John Dawson
Connie and Fred DeSieghardt
Ms. Julie C. Devins
Edith Dichtl
Dick's Sporting Goods
J. E. Dunn Construction Company
Susan and Robert Duvenick
Dr. and Mrs. Ed Elliott
Brandy Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Brewster M. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Enko
EPR Properties
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Euston
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Eyen
Fahrmeier Farms
Anita J. Fairchild
Family Dental Care
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Farney
Terry Faul
Elizabeth J. and James E. Ferrell
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fiorella
Laura and Wally Fish
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fitz
Fogo De Chao
Joey Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fortino
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Frederico
Megan Friedman
James Frost
Mary Pat and Steve Fruin
Melinda Gaddy
Carol Geary
Sue and Pete Gencarelli
GEORGE a lifestyle store
j. gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks and Seafood
Jake Gillen
Glow Imagery
Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Glynn
Shirley Goetz
Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund
TheGolfZoo.com
Gomer's of Kansas
Henry Grubb
Grunauer Restaurant
Amber and Gabriel Guzman
Hall Family Foundation
Mr. Donald J. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Hall Jr.
Jeffrey Owen Hanson LLC
Carolyn and Gary Hanson
Darla Haston
Marie and Woody Haynes
Dr. Lisa and Mr. Matthew Heath
Shirley and Roy Heilman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Henderson
Mr. Dennis D. Hennessy
Nathan Herron
Hinckley Springs
Emily Hink
Zack Hodge
Holly and Phillip Hodges
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Holden
Honeywell Federal
Manufacturing & Technologies
Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Judy and Dick Horn
Mrs. Paul F. Hunt
Sue and Solon Hunt
Husch Blackwell LLP
Joyce and Stephen Ihnow
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Illig
Beth Ingram
International Business
Machines Corporation Employee Giving
JAC Clean, Inc.
Mary Ann and Jorgen "Jake" Jacobsen
Mr. and Mrs. David W. James
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jewell
Richie Johnson
Jerry G. Johnson
Maureen and Tim Jones
Mr. Ed Kelly
Kokopelli Mexican Cantina
KPMG LLP
Mrs. Sanford H. Krug
John Kuckelman
Mr. Al Kuhlman
Peg LaMourie
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lanard
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Laures
Ginny and Stan Laures
Patt Lawlor
Dr. and Mrs. Paul James Leahy
The Learning Tree
Judy and Don Lind
Ceri Loflin
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Luetje
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Luetje
Mr. and Mrs. Chucker Luetje
Lulu Designs
Chris Luna
Manny's Restaurante Mexicano
Tina Marquart
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Mrs. Barbara H. Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Matsch
Margot Matteson
McAnany Construction, Inc.
Mr. Seth McClintock
Jeanne and Jim McDowell
Andrea McGehee
Lindsey McGreer
Linda and Larry McGurn
Mr. and Mrs. David J. McInerny
Mr. and Mrs. Bud McLeroy
Dr. Ruby and Tyler Meierotto
Meierotto's Midwest Jewelers
Merck Partnership for Giving
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Metzler
Joyce and Ted Middendorf
Jeanne Miller
Lauren Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mollerus
Monarch Skin Rejuvenation Center
Ms. Amy Myers
Nail Time Salon
Janise and Marc Naughton
Chad Neal
Mr. Ralph L. Nelson
Mrs. Rusty Newton
Noel's Fine Gifts
Jane Norris
NPB Companies, Inc.
Stefan Offenbach
O'Neill's Restaurant & Bar
Ellen Osterhaus
Greta Osterhaus
Otologic Center, Inc.
Outback Steakhouse
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Paciugo Gelato
Kathleen and Kelly Pinkham
Judy and Pete Plath
Ms. Lynn R. Poretta and
Mr. Brian F. Herbel
Professional Remodeling, LLC
PRP Wine International
Pryde's Old Westport
Puppy's Playpen
Ms. Eileen Raine
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Regnier
Michelle and Bill Rich
Ms. Mary H. Rivera
Ms. Penny C. Rogers
Barbara and Haven Rolander
Jenny and Frank Rosinski
Lynn Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Rumsey
Ms. Janice Schapeler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Scherrer
Carolyn and Dr. Harold Schultz
Ms. Lori R. Schultz and
Mr. A. Bradley Bodamer
Sadie Shearer
Ms. Jiao Jiao Shen
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Justin Shewmaker
Therese and Dan Shirley
Shop Beautiful
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Shultz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Siragusa
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Sirridge
Thomas H. Slack
Appraisal Co., Inc.
Mr. Ryan J. Slack
Jeannie and Tom Slack
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Slavik
Ms. Lora Smith
SONIC Drive-In
Mrs. Mary Lou and Dr. Wilber B. Spalding Jr.
Joanie and Glenn Spiking
Sporting Kansas City
Sarah Spurlock
Starbucks
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Ms. Sandy Stephens
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Stockdale
Mrs. Curtis B. Stokes
Suburban Lawn & Garden
The Tasteful Olive
Tavern in the Village
Theatre Production, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Bradley S. Thedinger
Betsy Thomas
Brenda and George Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Thorpe
Top Drawer
Tina Troilo
Hilary Turner
Unicorn Theatre
United Way of Greater
Kansas City
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ursick
Sharon and Tom Van Dyke
VanBrock Private Jeweler
Molly Vangorp
Mr. and Mrs. Bob VanMaren
Christa and John Vizner
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Von Mosch
Susan and Don Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Weaver
Lynne and Carl Weilert
Westport Anesthesia
Services, P.C.
Janie and Scott Widman
Karen and Joe Williams
Wilson Lighting
Dawn and Sam Wilson
Catherine Winston
Jessica and Nick Winston
Kim and Phil Witt
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Woltering
World's Window
Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wright
Sara York
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Zlomke
Mr. Gerry Zumalt
TRIBUTE GIFTS
BMO Harris Bank, in honor of
Sharon Van Dyke
Mary L. Miller-Cook and
Eldon Cook, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Linda Eppedio, in memory of
Joseph West
Ms. Cynthia P. Faltermeier,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Tom and Janis Fitch, in honor of Ryan Slack
Mr. William J. Flamank,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Foster, in honor of Robert Duvenick
Gloria Fry, in memory of
Sanford Krug
Geraldine Goldberg,
in memory of Sanford Krug
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Hansen, in memory of Robert Weaver
Carolyn and Gary Hanson,
in memory of Sanford Krug
Connie and Danny Haverkamp, in honor of Kelsey Johnson
Connie and Danny Haverkamp, in honor of Gracie Johnson
Woody and Marie Haynes,
in memory of Sanford Krug
Jamie and Bush Helzberg,
in honor of James McDowell
Ms. Rebecca A. Herrera,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Pat Cooke and Irwin Herrero,
in memory of Sanford Krug
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Holmes,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Joyce and Steve Ihnow,
in memory of Joseph West
Ms. Sarah E. Knight,
in memory of Ben Knight
Mary Lou Kotz, in honor of
Lou Linville
Mary Lou Kotz, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Dr. Daniel M. Lambert, in honor of Theresa Schekirke
Lou Linville, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Luetje,
in memory of Sanford Krug
Carol Lyle, in honor of
Lou Linville
Carol Lyle, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Joyce Marxen, in honor of
Lou Linville
Joyce Marxen, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Kathleen McMahon, in honor of Midwest Ear Institute
Dorothy Rohning, in honor
of Beth Barrett
Mr. Abraham B. Rosenberg, in honor of Marilyn Rosenberg
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Rudolph, in memory of
Sanford Krug
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Santimauro, in honor of Robert Duvenick
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Schilling,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schump, in honor of Robert Duvenick
Shirley and Emil Schutzel,
in memory of Susan Weaver
Sharpe Family Charitable Fund, in honor of Paul Laures
Sketch Box of Kansas City Art Institute, in memory of
Sanford Krug
Maxine D. Troutman, in
memory of Jack Troutman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Utz,
in honor of Robert Duvenick
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Weaver, in memory of
Robert Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Weaver,
in memory of Robert Weaver
Ginger Wilkinson, in honor of Lou Linville
Ginger Wilkinson, in honor of
Dr. Charles Luetje
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Wisch,
in honor of Christa Vizner
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Zipf,
in memory of Sanford Krug
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2014 Events
Jamie Baum, Au.D., CCC-A
2nd Annual The Vodka Martini Party: Audientia, the sense of perceived sound
Friday, February 21  28 Event Space
Cole Campbell, Au.D., CCC-A
Heidi S. Frazier, Au.D., CCC-A
Megan Friedman, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd
27th Annual Sounds In Kansas City Golf Classic
Monday, May 12  The Deuce at The National
LaVerta Harmon
Ann Hatfield, M.A., CCC-A
12th Annual HEARAid Gala
Saturday, November 1  Indian Hills Country Club
Pat Himmelwright
Kristen Lewis, Au.D., CCC-A
Sarah Zlomke, Au.D., CCC-A
The Audiogram is published by Midwest Ear Institute.
Founded in 1980, Midwest Ear Institute is a regional,
nonprofit cochlear implant center providing auditory
and balance testing, dedicated to enhancing quality of
life by restoring hearing. Midwest Ear Institute is affliated
with Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute,
a comprehensive, integrated inpatient and outpatient
program dedicated to improving outcomes in patients
with diseases of the nervous system and spine.
Charles M. Luetje Legacy Society
Share yourself with the future of Midwest Ear Institute
by becoming a member of the Charles M. Luetje
Legacy Society. Through planned giving, you can show
your belief in and support of MEI by leaving an estate
gift. The benefits of your Legacy membership may
offer you tax savings, alleviate your heirs from a tax
burden, and positively impact future generations. For
more information about the Charles M. Luetje Legacy
Society and planned giving, please contact Saint Luke’s
Foundation at 816-932-5400.
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