In 1875, a trio of Franciscan Sisters established the first Saint Francis Hospital, helping to make Cape Girardeau, Mo., a better place to live. The Sisters rented a two-story frame house, which accommodated just 12 patients. There, they offered compassionate care and the latest in medical treatments to those in need. Today, that humble hospital has evolved to become the most progressive, trusted medical center in the region.
A group of caring and compassionate leaders is helping foster the dreams of those three Sisters – and furthering the mission and values of Saint Francis Healthcare System. The Healthcare System strives to continually invest in new technologies and treatment options to offer area individuals and families better access to the very best healthcare available.
As part of the 1875 Founder’s Society, members are helping to make the Saint Francis service area a better place to live.
Through the strong support and financial contributions of the 1875 Founder’s Society, the Healthcare System is able to continue to offer convenient access to advanced technologies and leading-edge services – all in a compassionate environment. We invite you to become a member of the 1875 Founder’s Society to continue the great work of our founding Franciscan Sisters. Through your annual $5,000 contribution, you will have the opportunity to continue providing leading-edge healthcare to those in need by directing your gift to the fund of your choosing or the area of greatest need.
Be Part of Our Mission
Download the 1875 Founder’s Society commitment form
For more information on membership in the 1875 Founder’s Society, please contact the Saint Francis Foundation at 573-331-5133.
New Members
- Canedy Sign & Graphics
- Commerce Trust Company
- Group Benefit Services, LLC
- Mr. & Mrs. Mike Himmelberg
- Dr. Joy LeDoux Johnson
- Harold and Paula Miles
- Presort Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robison
- Gerry and Requi Salter
- Margie Sewing
- Karen Weckerly
Charter Members/Lifetime Members
- Robert J. and Betty A. Basler
- † Gordon and † Ann Brookman
- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Drury
- Dr. Billy A.F. Hammond
- Dr. Liliana Visscher
- Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Horn
- Jim and Teresa Maurer
- Harry and † Fran Rediger
- Mark and Barbara Thompson
† Denotes Deceased
Lifetime Members
- 3 Eagles Distributing
- Alamo Hotel 2012 Trust in memory of † Robert A. and † Anna R. Drury
- Tony and Debbie Balsano
- Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bjelich
- Frank W. Braxton, MD
- Jim and Dorothy Burke
- Cape Anesthesia Group, Inc.
- Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
- Cardinal Biologicals Inc.
- Dr. Wendi and Dan Carns
- Century Casino
- Jason and Lesley Coalter
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
- Commerce Bank
- Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri
- R. David and Gail Crader
- Rusty and Marilyn Curtis
- Mrs. Wanda L. Drury
- Drury Southwest, Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch
- EPIC
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Essner
- First State Community Bank
- Dr. Michael Flaim & Dr. Gretchen Price
- Charlene G. Freeman
- Fresh Healthy Café
- GFI Digital, Inc.
- Norman L. and Diana Glaus
- GreenPages, Inc.
- Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
- † Estate of Norman B. Harty
- John Mark Photography
- Vince and Jan Kelley/Nip Kelley Equipment Co., Inc.
- Rick and Chris Kennard/Coad Chevrolet KFVS-12
- Kiefner Brothers, Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kitchen
- Dori A. Lage, in memory of † Wally Lage
- Liberty Utilities
- † Mr. Albert C. Lowes
- Macy’s
- Michael G. McCrate
- Cheryl A. Mothes and Richard L. Hetzel
- My Daddy’s Cheesecake
- † Ms. Imelda Nenninger
- Alex and Meredith Ogburn
- Bart and Lorili Ozbun
- Garrett and Grayson Ozbun
- Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pancoast
- † Andrew and † Beatrice Perrin Stephen Quick
- Dr. Joel West and Patricia Ray
- Red Letter Communications
- Maryann Reese
- † Mr. Gene Rhodes
- Richardet Floor Covering
- Rick’s Electric Incorporated
- † Dr. Raymond A. Ritter Sr. and † Mrs. Lillian Ritter
- Dr. Kimberly K. and Leslie Roos
- Gary and Wendy Rust/Rust Communications
- † Moe and Patti Sandfort
- Dr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Sides
- Jason and Leigh Ann Siener
- Randall and Trish Stahly
- Dr. and Mrs. William D. Stahr
- † Alice Logan Temm
- Texas Roadhouse
- The Printing Co.
- The Roberts Group, Inc.
- Dr. Michael C. and Mary Trueblood
- Vizient
- Dennis and Kathy Vollink
- Dr. Naomi Wahl & Dr. Samuel Rogers
- Jimmy and Chrisy Wilferth
- Rock and Judy Wilferth
† Denotes Deceased
Members
- Jason and Sarah Bandermann
- Chick-fil-A
- Justin and Jessica Davison
- Drury Hotels
- Jeremy and Raelenna Ferguson
- Wanda Horn
- Stephanie La Pierre
- Merrill Lynch Consulting Services
- Morlan Chrysler
- The Sally W. Proffitt and William C. Proffitt Foundation
- Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Riley Jr.
- River Radio
- RNR Tire Express Midwest
- Jeff and Christy Shawan
- Bob and Lori Sturgill
- Dr. Clifford R. Talbert
Stella Level – Mentor Members
- Bailey Law Firm, LLC
- Cabin Creek Farm Rentals
- Cape Events LLC
- Cape Girardeau County Senior Citizens
- Cape Radiology Group
- Dr. Thomas and Dr. Jean Diemer
- The Digital Foundry
- Laura Dumey
- John Sinclair Nissan
- Cathy Jordan (Banick)
- Josh Liley
- John B. and Kim Matthews
- Daniel and Lisa Newcomer
- Andrew and Janet O’Neal Godbey
- Daniel and Donielle Schuenemeyer
- SEMO HOG
- Southeast Correctional Center
- VOYA Financial
- Walks with Nate
- Shawn and Megan Williams
Stella Level – Fellow Members
- Area Properties Real Estate River Region LLC
- Aurora Medical Spa
- Bismarck Senior Center
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Cape Girardeau Surgical Clinic
- Jason and Brook Chavez
- CIS Data Services
- Jason and Lindsey Colvin
- Dr. Dan B. and † Paulette S. Cotner
- Violet Doyen
- G&G Anesthesia, LLC
- Gerdan Slipforming, Inc.
- Healthgrades
- Dr. Stanley and Nancy Jones
- Kohlfeld Distributing
- National Seating and Mobility
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
- Plants Plus
- Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co.
- Ann W. Ritter
- Joel and Kelly Sander
- Scott County R-IV School District
- Rick and Ashley Seabaugh
- SEMO Imprints
- Debbie Sexton
- Jason Snow
- Stifel
- Jerry and Nancy Stone
- The Bank of Missouri
- TKH, Inc.
- Matt and Danielle Torbet
- Leigh-Ann White
- Justin and Jessica Winkler
- Workday
For more Information, email foundation@sfmc.net or call 573-331-5133.
