Memorial Service and Grief Group
Fall Memorial Service
Please join us for our semi annual memorial service and our fall grief support group
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Join us at our upcoming fundraiser the 3rd annual Bushwood Open…..see our facebook page for details on the 3rd Annual Bushwood open Sunday October 4, 2026.
Hospice of Jackson County Bereavement Support Group coming soon…..
Our fall grief support group will Start Tuesday Semptember 15th at 5:30p.m. and runs Tuesday's through October 20th
611 W Quarry Street—HJC Office
When seeking support for grief issues, overcoming your unease and attending a support group can be a valuable step toward healing.
Some of the topics our group will be covering are:
-Reconciliation vs. Closure
-Understanding the Six Needs of Grief
-Misconceptions About Grief
– Coping Strategies and more…..
Come to a safe place where you can talk with others. Shared experiences can give you valuable insight in helping to ease your emotional burden and your feelings of isolation .
Call us at the hospice office at 652-0123 with questions.
Fall 2026
Hospice of Jackson County invites you to our fall memorial service dedicated to celebrating the lives of our loved ones……
Please join us at the Hospice of Jackson County Memorial Garden 611 W. Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 from 4:30-6:00 for our Memorial open House
This is a come and go event with a short memorial service at 5:30p.m. Come at a time of your choosing to light a candle (provided by HJC),or to leave a floral or keepsake tribute in honor of your loved one, and to reconnect with Hospice staff. We will have services in the spring and fall of each year. Fall Memorial Service will be Wednesday September 2, 2026 from 4:30-6:00pm at the Hospice of Jackson County Memorial Garden.
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These events were very successful, thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored or donated!!
Memories of our past events:
The family of Donna Heister, Obies, and Fagen Grahics again sponsored the Donna Heister Memorial Race at the Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa. The event was June 18th, 2016 with proceeds going to Hospice of Jackson County. Raffle of a BB Grill and meat from Preston Meats (tickets available at the HJC office and on race night), T-shirts and hoodies by order, koozies, 50/50 tickets…Thanks for coming out to remember a friend!
in the Conference Room at 611 W Quarry St, Maquoketa
November, 2019 – Hospice of Jackson County has been selected as a recipient of the Theisen’s More for Your Community Grant Program in the amount of $250.00.
On behalf of our organization and the community members we serve, we say Thank You for choosing to support our mission:
Of providing dignity, respect, guidance and symptom management to those who have chosen quality of life over curative treatments;
Of empowering individuals to continue activities they enjoy for as long as possible;
Of enabling their families to care and prepare to the best of their abilities;
Of being a community resource for those who grieve the loss of a loved one;
Of wisely managing resources, to support our commitment to providing the highest quality care to all we serve.
Memorial Garden – Photo updates!
September 14 – 19, 2015 – Healing Haven Grief Support Group series meets each Monday at 4pm.
August 22, 2015 – LaDonna Heister Memorial Race was held at the Jackson County Speedway at the Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, Iowa. Proceeds from the race will be generously donated by LaDonna’s friends and family to Hospice of Jackson County. Thanks for including us in memory of Donna!
August 21st, 2015 – 5th Annual Bellevue Walk/Run for Hospice & August 22nd, 2015 – 6th Annual Bellevue Ride for Hospice. An annual tradition for families and community. Thank you for coming out to share you support!
August 14, 2015 – MSB Grilling for Charity event. A wonderful Friday event that helps so many of our local organizations – Thank you for choosing us as a recipient!
April 18th, 2015 – VOLUNTEER FAIR at Hurstville Interpretive Center 10 – 11:30am It was a pleasure to meet so many new and familiar faces looking to help our local organizations!
THANKS to CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of AMERICA for their generous donation from their Annual Soup Supper 2015 – We Appreciate Your Continued Support!
January 12 – February 16, 2015 – Healing Haven Bereavement Support Group 6-week series of sessions. In your own time, at your own pace, in your own way…set your intention to heal and reconcile your loss. Call: 563.652.0123 or Email: office@jchospice.org to reserve a seat or if you have any questions.
THANKS TO THEISEN’s INC. More for Your Community Grant for their award of $750 to Hospice of Jackson County’s Healing Haven Bereavement Support Group. The funds will be used to purchase the Ten Essential Touchstones books and journals for the group’s use in 2015.
October, 2014 – Many thanks to Dr. Paul & Valerie Horst for the donation of a message board! It fits perfectly in our entryway!
September 30, 2014 – Hospice of Jackson County Annual Memorial Service was held at beautiful Camp Shalom on the Caves Rd at 2pm. Many family members attended to commemorate the lives of their loved ones.
September 18, 2014 – Lunch & Learn @ Clover Ridge 12-1 pm – Patti Hamilton provided information on Advance Directives – who needs them and how to implement them. For more information call 563.652.0123
September 7, 2014 – First Lutheran Church, Maquoketa provided us with some much-appreciated helpers from “God’s Work, Our Hands.” They gave their time and talents to paint our entry and gathering area at the office ~ Thanks to you all, what a welcoming sight it is! Pictured below are: Katy Anderson, Wayne & Shelby Scharff, Brenda Sneddon, Julie Klecker & Cindy Fier.
September 4, 2014 – Lunch & Learn @ Clover Ridge 12-1 pm – “Healing Haven,” presented by Vicki Alden, will provide information on a new grief support group learning series being brought to local communities by Hospice of Jackson County.
August 22, 2014 – 4th Annual Walk / Run in Bellevue – 5k; Youth 1-mile; Kids Fun Run (6 & under) at Bellevue Cole Park ~ proceeds go to Hospice of Jackson County – THANK YOU to Sherri Scheckel, Betty Kilburg & their fine group of volunteers & community members for putting together & participating in such a fun event! Hope to see you all again next year!
August 23, 2014 – 5th Annual Ride for Hospice – Motorcycles & all Vehicles Welcome – leaves Offshore Bar & Grill, Bellevue – $15 per person ~ 100% proceeds go to Hospice of Jackson County – THANK YOU to Ron & Denise Reeg for once again showing us the beauty of the area & it’s people!
July 23, 2014 – Maquoketa Fair Parade – Thanks to all who were able to attend the parade, walk with us, or show their support – we had a lot of fun!
