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In Memory Of...

Samaritas Heritage Society Members, 1/1/23
to 9/30/24. Their collective legacies helped
Samaritas meet clients’ needs and created
transformative impact.

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Gerhard H. Bauer
Martin and Harriette Becker
Dr. Robert Crossman
Ellie Daly
Helen and Glenn DeVantier
Elizabeth M. Dewald
George H. Dieffenderfer

William and Alice Edwards
Judy Grinnell
Marie Koss-Johansson
Alice M. Jorgensen Marvin: A Champion of Hope and Healing
Kinnear Charitable Remainder Trust At Samaritas, we’re fortunate to have longtime supporters like Marvin, whose
Michael A. Kneale dedication to our mission of providing hope and healing shines brightly.
Jean Kocher Marv’s passion for our Refugee Services and Behavioral Health and Addiction
programs stems from personal experiences and a deep commitment to
Beatrice C. Leonardson helping others.
Barbara Maes Marv learned about Samaritas at his church – but his true connection began
Marilyn Nussdorfer when his grandparents, immigrants from Poland, settled in Alpena. Inspired by
Agnes Orman their resilience, Marvin felt a natural pull toward Samaritas' Refugee Services.
“I was especially interested in helping immigrants establish a life in the U.S.,”
Ruth and Palmer Peck he shares.
Jerry Richardson However, Marvin’s involvement didn’t stop there. You see, substance use
John Robinson plagued Marv’s family. His father struggled with alcohol dependency and
Janet C. Ropp passed away young—deeply affecting Marv. This drew him to the Behavioral
Shirley Selden Health and Addiction Services. “I think it’s a very serious health risk in our
society,” he says, and his commitment to helping others facing similar
Patricia M. Simko challenges has only grown.
William Sirr Marv believes in the power of both giving and serving. “If you’re going to be

Wendell Squire serious about helping society and making contributions…I think it’s important
Fred Steiner, Jr. to give personal and financial service,” he explains. His financial contributions,
along with his work as a volunteer, reflect his belief that organizations like
Lt. Colonel Douglas D. Stewart Samaritas need both to thrive.
Judy and Maynard Wellman
“It’s important to volunteer…To
contribute to your society with an
If your loved one was inadvertently excluded unselfish reason” he shares. Marv
encourages others to get
from this list, please let us know. involved, knowing that both giving
and volunteering are key to
Create Your Legacy Today building a stronger community.

We are incredibly grateful for
Whether you make a contribute to Samaritas Marv’s support and hope his story
through your will or your IRA QCD, your inspires you to join him. Your time
generosity helps serve people as an expression and donations can make a lasting
difference in creating a more
of the love of Christ. You make Samaritas compassionate community.
programs possible, helping bring hope and
healing to those who need it most. Are you ready to make an impact
like Marv? Contact Alex Wilson at
To learn more, please visit Samaritas.org/donate alex.wilson@samaritas.org to learn
or contact Jessica Sweeney at (313) 308-8892 or how you can support Samaritas.
Jessica.Sweeney@Samaritas.org.