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.
- Robert J. and Betty A. Basler
- † Gordon and † Ann Brookman
- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Drury
- Dr. Billy A.F. Hammond and Dr. Liliana Visscher
- † Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Horn
- Jim and Teresa Maurer
- † Harry and † Fran Rediger
- Mark and Barbara Thompson
† Denotes Deceased
- 3 Eagles Distributing
- Alamo Hotel 2012 Trust in memory of † Robert A. and † Anna R. Drury
- Tony and Debbie Balsano
- Bank of Advance
- Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bjelich
- Blue Mantis
- Frank W. Braxton, MD
- Jim and Dorothy Burke
- Cape Anesthesia Group, Inc.
- Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
- Cape Girardeau County Senior Citizens
- Cape Radiology Group
- Cardinal Biologicals Inc.
- Dr. Wendi and Dan Carns
- Century Casino
- Chick-fil-A
- Citizens Bank
- Jason and Lesley Coalter
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
- Commerce Bank
- Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri
- † Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cozean, Jr.
- R. David and Gail Crader
- Rusty and Marilyn Curtis
- Justin and Jessica Davison
- † Mrs. Wanda L. Drury
- Drury Hotels
- Drury Southwest Foundation
- Drury Southwest, Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch
- Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
- EPIC
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Essner
- Jeremy and Raelenna Ferguson
- First State Community Bank
- Dr. Michael Flaim & Dr. Gretchen Price
- Charlene G. Freeman
- Fresh Healthy Café
- GFI Digital, Inc.
- Norman L. and Diana Glaus
- Dr. Andrew and Janet O’Neal Godbey
- Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
- † Estate of Norman B. Harty
- John Mark Photography
- Dr. Joy L. LeDoux and Robert Johnson
- 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
- LemonDrop Foundation
- Liberty Utilities
- † Mr. Albert C. Lowes
- Macy’s
- Michael G. McCrate
- Merrill Lynch Consulting Services
- Midwest Sterilization Corporation
- Harold and Paula Miles
- Dennis Milfeld Charitable Fund
- Cheryl A. Mothes and Richard L. Hetzel
- Mt. Level Farms and Big Oak Farms
- My Daddy’s Cheesecake
- † Ms. Imelda Nenninger
- Nunnery Travels & Associates
- Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Alex and Meredith Ogburn
- Bart and Lorili Ozbun
- Garrett and Grayson Ozbun
- David and Bobbi Palmer
- Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pancoast
- † Andrew and † Beatrice Perrin
- Presort Inc. / PDQ
- Procter & Gamble
- Stephen Quick
- Dr. Joel West and Patricia Ray
- RTG – Realty Trust Group
- Red Letter Communications
- Maryann Reese
- † Mr. Gene Rhodes
- The Rhodes Foundation Inc.
- Richardet Floor Covering
- Rick’s Electric Incorporated
- † Dr. Raymond A. Ritter Sr. and † Mrs. Lillian Ritter
- The Roberts Group, Inc.
- Robinson Companies / Robinson Construction
- † 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
- TPC
- Dr. Michael C. and Mary Trueblood
- Vizient
- Dennis and Kathy Vollink
- Dr. Naomi Wahl & Dr. Samuel Rogers
- † Estate of William E. Walker III
- Jimmy and Chrisy Wilferth
- Rock and Judy Wilferth
† Denotes Deceased
- Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- Trae and Rachel Bertrand
- Blanton, Nickell, Collins, Douglas, Hanschen and Peters, LLC.
- Matthew and Jacquelyn Brandt
- Kevin and Lynette Callahan
- Cape Girardeau Urology Associates
- Celebrations Restaurant & Bar
- Coalter Insurance Group
- Creative Edge, Inc.
- Dr. Ryan and Allison Davis
- Day Transfer
- Farmers 1st AG, LLC
- † Dr. Charles T. and † Barbara Herbert Estate
- † John J. and † Annabelle Keusenkothen Estate
- Little Crowns and Capes
- The Lutheran Home
- Daniel and Lisa Newcomer
- RNR of Missouri, LLC
- Dr. Luke Small
- Scott and Debby Sprandel
- Joe and Lisha Tilmon
† Denotes Deceased
- Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
- Amerimart
- Dr. Hussein and Mary Kate Asad
- BOLD Marketing
- Bug Zero
- Cape Girardeau West Rotary Club Foundation
- Capital Sand Proppants, LLC
- Gerdan Slipforming, Inc
- Gilead Sciences
- Dr. Laura Glueck
- HealthTrust
- KITE Pharma
- Labcorp
- Ann Wescoat Ritter
- Dr. Kaitlyn Rountree
- Sam’s Fine Jewelry
- Servpro of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties
- Wells Fargo Advisors
- 1st Class Travel
- Aloha Pools & Spas, LLC
- Area Properties Real Estate River Region
- Bailey Law Firm, LLC
- Dr. Justin H. Bain
- The Bank of Missouri – Cape
- Joe and Felecia Blanton
- Cintas
- EPM Real Estate
- Farm Credit Southeast Missouri
- Fox 23 KBSI TV/My 49 WDKA-TV
- Glueck Enterprises
- Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits
- Jarrad and Nicole Holst
- Stacy and Stacy Huff
- Paul Kitchen and Associates LL
- Kohlfeld Distributing
- Dr. David and Christy Lawrence
- Dr. Dan Lenihan
- Todd and Megan Marchi
- Marco Construction Products
- McGriff
- Mississippi River Radio, LLC
- Dr. Adam S. and Tamara Morgan
- Katherine M. Muehl
- Dr. Michael Naughton
- Dr. Duc and Nicole Nguyen
- Pilot Construction Solutions
- Riverside Roofing Company LLC
- Joel and Kelly Sander
- John Sinclair Nissan
- Southeast Missouri State University Foundation
- Symmetry Energy Solutions
- Trane U.S. Inc. – Midwest Region
- Jerry Tuschhoff
- West Em Medical Spa LLC
- Ameren Missouri
- † Bill and Carolyn Bohnert
- Bourbon and Bitters
- Commvault
- John and Kris Denkler
- Jason and Elizabeth Glastetter
- Greenwall Vending
- H & R Alarms, Inc.
- HD Media Systems
- Interior Plus Inc.
- Interstate Imaging
- Jessica Jennings
- Dr. Jessica and Logan Lemmons
- Langford Mechanical & Sheet Metal
- Metro Lighting
- Dr. James E Miller
- MRV Banks
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
- Robinson Outdoor
- Dr. August and Laura Ritter
- Dr. Tiffany Samples
- Ms. Jayne Scherrman, D.D.S.
- Rick and Ashley Seabaugh
- Southern Bank
- Southfork Lighting
- The Southerner
- John and Kim Spear
- Jerry and Nancy Stone
- Reg and Kathy Swan
- TKH, Inc.
- Frank Trankler
- Kimberly Wittenborn
- Kathy Wray
- Rob and Laura Younghouse
† Denotes Deceased
For more Information, email foundation@sfmc.net or call 573-331-5133.
