Our Story
Establishing a hospice house to serve Siouxland is the dream of Margaret Mitchell-Wilcox. Margo has personal experience with the daunting task of managing a loved one’s final illness and has had family members and close friends go through this ordeal, as well. In addition to dealing with the emotional burden of the illness, there is also the question of where to manage it. For various reasons the family home might not be the ideal location but it is often the only option available. Margo has long thought that there had to be a “better way.”
The better way was found when Margo learned about the idea of building a home where hospice care can be provided to the patient and family members can gather with their loved one in a comfortable, peaceful setting. The hospice house concept is known throughout the country, but Mitchell House will be the first such facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Margo’s first husband, Ray Mitchell Jr., was a fourth generation resident of Sioux City. He and Margo raised their three children there and were very proud to call Sioux City home. Ray passed away suddenly in 1997. The Mitchell House is named in his memory and is seen by Margo and her family as a way to give something back to Siouxland, the area they love.
Mitchell Hospice House Board of Directors
Daniel D. Dykstra
Partner
Heidman Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Annette Goetsch, CPA
Henjes, Connor & Williams, P.C.
Dale R. Holdiman, MD
Medical Director
St. Croix Hospice
Jacque Kreber
Community Volunteer
Karen Matthey, BSN, RN
Quality and Compliance Manager (Retired)
Hospice of Siouxland
Hallie Salmen
Trust Officer
Security National Bank of Sioux City, Iowa
Richard M. Kunz
Vice President and Trust Officer
Security National Bank of South Dakota
Susan Mitchell-Macfarlane
Chairman
Community Volunteer
Margaret Mitchell- Wilcox
Community Volunteer
Ann T. Myers, BSN, RN
Community Volunteer
Our Staff
Stephanie Veurink
Position - Executive Director