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Information stands, peace prayers, readings, donations and new faces. Five years of the hospice initiative in pictures, newest first.
On Sunday 27 September 2026 Krumbach hospital opened its doors to the public. From 1 pm to 5 pm guests could inform themselves in depth. The hospice initiative was present with a well visited stand right at the entrance. Ulrich Geiger, Dr. Anneliese Hösch and Monika Drexler (from left) presented the association and were there to talk.
The hospice initiative shaped the peace prayer at the church Maria Hilf in Krumbach. Marianne Mayer from the board had written texts on the theme “A listening heart”, read by her, Dr. Anneliese Hösch, Monika Drexler, Regine Fasel and Christian Pagel. The starting point was young King Solomon’s request for a listening heart. Jochen Schwarzmann accompanied on clarinet and piano. The hour closed with the Lord’s Prayer and the blessing.
Several institutions that have worked closely together for years ran an information stand on Krumbach market square. Johanna Herold, the town’s senior citizens’ officer, Regina Schütz from the advice centre for family carers, Nina Seyrer from the care support centre and Mirjam Martin and Monika Drexler from the hospice initiative talked with visitors.
At the Galerie am Wasserschloss the hospice initiative received a donation of 1,000 euros. Martina Unglert had offered around 200 drawings and watercolours by the late artist in exchange for donations. Angelika Hosser from the trade association and Erika Demmeler’s painting friend Brigitte Schuster prepared the exhibition in the gallery of Karlheinz and Ulrike Schoblocher. Many pictures found new owners and remain connected to the painter and the initiative. Front from left: Ulrike Schoblocher, Brigitte Schuster, Dr. Anneliese Hösch; back: Karlheinz Schoblocher, Angelika Hosser, Martina Unglert, Monika Drexler and Christian Pagel. Photo: Richard Drexler.
Prepared by Marianne Mayer. Being on the road runs like a thread through the history of humankind and almost all religions. With the Emmaus story from Luke’s gospel, a reflection on the painting “On the road with the Lord” by Sister M. Emmanuela Köhler from Oberschönenfeld and music by Jürgen Groß and Jochen Schwarzmann, the hour was a soothing resting point in turbulent times.
As part of the autumn literature festival, the reading trio Heinrich Lindenmayr, Eva Gantner and Herbert Kramer read from Bernhard Schlink’s book “Das späte Leben” in the hall of Krumbach middle school.
For the 5th Bavarian Dementia Week the advice centre for family carers, the care support centre and the hospice initiative stood together at the weekly market in Krumbach.
Stefan Friedrich from Lauingen surprised us at the hospice office with a donation of 420 euros. At Christmas time he visits families with children as Saint Nicholas. For many years he has passed on what he receives to social institutions, hospices and the Kartei der Not. This year to us.
Cinema owner Wolfgang Christ, chairwoman Dr. Anneliese Hösch and coordinator Monika Drexler were delighted by the many visitors to the film, which tells the story of a farewell to life with great closeness.
Tinka Beller, long-time end-of-life companion and chair of the Lübeck hospice movement, wants to encourage people to integrate death and dying into their own lives. Her humorous manner created a relaxed atmosphere at the well attended event.
Dr. Anneliese Hösch and Monika Drexler being interviewed by the school magazine of Ringeisen Gymnasium Ursberg.
After almost 20 years as secretary, Christiane Schmelcher stepped down. Hans Voh did not run again as deputy chair after 12 years, Maria Keppeler left after 8 years as treasurer, as did Agnes Weishaupt as board member and representative of the Protestant church. All were thanked and given a present. Newly elected were Dr. Anneliese Hösch (chair), Christian Pagel (deputy), Rita Gschwind (treasurer), Marianne Mayer (secretary) and Christa Auernhammer, Anita Ganz and Uli Geiger as board members. Helmuth Schiersner chaired the election.
A successful team day with speaker Dorothee Grauer. We enjoyed the many ideas she left us as inspiration.
During the Week for Life the hospice initiative, together with the parish association St. Michael and the Protestant and Catholic congregations, invited to the parish house St. Michael. Christian Mario Hess, hospital chaplain at the Thoraxklinik Heidelberg and logotherapist, spoke about the primal questions of life: Where do I come from? Where am I going? What is the meaning of my life? Also present were Protestant pastor Eugen Ritter and parish officer Regina Weindl.
Gabriele Birle handed over a donation of 250 euros from the coffee fund team of the Lingl company. The team had dissolved and looked for a good use for the money. Thank you very much.
At a service in the chapel of the Krumbad spa under the motto “Roses, a symbol of life, love and dignity”, eleven women and one man received their certificate and a rose from Dr. Anneliese Hösch. For half a year theologian Hilde Rothmund and palliative care specialists Monika Drexler and Erwin Übelhör had prepared them. “I benefited from this course, also for my private life,” one participant said. Text and photo: Monika Drexler and Hans Voh.
On Krumbach market square.
The confirmands of St. Michael parish took over the spring care of the grave for stillborn children at the west cemetery. Monika Drexler told them why this grave exists. Photo: Hans Voh.
The participants of the hospice helper course that started in February 2020 and only now ended because of the pandemic received their certificates at the Protestant parish house. They are now qualified to accompany dying people in an outpatient hospice service. The association now has 54 trained active companions. Text and photo: Hans Voh.
At Elithera Day a donation appeal for the hospice initiative started on 10 February 2021. Patients donated 525 euros, the practice doubled the amount. “Thank you for your valuable work!”
On the market square.
After the pandemic break the volunteer hospice helpers came together again for the first time. Dr. Anneliese Hösch introduced coordinator Erwin Übelhör, employed since 1 January 2021, who supports Monika Drexler in coordinating assignments. During the pandemic, accompaniments took place mostly at home and under difficult conditions, because hospitals and homes were closed. In front of the spa with managing director Peter Heinrich. Text and photo: Hans Voh.
