Steven C. Bjelich, Saint Francis CEO, retires

August 17, 2017

Steven C. Bjelich, Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO, is honored Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 with a retirement reception at Isle Casino Event Center. Bjelich has served Saint Francis since 1999.

Fred Lynch

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Hors d'oeuvres and ice sculptures are seen Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Michael C. Trueblood speaks Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dori Lage, left, Diane Glaus and Norman Glaus pose for a photo Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com John and Mary Sue Layton, left, and Joan and Ken Asher pose for a photo Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Gina Raffety, left, and Sharon Borders pose for a photo Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Mary Jane and John Mayfield, left, and Jeannie Fadler pose for a photo Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Jon Foley, left, laughs with Steven C. Bjelich at a retirement reception for Bjelich Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Hors d'oeuvres are served Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Pork is served Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com An ice sculpture is displayed with hors d'oeuvres Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Healthcare System board chairman Don Kaverman speaks Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Maryann Reese, Saint Francis Healthcare System executive vice president and chief operating officer, speaks Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception for Saint Francis president and CEO Steven C. Bjelich at Isle Casino Event Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Steven C. Bjelich, president and CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare System, enjoys a light moment with his wife, Lisa, during the program Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at a retirement reception held at Isle Casino Event Center. Bjelich has served at Saint Francis since 1999.

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