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Brightview Hosts 5K Run On Ma & Pa Trail - Patch.com

Monday, June 19, 2017

Anderson, Executive Director at Brightview Avondell. “The county’s Senior Emergency Fund is essential for seniors in need.”“Senior Emergency Funds have made a difference in the quality of life and independence for many seniors in the county,” adds Karen Winkowski at the Office on Aging’s Senior Emergency Fund. “We are honored to be included in this special event.”Age groups for the 5K include children 12 and under, ages 13-59 and over 60. Cash prizes for the top three male and female runners will be awarded and medals will be given in each of the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. A one kilometer walk will also be held for all ages.Brightview Avondell and Brightview Bel Air are Event sponsors for the 5K. Gold sponsors are Bayview Homecare, Bel Air Health & Rehabilitation, Brightview Senior Living, Heartland Hospice, and WB Mason. Silver sponsors are Harford Community College, Healthy Home Restorations, Inc., Interfinish, Jenerations Health Education, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., McComas Funeral Home, Royals Commercial, SageAge, and Tribute Home Care. Registration is still open on-line at http://eliteracemanagement.com/2nd-annual- brightviews-age- is-just- a-5k/ or call Brightview Avondell at (410) 638-8100 or Brightview Bel Air at (410) 893- 2202 to receive an application in the mail or for more information on available sponsorship opportunities.Image Via Pixabay Get free real-time news alerts from the Bel Air Patch. Originally published June 8, 2017.

Velma Lock

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Eugene High School, she taught school for a year, receiving the teacher of the year award! Over the years, she was the assistant manager for Sears Mail Order stores in Jefferson City, Independence, and Clinton, Mo. She was a legal secretary, then an auditor for the Missouri Tax Commission for several years before retiring from the Missouri Bar Association in 1989. During those years she sold real estate part time. Velma accepted Christ as a child and was always involved in her church, singing in the choir and teaching children's Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. In 1994, Velma and Cliff moved to Augusta, GA, where she lived for 15 years and was a member of Warren Baptist Church. She moved to Chatsworth, CA in 2009 to live with her daughter, Vicki, who became her principal caregiver. She was proud of her ancestry and traced her lineage back to Abraham Musick and Sarah Lewis Musick to be in DAR where she served in several offices, including Regent of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter from 1982-1984 and a sponsor for the Monticello chapter of CAR. In addition she was a charter member and President of the Sterling Chapter of the American Business Women's association in 1977. She was actively involved in the women’s UCT auxiliary, becoming state president for a year. She enjoyed helping others. She volunteered at the Sheltered Workshop and was the first to take a meal or send assistance when she knew about a need. In addition to her daughters, Velma is survived by her five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: Jamie (Mahlon) Andrews, Dexter and Jimmy; John (Ruth) Yorio, Lily, Josiah, Eli and Caleb; Nick (Marissa) Palatas, Vienna; Phillip Palatas, Alex, Natalia, and Anora; and Cameron Palatas; and many nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Es...

Valentine, Julia C. Butler - Roanoke Times

Monday, March 27, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Julia C. Butler Valentine, 89, of Independence, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...

Death Notices for Sunday, March 19, 2017 - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Monday, March 27, 2017

HAMPTON — Frances Eleanor Mallory Wullbrandt, 95, died Thursday, March 16, at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton; Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.INDEPENDENCE — Helen A. Fridley, 83, of Independence, died Saturday, March 18, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids; White Funeral Home, Independence, 334-2595.MAYNARD — Lorraine R. Stempfle, 80, of Maynard, died Thursday, March 16, at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922.TAMA — Jennifer Lynn Kasal, 47, of Tama, died at home Thursday, March 16; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TAMA — Cody McDaniel, 22, of Tama, died at home Thursday, March 16; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TAMA — Margaret F. Frimml, 96, of Tama, died Friday, March 17, at Sunny Hill Care Center, Tama, under the care of Iowa River Hospice; Kruse Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TRAER — Joye Marquart, 94, of Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at home; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.TRAER — Betty Kupka, 93, of Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at the care center; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.WAVERLY — Evalyne Rosenau, 98, of Waverly, died Saturday, March 18, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake; Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly 352-1187.WEST UNION — Velma M. Cox, 99, of West Union, died Friday, March 17, at Good Samaritan Society, West Union; Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, (563) 539-2170.

Late Notices, March 9, 2017 - News-Press Now

Monday, March 13, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Late NoticesLeona CrouseINDEPENDENCE, Mo. Leona Crouse, 99, Independence, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.Farewell services pending Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service.Dixie Jo GlidewellDixie Jo Glidewell, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.Graveside Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.A registration book will be available to sign at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.Misty D. KapitzaPOLO, Mo. Misty Dawn Kapitza, 36, Polo, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on March 6, 2017.Services are pending at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, Missouri.www.bramfuneralservices.comCarla M. MartensCarla Marie Martens, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 7,2017, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph.Memorial Celebration of Life will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home, in St. Joseph.Family receiving hours will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the funer...

Phillips, Jerry D. - Roanoke Times

Monday, March 06, 2017

February 28, 2017 Bishop Jerry D. Phillips, 70, of Independence, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence, Va.  The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Carsonsville Community.

Georgia Elizabeth Evens Sublette - The Banner-Graphic

Monday, February 27, 2017

Georgia Elizabeth Evens Sublette, 101, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Independence Court.She was born on her grandparents' farm in Putnam County, Ind., on Feb. 23, 1915 to the late Roy and Hazel (Haymaker) Evens.She enjoyed her early years in the country, later attending Putnamville School and graduating from Greencastle High School in 1933.She worked as a secretary for the Putnam County agricultural agent and for the Putnam County superintendent of schools, retiring from her position as payroll clerk at DePauw University in 1985. Georgia married David G. Sublette in 1936 and resided in historic Putnamville until recent years when she moved near her son's home in Erie, Pa.She was a member of the Putnamville United Methodist Church all of her life and contributed generously by singing in the choir, playing piano, and serving multiple terms as secretary of UMW.Georgia was the inspiration for the Dr. Horn/Putnamville Museum and generously shared pictures and memorabilia collected over her many years in the community. Family and friends remember, with joy, G...

Carol A. Hindle Obituary - WKBN.com

Monday, February 20, 2017

Calling hours will be Monday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd. Suite 380, Independence, Ohio 44131 or at www.diabetes.org. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com. Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdvertisement...

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Brightview Hosts 5K Run On Ma & Pa Trail - Patch.com

Monday, June 19, 2017

Anderson, Executive Director at Brightview Avondell. “The county’s Senior Emergency Fund is essential for seniors in need.”“Senior Emergency Funds have made a difference in the quality of life and independence for many seniors in the county,” adds Karen Winkowski at the Office on Aging’s Senior Emergency Fund. “We are honored to be included in this special event.”Age groups for the 5K include children 12 and under, ages 13-59 and over 60. Cash prizes for the top three male and female runners will be awarded and medals will be given in each of the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. A one kilometer walk will also be held for all ages.Brightview Avondell and Brightview Bel Air are Event sponsors for the 5K. Gold sponsors are Bayview Homecare, Bel Air Health & Rehabilitation, Brightview Senior Living, Heartland Hospice, and WB Mason. Silver sponsors are Harford Community College, Healthy Home Restorations, Inc., Interfinish, Jenerations Health Education, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., McComas Funeral Home, Royals Commercial, SageAge, and Tribute Home Care. Registration is still open on-line at http://eliteracemanagement.com/2nd-annual- brightviews-age- is-just- a-5k/ or call Brightview Avondell at (410) 638-8100 or Brightview Bel Air at (410) 893- 2202 to receive an application in the mail or for more information on available sponsorship opportunities.Image Via Pixabay Get free real-time news alerts from the Bel Air Patch. Originally published June 8, 2017.

Velma Lock

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Eugene High School, she taught school for a year, receiving the teacher of the year award! Over the years, she was the assistant manager for Sears Mail Order stores in Jefferson City, Independence, and Clinton, Mo. She was a legal secretary, then an auditor for the Missouri Tax Commission for several years before retiring from the Missouri Bar Association in 1989. During those years she sold real estate part time. Velma accepted Christ as a child and was always involved in her church, singing in the choir and teaching children's Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. In 1994, Velma and Cliff moved to Augusta, GA, where she lived for 15 years and was a member of Warren Baptist Church. She moved to Chatsworth, CA in 2009 to live with her daughter, Vicki, who became her principal caregiver. She was proud of her ancestry and traced her lineage back to Abraham Musick and Sarah Lewis Musick to be in DAR where she served in several offices, including Regent of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter from 1982-1984 and a sponsor for the Monticello chapter of CAR. In addition she was a charter member and President of the Sterling Chapter of the American Business Women's association in 1977. She was actively involved in the women’s UCT auxiliary, becoming state president for a year. She enjoyed helping others. She volunteered at the Sheltered Workshop and was the first to take a meal or send assistance when she knew about a need. In addition to her daughters, Velma is survived by her five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: Jamie (Mahlon) Andrews, Dexter and Jimmy; John (Ruth) Yorio, Lily, Josiah, Eli and Caleb; Nick (Marissa) Palatas, Vienna; Phillip Palatas, Alex, Natalia, and Anora; and Cameron Palatas; and many nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Es...

Valentine, Julia C. Butler - Roanoke Times

Monday, March 27, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Julia C. Butler Valentine, 89, of Independence, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...

Death Notices for Sunday, March 19, 2017 - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Monday, March 27, 2017

HAMPTON — Frances Eleanor Mallory Wullbrandt, 95, died Thursday, March 16, at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton; Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, (641) 456-3232.INDEPENDENCE — Helen A. Fridley, 83, of Independence, died Saturday, March 18, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids; White Funeral Home, Independence, 334-2595.MAYNARD — Lorraine R. Stempfle, 80, of Maynard, died Thursday, March 16, at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, 283-4922.TAMA — Jennifer Lynn Kasal, 47, of Tama, died at home Thursday, March 16; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TAMA — Cody McDaniel, 22, of Tama, died at home Thursday, March 16; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TAMA — Margaret F. Frimml, 96, of Tama, died Friday, March 17, at Sunny Hill Care Center, Tama, under the care of Iowa River Hospice; Kruse Phillips Funeral Home, Tama, (641) 484-3400.TRAER — Joye Marquart, 94, of Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at home; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.TRAER — Betty Kupka, 93, of Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, died Saturday, March 18, at the care center; Overton Funeral Home, Traer, 478-2775.WAVERLY — Evalyne Rosenau, 98, of Waverly, died Saturday, March 18, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake; Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly 352-1187.WEST UNION — Velma M. Cox, 99, of West Union, died Friday, March 17, at Good Samaritan Society, West Union; Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, (563) 539-2170.

Late Notices, March 9, 2017 - News-Press Now

Monday, March 13, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }#ndn-video-player-2.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Late NoticesLeona CrouseINDEPENDENCE, Mo. Leona Crouse, 99, Independence, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.Farewell services pending Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service.Dixie Jo GlidewellDixie Jo Glidewell, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.Graveside Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.A registration book will be available to sign at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel.Misty D. KapitzaPOLO, Mo. Misty Dawn Kapitza, 36, Polo, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on March 6, 2017.Services are pending at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, Missouri.www.bramfuneralservices.comCarla M. MartensCarla Marie Martens, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 7,2017, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph.Memorial Celebration of Life will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home, in St. Joseph.Family receiving hours will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the funer...

Phillips, Jerry D. - Roanoke Times

Monday, March 06, 2017

February 28, 2017 Bishop Jerry D. Phillips, 70, of Independence, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence, Va.  The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Carsonsville Community.

Georgia Elizabeth Evens Sublette - The Banner-Graphic

Monday, February 27, 2017

Georgia Elizabeth Evens Sublette, 101, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Independence Court.She was born on her grandparents' farm in Putnam County, Ind., on Feb. 23, 1915 to the late Roy and Hazel (Haymaker) Evens.She enjoyed her early years in the country, later attending Putnamville School and graduating from Greencastle High School in 1933.She worked as a secretary for the Putnam County agricultural agent and for the Putnam County superintendent of schools, retiring from her position as payroll clerk at DePauw University in 1985. Georgia married David G. Sublette in 1936 and resided in historic Putnamville until recent years when she moved near her son's home in Erie, Pa.She was a member of the Putnamville United Methodist Church all of her life and contributed generously by singing in the choir, playing piano, and serving multiple terms as secretary of UMW.Georgia was the inspiration for the Dr. Horn/Putnamville Museum and generously shared pictures and memorabilia collected over her many years in the community. Family and friends remember, with joy, G...

Carol A. Hindle Obituary - WKBN.com

Monday, February 20, 2017

Calling hours will be Monday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd. Suite 380, Independence, Ohio 44131 or at www.diabetes.org. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com. Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdvertisement...