♥ Dr. Sandra Blanton Memorial 1941 ~ 2017
Sandra Blanton, 75, Ph.D., of Dunnellon, passed peacefully July 31, 2017, in her home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born Aug. 10, 1941 in West Union, Ohio. Sandra is survived by her siblings in Ohio, California and Florida. As a mother of five adult children, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of two, she inspired her family with a wealth of knowledge and encouragement during crisis, added humor to life's lessons and made phenomenal meals in her role as matriarch. Sandra started her professional journey as a paralegal then returned to college in her 50s, completing 10 years until she was hooded with a Ph.D., published several articles that are cited in college papers to date as well as poetry. Sandra served as a forensic expert witness for the courts advocating for children of abuse, served on the Foundation for Human and Animal Life in Brooksville, now operating as 
Noah's Little Ark and Miracle Ranch for Children, where her motto of making Chicken salad is a life choice and mucking stalls builds character. Dr. "B" as she was respectfully and lovingly known to her colleagues at Families First of Ocala, she worked beyond retirement years serving as a clinical supervisor of Mental Health Therapists. We will miss our Mom, her love for us is revealed in her tenacity to take every day and plan for good memories. We have good memories and many will sustain us through this time of grief; videos and still pictures as she fulfilled her bucket list and consistently beat everyone at Scrabble. We Love you Mom, we hope you enjoy the paradise you longed for; order more than a salad, we believe you deserve it! "Her children arise and call her blessed" Proverbs. 31:28. "Honor her for all that her hands have done and let her works bring her praise at the gate" Prov. 31:31. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be may be made in her name to the Human Animal Life Foundation at humananimallife.org. Published in Riverland News on Aug. 10, 2017.
♥ Dale A. Farabee Memorial 1947 ~ 2023
Dale A. Farabee passed away in peace surrounded by family at his home near Mayo, Florida on October 2, 2023. Dale was born April 21, 1947 in Curtis, Nebraska to Laurence H. and Violet Farabee (Fear). Dale’s love of horses began early as he rode to a one-room schoolhouse for his education through eighth grade. He attended high school at University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska and in 1966 attained a degree in welding from Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska. Soon after, he founded Farabee Construction Inc., which he grew into a successful mechanical contracting company that built power plants. Dale dedicated considerable time and resources to breeding, raising, and showing world champion Morgan horses under the farm name Arboria Morgans Inc. He built a world class horse farm in Hickman, Nebraska where he also raised his children, Christopher and Darlene. His love of building was on display in his construction in the 1990s of another horse farm in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In the early 2000s, Dale retired from the construction industry and built his home on his timber farm near Mayo, Florida where he lived with his adored partner, Joni Jemiolo. Dale was an ambitious entrepreneur, a loving father and grandfather, and a charming and engaging man who will be much missed by his loved ones and countless people he helped. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence H. and Violet Farabee (Fear), and his brother-in-law Deloyt Young. He is survived by his siblings Joan Young (North Platte, NE) and Linda (David) Weber (Deshler, NE), and Norris (Kathy) Farabee (Hermiston, OR); his children Christopher (Jo) Farabee (Hickman, NE) and Darlene Farabee (Vermillion, SD); and his beloved grandchildren, Jemma (Grahm) Kenobbie, Thoren Farabee, Dannen Farabee, Aksel Farabee, and Haaken Farabee. There was a memorial service for Dale at 10 am Friday, October 6, 2023 at Daniels Funeral Home, Branford, FL with a visitation prior to the service from 9-10am. Private interment followed.
♥ Edward Rebholz Memorial 1943 ~ 2012
Edward Rebholz, 69, died Thursday, February 9, 2012. Mr. Rebholz moved to Florida from Minnesota in 2008. He was a near lifelong golfer who was an ambassador at Bonifay CC, and for two previous years at Orange Blossom Hills CC. Survivors are his wife of 42 years, Carolyn; the Westie, Bentley, his best buddy, as well as close relatives & many, many friends. A memorial gathering is scheduled for Sunday, February 26, from 3-5 PM with a service at 3:30 at the Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake. Internment will be in the Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's name to HALF--the Human Animal Life Foundation for abused children and animals, or the donor's choice. Arrangements by Beyer's Funeral Home, Lady Lake.
♥ Barbara Anne Lemke Memorial 1938 ~ 2012
Barbara Ann Lemke - 73, died on April 9, 2012. Barbara was born on May 11, 1938 in Leesburg, FL to Ted C. and Ruth Prosser. She graduated from Leesburg High School (Florida) and then went on to receive her R.N. from Indiana University. She was a public health nurse for Marion County in Indianapolis, IN and also worked at Wishard Hospital and Humana Hospital. In 1959, Barbara married Eugene Lemke and moved to Indianapolis, where she was active as a Girl Scout leader and a guardian-ad-litem. After she moved to The Villages, FL, she continued her guardian-ad-litem work and was recognized as the volunteer of the Year for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Barbara is survived by her brother, Ted C. Prosser (Ellen); two daughters Lisa Halsworth and Kimberly Bell (Gregg), and one son Gary Lemke; ten grandchildren Heidi, Ryan, Kaitlin, Eric, Lauren, Emily, Lia, Caroline, Connor, and Olivia.Barbara had a special love of animals and volunteered her time at the Indianapolis Zoo. She loved cruises, bargain hunting, stained glass artwork, and playing card games with friends and family.A gathering will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Beyers Funeral Home, The Villages-Lady Lake (134 U.S. 441, Lady Lake, FL 352-753-4444, with a memorial service following at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to HALF – the Human Animal Life Foundation for abused children and animals.