THE REMEMBER HER PROJECT

Author: Rebecca Smith

  • Sarah Altstadt Tweed

    Sarah Altstadt Tweed

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    Date of Birth

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    October 3, 1980

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    Date of Death

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    June 23, 2010

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    Location

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    Denver, Colorado

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    Cause of Death

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    Breast Cancer

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Sarah Jane Tweed (Altstadt), age 29, found peace after her courageous, nine month battle with breast cancer on June 23, 2010.

    Sarah Jane was born in Janesville WI, October 3, 1980 to parents Marty and Nancy. Sarah Jane grew up in Madison WI and graduated from Memorial High School in 1999. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse in 2002.

    She married Eric Steven Tweed in La Crosse WI, August 2007. Sarah and Eric moved to Parker CO. Sarah Jane received her Masters Degree in Couple and Family Counseling in 2010 from University of Colorado, Denver.

    In October 2009, when 24 weeks pregnant, Sarah was diagnosed with stage 4, triple-negative breast cancer. She began chemotherapy, and on January 14, 2010 Sarah proudly gave birth to a healthy baby, Emmett Wayne.

    Sarah was very passionate about helping others throughout her life and most recently wanted to raise awareness and funding for triple negative breast cancer. She was an inspiration to so many, and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

    Sarah Jane Tweed (Altstadt) is survived by her husband Eric and their son, Emmett Wayne, parents Martin Altstadt (Julie), and Nancy Bohanan (Robert), siblings Jenny Altstadt and Matt Bohanan (Megan), sister-in-law Gretchen Tweed Canaday (Sebastian), and nephews Jonah Altstadt and Johan Canaday. Sarah is also survived by her grandmother, Barbara Milling of Park Ridge, IL and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Lisa Peyton

    Lisa Peyton

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    Date of Birth

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    March 16, 1983

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    Date of Death

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    February 6, 2020

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    Location

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    Charlottesville, Virginia

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    Cause of Death

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    Cerebral Aneurysm

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Lisa Marie Peyton, 36, of Greene County, Va, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, after suffering a Brain Aneurysm. She was born on March 16, 1983, to the late James Edward and Donna Dee Sholes Peyton and is survived by her brother, Jesse James Peyton and her grandmother, Annie Gallihugh.

    Lisa is survived by her fiancé, Walter Jenkins, of the home as well as her six beautiful daughters, Ariella, Olivia, Hali, Chloe, Emmalena and Bryndlelyn, to which she was 24 weeks pregnant with at the time of her aneurysm and is fighting for her life in the University of Virginia Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

    She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family members with whom loved and miss her dearly. At the time of Lisa’s passing, she was able to successfully donate two kidneys, two lungs and her liver. Be an Organ Donor and save lives![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Melissa Allbritton Foote

    Melissa Allbritton Foote

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    Date of Birth

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    February 21, 1984

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    Date of Death

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    August 13, 2022

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    Location

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    Pittsburg, Kansas

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Melissa Dawn Foote, 38, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

    Melissa was born on February 21, 1984, to Tobias and Beverly Lamar (Willingham) Allbritton in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Christopher Foote on August 31 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

    To know Melissa was to know acceptance immediately. She loved walking her dog, KiKi, and stopping to say “Hello” to everyone. KiKi was Melissa’s best friend and they were always together! She was always a listening ear to those around her. Missy enjoyed joining her husband on the road in the Big Rig. She was always excited to go on adventures with Chris.

    Missy was a housewife that loved spending her time doing arts and crafts! She was a great painter and had finished up a Big Rig painting for baby Gary, that she was so proud of! Her front room is full of supplies to make whatever her heart desired. She was always quick to help those around her, be it listening to troubles, hosting doggy sleepovers, or babysitting her friend’s kids so they could work. She had a deep love of animals. Her home consisted of a dog, cat, bird, and snake. She loved hosting Thanksgiving for her friends in the trailer park. They were family to her.

    She was 34 weeks pregnant with a baby boy, due September 24th, Gary Michael Foote. He preceded her in death by a day. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a grandfather, Johnny Allbritton.

    Survivors include her husband, Christopher Foote, of Pittsburg, Kansas and their dog that was her child, KiKi, grandmother, Glynda Allbritton, 4 children, 6 siblings, her mother-in-law, Kristie Foote, 2 brother-in-laws, and 2 sister-in-laws, and the friends that became family in her mobile home community.

    Melissa will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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  • Courtney Chandler

    Courtney Chandler

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    Date of Birth

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    September 18, 1996

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    Date of Death

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    March 4, 2025

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    Location

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    Crossville, Tennessee

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Courtney Delana Chandler, a vibrant soul who brought light and joy to everyone she encountered. Courtney passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 28. Born on September 18, 1996, Courtney’s energy was electric, her spirit infectious, and her love boundless.

    She was a loving mother, devoted fiancée, cherished daughter, and a beloved sister and friend. Courtney leaves behind five precious children—Kayden, Jace, Anna, Easton, and Eli—and her beloved fiancé, Andrew Daugherty, who will carry forward her memory with love and strength. She was 20 weeks pregnant with a baby boy named Cason, whose loss we mourn deeply alongside her passing.

    She is survived by her father, Timmy Chandler, her brother, Jesse Chandler, nieces Jada, Emma, and Tessa Chandler, nephew Trevor Chandler, and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

    Courtney was preceded in death by her mother, Tammy Chandler, her grandparents, Gene and Brenda Scott, and Edna McDaniel, and her uncle, Ricky Scott.

    Courtney was a shining light in the lives of so many, a constant source of love, laughter, and inspiration. Her magnetic presence and love for life will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. While our hearts ache at her passing, we will forever carry her memory in the stories, laughter, and love she so generously shared. Courtney will always be remembered, always loved, and forever missed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Debra Chase

    Debra Chase

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    Date of Birth

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    September 12, 1988

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    Date of Death

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    August 1, 2025

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    Location

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    Nada, Texas

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    Cause of Death

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

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    Debra Ann Chase, a talented graphic designer at Drapela Works and a cherished member of her community, was born on September 12, 1988, in Bellville, Texas. Tragically, she passed unexpectedly on August 1, 2025, in Nada, Texas, while being 36 weeks pregnant with her beloved son.

    Debra’s educational journey culminated in her graduation from Sealy High School, which served as a foundation for her flourishing career. As a graphic designer, she poured her creativity into her work, leaving a lasting impact on those who collaborated with her.

    Beyond her professional accomplishments, Debra was a devoted mother to her son, Owen, who was undoubtedly her proudest achievement. She embraced the joys of motherhood with open arms and looked forward to welcoming her new baby boy Dean Thomas.

    Debra’s life was rich with interests that reflected her vibrant spirit. She found solace in fishing and expressed herself passionately through art, pursuits that delighted her and those around her.

    Debra is survived by her loving son, Owen Chase, and her significant other, Thomas Drapela, Jr. She also leaves behind her mother, Helen Pomikal, married to Ben; her brother, Buddy Chase, married to Faith; her sister, Felicia Horsley, married to Brian; and her maternal grandmother, Grace Maresh. her aunts and uncles, Ruth (John) Shedd, Brenda Draehn, Aaron “Bubba” (Rachael) Maresh, and Justin (Terri) Maresh. The warmth of her family extended to numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom will carry her memory forward.

    Debra joins her father, Erlan “Rusty” Chase; her maternal grandfather, David Maresh; and her paternal grandparents, Waland and Melba Chase, in eternal rest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Chelsey Bluhm

    Chelsey Bluhm

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    Date of Birth

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    July 2, 1988

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    Date of Death

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    March 17, 2013

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    Location

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    Faribault, Minnesota

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    Cause of Death

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    Acute Lung Injury

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Chelsey Jo Bluhm, age 24, of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at District One Hospital in Faribault. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, on July 2, 1988, Chelsey was the daughter of Justin and Tricia (Ruch) Bluhm.

    Chelsey was baptized at the First Lutheran Church in Waldorf by Rev. Rusert on August 23, 1988, and was later confirmed at the same church on May 19, 2002, by Rev Mathews.  Growing up, she attended school in Waterville and Waseca.  She enjoyed music, reading, television, and creative writing.

    Chelsey is survived by twin daughters, Alexis Ann and Madison Jade Smith; one son, Colten James Bluhm; her father, Justin Bluhm and his fiance Stacy Thompson of Mankato; her mother, Tricia (Cory) Dillon of Edgerton, WI; two sisters, Toni Bluhm of Edgerton, WI, and Brittany Buesgens of Waterville; two step-brothers, Jordan Allen of New Richland and Blaze Dillon of Edgerton, WI; her paternal grandmother, Diane Bluhm of Waldorf; her maternal grandparents, Richard and Darla Ruch of Pemberton; her maternal great-grandmother, Clarice Shaw of Pemberton; and several aunts and uncles.

    Chelsey was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Barton Bluhm; maternal great grandparents, Marvin Shaw and Lillian Ruch; paternal great grandparents, Archie (Dorothy) Lortis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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