Elaine R. Koeppen, 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
She was born in Allentown, Pa., the daughter of William and Ruth Sattler. She was married to her husband John Koeppen for over 61 years.
Elaine worked as an accountant for the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Bertram Yacht and others. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star Chapter of the Biscayne Masonic Lodge in Miami. She was an avid blood and plasmapheresis donor. She enjoyed working with Via de Cristo, His Hands Extended and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Gideons in sharing God’s word.
Elaine also supported New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, The Caring Place, various schools as well as The 100 Black Men of Bradley County with her husband, John.
BATESVILLE On Friday, March 5 Kevin and Glenda Thomasson’s new store, Country Finds Flea Market, was welcomed to the Batesville community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
“My husband has always loved the auctions and wheeling and dealing. He is about to retire and I am retired so that kind of led us this way,” Glenda Thomasson said.
The store is located at 14188 N Morris Washington Street in Batesville. The previous name of the business at the location was His Hands Extended Ministries.
Country Finds Flea Market sells antiques, vintage items, paintball gear, toys for children, live fishing bait, cement artwork and other interesting items. The store can order items and even have them customized for a higher cost.