Teresa Birtles was remembered by family, friends, and colleagues last Saturday, August 7, during a celebration of life held at the Bloomington Woolery Farmers’ Market.
The founder and matriarch of Heartland Family Farm, Birtles was involved in the creation of new farmers’ markets in Bloomington and helped pioneer a farm-to-table organization that involves a number of local restaurateurs. She died June 30.
Bloom published a story about Birtles and Heartland Family Farm in its first issue in August/September 2006. Read that story here.
(l-r) Teresa’s daughter Emily Birtles, graddaughter Claira McGee, and daughter Sarah McGee. Photo by Martin Boling 
Photo by Martin Boling 
Rosie Sill. Photo by Martin Boling 
Janice Lilly. Photo by Martin Boling 
Jason Fickel. Photo by Martin Boling 
Audrey Cyr. Photo by Martin Boling 
Audrey Cyr. Photo by Martin Boling 
Charlotte Zietlow. Photo by Martin Boling 
John Metzcar. Photo by Martin Boling 
Constance Furey. Photo by Martin Boling 
Theo Tolliver. Photo by Martin Boling 
Sable Beyers and dog Ollie. Photo by Martin Boling 
(l-r) Heron Sill and Rosie Sill. Photo by Martin Boling 
Winnie Cheung. Photo by Martin Boling 
Winnie Cheung plays Invention in F minor by J.S. Bach, dedicated to Teresa. Photo by Martin Boling
