Donald Stork Obit

Donald Stork Obit: "

From Chatsworth Illinois Memories   From Duffy-Pils Memorial Home Husband of Mary Nickrent Donald Eugene Stork, 74 of Fairbury passed away at 6:50 am, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury. Funeral mass will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth with Father BK Tran officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chatsworth with full military rites conducted by the Fairbury American Legion and VFW posts. Visitation will be 3 to 7 pm, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 with a rosary service at 2:45 pm at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Don was born May 27, 1936 in Fairbury the son of Henry and Ida (Hanni) Stork. He married Kathryn Readle then Imogene Goad they both preceded him in death. He later married Mary Nickrent on February 14, 1997 in Pontiac. She survives in Fairbury. Also surviving are three children; Georgia (Dan) LaFayette, Normal, Donald (Stephanie) Stork Jr., Normal, Ronald (Amy) Stork, Danvers, one step-son; Thomas (Beth) Albert, Pittsford, NY, three sisters; Lena (Gene) Jones, Helen (Fred) Voeste both of Forrest, Wilma (David) Kieser, Bloomington, eight brothers; Elmer (Darlene) Stork, Richard (Susie) Stork both of Chatsworth, Wilmer (Gwen) Stork, Wayne Stork both of Fairbury, Harvey (Alice) Stork, Chenoa, John (Eunice) Stork, Roberts, Edwin (Judy) Stork, Pontiac, Henry (Susan) Stork, Forrest, mother in-law; Stella Nickrent, Gibson City, 10 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and twin daughters; Sherrill Lynn and Pauline Sue Stork. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be directed to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth or Fairview Haven “Good Samaritan Fund”, Fairbury Donald was drafted into the US Army in 1958 where he served as a medic. In 1960 he was employed as a carpenter for Honegger’s and later for Thrive Center, Fairbury. Later in life he served as an attendant for Hick’s gas Station in Fairbury as well as training horses at the Fairbury fairgrounds. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends who will miss him dearly.

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Becky Barker Story

Becky Barker Story: "

From The Bugle Aug.27,2010     Becky Barker enjoys painting people, cherished pets and indigenous rocks   by Sara Schick el sschickel @thebuglenews.com “Art is everywhere,” said Becky Barker of rural Chatsworth. Barker is a portrait artist whose work graces the walls of homes throughout the United States. Her lifelong interest in art developed into serious study and ultimately her own business. “After my first child was born and he got older, I started taking home-study classes,” she said. She and her husband Rusty have been married 38 years and have four children, three of whom are living, and four grandchildren. The couple resides on her husband’s family farm, less than two miles from the home she lived in as a child. Barker began her Rainbow Trail Studio about 10 years ago and balances her art along with her position as a paraprofessional for the Prairie Central School District. Jean Ertel of Gibson City commissioned Barker to paint seven portraits over the years. “I had my parents done. She made [a portrait] of my husband’s parents for a Christmas gift,” Ertel explained. “She just does a really good job. She never knows what I’m going to throw at her,” laughed Ertel. Rather than arranging for special sittings with her subjects, Barker receives pictures of the person she is going to paint. This system works well as many of her clients are not from the area and may even be from other states. She has completed work for people in California, Indiana, Florida, Colorado and Mexico. In addition to portraits of people, Barker creates special projects of beloved animals. Often times, she is asked to paint pets that have passed away. While some of her paintings remain true to the photographs they come from, Barker is sometimes asked to combine several subjects from different photos into one portrait. “I love doing the skin tones, hair color and eyes,” Barker admitted. She was commissioned to paint a portrait of a mother with her two children. The son passed away and the mother wanted a portrait of the family together. Barker was supplied with various photographs of the family members. She managed to adjust the size, lighting, and clothing so the newly created portrait looked as if the family members were posed especially for the project. The process is labor intensive and it typically takes her around 25 hours to complete a portrait of one person. She added, “Along with portraits, I also do rocks.” The Rock-A-Baby creations are intricate paintings of animal on rocks. “We live on a farm. A lot of the rocks are indigenous to the area which means they came out of the fields,” Barker explained. In addition to painting, Barker enjoys cooking, sewing and reading. She also has an interest in Egyptology. “I’m retiring in a couple years, so [travel] is on my list,” she said. Egypt and Paris top the list of places she plans to go.

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Donna (Anglin) Baker Obit

Donna (Anglin) Baker Obit: "

Donna Gail Baker CHATSWORTH – Donna Gail Baker, 52 of Chatsworth passed away at 11:51 a.m. on Monday, August 16, at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 20, at Martin Funeral Home in Forrest. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. Memorials may be made to the family. Donna was born February 5, 1958 in East St. Louis, Ill., a daughter of Raymond Anglin and Mary (Carter) Felts. She married James Baker, June 26, 1977 in Forrest. He survives. Also surviving are: one daughter: Tosha Baker- Edwards of Chatsworth; one son: Josh Baker of Chatsworth; three grandchildren: Kaely and Kenzie Marthey; and Elijah Edwards; two sisters: Linda Steidinger of Fairbury and Jackie Felts of Bloomington; three brothers: Ronald (Paula) Anglin of Oak Lawn; Scott (Debbie) Anglin of Fairbury; and Billy Anglin of Pontiac; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son-in-law, Matt Edwards. Donna Gail was a homemaker her entire life. She enjoyed Forensic Investigation shows, WWE, and going fishing. Her favorite wrestler was John Cena. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family to whom she was very close.

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August and The Chatsworth Train Wreck

August and The Chatsworth Train Wreck: "

From Chatsworth Illinois Memories   NEWS FLASH !!!     CHATSWORTH TRAIN WRECK  AUGUST 10, 2010 123 YEARS TO THE DAY!!           16 CARS DERAIL!   SEE MORE PICTURES HERE   READ ALL OF THE BELOW WRITTEN REPORTS HERE   PICTURES OF CLEAN-UP WORK    OR     Daily Leader Story    Pantagraph Story   CNN Story   Illinois Homepage Story   Central Illinois Proud Story   Central Illinois Proud Clean Up Story   Pantagraph Clean Up Story

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Eldon & Gladys Brunner 65th Anniversary

Eldon & Gladys Brunner 65th Anniversary: "

From: Kankakee Daily Journal Brunner 65th Anniversary Eldon and Gladys Brunner celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 9 with a family gathering at the Old Route 66 Restaurant in Dwight. Their children and their spouses are: Roger and Niesje Steinkruger Brunner, of Fairbanks, Alaska; and Betty and Joe Roza, of Santa Rosa, Calif. The couple have three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. They were married July 9, 1945, at the Evangelical Church in Chatsworth. They have lived in many places, including Witchita Falls, Texas; Linz, Austria; Champaign; Fort Worth, Texas; Cardiff by the Sea, Calif.; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Glen Ellyn; Matawan, N.J.; and Berwyn, Pa.

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Dick & Marge Whittenbarger 40th Anniversary

Dick & Marge Whittenbarger 40th Anniversary: "

From www.pantagraph.com 2010 45th for Dick, Margie Whittenbarger CONGERVILLE -- Dick and Margie Whittenbarger of Congerville will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Whittenbarger and Margie Klehm were married Aug. 21, 1965, at Evangelical United Brethren Church, Chatsworth. Their attendants were Robert Whittenbarger and Ruth Klehm. They are the parents of Robin (Larry) Timm, Peoria, and Tracy (Rob) Sapp, Goodfield. They have five grandchildren. He retired from GTE in 1993. She retired from GTE in 2000.

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Harvey & Phyllis Ashman 40th Anniversary

Harvey & Phyllis Ashman 40th Anniversary: "

From www.pantagraph.com 2010   40th for Harvey, Phyllis Ashman** CHATSWORTH -- Harvey and Phyllis Ashman of Chatsworth are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Ashman and Phyllis Sharp were married Aug. 1, 1970, at the Lutheran Church in Chatsworth. They are the parents of Tina (Pete) Beebe of Pontiac. They have two grandchildren. He worked in highway maintenance for the Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring in 2009. She was a customer service sales representative for Homeshield, retiring in 2008.

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