Saturday, July 30, 2011

Steam Engine return trip

The engine did return on Monday, during the daytime, and thanks to Sam DePino for

this film.


from www.martin-funeralhomes.com

Alice M. Dohman, 67, of Chatsworth passed away at 6:45PM Thursday July 28, 2011 at Piper City Rehab & Living Center in Piper City after fighting a 6 year battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM Saturday August 6, 2011 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Chatsworth with Rev. B.K. Tran & Rev. Richard Brunskill officiating. Visitation will be 5:00PM to 7:00PM Friday August 5, 2011 at Martin Funeral Home in Chatsworth, where memorials may be made to Cancer Care Center of Normal, Piper City Rehab & Living Center or to the Chatsworth Fire Department. Cremation Rites will be accorded following mass.
Alice was born October 19, 1943 in Onarga, a daughter of Marion and Avorilla (Roper) Henry. She married Francis “Junior” Dohman, December 3, 1960 in Piper City. He survives.
Also surviving are: one daughter: Valerie (Bob) Daniels of Marine on St. Croix, MN; two sons: Robert (Jill) Dohman of Gibson City and Joe Dohman of Chatsworth; three grandchildren: Brandon, Bradley, and Brendon Dohman; one great-grandson: Carter Dohman; one brother: Max (Teona) Henry of Gilman and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Charlotte, Betty, and Carroll, and one brother: Dempsey.
Mrs. Dohman worked at Nichols Homeshield in Chatsworth for 37 years until retiring in 2004.
She loved camping, fishing, and boating. She enjoyed gambling, especially slot machines. She also enjoyed reading, watching television and movies, and playing cards with her family.

Monday, July 25, 2011

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Parade Pics from The Blade










Obits from the Chatsworth Plaindealer


Glabe Infant

Harman Trauman

Heie Frerichs

Elder Trask

Mary Roach

William Robinson,Sr.

Peter Shroyer

Patrick Murphy

David Reynolds

Henry Graling

Mrs. Maggie Oliver

Mrs. Lizzie Casteel

Mrs. John Burger

Henry Flessner

William Westerhouse

Joe Spranburg

Miss Mary Fitzmaurice

Miss Lillie Linn

Jane Ann Boardhead

Charles Brooks

Patrick Fay, Sr.

Sarah J. Braddock

James Edward Dancy

Maggie McGrael ? (McGreal)

Patrick McCarty

Mrs. Alvaretta Seeberger

Dr. Frank A. Nichols

Edward Wrede

Cady Infant

Eva Clark

Lyle Shepherd


Stories from 1887-1888-1889







Saturday, July 23, 2011

Obits from the Chatsworth Plaindealer


Glabe Infant

Harman Trauman

Heie Frerichs

Elder Trask

Mary Roach

William Robinson,Sr.

Peter Shroyer

Patrick Murphy

David Reynolds

Henry Graling

Mrs. Maggie Oliver

Mrs. Lizzie Casteel

Mrs. John Burger

Henry Flessner

William Westerhouse

Joe Spranburg

Miss Mary Fitzmaurice

Miss Lillie Linn

Jane Ann Boardhead

Charles Brooks

Patrick Fay, Sr.

Sarah J. Braddock

James Edward Dancy

Maggie McGrael ? (McGreal)

Patrick McCarty

Mrs. Alvaretta Seeberger

Dr. Frank A. Nichols

Edward Wrede

Cady Infant

Eva Clark

Lyle Shepherd
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Parade Pics from The Blade









The 765 Steam Engine

Okay, after waiting 12 hours to see this piece of history, I came out with one picture,

not any good, but here is what I could find on it. Although it was a fun day, even dispite the heat!

The picture is from the Pantagraph and the link will take you to a video from the pantagraph.

I will be adding a link to a video taken right here in Chatsworth as soon as I can. Also the Logansport, Indiana newpaper reports that it will be making its return trip on Monday, July 25. So we can try again!!





Doris E. Rubinas, 74 of Chatsworth, IL, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 5:50 PM at the Piper City Rehab and Living Center in Piper City, IL.
Her graveside service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Chatsworth Cemetery, Chatsworth, IL. with Rev Corinne Blissard officiating. There will be no visitation. Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth is handling the arrangements. Memorials in Doris’s name may be left to American Cancer Society.
Doris was born on March 10, 1937 in St. Paul, MN., a daughter of Edward and Mary Bunke. She married Leroy Rubinas on November 12, 1968 at Las Vegas, NV. He survives in Chatsworth. Also surviving is 1 Son: Leroy A. (Rose) Rubinas-Appleton, NY. 1 Granddaughter: Melissa Rubinas and 1 Brother: Edward Bunke-Sacramento, CA. Doris was preceded in death by 3 Brothers.
Doris was educated in St. Paul MN schools and Concordia College. She was a Medical Secretary and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Chatsworth, IL.