Julie Johnson

We've received sad news today of the passing of Julie Johnson, longtime IRM member and CA&E supporter. Julie was heavily involved with CA&E history and preservation since the railroad quit running and was aboard the very last car to return to Wheaton on July 3, 1957. She was active at IRM in the Track & Signal Department for decades, starting in the 1960's and continuing to the present day; was responsible for funding numerous acquisitions including CA&E 308, IT "Peoria," the THI&E cars and the lion's share of the cost of the Trolleyville acquisition; served on the board of directors and as President several times; and was generally one of the museum's most active volunteers. In recent months she made her enormous collection of CA&E historic materials available online at no cost at www.caerr.com. We extend our condolences to her friends and family. Her support and hard work will be sorely missed. We will update the blog with information on memorial service arangements as it becomes available.

Above photo: Julie in CA&E 409, July 4, 2010

UPDATE: John Cloos has commented with memorial service information:

Services information.

Julie Ann Johnson 1942-2011

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3rd, from 4 to 8 PM at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street in Wheaton, Illinois.

Services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at Wheaton Bible Church, 27W500 North Avenue in West Chicago.

A graveside service will follow at Wheaton Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at www.hultgrenfh.com