Obituaries - Record Herald News

Thomas D. Bennett, 86, of Tuscola, died on March 23, 2026 at 11:50 a.m., at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Tom was born November 16, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois to Maxwell A. Bennett and Doris E. (Carpenter) Bennett. He moved with his parents to Rantoul, where he was raised, and graduated from Rantoul Township High…

Katana Sue (Flanagan) Ponder, of Hammond, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1949, the daughter of the late Mary Fern (Heit) Carlyle and William “Bill” Carlyle. On August 12, 1973, she married Harold Ponder in Arcola, IL. Harold preceded her in death…

Aileen B. Elliott,  Lovington, passed at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, eight days short of her 101st birthday, in her residence surrounded by her family. Private family graveside services will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington, with Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Arthur Ambulance Service or to the Lovington Ambulance…

Ron Harris, 79, of Effingham, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1946, and lived a life marked by hard work, creativity, and a deep love for family and simple joys. Ron had a lifelong passion for cars—especially classic and hot rods. A founding member of the Ramblin’ Relics…

Debbie R. Nacke, 73, of Arcola, died at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. Debbie was born December 1, 1952 in Tuscola, the daughter of Willis and Mary Barbee Jolley.  She married Mark Nacke on December 28, 1982. She is survived by her husband, Mark Nacke of Arcola;…

Our beloved mom, Susan Bechtel Hall, age 66, of Tuscola, IL passed away on March 17, 2026 at 8:25 pm with her 2 daughters by her side. She was born on March 18, 1959 in Salem, IL to Charles J. Bechtel and Frances M. (Eagan) Bechtel. She graduated from Tuscola High School in 1977. Susan…

Doris Jean Piercy, 94, of Tuscola, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, Chrisman, IL. Eastern Star and Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Duane Piercy officiating. Burial will…

DONALD BRUCE GASS, 78 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:42 P.M. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Bruce was born on February 3, 1948, in Mattoon, IL, a son of Donald Jerome and Mildred Inez (Edwards) Gass. He married Rosalyn Sue (Craig) Fidler on December 19, 1987,…

PAUL A. HELMUTH, 62 years, 7 months, and 9 days of Arthur, IL, passed away at 3:55 A.M. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the HCK West building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Howard Otto…

JEFFREY ALAN MILLER, 58 years, 4 months and 7 days of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:05 P.M. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Walnut Grove Packaging 578 E CR 200 N in rural Arcola, IL.  Bishop Lamar Miller…