Obituaries - Record Herald News

Nevaeh Danielle Kreider, infant daughter of Daniel Lee and Audrey Lovina (Kuhns) Kreider of Arcola, IL was stillborn at 11:29 P.M. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. A daughter loved and longed for by her parents and sisters, with dreams of a long and joyous life, she was instead…

John Clay Peck, 76, of Arthur, passed away 9:09 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. John was born on December 26, 1947, in Urbana; the son of Gerald D. and Romaine (McCullough)…

Doris Jean Sanders, living in Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 4, 2024. Beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, her sparkly, blue eyes will be dearly missed. Doris was born on February 18, 1937 to Raymond and Thrissia (Elam) Johns in Tuscola, Illinois, where she grew up on a farm with her three brothers and…

Doyle Kent Bailey, 76, of Charleston, died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Mattoon Rehab and Health Center in Mattoon. Doyle was born November 24, 1947 in Edwards County, Illinois, the son of Myrl and Eva Sawyer Bailey.  He married JoAnne Gooch in Arcola on April 3, 1971. He is survived by his…

Charles F. VanSickle Sr., 91, of Newman passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Charles was born to Paul and Frances (Biddle) VanSickle on July 10, 1932 in Metcalf, IL.  He married Judy Shields on August 18, 2006 in Newman. He is survived by his wife of…

Thomas James Wilson, 85, of Arthur, passed away at 11:38 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Sullivan Healthcare and Rehab. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2, at the Arthur United Methodist Church with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Visitation was held prior to the funeral. A private burial was in the Arthur Cemetery. Tom…

Roberta Diane McDaniel, 71, of Bethany, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Roberta was born April 18, 1952 in Decatur, the daughter of Robert M. and Clara June Jay McMillan. She married William McDaniel in Bethany on January 30, 1972; they had celebrated 52 years. Funeral services…

Irene Marie Wattjes, 83, of Tuscola, IL and formerly of Nokomis, IL passed away Saturday, March 2nd at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 22009 East 19th Road, Nokomis, IL on Saturday, March 9th from…

Rita Arlene Wattjes, 52, of Tuscola, IL and formerly of the Springfield and Nokomis areas passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in her home. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and niece. Visitation for Rita Arlene Wattjes will be Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,…

Thomas James Wilson, 85, of Arthur, passed away at 11:38 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Sullivan Healthcare and Rehab. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois Street, with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to…