Obituaries - Record Herald News

Elva W. Gingerich, 87, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:42 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at The Arthur Home. He passed away peacefully in the presence of family. Elva was born on March 21, 1936, in Arthur, IL to Ervin J. and Sarah J. (Bontrager) Gingerich. He married Sovilla A. Mast on December…

Sharon L. Bobbitt, 78, of Arthur, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Rev. Doug Davis officiating. Burial will follow in…

Virginia Lorraine Fortney, of State College, PA, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023. Born September 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Millard Hunter Fortney and Vivian Marie Rennels of Arcola, Illinois. The younger sister of four older brothers, Virginia learned grit, determination and strong self-defense skills at an early age.…

Melba (Gallagher) Johnson, 95, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Country Health Care & Rehab in Gifford. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Villa Grove to Forrest and Sarah Elizabeth (Holmes) Gallager.  She married Claude Johnson on December 19, 1946.  He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death…

Rodney Long, 56, of Swansea, formerly of Centralia, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon surrounded by his family. Rodney was born October 18, 1967 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert Long and Barbara “Bobbe” (Brooks) Long. He married Julie Laroe of Ivesdale, IL on November 11, 1995,…

Robert E. “Bob” Coombe, 81, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:30 AM at Joanne’s House Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. A Memorial service will be held this winter at the Anchor Christian Church in Bonita Springs, FL, details to be announced. A Memorial service will also be held in the spring in Arcola,…

Orie A. Helmuth, 84, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Arthur, IL passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at…

Elisa L Jamison, 60, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at 3:32 a.m. in her home, after a long battle with cancer. Elisa was born on April 28, 1963 to Jerry and Bonnie Wilson Chesnut in Tuscola, IL. She married Bob Jamison of Atwood on June 22, 1991. She was preceded…

Patricia Ann Fisher Heit, 88, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday December 24, 2023, at the Arthur Home, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Zion United Church of Christ, 701 North County Road 250 East, Arthur, IL, with the Rev…

Lois V. Klienmeyer, 100, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:44 AM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Arthur Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Rev. Zandra Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery.  Visitation will be held…