Eli A. Herschberger Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eli A. Herschberger of Arthur, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 17, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chris E. Herschberger and Amelia J. Herschberger (Bontrager); his former wife Ruby Ellen Herschberger; his daughter Dorothy E. Helmuth; his grandsons, Darrin Stutzman and Matthew Herschberger; his great grandchildren, Marlys Helmuth, Emily Gingerich, Heather Helmuth and Jared Miller; and his siblings, Ervin Herschberger, Sarah Graber, Levi Herschberger, Katie Miller and Irma Schrock.
He is survived by: his wife Anna Marie Herschberger of Arthur, IL; his children, Kenneth Herschberger (Ruby) of Arthur, IL, Alma Fern Stutzman (Edward) of Arthur, IL, Delores E. Schrock (Larry) of Tuscola, IL, Paul Herschberger (Dorothy) of Arthur, IL, Treva Ann Herschberger (Dwayne) of Arcola, IL and Leona Kay Farmwald (Steve) of Sullivan, IL; his son-in-law Christian Helmuth of Arthur, IL; his siblings, Ella Diener (Ben) of Arthur, IL, Lydia Mae Yoder (Levi) of Wautoma, WI, Monroe Herschberger (Verna) of Sullivan, IL, Fannie Helmuth of Statesville, NC, Chris Herschberger (Sarah Mae) of Bloomfield, IA, Viola Jess (Andy) of Humboldt, IL, Mary Yoder (Andy) of McBain, MI and Oba Herschberger (Barbara) of Sullivan, IL; and his sister-in-law Esther Herschberger of Humboldt, IL.. He is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 95 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM and on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the HCK West Building. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.
