Sovilla E. Gingerich Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sovilla E. Gingerich of Arthur, Illinois, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sovilla E. Gingerich or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eli D. Yoder and Katie Ann Yoder (Mast); her husband Benjamin W. Gingerich; her daughter Elizabeth Jane Miller; and her siblings, Willis, Willard, Adlai, Daniel Yoder, Mattie, Verna, Susanna and Edna.
She is survived by: her children, Seranus Lamar Gingerich (Carolyn) of Arcola, IL, Eli William Gingerich (Doris) of Sullivan, IL, Marlin Benjamin Gingerich (Tillie) of Arcola, IL, Susanna Marie Jess (Omer) of Arthur, IL, John Marcus Gingerich (Mattie Marie) of Arthur, IL, Katie Ellen Yoder (Lewis) of Lovington, IL, Leah Irene Chupp (Eli) of Sullivan, IL, Barbara Fern Jess (Philip) of Arthur, IL, Steven Rufus Gingerich of Goshen, IN and Rosemary Sovilla Gingerich of Arthur, IL; her son-in-law Gary Miller (Dorothea) of Ava, IL; her sister Elsie Schrock; and her sister-in-law Fannie Gingerich. She is also survived by 94 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 280 great grandchildren, 7 step great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM and on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Steven Brenneman Residence. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.
