Clara J. Schrock

Clara J. Schrock obituary, Arcola, IL

Clara J. Schrock

Clara Schrock Obituary

Visit the Edwards Funeral Home - Arcola website to view the full obituary.

Clara J. Schrock, 91, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:08 AM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Melvin Kaufman will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur, IL. Visitation will be held any time after 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and any time after 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 all at the HCK West Building. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Clara was born on November 7, 1934 in Arthur, IL, a daughter of Jacob M. and Mattie A. (Herschberger) Chupp. She married Edward C. Schrock on October 3, 1957 in Arthur, IL. He passed away on March 18, 2023.

Survivors include four sons, Ezra Schrock and his wife Linda of Arthur, IL, Lewis Schrock and his wife Stephanie of Lerna, IL, Levi Schrock and his wife LeAnna of Arthur, IL, Eli Schrock and his wife Arlene of Arthur, IL and two daughters, Arlene Stutzman and her husband Nathanael of Worthington, IN, and Ruthann Herschberger and her husband Mervin of Arcola, IL; 40 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Wilma Yoder; one brother, Lewis Chupp and his wife Mary, two sisters-in-law, Verna Chupp (Edward), Lorene Chupp (Omer), and Edward’s sister, Alta Schrock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob M. and Mattie A. (Herschberger) Chupp, her husband, Edward C. Schrock, four brothers, Joas (Esther), Eli (Anna), Edward and Omer Chupp, one sister, Edna Schrock (Fred), brother-in-law Eli Yoder, one grandchild, LeAnna Stutzman, and three great grandchildren.

Clara was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Edwards Funeral Home - Arcola

221 East Main St., Arcola, IL 61910

Make a Donation
in Clara Schrock's name

How to support Clara's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Clara Schrock's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more