Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Jane Henderson
Jan 19, 2025
Jane Henderson, 93 of Sharpsville passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Tipton on December 25, 1931 to James Mont & Lilly Belle (Jarrett) Hawkins. Jane was the wife of Hubert “Max” Henderson. They were married January 21, 1950 at their home in rural Sharpsville after they started dating in 1947. They were high school sweethearts....
Jean Ellen Hobbs
Jan 16, 2025
Jean Ellen Hobbs, 89 of rural Tipton County passed away at 4:04 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born in Prairie Township of Tipton County on December 28, 1935 to Olas & Anna Mae (Adams) Quakenbush. Jean married Doyle L. Hobbs on July 17, 1954 and they enjoyed 66 years together.
Jean was a...
Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Shupperd) Morris
Jan 15, 2025
Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Shupperd) Morris, 89 of Tipton passed away at 5:58 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at home. She was born in Tipton on April 1, 1935 to Basil Lawrence & Icie Ellen (Miller) Shupperd. She had lived in Kokomo for 20 years as well as in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii with the majority of her...
Dr. Michel J. Calache
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Michel J. Calache, 71, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Marion, Indiana. Born on October 13, 1953, in Alexandria, Egypt, to Jean and Lily (Nahas) Calache, Michel's life was a testament to the values of education, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to his faith, profession and community.
Michel's career...
Tony Ray Gipson
Jan 3, 2025
Tony Ray Gipson, 70 of Kempton passed away at home with his family by his side, on the morning of Friday, January 3, 2025. Tony was born in Tipton on April 9, 1954 to Johnnie & Verda (Raines) Gipson. He married Connie Park on April 23, 1973 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Tony worked at Woods Wire in Carmel...
Ted W. Lorts
Dec 31, 2024
Ted W. Lorts, aged 82, of Sharpsville passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana to Wayne & Donna Dee (Cottingham) Lorts. On January 8, 1966 he married the love of his life, Sandy Rees. The couple enjoyed 57 years of marriage together before Sandy’s...
Judith H. Boyd
Dec 30, 2024
Judith H. Boyd, 82 of Tipton, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born in Elwood on February 1, 1942, the daughter of Ora H. & Dorothy E. (Heathcote) Boyd.
Judith had worked at Nestle Corporation, Carnation Corporation and had been the manager at the Polar Bear in Tipton. She attended Hobbs Grade School and graduated from Tipton High...
Thomas Eugene Gall
Dec 29, 2024
Thomas Eugene Gall, aged 91, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 10, 1933, in Tipton County, the son of William and Hilda (Peters) Gall. He married Rita Mae Klemme on September 15, 1962 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and together they...
James R. Stroup
Dec 28, 2024
James R. Stroup, 77, of Tipton, passed away peacefully at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at The Waters of Tipton. Born on November 5, 1947, in Elwood, he was the son of James W. and Muriel D. (Grimme) Stroup. Jim is fondly remembered by his long-time girlfriend, Anne Spence.
A dedicated professional, Jim worked as a Millwright at General...
Carl Eugene "Gene" Lewis
Dec 23, 2024
Carl Eugene “Gene’” Lewis of Tipton passed away on December 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on April 28, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Helen Keele Bean. He was raised by Helen and her husband Gerald Bean.
Gene grew up in Mount Vernon, Illinois where he was active and successful in sports including football,...
Ellen Wylie
Dec 22, 2024
Ellen Wylie, 87 of Fishers died on December 22, 2024 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers. She was born on April 1, 1937 to Leo and Lema (nee Summers) Clouser.
On September 7, 1956 she married William “Bill” Wylie and he preceded her in death in 2014.
Ellen was a graduate of Windfall High School, class of 1955. She lived most of her...
Michael Don Hinds
Dec 21, 2024
Michael Don Hinds 76 of Windfall died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 4, 1948 to Don Henry and Harriett Helen (Emehiser) Hinds. On November 13, 1971, he married the love of his life, Melanie Jane “Janie” VanHorn. They spent 52 years together until her death in 2023.
Mike was a...
Ellyn "Darlene" Stewart
Dec 18, 2024
Ellyn “Darlene” Stewart, 85, Kokomo, IN passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1939, in Tipton to the late Ralph Pheanis and Evelyn (Bolton) Johnston. She married the late Richard “Dick” Stewart on May 22, 1960, at the West St. Christian Church in Tipton.
Darlene was born in Tipton and attended Tipton High School where...
Mary L. Hinkle
Dec 12, 2024
Mary L. Hinkle, 99 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born in Cicero Township of Tipton County on February 14, 1925 to Gilbert F. & Mary M. (Snipes) Meeks. Mary married Robert V. Hinkle on November 14, 1945 and he preceded her in death on June 16, 1997.
She was the...
Linda K. (Moss) Spivey
Dec 4, 2024
Linda K. (Moss) Spivey, 69 of Windfall passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Tipton at her son’s home. She was born on December 3, 1955 in Hobbs to Elbert Jay & Neva Nell Moss.
Linda loved caring for her pets, especially her Chihuahua named Pedro. She enjoyed going to rummage sales, playing bingo and listening to old classic country...
Imogene "Nan" Craig
Dec 1, 2024
Imogene Craig, 96, affectionately referred to as "Nan", passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Tipton, Indiana. Imogene was born on May 17, 1928 in Scopus, Missouri to Columbus Palmer Bridges (July 1894 - March 1946) and Lillie Mae Drum Bridges (Oct 1899 - Aug 1930). Imogene was the youngest of five children. Her sisters include Wilma Ferrel (June...
Thomas W. "Tom" Phifer
Nov 29, 2024
Thomas W. Phifer, 81 of Tipton died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at The Waters in Tipton. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 24, 1943 to Wilbur and Margaret M. (Weber) Phifer. On April 11, 1964 he married Susan D. Leach, she survives.
Tom was a 1961 graduate of Tipton High School and attended Franklin College. He...
Wanda Lorane (Cardwell) Dudding
Nov 27, 2024
Wanda Lorane (Cardwell) Dudding, 75 of Tipton died peacefully at her home alongside her loving family. She was born in Prairie Township, Tipton County at the family homestead on December 18, 1948, to John C. and Harriett E. (Jeffers) Cardwell. On August 22, 1969, she married her sweetheart Robert “Glenn” Dudding, spending over 50 years in marriage.
Wanda poured herself into...
Ilo Mae Spears
Nov 27, 2024
Ilo Mae Spears, 86 of Sharpsville died peacefully at her residence Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born in Plymouth, Indiana on May 12, 1938 to Ruben and Bernice (Spaid) Shively. Ilo married her soul mate, Freddie Nelson Spears on August 19, 1962. They enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage as he died on January 9, 2022.
Ilo was a 1956...
Timothy Joe Driver
Nov 22, 2024
Timothy Joe Driver, 60 of Tipton died peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Tipton Indiana on May 12, 1964 the youngest of the ten children of Jimmie Lewis and Bertie Alma (Stinson) Driver.
Tim was a 1983 graduate of Tipton High School. He was employed at Marsh Supermarkets where he began working on the...
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