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Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
David Long
Feb 17, 2025
David Wesley Long, 70 of Tipton passed away at home on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 23, 1954 to Glen Randall & Wanda Jean (Goodman) Long. David married Darlena Davis on August 28, 1981 and they enjoyed 37 years together before her passing on October 6, 2018.
David worked as a butcher at Needler’s...
Shawnric Ryan Lewis
Feb 13, 2025
Shawnric Ryan Lewis 39 of Sheridan died Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born in Tipton, Indiana on May 30, 1985 to Richart Drake Lewis and Vivian Lynn (Fecher).
Shawnric was a 2003 graduate of Sheridan High School. He greatly enjoyed reading and writing. He was known to often write letter to his family and friends expressing himself in words. Shawnric...
Carol J. Reese
Feb 13, 2025
Carol J. Reese, 83 of Tipton passed away at 10:06 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born in the Beechwood area of Tipton County on April 30, 1941 to Paul O. & Mary (Alley) Reese.
Carol worked at Marsh for 37 years from 1959-1996. During that time she saw many changes in how groceries...
Coleman Leroy Wagner, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Coleman Leroy Wagner, Jr. passed away at home on Sunday, February 9, 2024 at the age of 54. He was born on June 2, 1970 in Tipton County to Coleman L. “Leroy” & Sandra Lee (Utsler) Wagner. Both of his parents preceded him in death.
Coleman did not belong to any organizations, but he knew everyone. He could talk to anyone...
Wayne Atkisson
Feb 9, 2025
E. Wayne Atkisson, aged 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20, 1934 in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Edgar Eldon and Emmagene (Newton) Atkisson. Wayne married his beloved wife, Barbara Cardwell, on January 6, 1957, and together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage...
Ronald “Ron” Warren, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Warren, Jr. passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida, on February 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on January 9, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Betty Beck and Ronald Warren, Ron lived a life of faith, family, service and care about others.
A graduate of Kokomo High School, Ron continued his education at Indiana University,...
Andrea "Andy" Pearce White
Feb 5, 2025
ANDREA “Andy” (BARRUM) PEARCE WHITE – On the evening of February 5, 2025, Andy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old.
Andy was born in Elwood, Indiana, on August 31, 1945. She was the only child of John W. and Zola Mae (Cook) Barrum. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1963 and from...
Dr. Gerald J. Barnes
Feb 3, 2025
Dr. Gerald J. Barnes, Jerry, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 3, 2025. Jerry was born May 7, 1936, the son of John “Jack” and Fidelis “Day” Barnes in Indianapolis, IN. He was the oldest of what would be five children. The family moved to Tipton, IN, where his dad became the Tipton Ford dealer. Jerry...
Esther Marie McMath
Jan 22, 2025
Esther Marie McMath, 83 passed away at her home in Tipton, Indiana on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on September 23, 1941to Barney and Vera (Shannon) Giacoletti,
Esther grew up in Clinton where she was a graduate of Clinton High School. After graduating from Indiana State College, she taught school in the Tipton Community School...
Heide Giselle Prout
Jan 19, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved stepmom, Heide Prout, of Tipton, Indiana on Sunday, January 19, 2025, shortly before midnight. She has joined our dad, Richard Prout, who passed last year on February 6, 2024. Heide was a beautiful, intelligent woman who was loved by all, and she will be missed by everyone who knew her!
Heide Giselle Prout...
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,...
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