Obituaries

Margaret A. "Peg" AshleyMargaret Alice "Peg" Ashley, 88 of Tipton passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton from complications from the flu.  She was the widow of Norman R. Ashley who proceeded her in death on Jan. 29, 2011.Born March 29, 1926, in Gary to Glen and Thelma Stouder, who later...

Martha Grace BairdMartha Grace Baird, 88 of Tipton died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care at Tipton Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1920 in Tipton County, the only child of George Ray & Orpha Elizabeth (Ludlow) Findling.  On April 30, 1938 she married Chester Andrew Baird who preceded her in death on December 3,...

Michael D. AlderferMichael D. Alderfer, 37 of Kokomo died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 8:10 p.m. at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Howard County on December 13, 1976 to Larry and Norma (Cardwell) Alderfer.  He married Kaylee Colburn on October 12, 2013 and she survives.Michael was employed at Sam's Club in Kokomo.  He was attending  Purdue...

Thomas M. AndersonThomas Martin Anderson, 66 of Tipton, son of Hervey C. and Cecelia M. (Enneking) Anderson, passed away on September 12, 2011 at his residence.  He was born December 12, 1944, in Elwood, Indiana.Tom worked as a Tipton Tribune paperboy from 8 to 12 years of age. He was commended by his employer as “one of our finest newspaper...

Wendell W. BagleyWendell W. Bagley, 80, Tipton, lost his courageous battle with cancer at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, with the love of family around him.  He was born on February 8, 1933, to Wilbur R. and Deva (Foulke) Bagley.Wendell married Cheryl Smith on June 20, 1956, and she survives.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951. ...

William E. "Bill" BakerWilliam E. "Bill" Baker, 80 of Atlanta died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  He was born on March 13, 1933 in Anderson to James E. and Gladys V. (Cokrill) Baker.  On December 26, 1954 he married Marilyn Holt and she survives.He was a lifelong farmer.  Bill was a member of the Oasis...

Ben O'Banion BarrBen O’Banion Barr, 95 of Indianapolis died at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 21, 1918 to Ben Harrison and Brough (O’Banion) Barr.  He married Mary Joan Spaeth on October 7, 1989 and she survives.Ben worked with International Shoe Company of St. Louis...

Beverly S. BairdBeverly S. Baird, 67 of Tipton died at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.  She was born in Kokomo on April 28, 1948 to Connie Guy and Geneva (Willis) Higgins.  Beverly married Roger L. "Leon" Baird on December 3, 1966.Beverly farmed with her husband and loved her family.  She enjoyed attending...

Crecencia S. "Chris" AlvarezCrecencia S. "Chris" Alvarez, 81, Cicero, and a 46-year Atlanta resident, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at Sheridan Healthcare Center.  She was born January 1, 1929 in Austin, Texas to Guadalupe & Patricia (Sanchez) Soliz.  On August 4, 1948 she married Pedro Alvarez and he survives.She was a homemaker and had worked at Arcadia...

Dana George AskrenDana George Askren, 61 of Windfall and formerly of Kokomo, Tipton and Mt. Vernon, Kentucky died early Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his residence.  He was born August 27, 1950 in Elwood to George M. & Margaret (Ogden) Askren.  He married Judith Faye Bradshaw in 1975.Dana had retired from the Indiana National Guard and later worked at Steel...

Dr. Don Richard AskrenNEW INFORMATION:A celebration of life will take place at his residence, 2853 E. St. Rd. 28 on July 4th from 5-9pm.  Family and friends are invited.  Fireworks will follow.Dr. Don Richard Askren, 89 of Tipton died at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Community Hospital, Anderson.  He was born on July 8, 1923 in Tipton...

Norman R. AshleyNorman R. Ashley, 87 of Tipton passed away at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Tipton Hospital from complications of pneumonia.Mr. Ashley was born Jan. 9, 1924 to Hazel and Kendall M. Ashley in Gary, Indiana.  After serving in the Pacific in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, he married Margaret A. ''Peg'' Stouder in...

Robert BadgleyRobert Badgley, 63, Munfordville, Kentucky, and a former Tipton resident, died at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at his residence.  He was born August 9, 1943 in Gary to Clyde A. & Bertha (Smith) Badgley.  After the death of his father, he was raised by his mother and step-father, Clifford White.  He grew up in Crown Point and...

Rupert A. "Red" WatsonRupert A. "Red" Watson, 82, Tipton, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at his residence.  He was born April 18, 1924, in Tipton County to Rupert A. Watson, Sr. and Elizabeth (Aldridge) Watson.  On June 21, 1946, he married Eileen Lewis and she survives.He was a paint and wallpaper contractor.  Red was a member of...

Shirley J. WeismillerShirley J. Weismiller, 76 of Tipton died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2011 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born July 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Hugh V. & Cledith D. (Fritz) DeNoon.  Shirley had previously lived in Kirksville, Indiana and St. Louis, Missouri.  In 1957 she married Joseph Elliott and he died in...

Frances L. AhlemeyerFrances Ahlemeyer, 85, a life-long Sharpsville resident, died at 5:29 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Tipton Hospital. She was born October 7, 1923 in Sharpsville to Ralph P. & Lula M. (Spaulding) Henderson.  On March 15, 1942 she married Rex V. Peters and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1949.  She then married Noble A....

Robert J. TragesserRobert J. Tragesser, 81, Tipton passed away at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his daughter's residence.  He was born on October 21, 1930 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christina (Funke) Tragesser.He was a graduate of Tipton High School and a veteran of the US Navy.  Robert was an active member of the American Legion and past...

Sr. Julia Wagner, CSJSr. Julia Wagner, CSJ died Monday, October 24, 2011at the age of 91 in the Tipton Hospital.  A resident of St. Joseph Center since 2004, she had been in poor health for some time and died peacefully with other Sisters at her side.Matthias and Helen (Kamer) Wagner gave birth to Mary Elizabeth Wagner May 15, 1920 in...

Sister M.  Eleanore Van De WalleBorn into this world December 28, 1914Entered into Eternal Life February 26, 2009Sister M. Eleanore Van de Walle died February 26, 2009 at the age of 94, following a long illness.  She was living in Camilla Hall at St. Joseph Center in Tipton, Indiana at the time of her death.  Emma Emily Van De Walle...

L. Louise TragesserL. Louise Tragesser, 95 of Tipton died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born on November 19, 1916 in Rankin, Illinois to Andrew & Lena May (Hill) Garst.She graduated from Tipton High School in 1934.  She was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and Altar-Rosary Society...