Obituaries

Thomas E. "Tom" TragesserThomas Edward "Tom" Tragesser, 76, Tipton died at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence.  He was born February 15, 1936 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christine (Funke) Tragesser.  On November 9, 1957 he married Nancy Smith and she survives.Tom was a tool & die maker and the owner of Swift Tool & Die, having...

Sylvia Elvona (Davis) TolleSylvia Elvona Tolle, 88, Tipton, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born June 14, 1919 in Elwood to Edwin P. & Sylvia Dell (Balser) Davis.  She met Edgar M. Tolle on a date for ice cream set up by his sister, Marjorie Hicks, after he returned from...

(Velma) Jean Overdorf Thornton(Velma) Jean Overdorf Thornton, 86,  Tipton, peacefully passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the St. Joseph Center in Tipton.  Born on December 11, 1922, she was the daughter of Walter C. & Emma (Hunt) Overdorf. She was a graduate of Tipton High School, a member of East Union Christian Church and Tipton...

William M. "Bill" Sutton, Sr.William M. "Bill" Sutton, Sr., 94, Tipton, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor.  He was born November 26, 1917 in Matthews, Indiana to Omar & Tessie Mae (Cunningham) Sutton.  On January 12, 1944 he married Mae Ritenour and she survives.Bill was a retired office manager for the Cochran Lumber Company...

Michael Lynn ThatcherMichael Lynn Thatcher, 63 of Tipton died Monday January 21, 2008, at 10:40 a.m. at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  He was born in Kokomo on May 10, 1944 to Albert and Ruby (Conwell) Thatcher.  He married Sue Landseadel July 6, 1974 and she survives.Michael worked as a tool maker for Chrysler and Delco.  He was active in the...

Herbert A. TragesserHerbert A. Tragesser, 71 of Indianapolis died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008  at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on February 3, 1937 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christine (Funke) Tragesser.Herbert retired from Chrysler after 39 years of service.  He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kokomo, past member...

James W. "Jim" StroupJames W. "Jim" Stroup, 94 of Tipton County died on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor.  He was born August 10, 1920 in Tipton County to William E. & Zola (Newlon) Stroup.  On July 20, 1941 he married Muriel D. Grimme.  She preceded him in death on March 3, 2001.  He married Charlotte Richwine on...

Deletha "Dee" ThomasDeletha "Dee" Johnston Thomas received her wings on July 12, 2015 in Tipton, Indiana.  Deletha was born on September 13, 1938 in Vici, Oklahoma to Loyd and Essie (Olds) Johnston.  She grew up on a ranch near Vici, and attended Vici High School.  There she played softball, and was a basketball star.  After high school Deletha moved to...

Juanita (Fenn) StaffordJuanita (Fenn) Stafford, 86 of Tipton died at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born on February 26, 1930 in Howard County, Indiana to Ernest & Jessie (Conn) Fenn.  On January 15, 1952 she married William "Art" Stafford and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2015.Juanita was...

Mary Elizabeth StewartMary Elizabeth Stewart, 89 of Tipton died at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born January 7, 1924 in Tipton County to Arthur & Carrie Ethel (Jackson) Samuels.  On April 11, 1944 she married Charles Otis Stewart and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1993.Mary was a...

Russell E. "Rut" SottongRussell E. "Rut" Sottong, 68 of Kempton died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born June 1, 1944 in Elwood to Joseph Earl & Mary Louise (Clark) Sottong.  On February 20, 1965 he married Linda L. Henry and she survives.Russell was a farmer; he also worked for...

Gladys L. "Jackie" SmithFollowing a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Gladys L. “Jackie” Smith, 90, of Tipton is now healthy and happy again.Gladys or “Jackie” as most people called her, passed away peacefully at 11:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton surrounded by family.  Jackie was born in Clay County, Tenn. on March 23, 1924,...

Jackie P. "Jack" SmithJackie P. "Jack" Smith, of Tipton, a Godly man, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died at the age of 86 at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born in Tipton County to Ezra "Buzz" and Margaret (Cuppy) Smith.  He married Mary Anne Armstrong and she survives.Jack worked...

John E. "Jack" SimmonsJohn E. "Jack" Simmons, 80, Tipton, died at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Tipton Hospital.  He was born May 16, 1929 in Lafayette to Ralph A. and Dorothy E. (Rhodes ) Simmons.  He married Carol L. Arnholter on June 23, 1951 and she survives.He was involved with agriculture all of his life as a farmer,...

Melba L. SchulenburgA Life’s JourneyMelba Louise Schulenburg entered eternal rest at 7:58 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born July 11, 1919 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Martin and Hulda (Ewell) Kuhlman.  Melba was welcomed into the family of God through Holy Baptism on July 13, 1919 and confirmed her baptismal vows through...

Walter A. SchulenburgWalter Alfred Schulenburg, 95, of Tipton, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2008.  A lifetime resident of Tipton County, he was born August 15, 1913 to Paul and Martha (Leininger) Schulenburg.  God welcomed him into His family at baptism on September 7, 1913 and confirmed his baptismal vows through the rite of confirmation on April 10, 1927. ...

Dorothy Eleanor SchweitzerDorothy Eleanor (Bidner) Schweitzer was born February 3, 1915 in Manchester, Indiana; the daughter of Matilda (Schwear) Bidner and Clements Charles Peter Bidner. She was brought to the Lord by baptism that same month.  She was confirmed on April 13, 1930 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osman, Illinois.She graduated as the Valedictorian of the Bellflower (Illinois) High School,...

Elizabeth Ann "Ibby Ann" Kurtz SchramElizabeth Ann "Ibby Ann" Kurtz Schram, 94,  Tipton died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday January 27, 2009 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.  She was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 11, 1914 to Fred V. and Ella M. (Marlatt) Miller.  Ibby Ann married William A. Kurtz, M.D. in 1941 and he preceded her in death...

John W. SchulenburgJohn W. Schulenburg, 97 of Tipton died at 11:41 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born on February 3, 1917 in Tipton County to Paul and Martha (Leininger) Schulenburg.  On August 18, 1939 John married Capitola Hancock and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2003.John was a life-long Tipton...

Philip J. "Joe" SchmithPhilip J. "Joe" Schmith, 80, Carmel, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born May 9, 1927 in Indianapolis to Philip A. & Esther (Huron) Schmith.  On June 17, 1950 he married Kathryn Edwards and she survives. He had lived in Tipton for 62 years, Indianapolis for 2 1/2 years, Norfolk,...