Obituaries

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...

Oren RectorOren Rector, 90, Kempton, died at 8:33 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at Tipton Hospital. He was born in Kempton on April 14, 1917 to Oscar & Ruth (King) Rector.  On September 3, 1939 he married Margaret Pulliam and she died September 6, 1996.Oren was a minister, school teacher, principal and farmer. He had been a member of 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...

R. Rance RogersR. Rance Rogers, 50, Tipton, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born August 15, 1962 in Tipton to Richard G. & Yolanda M. (Pollo) Rogers.He was baptized at West Street Christian Church.  Rance was a 4-H club member, an artist, and a Boy Scout.  He would have been an...

Orvis Earlin Carter, Jr.Orvis Earlin Carter, Jr. 73 of Kempton died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at his residence.  He was born August 31, 1939 in Sumner County, Tennessee to Orvis Earlin Carter, Sr. and Naoma Francis (Frost) Carter.  He married Kathleen P. Jones and she survives.Earlin worked at Steel Parts for 35 years, retiring as a foreman...

Gerald F. BarrGerald F. Barr, 87 of Tipton died at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his residence.  He was born May 17, 1926 in Tipton County to Churchille Barr & Gladys (Illyes) Barr Logan.  On November 7, 1948 he married Zoe Ann Myers and they had been married for 64 years.Gerald was a farmer, substitute mail route...

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...

Della Mae BuckleyDella Mae Buckley, 86, Sharpsville, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006  at home.  She was born at home on May 20, 1920, in Tipton County.  She was the daughter of John Emerick and Lula Mirtle (Bogue) Fennell.  On August 21, 1937, she married George Edward Buckley.  He proceeded her in death September 4, 1967.She attended Ross...

David K. CoverdaleDavid Keith Coverdale, 86 of Tipton died Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence at 8:05 a.m. He was born in Hamilton County on October 5, 1928 to John Wesley and Thelma Cecil (Dienst) Coverdale. He married Annabelle Lee on August 13, 1948 and she preceded him in death on September 3, 2002. Dave was a distributor for...

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...

Mary Alice NicholsMary Alice Nichols, 74, Tipton, died at 4:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born May 14, 1935 in Elwood to Lowell H. and Madonna (Clyde) Kinder.  On August 25, 1956 she married Philip V. Nichols and they were married for 52 years.She was a Registered Nurse at Tipton County Memorial...

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...

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...

Zoe Ann BarrZoe Ann Barr, 86 of Tipton died at 5:27 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 28, 1929 in Tipton to Irvin "Buck" & Ethel (Tudor) Myers.  On November 7, 1948 she married Gerald Barr at the Hopewell Methodist Church.  Gerald preceded her in death on June...

Antoinette "Toni" Marie WoodAntoinette “Toni” Marie Wood graduated to heaven on Saturday, December 8, 2012 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Toni was born in Tipton, Indiana on January 6, 1964.  She later graduated from Tipton High School in 1982.  That same year, she married her high school sweetheart William David Wood.  Toni and David remained in Tipton...

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...

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...

Winifred Joan "Jody" RipbergerWinifred Joan "Jody" Ripberger was born, December 21, 1928 and was married to Raymond “Bud” Ripberger on April 23, 1949. Her parents were Gladys and Joseph Aerne, and brother Joey Aerne of Kokomo. She raised six children. Kathy (Ripberger) Mahaney (deceased), Dan Ripberger, Tipton, Ron Ripberger and wife Karen, Tipton, Cindy (Ripberger) Essig and husband Larry, Arcadia,...

Ruth Mildred "Millie" CampbellRuth Mildred Campbell, 92 of  Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and formerly of Tipton County died Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Florida.  She was born on February 7, 1920 to Earl M. and Mabel (Dawson) Foster.  She married Charles R. Campbell on December 30, 1945, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1993.Mildred was a bookkeeper...

Mickyle T. CastMickyle T. Cast, 21, Tipton died at 6:49 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 3, 1986 in Tipton to Mike & Terri  (Kellum) Cast, Sr.   Mickyle had also lived in Elwood for eight years.He was a student at Ball State University and attended First Baptist Church in Tipton.  Mickyle was...