Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

Patricia Ann Tebbe, 80 of Tipton, IN died peacefully Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Elwood, IN on January 15, 1942 to John C. and Eva (Johannes) Funke.  She married Norbert Tebbe on February 1, 1964, spending 58 years together.

Patricia graduated from the St. Joseph Academy in Tipton and furthered her...

Nov 25, 2022

Victor Randy Wolfgang, 72 of Tipton died Friday, November 25, 2022 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born in Marion, Indiana on August 10, 1950 to Vic and Ruthanna (Newby) Wolfgang. Randy married Rita Jo Harper on December 22, 1972. She preceded him in death on February 5, 1993.

Randy was very involved in the community. He owned...

Nov 23, 2022

Joyce Smith Watson Frese, 90 of Carmel passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel. She was born in Tipton County on July 16, 1932 to Fred and Matie (Hinkle) Smith. In 1988 Joyce married Jerry Frese; he preceded her in death in 2016.

Joyce was a member of the East 91st Street Christian Church in...

Nov 3, 2022

Nov 3, 2022

Roy Gene Gipson, 77, of Elwood, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away November 3, 2022 at Elwood Health and Living Facility after an epic eighteen-year battle with cancer.  Gene was born in Moss, Tennessee to the late George and Roxie (Green) Gipson on January 26, 1945 and moved to Indiana as a small child.  He graduated from Tipton...

Oct 20, 2022

Walter C. Overdorf, 89 of Cicero passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Walt was born on April 20, 1933 in Tipton County to Clyde & Mary (McLaughlin) Overdorf. He married Darlene Downing on April 5, 1953 and they enjoyed over 69 years of marriage.

During his lifetime Walt had many jobs including...

Oct 10, 2022

Christian Smith was born sleeping on Monday, October 10, 2022 at IU North Hospital in Carmel. She arrived much earlier than her parents Victoria Porter and her husband Clayton Smith had wanted and passed on to heaven before they had a chance to meet her. Her parents are joined by their family and friends as they grieve her loss.

Christian...

Sep 29, 2022

Shirley J. Hopper, 89 of Elwood, died on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on July 11, 1933 in Tipton to Samuel & Grace (Boles) Ashpaugh. On August 7, 1950 she married Robert R. Hopper and he survives. The couple enjoyed an amazing 72 years of marriage together, loving each other and raising...

Sep 27, 2022

Michael T. Hawkins, 70, of Tipton passed away Tuesday evening, September 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on July 2, 1952 in Tipton, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Alfred William “Shorty” & Margaret “Peggy” (McCormack) Hawkins.

Mike graduated from Tipton High School, Class of 1971.  After high school he served in the United States Navy...

Sep 22, 2022

Mona Lou (Jones) Stafford, 90 of Kokomo passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Waterford Health Campus in Kokomo, surrounded by her loving family.  Mona was privileged to live in many communities throughout her years including Tipton, West Lafayette, East Lansing, Michigan, and Pendleton.  She was born in Noblesville on October 7, 1931 to Arza and Elizabeth Loraine (Males)...

Sep 18, 2022

James Nicholas Paikos, age 92 of Tipton died peacefully Sunday, September 18, 2022 at home. He was born June 7, 1930 in Tipton to Nicholas and Sophia (Nicholaithou) Paikos. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1948 and graduated from Butler University in 1952. At Butler, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

After his time at...

Sep 17, 2022

John Carl Land, 62 of Tipton, died at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. John was born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky on October 2, 1959 to Arno C. & Chieko M. (Mori) Land.

John was a graduate of Tri-Central High School, Class of 1977 where he played football (Jersey #81) and wrestled. John attended Ball State and Purdue University majoring...

Sep 15, 2022

Charles Michael “Mike” Henderson, 59 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home. Mike was born in Tipton on September 28, 1962 to Charles William & Mary Jane (Evans) Henderson. He first married Sherry Katherine Gibson on May 14, 1983 and they were married for 21 years until her passing on June 5, 2004. He later married...

Sep 2, 2022

Erin Jane Travis, 43 of Tipton died Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Mesa, Arizona on February 4, 1979 to Charles and Evelyn (Cory) Travis.

Erin was a home health care professional. She enjoyed her work with those in need and had joy in being able to make a difference in people’s lives. She was...

Sep 1, 2022

Edward Eugene “Ned” Swaim, 73 of Tipton was born on August 18, 1949, in Elwood, Indiana, son of Howard and Mary Adona (Shaw) Swaim, and crossed over to eternal life on September 1, 2022.

Edward will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Among his many admirable traits: a gifted storyteller, a sly humorist, an astute political observer, an...

Aug 27, 2022

Pollyanna Collins, 51 of Kokomo went to be with the Lord on the 27 day of August 2022 at 3:43 a.m. She was born in Tipton, Indiana on October 17, 1970 to Robert & Rebecca (Disinger) Huffer who both preceded her in death.

Pollyanna enjoyed reading, learning, crafts, and photography. She loved to cook and spent countless hours watching food...

Aug 26, 2022

Keith Leininger, 76 of rural Tipton County passed away at home on the morning of Friday, August 26, 2022. He was born in Elwood on April 29, 1946 to Glenn & Mary (Weismiller) Leininger. Keith married Rita Molden on March 10, 1968 and they enjoyed 54 years together. Keith had previously lived in Windfall for 35 years.

He retired in...

Aug 26, 2022

Very Reverend Steven W. Sunderland, 71 of Sapphire, North Carolina died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Hickory Creek Health in Peru, Indiana. He was born in Gibson City, Illinois on March 11, 1951 to Dr. Paul W. and Mildred (Smith) Sunderland. He married Donna LeCompte on July 10, 1976; she preceded him in death on December 10, 2021.

Reverend Sunderland...

Aug 16, 2022

Gregg D. Alexander, 56, of Kempton left to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 knowing he was deeply loved by his family and friends yet confident knowing there was something greater awaiting him.

Gregg was born on July 26, 1966 to Lloyd and Judy (Griffith) Alexander, who survive. He also had two sisters, Lisa Alexander...

Aug 15, 2022

Betty Jean Summers, 85 of Tipton died at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. She was born on June 5, 1937 in Bainbridge, Ohio to Levi Roy & Tressie Carolyn (Penwell) BoBo. On April 16, 2012 she married Robert Summers and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2013.

Betty was a...