Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Bob Murphy, age 78, was born on October 16, 1943 to Lawrence and Nellie (Kerlin) Murphy in Richmond, Indiana. He died on March 31, 2022 at home in Tipton Indiana. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Nancy Graf; daughter Karen Kay Horton (Tim) of Tipton and son Timothy Murphy (Sharon) of Noblesville; stepdaughters Debra Dubenetzky of Whitestown...

Mar 22, 2022

And on this day March 22, 2022, the Angels rejoiced as another of God’s children is now home.

Linda Sue “Suzy” Edwards, beloved wife of Brook Edwards, amazing sister to Glenda Hodge, Pam Harner (Randy), Wanda Eaton, Bill Booth Jr, Kathy Ellerbee, and Cheryl Gillis; loving mother to Katie Seacrest, Tracie Maciotok, Andy Maciotok (Christine); grandmother to nine, great-grandmother to...

Mar 13, 2022

Jack A. Edwards, 77 of Tipton died at 1:34 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers.  He was born in Wabash, Indiana on November 23, 1944 to Hank and Fern (Sloan) Edwards.  Jack had a long-time companion, Peggy Landseadel.

Jack faithfully served his country in the Navy from 1963 to 1968.  He retired from Chrysler in...

Mar 12, 2022

Trent Davis, 52 years young, passed away on March 12, 2022 in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was one of two boys born on September 24, 1969. Seven minutes apart Jr. and Phyllis Davis welcomed twin boys into the world, Trent and Troy.

Trent married the love of his life, Kim (Mitchell) Davis, on April 25, 1992. From that time their...

Mar 11, 2022

James Henry Tebbe, 87 of Tipton passed away at 10:20 p. m. on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Wellbrooke of Westfield.  He was born on March 2, 1935 to Henry and Agnes (McEntee) Tebbe.

James married Agnes Marie Garst at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on August 31, 1963.  They were married for 31 wonderful years until her death...

Mar 7, 2022

Sue Ann Stapleton, 86 of Tipton died at 2:55 a.m. on March 7, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born at home in Tipton County, Indiana on June 3, 1935 to Cleo & Isabelle (Gunn) Law.  On December 9, 1955 she married Delmas Stapleton.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2021.  The couple enjoyed 65...

Mar 4, 2022

Patricia Jane Strong, 86 of Tipton died at 4:54 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at IU Health – Tipton Hospital. She was born in Leicestershire, England on August 2, 1935. Her parents were Thomas C. & Emily Hutton. Patricia married George L. Strong on June 30, 1956 and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2007 after three...

Mar 2, 2022

Alice Jean “Jeanie” Austin, 94 of Noblesville passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Harbour Manor Health and Living in Noblesville. Jeanie was born on December 15, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Ellis & Betty (Pugh) Rigby. She was married to C. Ray Austin and he preceded her in death in 1987.

Jeanie had lived for many years in...

Feb 27, 2022

Lisa G. Lacy, 63 of Tipton died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Tipton on December 10, 1958 to William Lacy, Jr. and Dora L. (Riley) Lacy.

Lisa attended Tipton High School and earned her LPN license through Indiana University Kokomo nursing program. She was a wonderful caregiver for the brief time she...

Feb 24, 2022

Steve Tolle, 70 of Tipton died at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born in Elwood on December 1, 1951 to Phillip E. & Jane (Bennett) Tolle. He was a life-long resident of Tipton County.  Steve married his high school sweetheart, Pam Barr on September 28,...

Feb 23, 2022

Paul E. “Smitty” Smith, 94 of Tipton died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  Over the years Paul also lived in Anderson and Atlanta, Indiana.  He was born on November 24, 1927 in Tipton to Floyd H. & Edith L. (Aldridge) Smith.

Paul worked for the State of Indiana in the Highway Department for several years. ...

Feb 23, 2022

Judith Ann (Wien) Gremel, 79, Tipton, passed away immersed in the sound of hymns and surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 23, 2022.

Judy was born April 19, 1942 to Ruth (Basey) Wien and Kermit Wien in Lafayette. She was baptized in her faith as a baby and later confirmed her faith at St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette.

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Feb 19, 2022

Kusum Krishna Veerkar, 91 of Windfall died in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 19, 2022 at home. She was born in Umbergaon Maharashtra, India on May 7, 1930. Her father was K.B. Veerkar and mother Sushila Veerkar.

Kusum was a hard worker, providing her expertise in the medical field being very active with mental health issues. Over the...

Feb 15, 2022

Janet J. Gillihan, 83 of rural Kempton passed away at 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Riverview Health, Noblesville Hospital.  Janet was born in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 1938 to William I. & Leora D. (Elsner) Olkjer.  She married Bill L. Gillihan in 1956 and he preceded her in death in October 2004.  Janet’s last job was...

Feb 15, 2022

Vicki Gianakos-Griesel, 58 of Tipton passed away at 7:30 p.m. on  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  Vicki put up a valiant fight against the cancer that invaded her body. She was born on October 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to Mike & Bea (Scures) Gianakos.  Vicki had lived in Carmel for 35 years, McCordsville 4 years...

Feb 14, 2022

George H. Pedigo, 86 of Tipton died on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born in Hanover, Indiana on August 22, 1935 to Arnold & Ella Pedigo. On June 21, 1957 he married Stella D. (Yonts) Pedigo.

George was a Sales Representative for Sysco Food Service and retired in 1995. He was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tipton...

Feb 12, 2022

Charleen W. Higginbotham, 78 of Tipton died on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on June 1, 1943 in Marshall, Texas to Robert Reagan Watson & Charlotte Mae (Rape) Wallace. On October 29, 1999 she married Daniel Higginbotham and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2014.

Charleen was a member of...

Feb 2, 2022

Updated Service Information: Steve’s graveside committal service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at St John Cemetery in Tipton.

Stephen L. Letsinger, 79 of Gaston, Indiana and formerly of Kempton died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence. Steve was born in Tipton on May 12, 1942 to Elmer John & Marie Cecilla (Langley) Letsinger....

Feb 2, 2022

Stephen L. Letsinger, 79 of Gaston, Indiana and formerly of Kempton died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence.  Steve was born in Tipton on May 12, 1942 to Elmer John & Marie Cecilla (Langley) Letsinger.  On August 4, 1962 he married Patricia Pryor and she survives.  The couple was married for 59 years and raised three children together.

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Jan 26, 2022