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Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Judith A. Tansy
Nov 18, 2021
Judith A. Tansy, 80 of Tipton passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. Judy was born in Elwood on January 3, 1941 to Harold G. & Nina K. (Langley) Henry. She married Stephen J. Tansy on December 31, 1960 and they enjoyed 55 years together until his passing on August 30,...
Mary “Molly” Catherine (Mattingly) Collins
Nov 18, 2021
Mary “Molly” Catherine (Mattingly) Collins, 58 of Tipton died November 18, 2021 in Indianapolis. She was born in Quebec, Canada on December 30, 1962 to Daniel J. and Mary “Tommie” A. (Mason) Mattingly. Molly married Charles “Rick” Collins on April 20, 1987. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2016.
Molly was a 1981 graduate of Tipton High School...
Ralph Lee Drake
Nov 16, 2021
Ralph Lee Drake, 87 of Indianapolis passed away at 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Elwood and raised in Prairie Township of Tipton County. He then moved to Texas before settling in Indianapolis. Ralph Lee’s parents were Ralph Goodwin & Dena (Halley) Drake. Ralph married Janet L. Peterson on...
Janet Brannum
Nov 13, 2021
Janet Brannum, 77 of Kempton passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. Janet was born in Celina, Tennessee on May 8, 1944 to Elmo & Allie (Green) Burnette. She married Ralph Brannum in September 1964.
Janet had worked in the kitchen at the Kokomo Country Club as a cook and then...
Martin A. Chittum
Nov 12, 2021
Martin A. Chittum, Sr., 72, of rural Sharpsville, Indiana, died at home Friday, November 12, 2021. Marty was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on October 4, 1949 to George D. Chittum, Jr. and Betty V. (Valentine) Chittum. He met Mary K. Harter in Morgantown, WV and after a short courtship they were wed on August 30, 1969.
Martin served in...
Pat Egler
Nov 11, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Egler, 94 of Kempton passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021 at IU North Hospital. She was born January 2, 1927 to Earl and Emma (Harrell) Hodson in Hamilton County.
Pat graduated from Kempton High School and was a member of the Kempton Christian Church. She enjoyed the many years that she worked as a bookkeeper at Kempton...
Sally J. Rubush
Nov 4, 2021
Sally J. Rubush, 87 of Tipton passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. Sally was born on April 25, 1934 in Tipton blessing the lives of her parents, Ralph & Margaret (Stitt) Bath. She married Richard Rubush on January 23, 1953 and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage before his passing on...
Robert Ray Collins
Nov 3, 2021
Robert Ray Collins, 52 of Kokomo, and formerly of Tipton and Marion, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Ray was born in Clermont, Florida on November 14, 1968. His parents were Edward & Brenda (Baker) Brooks and they both preceded him in death.
Ray was a master carpenter and enjoyed building things...
Michael T. “Mike” Mohler
Nov 1, 2021
Michael T. “Mike” Mohler, 83 of Tipton died at 11:40 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at IU Health – North Hospital. Mike was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 2, 1938 to Melvin & Corlyss Mohler. He married Janet Rodgers on October 20, 2001 and she preceded him in death on March 27, 2016.
Mike had worked for...
Victor Allan Sowders
Nov 1, 2021
Victor Allan Sowders, 77 years old and a life-long resident of Tipton passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton on Monday, November 1, 2021. Known as Vic to everyone, he was born in Tipton on July 9, 1944 to Elmer V. & Sue E. (Greathouse) Sowders. Vic married Vicki L. Voss on December 13, 1969 and they were married...
Edward Gutierrez
Nov 1, 2021
Ed Gutierrez, age 56, passed away November 1, 2021 after suffering a sudden pulmonary embolism. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his children and family. Ed was born on September 13, 1965 in Tipton to Rodolfo and Maria Gutierrez who survive.
If you knew Ed growing up, you were familiar with his memorable smile, laugh and generally...
John Stephen Pearson
Oct 26, 2021
John Stephen Pearson, 76 of Tipton passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.p. at IU Health – Tipton Hospital. John was born in Kokomo on October 12, 1945 to Bernard & Helen (Taylor) Pearson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Walker) Pearson whom he married in May 1997.
John retired after a career in industrial...
Candy Henry
Oct 25, 2021
Candy Henry, 61 of Tipton, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 28, 1960 in Tipton to Millard F. & Madelyn June (Park) Kendall. August 5, 1978 she married Bruce Lee Henry and he survives. The couple enjoyed 43 years of marriage and raising a family together.
Candy...
Carol A. Shaw
Oct 25, 2021
Carol A. Shaw, 76 of Tipton died on Monday, October 25, 2021 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Carol was born in Tipton County on May 11, 1945 to Walter C. & Norma L. (Harmon) Fuller. She was married to Jerald W. Shaw.
Carol had worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo and was also a former dental assistant....
Ken R. Scott
Oct 21, 2021
Ken R. Scott, 74 of Tipton, passed away suddenly celebrating his birthday on October 21, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born on October 21, 1947, to William and Pearl (Cunningham) Scott who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Katherine Scott and partner Billy Brown of Redmond Washington and son Lance Scott, wife Emily, and...
George Tom Kirages
Oct 18, 2021
George Tom Kirages, age 90, passed away on October 18, 2021. George was born in Kane, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1931 to his parents Thomas and Aphrodite (Freda Zekou) Kirages who had previously immigrated from Greece. At the age of 5, George, his younger brother John, and Freda returned to Greece to live with family so his father was able...
Larry L. Norris
Oct 17, 2021
Larry L. Norris, 74 of Tipton died at 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born in Kokomo on May 18, 1947 to Johnny and Mary M. (Snow) Norris. Larry married Sharon Norden on February 22, 1975. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2005.
Larry had moved about for awhile...
Randy Ray Buckley
Oct 8, 2021
Randy Ray Buckley, 64 of Sharpsville died Friday, October 8, 2021 at St. Vincent Seton Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on November 7, 1956 to George E. & Della M. (Fennell) Buckley. He married Linda J. Webber on July 16, 1983, and she survives.
Randy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He...
Paul F. Weismiller
Oct 3, 2021
Paul F. Weismiller age 78 of Tipton passed away on October 3, 2021, at home. He was born March 3, 1943, to James and Clara (Beck) Weismiller. On June 28, 1969, he married Linda Atchley. From their first blind date to his last day, they were a couple that stood the test of time of 52 years of marriage. Together...
Lane A. Lindsley
Oct 3, 2021
Lane A. Lindsley, 75 of Kokomo passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 6:05 p.m. at Ascension St. Vincent – Kokomo. Lane was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on April 7, 1946. Her parents were Farr & Melba (Hamblin) Whiting. She married Ron Lester and he preceded her in death.
Lane had retired as a 911 Dispatcher for Apache...
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