Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Cassie Warner, 34 of Kokomo passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital – Kokomo. Cassie was born in Glendale, California on August 30, 1986 to Scott A. Warner and Terry (Schwierman) Warner.

Cassie was a Registered Dietician. She graduated from Tipton High School in 2005 and Ball State University in 2009. Cassie enjoyed a life of...

Aug 24, 2021

Aug 21, 2021

Corey John Whisman, 48 of Deland, Florida went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1973, in Tipton to Timothy J. Whisman & Sharon (Harrell) Quarles.

Corey attended Tri-Central. After high school he served in the National Guard. He moved to Florida several years ago where he made his home.

Corey...

Aug 18, 2021

Keith D. Hoover, 81 of Tipton died at 10:52 a.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Tipton, Indiana. His parents are Glen Barney and Josephine (Young) Paul.

He graduated from Tipton High School, class of 1960. Keith loved the land and was a farmer. He was the...

Aug 16, 2021

On Monday, August 16, 2021, Cecilia “Ceci” McNeal, loving wife, mother, and Nana passed away peacefully at the age of 68 with her husband and children by her side. She was born on December 2, 1952 to the late Philip and Rita Navarra in Greensburg, Indiana.

Ceci is survived by her loving husband of 46 years on August 30, Tim...

Aug 11, 2021

Martha Ann (Altherr) Coppock, 98 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor surrounded by her family.  Martha was born in Tipton on May 15, 1923 to Edward & Susan (Schmitt) Altherr.  She married Robert Coppock at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on September 2, 1946.  He preceded her in death on November 2,...

Aug 7, 2021

Ronald J. Angleton, 69 of Tipton passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 22, 1952 in Kokomo, Indiana to Glen Angleton and Garnet (Harding) Delp.  On October 8, 1977 in Logansport, Indiana he married Gail (Walker) Angleton who survives.

Ron graduated from Logansport High School in...

Aug 5, 2021

Aug 4, 2021

Jean Alice Banta, 100, found life eternal on August 4, 2021. Though she recently resided in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she was born in Tipton on November 2, 1920 unto Irvin and Dadie (Albright) Banta.

Jean grew up in Tipton and graduated from Tipton High School, DePauw University with her BA degree, and furthered her education with a Masters degree from...

Aug 4, 2021

“A jack of all trades” and “the life of the party”, Jerauld Edward “Jerry” Wallace III passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Tipton. Jerry was born in Kokomo on August 24, 1989 to Jerauld Edward Wallace, Jr. and Virginia (Shupperd) Wallace. They have both preceded him in death. He is survived by KayLa Swinford who was his fiancée...

Aug 2, 2021

Patricia Ann (Ferguson) Moore, 70, of Tipton died at 6:00 a.m. on August 2, 2021 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was born in Elwood, Indiana on November 6, 1950 to John N. & Constance B. (Boyd) Ferguson.

Patricia worked at several places throughout the years before retiring in 2011.  She worked at Mallory’s in Frankfort, was a custodian...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert Lee Molden, 80 of Millington, Tennessee died at his residence on Monday, August 2, 2021 with his wife at his side.  He was born in Tipton County on March 4, 1941 to Robert Benton and Bessie Mae (McDorman) Molden.  He married Alice Gibbs on February 2, 1968.  She preceded him in death on October 9, 2009.  Later, he married...

Jul 30, 2021

Robert Gene Ireland, 87 of Fishers, Indiana died peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 30, 2021.  He was born in Tipton, Indiana on September 20, 1933 to Walter and Anna Bell (Poole) Ireland.  He married Marta McDaniel on March 8, 1958.  She preceded him in death on May 22, 2012.

Robert worked at General Motors Delco Remy factory in...

Jul 30, 2021

Sarah (Crume) Manlove, 63, of Tipton passed away on July 30, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side.  She was born in Tipton, Indiana on May 9, 1958 to Joseph W. Crume, Jr and Phyllis (Albright) Crume.  She married Don Manlove on November 26, 2016 who survives her.

Sarah graduated from Tipton High School in 1976 and...

Jul 27, 2021

Donald P. Mutchler Jr., 64 of Tipton died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Rochester, Indiana on August 13, 1956 to Donald & Jerry (Hayden) Mutchler Sr.  Don married Patti Thomas on October 18, 2013, and she survives.

Don was a machine repair specialist at the Chrysler Plant in Kokomo.  He enjoyed...

Jul 24, 2021

John A. Ripberger, 80 of Tipton died on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 6:05 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  John was born in Tipton on March 22, 1941 to John E. & Agnes J. (Gall) Ripberger.  On July 17, 1963 he married Karen S. Thompson and they enjoyed 58 years together.

John worked at Dana Corporation until it...

Jul 21, 2021

Jul 21, 2021

Maureen McAvoy Kelly died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital. She was born in Elwood on March 26, 1941 to Bill and Mary (Twilling) McAvoy.

Maureen was employed at Pioneer Corn Company in Tipton, GTE/Verizon in Westfield and Tampa, Florida. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton and was a former...

Jul 19, 2021

Lenore L. O’Donnell, 82 of Noblesville, and formerly of Tipton, died at 5:45 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Her parents were Woodrow & Helen (Slaska) Gangloff and she was born on February 14, 1939 in Philadelphia. Lenore married Tom M. O’Donnell on August 10, 1958 and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 16, 2021

Maria Del Jesus R. Gonzalez, 86 of Tipton died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. Maria lived several places during her life including McAllen, Texas and Naples, Florida. She was born on June 27, 1935 in McAllen, Texas to Jose and Gregoria Rodriguez. On February 16, 1952 she married Alvaro Gonzalez. The couple enjoyed 48 years...