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Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

Janet L. Stacy

Janet L. Stacy

Jun 19, 2021

Janet L. Stacy, 78 of Windfall, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was born on June 15, 1943 in Anderson, Indiana to A. Lotus & Martha Laura (Brown-Conklin) Johnson.  In April of 1976 she married Marcus Stacy and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2014.

Janet had worked as a Tool...

Michael A. “Mike” Lett

Michael A. “Mike” Lett

Jun 13, 2021

Michael A. “Mike” Lett, 70 of Avon, and formerly of Tipton, died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Mike was born on August 25, 1950 in Elwood, Indiana to Robert Lett & Imogene (Rogers) Lett Holmes.

He graduated from Tipton High School in 1968 and continued his education at the University of South...

Jon W. Horton

Jon W. Horton

Jun 11, 2021

Jon W. Horton, 72 of Tipton passed at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Elwood, Indiana on August 26, 1948 to James & Wanita (Bozell) Horton Jr. On July 11, 1970 he married Madonna “Donna” Enneking who survives. The couple was blessed with two daughters and enjoyed over...

Michael R. Reap

Michael R. Reap

Jun 9, 2021

Michael R. Reap, 68 of Tipton died Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Carthage, Illinois on September 22, 1951 to Donald and Dorothy (Libberton) Reap.

Michael was an office manager for medical groups. He had lived in Miami Beach, Florida for some time, enjoying the warm weather.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy of Tipton,...

Joseph “Joe” A. Powell

Joseph “Joe” A. Powell

Jun 8, 2021

Joseph “Joe” A. Powell, 70 of Tipton died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Saxony Hospital in Fishers. He was born on January 3, 1951 to Ernest and Margaret (Tomlinson) Powell. Joe married Kathy F. Arnett on June 5, 1971, recently celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Joe was a hard worker, spending time at Pioneer Seeds, Callahan Seeds and later Soy Genetics....

Sandra Compton

Sandra Compton

Jun 7, 2021

Sandra Compton, 81 of Tipton died on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Tipton. She is the daughter of Robert and Jean Noble. Sandra was born in London, England. On November 5, 1960 she married Harold “Howdy” Compton. The couple enjoyed 41 years of marriage raising a family together. Harold preceded her in death on January 23, 2002.

Sandra was a...

Dorothy R. Johnson

Dorothy R. Johnson

Jun 2, 2021

Dorothy R. Johnson, 86 of Tipton died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent – Kokomo.  She was born on January 17, 1935 in Clay County, Indiana and had previously lived in Kokomo, Patricksburg and Clay City.  Her parents were Herman & Laura Bell (Long) Culler.  Dorothy married Jimmie L. Johnson on July 19, 1958 and he preceded...

Jerry Wood

Jerry Wood

Jun 2, 2021

Jerry A. Wood, 78 of Tipton died at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Tipton, Indiana on January 26, 1943 to Melvin & Berta (Parks) Wood.

Jerry married Shirlie in 1984.  He worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo.  Jerry was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Noblesville and loved being outdoors. ...

Opal D. Lundy

Opal D. Lundy

May 30, 2021

Opal D. Lundy, 86, joined family in Heaven on May 30, 2021. We are comforted with the knowledge that Opal was able to pass away at home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born November 9, 1934 in Warren County, Kentucky to James Willie and Mildred Mae (Garrett) Horton. Opal married the love of her life, Robert “Frank” Lundy...

Dorinda K. Harvey

Dorinda K. Harvey

May 26, 2021

Dorinda K. Harvey, 73 of Tipton, died at 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on March 4, 1948 in Elwood, Indiana to Bernard Francis & Delores May (Parnell) Dane.

Dorinda loved kids and being outdoors.  She was a school bus driver for Hamilton Heights Schools until she retired...

Deardra L. “Dee” Henry

Deardra L. “Dee” Henry

May 21, 2021

Deardra L. “Dee” (Smith) Henry, age 81, of Sun City West, AZ and formerly of Tipton, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. in Sun City. She was born in Tipton, November 3, 1939 to Ezra and Margaret (Cuppy) Smith.  Dee was a 1957 graduate of Tipton High School where she met her high school sweetheart,  Michael “Fred”...

Margaret A. Off

Margaret A. Off

May 21, 2021

Margaret Ann Off, 88 of Tipton died Friday evening, May 21, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  Margaret was born in Elwood on June 3, 1932 and had lived in Elwood for 22 years and Sharpsville for 18 years.  Her parents were Hansel W. & Mary M. (Larimore) Smith.  She married George E. Off on July 4, 1953 he survives.  They...

Helen Louise (Whisler) Planalp

Helen Louise (Whisler) Planalp

May 19, 2021

Helen Louise (Whisler) Planalp, 99 of Tipton passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Autumnwood Village in Tipton.  She was born in Atlanta, Indiana on August 6, 1921 to Everett Lee & Cora Estelle (Shuck) Whisler.  Helen married Lawrence Murl Planalp on September 29, 1940 and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1999.

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Robert A. Long

Robert A. Long

May 17, 2021

Robert A. Long, 68 of Windfall died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Silver Birch in Kokomo. He was born in Indianapolis on December 4, 1952 to Carlton and Willie Mae (Horton) Long.

Robert was retired from GM in Kokomo where he worked in production. He was a member of the Bethel Tabernacle Church of God in Kokomo. Robert was a...

Helen M. Smith

Helen M. Smith

May 10, 2021

Helen Marie (Parks) Smith, 90 of Tipton died on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Alabama.  Helen was born in Scottsburg, Indiana on February 9, 1931 to Valoris & Goldie Marie (Kallembach) Parks.  On November 4, 1950 she married Robert Lloyd Smith and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1987.

Helen was a homemaker, a job which required a...

Christy Elaine Weismiller

Christy Elaine Weismiller

May 6, 2021

Christy Elaine Weismiller, 67 of Elwood, Indiana died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on March 11, 1954 to Edward and Carolee Courtney.

Christy loved to cook, garden, fish, work crossword puzzles, watch NASCAR, and most importantly spend time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Chip; a daughter,...

Joseph “Joe” A. Bear

Joseph “Joe” A. Bear

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Bear 88 of Tipton died at his residence Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born in Elwood on October 12, 1932 to Albert J. and Mary Alma (Wheatley) Bear.  On July 23, 1966 Joe married Loretta J. Shell, in Fort Wayne, Indiana and she survives.

Joe was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School.  Following graduation from...

Velma Yvonne Green

Velma Yvonne Green

Apr 28, 2021

Velma Yvonne Green, 85 of Tipton died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 13, 1935 in Tipton to John L. & Olla F. (Ogden) Wanner.  On December 26, 1953 she married the love of her life Lewis Edward Green.  The couple enjoyed 34 years of marriage together before Lewis’ death on August 15,...

Ed Richards

Ed Richards

Apr 27, 2021

Ed Richards, 86 of Kokomo died on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. Ed was born in Windfall on December 29, 1934 to Oscar & Garnet (Bogue) Richards. He was married to Jean L. Richards from 1958 until her passing in 2008. He married Malnee Needler on January 1, 2010 and she survives. Ed had spent many...

Marilyn K. Sink

Marilyn K. Sink

Apr 27, 2021

Marilyn K. Sink, 75 of Indianapolis died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Altenheim Community in Indianapolis. She was born in San Francisco, California on October 14, 1945 to Alan Monte and Helen Henrietta (Hansen) Olmsted. She met the love of her life Steven L. Sink in art school and they were later married on November 11, 1967. He preceded her...

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