Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Peggy Evon Blessing, 85 of Windfall died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Autumnwood Village assisted living in Tipton. She was surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Tipton County on July 4, 1938 to Ralph L. and Leota A. (Pufahl) Blessing.

Peggy was a sales representative for Stellite Haynes International for over 30 years before retiring in 1986....

Jan 5, 2024

Diana L. Kemp, 75 of Kempton died at her residence on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Tipton on April 14, 1948 to Glen M. and Marie E. (Ervin) Huffer. Diana married Marvin L. Kemp and he preceded her in death in 2020.

Diana grew up in the Kempton area and had also lived in Clinton County...

Jan 5, 2024

Melinda K. (Buscher) Haggadone, 82 of Stevensville, Montana, died January 5, 2024 following a brief illness.

Melinda was born January 30, 1941, and was raised in Atlanta, Indiana before moving to Michigan after marriage. She graduated with a nursing degree in 1963 and practiced as a registered nurse for many years.

She is survived by her two children, Brian Haggadone...

Jan 4, 2024

Susie Anderson, 79 of rural Frankfort, died peacefully at her residence Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 23, 1944 to Clifford and Jesse Vivian Tompkins. She married Sherman Anderson I on December 26, 1964, he survives.

Susie was very proud to have worked for...

Jan 1, 2024

Phillip W. Frazier, 83 of Kokomo passed away at 8:33 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024 at North Woods Village. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Knightstown to Frederick & Flora (Thomas) Frazier. Phil had also lived in Tipton, Fillmore, Bluffton, South Carolina, Rotunda West, Florida and Kokomo. On August 21, 1960 he married Betty Culbertson and they...

Dec 30, 2023

Anna Mae Hughey, 89 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.  Anna Mae was born in Tipton on January 20, 1934 to Glen & Eva (Gettle) Mock.  She was a dedicated employee at General Motors – Delco Electronics in Kokomo and worked there for 32 years before retiring.

Anna Mae was a graduate of Tipton...

Dec 29, 2023

Norma Lou Whisler, 85 of Plainfield died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Avon Healthcare. She was born in Arcadia, Indiana on June 1, 1938 to Richard H. and Marie (Coffin) Whisler. Norma had lived in Tipton, Iron Mountain, Michigan and eventually in Plainfield.

Norma worked for a brief time at Sycamore Services and Laughner’s Cafeteria. She was very artistic. Her...

Dec 21, 2023

Sally A. Teter, 85 of Goldsmith, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born on September 1, 1938 in Mulvane, Kansas to Clifford L. and Alice E. (Young) Britton. Her husband of 57 years, Jack O. Teter, preceded her in death on June 2, 2014.

Sally was a devoted member of the Tetersburg Christian...

Dec 20, 2023

Thomas E. Mason, Jr. joined Jesus in Heaven on Dec. 20, 2023. Born in Elwood on Nov. 28, 1947, Tom was a beloved son to Thomas “Tony” Mason Sr. and Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason; brother to Sharon Mason Stroup, Richard Mason, and Michael Mason; husband to Kate Ferguson Mason; step-father to Ryan Wilson and Ramsey Wilson; father-in-law and surrogate father...

Dec 19, 2023

Kathryn “Katie” Ann Edwards Schmith died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 4:04 a.m. She was born April 3, 1929 in Decatur, Indiana to Paul and Jennie (Wechter) Edwards. On June 17, 1950 she married Joe Schmith. Together they raised their family in Tipton. When Joe retired in 1992, they moved to Sun City Center, Florida where they lived for 14...

Dec 9, 2023

Shirley J. Finney, 87 of Windfall died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. She was born on August 14, 1936 in Chaffee, Missouri to Leo and Violet (Gore) Summers. Shirley met her soul mate Thomas R. Finney and they were married on September 5, 1959, spending 64 years together.

Shirley worked at General Motors Delco,...

Dec 8, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Diane T. Modisett, 94, Windfall passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Hooverwood Center in Indianapolis. She was born on October 2, 1929, in Lafayette to Harry V. & Mary Louise (Truman) Tutewiler. On September 2, 1949 she married James R. Modisett. The couple enjoyed 68 years of marriage and raising a family together before James passing on November...

Dec 3, 2023

Nov 30, 2023

John Albert Brown, 80, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on November 29, 1943, in Tipton, Indiana. John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

John was an avid, lifelong fisherman who took every opportunity to bait a hook and fish. He found joy in spending Saturday mornings garage sale...

Nov 25, 2023

Brad Edward Terry, 48 of Fort Wayne died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on January 27, 1975. Brad’s parents are Thomas E. and Patricia A. (Sallee) Terry. Brad grew up in rural Atlanta and had also spent time living in Tipton and eventually in Fort Wayne.

He was a member of the...

Nov 21, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Crystel “Sister” (Glassburn) Myers, age 40, of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on October 26, 1983. She graduated from Martinsville High School with the class of 2002. Crystel received her associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College in 2010.

She was a homemaker for her family. From 2012 to 2016,...

Nov 13, 2023

William E. “Bill” Rice died just after midnight on November 13, 2023. He was born January 29, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana, to John and Eva Lena Rice. He was the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Tipton, Indiana, and, after two years in Memphis, Texas, where he managed the Memphis Cyclones the year they won the state basketball...

Nov 11, 2023

Tana Rae (Lawrence) Leak, 76 of Marion passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at IU Health – Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Tana Rae was born in Anderson on May 31, 1947 to Ray & Judy (Sumpter) Lawrence. On October 19, 1968 she married Gary Leak and he survives. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before...