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Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

Carolyn M. Houston

Carolyn M. Houston

Jan 17, 2014

Carolyn M. HoustonCarolyn M. Houston, 79 of Alamo, Texas died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, Texas.  She was born October 30, 1934 in Fort Wayne to Maynard & Norma (Elliot) Diehlman.  On July 15, 1957 she married Robert Houston and he survives.Carolyn lived in Tipton from 1957 to the early 1960's, in Rossville from...

Carolyn M. Houston

Carolyn M. Houston

Jan 17, 2014

Carolyn M. Houston, 79 of Alamo, Texas died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was born October 30, 1934 in Fort Wayne to Maynard & Norma (Elliot) Diehlman. On July 15, 1957 she married Robert Houston and he survives.

Carolyn lived in Tipton from 1957 to the early 1960’s, in Rossville from 1973...

Nancy R. Watkins

Nancy R. Watkins

Jan 13, 2014

Nancy Ruth (Doke) WatkinsNancy R. (Doke) Watkins, 73 of Tipton died at 10:12 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.  She was born on October 8, 1940 in Elwood to Leland and Mabel (Lazarus) Doke.Nancy attended Kokomo Business College and then worked in the Tipton County Auditor's Office, Ray Brothers and Noble Canning office,...

Nancy Ruth (Doke) Watkins

Nancy Ruth (Doke) Watkins

Jan 13, 2014

Nancy R. (Doke) Watkins, 73 of Tipton died at 10:12 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. She was born on October 8, 1940 in Elwood to Leland and Mabel (Lazarus) Doke.

Nancy attended Kokomo Business College and then worked in the Tipton County Auditor’s Office, Ray Brothers and Noble Canning office, and the...

Terry A. Robinson

Terry A. Robinson

Jan 13, 2014

Terry Allen Robinson, 63 of Tipton died at 12:57 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 19, 1950 in Tipton to Willis and Rosemary (Terry) Robinson. On July 2, 1972 Terry married Donna Ploughe and she survives.

Terry worked at Steel Parts for 41 years as a maintenance journeyman. He...

Terry Robinson

Terry Robinson

Jan 13, 2014

Terry A. RobinsonTerry Allen Robinson, 63 of Tipton died at 12:57 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on December 19, 1950 in Tipton to Willis and Rosemary (Terry) Robinson.  On July 2, 1972 Terry married Donna Ploughe and she survives.Terry worked at Steel Parts for 41 years as a maintenance journeyman. ...

Gerald F. Loft

Gerald F. Loft

Jan 8, 2014

Gerald F. LoftGerald F. Loft, 95 of Tipton died at 5:54 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born April 3, 1918 in Lafayette to James F. & Dorotha O. (Hoshaw) Loft.  On May 10, 1941 he married Dorothy E. Wappes and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2007.Gerald was the Branch...

Gerald F. Loft

Gerald F. Loft

Jan 8, 2014

Gerald F. Loft, 95 of Tipton died at 5:54 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born April 3, 1918 in Lafayette to James F. & Dorotha O. (Hoshaw) Loft. On May 10, 1941 he married Dorothy E. Wappes and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2007.

Gerald was the Branch Manager...

William R. “Bill” Smith

William R. “Bill” Smith

Jan 6, 2014

William R. "Bill" Smith, 71 of Tipton died Monday evening January 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1942 in Tipton County to William E. & Margery I. (Thompson) Smith. On September 21, 1986 he married Gwen M. Whisler and she survives. He and Gwen had also lived in Estero, Florida for 20 years.

Bill worked at...

William R. Smith

William R. Smith

Jan 6, 2014

William R. "Bill" SmithWilliam R. "Bill" Smith, 71 of Tipton died Monday evening January 6, 2014 at his residence.  He was born March 19, 1942 in Tipton County to William E. & Margery I. (Thompson) Smith.  On September 21, 1986 he married Gwen M. Whisler and she survives.  He and Gwen had also lived in Estero, Florida for 20 years.Bill...

Linda Kay Whelchel

Linda Kay Whelchel

Jan 5, 2014

Linda Kay WhelchelLinda Kay Whelchel, 75 of Tipton died at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born September 27, 1938 in Prairie Township to Hollis F. and Margie (Cartwright) Silence.  On June 25, 1960 she married Phil O. Whelchel and he survives.Linda worked for the Tipton County Circuit Court retiring in...

Linda Kay Whelchel

Linda Kay Whelchel

Jan 5, 2014

Linda Kay Whelchel, 75 of Tipton died at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. She was born September 27, 1938 in Prairie Township to Hollis F. and Margie (Cartwright) Silence. On June 25, 1960 she married Phil O. Whelchel and he survives.

Linda worked for the Tipton County Circuit Court retiring in 2002....

Edith Fishback

Edith Fishback

Dec 23, 2013

Edith Fishback, 99 of Tipton died at 12:25 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born August 5, 1914 in Tipton County to Ed & Haley (Luman) Thompson. On January 30, 1936 she married Wilbur Fishback and he preceded her in death on January 17, 1976.

Edith had worked for 17 years at...

Beverly J. Michel

Beverly J. Michel

Dec 22, 2013

Beverly J. MichelBeverly Jane (Campbell) Michel, 80 of Tipton died at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers surrounded by family.  She was born September 25, 1933 near Frankton to H. Coe & S. Mildred (Burgess) Campbell.  On June 19, 1955 she married Paul Richard "Dick" Michel and he preceded her in death on August...

Beverly J. Michel

Beverly J. Michel

Dec 22, 2013

Beverly Jane (Campbell) Michel, 80 of Tipton died at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers surrounded by family. She was born September 25, 1933 near Frankton to H. Coe & S. Mildred (Burgess) Campbell. On June 19, 1955 she married Paul Richard “Dick” Michel and he preceded her in death on August 8, 2006.

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Linda "Kay" Lyu

Linda "Kay" Lyu

Dec 13, 2013

Linda "Kay" LyuLinda "Kay" Lyu, 70 of Tipton died at 12:54 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. She   She was born January 26, 1943 in Elwood and had previously lived in Chicago and Homewood, Illinois.Kay was a homemaker.  She graduated from Tipton High School and enjoyed country music and watching soap operas.Survivors include one son,...

Linda “Kay” Lyu

Linda “Kay” Lyu

Dec 13, 2013

Linda “Kay” Lyu, 70 of Tipton died at 12:54 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. She She was born January 26, 1943 in Elwood and had previously lived in Chicago and Homewood, Illinois.

Kay was a homemaker. She graduated from Tipton High School and enjoyed country music and watching soap operas.

Survivors include one son,...

Doyle L. Dane

Doyle L. Dane

Dec 7, 2013

Doyle Lee Dane, 56 of Tipton died at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Tipton on June 15, 1957 to Clem and Wilma (Lacy) Dane. On July 3, 1983 he married Wanda Arnett and she survives.

Doyle retired in 2008 from Delco Electronics in Kokomo. He was a member of the Tipton...

Thomas K. Hobbs

Thomas K. Hobbs

Dec 7, 2013

Thomas K. HobbsThomas K. Hobbs, 66 of Tipton County passed away unexpectedly at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.  He was born December 11, 1946 in Kokomo to John & Mary Alice (Blessing) Hobbs.Tom was a 1964 graduate of Windfall High School and proudly served his country in the...

Thomas K. Hobbs

Thomas K. Hobbs

Dec 7, 2013

Thomas K. Hobbs, 66 of Tipton County passed away unexpectedly at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born December 11, 1946 in Kokomo to John & Mary Alice (Blessing) Hobbs.

Tom was a 1964 graduate of Windfall High School and proudly served his country in the United...

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