Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

Norma Giffin

Norma Giffin

Nov 13, 2012

Norma Giffin, 90 of Tipton died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born September 5, 1922 in Tipton County to Owen & May (Mason) Doggett.

She worked in the office at Tipton Hospital. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Fairview Cemetery Board, and a committee at the Tipton County...

Bev Kennedy

Bev Kennedy

Nov 10, 2012

Bev Kennedy, 75 of Tipton died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. She was born September 12, 1937 in Tipton to Lawrence & Melba (Ogden) Borden. On May 25, 1958 she married Frank Mitchell and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1967. She married Lowell Kennedy on November 28, 1968 and he...

Judith A. Evans

Judith A. Evans

Nov 8, 2012

Judith A. Evans, 59 of Tipton died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Atlanta, Indiana on February 25, 1953. Her mother was Destie York. On May 14, 1976 she married Dale Evans; he survives. Judy retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo.

She is survived by two daughters, Lovisa Enders and husband Jerrod, Brownsburg, and Darieta...

James W. Bayles

James W. Bayles

Nov 6, 2012

James W. Bayles, 50 of Tipton died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1962 in Tipton to Gerald B. & Fannie L. (Strong) Bayles. Jim worked in construction and attended the First Nazarene Church in Tipton.

He is survived by his fiancé, Tammy Dishoungh; two daughters, Sunni Bayles and Jami Bayles, both of Indianapolis;...

Max E Crouch

Max E Crouch

Nov 2, 2012

Max E. Crouch, 89, Tipton, died at 1:02 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born April 6, 1923 in Wildcat Township, Tipton County to Guy & Helen (Meyncke) Crouch. On June 6, 1942 he married Rosemary Warner and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2004.

Max worked for the US Postal Service...

Don E. Orr

Don E. Orr

Nov 2, 2012

Don E. OrrDon E. Orr, 90 of Tipton died Friday, November 2, 2012 at his residence.  He was born April 1, 1922 in Atlanta, Indiana to Garland & Irene (Bryant) Orr.  On December 28, 1941 he married Juanita Hawkins and she survives.He was a farmer and purebred swine producer.  Don graduated in 1940 from Goldsmith High School.  He was a...

Don E. Orr

Don E. Orr

Nov 2, 2012

Don E. Orr, 90 of Tipton died Friday, November 2, 2012 at his residence.  He was born April 1, 1922 in Atlanta, Indiana to Garland & Irene (Bryant) Orr.  On December 28, 1941 he married Juanita Hawkins and she survives.

He was a farmer and purebred swine producer.  Don graduated in 1940 from Goldsmith High School.  He was a member...

Yolanda M. Rogers

Yolanda M. Rogers

Nov 1, 2012

Yolanda M. Rogers, 74, Tipton, died at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born November 2, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael & Anna Marie (Puliese) Polo.

She graduated from Tipton High School and attended Indiana University for a year studying nursing.  Yolanda was a member of West Street Christian Church and 4-H...

Yolanda M. Rogers

Yolanda M. Rogers

Nov 1, 2012

Yolanda M. RogersYolanda M. Rogers, 74, Tipton, died at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born November 2, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael & Anna Marie (Puliese) Polo.She graduated from Tipton High School and attended Indiana University for a year studying nursing.  Yolanda was a member of West Street Christian Church and...

R. Rance Rogers

R. Rance Rogers

Oct 29, 2012

Rance Rogers, 50, Tipton, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born August 15, 1962 in Tipton to Richard G. & Yolanda M. (Pollo) Rogers. He was baptized at West Street Christian Church.  Rance was a 4-H club member, an artist, and a Boy Scout.  He would have been an Eagle Scout...

Leslie Earl “Les” Roe

Leslie Earl “Les” Roe

Oct 25, 2012

Leslie Earl “Les” Roe, 79 of Phoenix, Arizona died Thursday, October 25, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born May 24, 1933 in Tipton to Earl & Minnie (Shadday) Roe.

He was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School.  At age 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  After completing his service, he returned to Indiana...

Leslie Earl "Les" Roe

Leslie Earl "Les" Roe

Oct 25, 2012

Leslie Earl "Les" RoeLeslie Earl "Les" Roe, 79 of Phoenix, Arizona died Thursday, October 25, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born May 24, 1933 in Tipton to Earl & Minnie (Shadday) Roe.He was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School.  At age 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  After completing his service, he returned...

Elsie F. Wildrick

Elsie F. Wildrick

Oct 24, 2012

Elsie F. WildrickElsie F. Wildrick, 92 of Tipton died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at her residence.  She was born on April 27, 1920 in Indianapolis to Todd and Elsie May (Chambers) Garrett. On March 28, 1938 she married Eugene W. Wildrick and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1997.She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Elsie...

Talue Ragan

Talue Ragan

Oct 23, 2012

Talue K. RaganTalue K. Ragan, 75 of Atlanta died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  On August 11, 1937 she was born in Tipton County to Allen and Mildred (Law) Conaway. She married Carl R. Ragan on October 5, 1956 and he survives.Talue was a bookkeeper for Citizens National Bank for 17 years,...

Talue K. Ragan

Talue K. Ragan

Oct 23, 2012

Talue K. Ragan, 75 of Atlanta died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  On August 11, 1937 she was born in Tipton County to Allen and Mildred (Law) Conaway. She married Carl R. Ragan on October 5, 1956 and he survives.

Talue was a bookkeeper for Citizens National Bank for 17 years, retiring...

Elsie F. Wildrick

Elsie F. Wildrick

Oct 22, 2012

Elsie F. Wildrick, 92 of Tipton died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at her residence.  She was born on April 27, 1920 in Indianapolis to Todd and Elsie May (Chambers) Garrett. On March 28, 1938 she married Eugene W. Wildrick and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1997.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Elsie retired...

June Armstrong Lacey

June Armstrong Lacey

Oct 15, 2012

June Armstrong Lacey, 99, of Windfall, Indiana, died on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, Illinois. June lived the majority of her life in the Windfall area, but since March of 2007 June resided in the assisted living facilities of Hawthorne Inn.

She was born December 28, 1912, just east of Windfall, the daughter of Ray and...

June Lacey

June Lacey

Oct 15, 2012

June Armstrong LaceyJune Armstrong Lacey, 99, of Windfall, Indiana, died on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, Illinois. June lived the majority of her life in the Windfall area, but since March of 2007 June resided in the assisted living facilities of Hawthorne Inn. She was born December 28, 1912, just east of Windfall, the daughter of...

William J. “Bill” Funke

William J. “Bill” Funke

Oct 12, 2012

On Friday, October 12, 2012, William Joseph “Bill” Funke, 80,  passed away at 6:14 p.m. at IU Health Tipton Hospital.

Bill was born in Tipton, Indiana on April 24, 1932 to Joseph C. and Edna M. (Vair) Funke. It was when stationed in Jacksonville, Florida while in the Navy that Bill met his future wife, Catherine Rebecca Powell. On January...

Beverly A. Wesner

Beverly A. Wesner

Oct 6, 2012

Beverly A. Wesner, 76 of Kempton died at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her residence.  She was born October 5, 1936 in Tipton to Carl Alexander & Isla (Kemp) Alexander.  On December 25, 1959 she married Larry D. Wesner and he survives.

Beverly was a teacher aide in Livonia, Michigan.  She was a member of the Kempton...