Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Michael Robert Mason
Aug 26, 2012
Michael Robert Mason, 62 of Indianapolis and formerly of Tipton died at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital – South in Indianapolis. He was born October 25, 1949 in Elwood to Thomas E. & Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason.
Michael had worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He was a graduate of Tipton High School...
Michael Robert Mason
Aug 26, 2012
Michael Robert MasonMichael Robert Mason, 62 of Indianapolis and formerly of Tipton died at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital - South in Indianapolis. He was born October 25, 1949 in Elwood to Thomas E. & Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason.Michael had worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He was a graduate of Tipton High...
Arno Childs Land
Aug 7, 2012
Arno Childs LandArno Childs Land, age 80, of Kempton died at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1932 in Windfall to Joseph Arno and Madelyn Madge (Childs) Land. His father was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. They later moved to Goldsmith, Indiana. Arno was a 1950 graduate of...
Arno Childs Land
Aug 7, 2012
Arno Childs Land, age 80, of Kempton died at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1932 in Windfall to Joseph Arno and Madelyn Madge (Childs) Land. His father was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. They later moved to Goldsmith, Indiana.
Arno was a 1950 graduate of Anderson High...
Robert J. Tragesser
Aug 2, 2012
Robert J. Tragesser, 81, Tipton passed away at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his daughter's residence. He was born on October 21, 1930 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christina (Funke) Tragesser.
He was a graduate of Tipton High School and a veteran of the US Navy. Robert was an active member of the American Legion and past Commander...
Sr. Dolorosa Essling
Jul 26, 2012
Sister Dolorosa Essling, CSJ, died peacefully on July 23, 2012, at the age of 98 in Camilla Hall, the infirmary of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Tipton, Indiana. She was surrounded by the Sisters who loved her so in life, and by the wonderful staff who accompanied her on this, her final journey. Sister Dolorosa was preceded in death...
Lee Moss
Jul 17, 2012
Lee Moss, 74 of Tipton and formerly of Celina Tennessee, died at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1938 in Clay County, Tennessee to Buford & Hattie (Strong) Moss.
Lee was a farmer for 30 years and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by five brothers, Jay...
Lee Moss
Jul 17, 2012
Lee MossLee Moss, 74 of Tipton and formerly of Celina Tennessee, died at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1938 in Clay County, Tennessee to Buford & Hattie (Strong) Moss.Lee was a farmer for 30 years and a member of the Church of Christ.He is survived by five brothers, Jay Moss, Tipton,...
Paul C. Upchurch
Jul 16, 2012
Paul C. Upchurch, 93 of Greentown, and formerly of Tipton and Windfall, died at 10:54 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. He was born October 16, 1918 in Beaver Creek, Kentucky to Sam & Mary (Bell) Upchurch. On September 20, 1946 he married Wilma McClish and she preceded him in death on February 5, 1989.
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Paul C. Upchurch
Jul 16, 2012
Paul C. UpchurchPaul C. Upchurch, 93 of Greentown, and formerly of Tipton and Windfall, died at 10:54 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. He was born October 16, 1918 in Beaver Creek, Kentucky to Sam & Mary (Bell) Upchurch. On September 20, 1946 he married Wilma McClish and she preceded him in death on February...
Candice S. Campbell
Jul 8, 2012
Candice S. Campbell, 60, Tipton, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. She was born July 24, 1951 in Tipton to William A. and Helen M. (Hurst) Hancock.
She had worked at Horton's Hardware in Tipton and Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. in Lafayette. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Elwood....
Sonja J. Borders
Jul 8, 2012
Sonja J. Borders, 72, of Kokomo, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Houston, Texas. She had previously lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado for 20 years. Sonja was born on April 1, 1940 in Indianapolis to Burell and Moina (Sauerweine) Downs. On May 16, 1963 she married Jesse Borders Sr. and he preceded her in death on October 17, 1977.
She...
Aaron L. Rogers
Jun 27, 2012
Aaron Lee RogersAaron Lee Rogers, 27 of Tipton died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Muncie. Aaron was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was born April 9, 1985 in Tipton to Terry Lee & Debra Lynn (Burnette) Rogers.Aaron worked for JB Enterprises of Westfield. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Aaron...
V. Eugene Ritz
Jun 24, 2012
V. Eugene Ritz, 97 of Indianapolis, and formerly of Tipton, died peacefully with family at 1:01 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Bridgewater in Carmel. He was born October 9, 1914 in Russiaville to Volna Ernest & Mamie (Gallion) Ritz. On January 1, 1938 he married Muriel Peterson and she preceded him in death...
V. Eugene Ritz
Jun 24, 2012
V. Eugene RitzV. Eugene Ritz, 97 of Indianapolis, and formerly of Tipton, died peacefully with family at 1:01 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Bridgewater in Carmel. He was born October 9, 1914 in Russiaville to Volna Ernest & Mamie (Gallion) Ritz. On January 1, 1938 he married Muriel Peterson and she preceded him...
Rosemary Wittman
Jun 23, 2012
Rosemary Wittman, 83, Tipton, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor, Tipton. She was born on January 31, 1929 in Tipton County to Harry M. and Marie (Glotzback) Wittman.
Rosemary worked along side her sister on the family farm for several years, completing tasks learned from their father. She was a member of St. John...
Rosemary Wittman
Jun 23, 2012
Rosemary WittmanRosemary Wittman, 83, Tipton, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor, Tipton. She was born on January 31, 1929 in Tipton County to Harry M. and Marie (Glotzback) Wittman.Rosemary worked along side her sister on the family farm for several years, completing tasks learned from their father. She was a member of St. John...
Robert C. Orr
Jun 20, 2012
Robert Cooper Orr, 91, of Tipton died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was the only child of Basil & Madge Marie (Cooper) Orr. He was born January 3, 1921 in the family home near Windfall where he lived all of his life until just recently. His parents nurtured him in the faith...
Robert C. Orr
Jun 20, 2012
Robert C. OrrRobert Cooper Orr, 91, of Tipton died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was the only child of Basil & Madge Marie (Cooper) Orr. He was born January 3, 1921 in the family home near Windfall where he lived all of his life until just recently. His parents nurtured him in...
Nan P. Nichols
Jun 17, 2012
Nan P. NicholsNan P. Nichols, 72, of Wooster, Ohio and formerly of Tipton, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Westview Manor in Wooster. She was born July 31, 1939 in Elwood to Robert F. & Evelyn (Vance) Nichols.Nan was a teacher, coach, athletic director, and a life-long promoter of women's collegiate athletics. She was a 1957 graduate...