Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

William & Donna Huffer

William & Donna Huffer

2025

William Keith Huffer and Donna C. Huffer of Tipton, married just short of 60 years, passed away within a few days of each other at The Waters of Tipton. They had previously lived in Kempton for 40 years before moving to Tipton.

Donna was born in Kokomo on June 12, 1937, the daughter of Elmer W. & Dorothy (Stunkard) Gillam. Donna...

Tim W. Meier

Tim W. Meier

May 30, 2025

Tim William Meier, 65 of Cicero died unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025 at his home. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.

Tim was born to his loving parents, Warren and Mary Meier of North Riverside, Illinois on October 2, 1959.

Tim enlisted in the military and served as a military police officer until he was medically...

Eric "Huck" J. Vimmerstedt

Eric "Huck" J. Vimmerstedt

Jun 1, 2025

Eric J. Vimmerstedt, affectionately known as "Huck", passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (Morris) Vimmerstedt. In a testament to his enduring love, he married Eva J. Lee on December 15, 2006 who continues to...

Lois Lee Cook

Lois Lee Cook

May 31, 2025

Lois Lee Cook, 83 of Tipton died Saturday morning, May 31, 2025 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. She was born in Perry, Ohio on May 30, 1942 to Harold Vernon and Beatrice Eileen (Cross) Matthews.

Lois was an avid reader, always enjoying a good book. She was a certified Nursing Assistant, helping others with their physical care. Later she had...

William "Bill" Joseph Marschke, Sr.

William "Bill" Joseph Marschke, Sr.

May 22, 2025

William “Bill” Joseph Marschke, Sr, 79 of Elwood died Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. Bill was born on October 24, 1945 to Albert and Helen (Russell) Marschke. He had the privilege of growing up with his loving parents Ralph and Helen Forst.

Bill was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and...

Edward Roscoe Ogden

Edward Roscoe Ogden

May 21, 2025

Edward Roscoe Ogden, age 83, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on May 21, 2025, at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Tipton to Charles & Elsie (Kendall) Ogden. On December 3, 1962 he married Jerliene Jackson and she preceded him in death in September of 2006.

Roscoe, as he was affectionately known to family and...

Keith Wayne Garst

Keith Wayne Garst

May 21, 2025

Keith Wayne Garst, 84 of Sheridan entered this world in Tipton County on September 16, 1940. He passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Tipton County, surrounded by his loving family. His parents were James S. & Irene E. (Wright) Garst. Keith spent 66 years married to Betty Ann (Featherstone) Garst who...

Diana Pasch-Presley

Diana Pasch-Presley

May 19, 2025

Diana Pasch-Presley of Indianapolis died peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on December 26, 1949 to Alvadore and Mary (Boyles) Pasch. She married Lewis Presley on December 27, 1985. Lewis passed in 2018.

Diana was a registered nurse where she cared for her patients in Wisconsin, Texas...

William Dennis Barnes

William Dennis Barnes

May 15, 2025

William Dennis Barnes, 72 of Tipton went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025. “Denny”, as he was known to family and “Bill” to those he worked with passed peacefully with family by his side.

Denny was born December 19, 1952, to Edgar Lee and Eva Mae (Phillips) Barnes. He grew up and lived his life in...

Carl "Dee" Stakelbeck

Carl "Dee" Stakelbeck

May 7, 2025

Carl “Dee” Stakelbeck, age 80, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2025, at The Waters of Tipton. He was born on June 5, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Carl D. and Blanche (Franks) Stakelbeck. On December 7, 1974, he married Grace E. “Beth” (Law).

Dee graduated from Prairie High School in 1962. He dedicated 25 years of his career...

Ronald W. Majors

Ronald W. Majors

May 6, 2025

Ronald Walter Majors, 85, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2025, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimers and COPD. He was born on August 7, 1939, to Kenneth and Alethea Majors. On February 20, 1960, he married Margie Kay (Langley) Majors who survives. They celebrated 65 years of marriage and nearly 70 years together this past February.

In his...

Dan Crouch

Dan Crouch

Apr 27, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Gary Dan Crouch on April 27, 2025 at Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois with his family by his side. Dan was born, along with his twin sister Ann, January 27, 1947 to Louise and Guy Crouch Jr.

Dan grew up on a family farm in Hobbs, Indiana with his three siblings, Sherry (deceased) (Larry) Beach,...

Robert "Bob" Conaway

Robert "Bob" Conaway

Apr 20, 2025

It is with heavy sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Conaway, 74, who departed this life on April 20, 2025, at 8:28 AM, surrounded by his family. A beloved member of the Tipton community, Bob was known for his unwavering dedication, generosity, and warm-hearted nature. Up until the day before his transition, he was feeling good and...

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart

Apr 18, 2025

Gary Wayne Stewart, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1951 in Tipton to Charles Otis & Mary Elizabeth (Samuels) Stewart.

He was a 1969 graduate of Tipton High School. He continued his education at Purdue University where he graduated with a Bachelors...

Beth Mundell

Beth Mundell

Apr 16, 2025

Beth Mundell, 85, of Tipton and formerly of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at IU Health Tipton Hospital.

Beth was born in Tipton on February 6, 1940, to Kenneth W. Achenbach and Anita G. (Beaver) Achenbach. On June 7, 1959, she married the love of her...

Jean Alice Basey

Jean Alice Basey

Apr 12, 2025

Jean Alice Basey, 81, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 12, 2025, at The Waters of Tipton.

Jean was born on June 17, 1943, in Tipton to James Thomas Horton and Edith (Burris) Horton. On August 20, 1960, she married the love of her life, Donald W. Basey. Together, they shared over five decades of marriage...

Bonnie G. Alley

Bonnie G. Alley

Apr 7, 2025

Bonnie G. (Badgley) Alley, age 68, entered this world in Tipton on October 28, 1956. She was the loving daughter of Cleo “Pete” & Gretchen (Green) Badgley. Bonnie passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home in Tipton surrounded by her family. She married John Alley on May 19, 2007 and he survives to cherish her memory.

Bonnie spent...

Ronald G. Reynolds

Ronald G. Reynolds

Apr 6, 2025

Ronald G. Reynolds, 76 of Tipton died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born in Gary, Indiana on September 8, 1948 to Theodore and Bernice (Spack) Reynolds. Ronald married his sweetheart, Barbara Lois McClure on March 1, 1969, spending 54 years in matrimony until her death in 2023.

Ron was a Tool and Die...

Charlie Harner

Charlie Harner

Apr 5, 2025

Charlie Harner, 58 of Tipton passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Kokomo on January 3, 1967 to Davel E. Harner and Cathy (Franklin) Harner Hawkins who both preceded him in death. Charlie married Anita L. Howery on June 14, 2008 and they enjoyed...

Andrea Jane Duvall

Andrea Jane Duvall

Mar 31, 2025

Andrea Jane Duvall, 54 of Atlanta entered this life in Tipton on February 13, 1971 and she went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025. She passed away surrounded by her loving family while at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Andrea's parents were Jim Plake and Julie (Tebbe) Plake. Her mother preceded her in death on May 18,...