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Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Joy M. Mitchell
Aug 15, 2025
Joyce Margaret “Joy” (Veit) Mitchell, aged 81, of Tipton, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 15, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. with her loved ones by her side. Born on January 27, 1944, in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Edward Max Veit and Grace Eva (Simpson) (Haynes) Veit.
Joy was a proud graduate of the...
Daniel J. Tragesser
Aug 4, 2025
Daniel Joseph “Danny” Tragesser, 76 of Tipton passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at The Gathering Together hospice in Plainfield. Danny was born on July 26, 1949 in Tipton to Urban & Elizabeth “Bib” (Mundell) Tragesser.
Danny had worked at several places during his lifetime including PL Porter in Westfield and The Crossing in Tipton. He was a graduate of...
Joan Funke-Blackburn Dow
Mar 8, 2025
Graveside service added.
In Loving Memory of Joan (Funke-Blackburn) Dow
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Joan (Funke-Blackburn) Dow, who left this world on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8:32 p.m. Born on June 27, 1936, in Tipton, Indiana, to Joseph C. and Edna M. (Vair) Funke, Joan was raised in a proud generational farming family, instilling in her a...
James A. Glassburn
Aug 14, 2025
James A. Glassburn, 85 of Tipton came into this world on April 4, 1940 in Kokomo. His parents were Elvin Glassburn and Velva (Brock) Glassburn McKinley. Jim passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at home, right where he wanted to be! He married Phyllis Tragesser on September 1, 1962 and she survives.
His career was spent at Chrysler Corporation in...
Beulah Welch
Aug 9, 2025
Beulah (Witt) Welch passed from this life into her home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1933 in Rose Hill, VA to Schley and Amelia (Campbell) Witt. On August 4 of 1950, Beulah married Glen Welch. They enjoyed 65 years of companionship and love until Glen’s passing on January 5, 2016.
Beulah worked for Delco Electronics...
Robert "Bob" L. Good
Aug 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" L. Good, 72, of Tipton, Indiana, entered his heavenly home on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born on June 13, 1953 in Plymouth, Indiana, to Lorin C. and Pauline "Polly" L. (Master) Good, Bob lived a life dedicated to service, family, and community. On September 15, 1979, Bob married his beloved Carla M. (Holliday) Good, and together they raised two daughters,...
Anita Lynn Harner
Jul 30, 2025
Anita Lynn Harner, age 58, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at her son’s home. Born on July 11, 1967, in Tipton to Alfred and Reba (Ragan) Howery, Anita was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Anita graduated from Tipton High School in 1985 and pursued a career as a fork truck driver...
Richard "Richie" Ziegler
Jul 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard ‘Richie’ Ziegler, a man whose life was defined by hard work, consistency, and quiet resilience. Richie believed in showing up, putting in the effort, and handling what needed to be done — without shortcuts.
He was born in Tipton on February 17, 1960 to Richard Francis and Clarianna (Thompson)...
Marilyn B. Nash
Jul 25, 2025
Marilyn B. Nash entered into this world on May 8, 1939 in Tipton County to Dale E. & Mary M. (Wheatley) Burget. She was 86 years old when she passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Autumnwood Village in Tipton. Marilyn married Danny B. Nash on December 1, 1999 and he preceded her in death on July 26, 2016....
Amy Lynn Stephens
Jul 24, 2025
Amy Lynn Stephens, 56 of Tipton, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at home. Her parents were Elijah Whitman & Dorothy Joan (Johnson) Stephens. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but loved to move to new places. Before settling in Tipton, she had lived in several places, including Fort Worth (TX), Lawrence, Martinsville, Camby, Clermont, Boston (MA), and Wanamaker.
Amy...
Henry “Hank” J. Hoelscher
Jul 13, 2025
Henry “Hank” J. Hoelscher, 82 of Winamac, and formerly of Tipton, passed away at 1:08 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 12, 1942, on the family dairy farm near Yorkshire, Ohio to the late Clem and Mary (Greishop) Hoelscher.
He was a 1960 graduate of Minster High School. Hank was a U.S. Army veteran...
Deborah Lynn Blubaugh
Jul 10, 2025
Deborah Lynn Blubaugh, 70 of Tipton and formerly of Frankfort died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Tipton on June 25, 1955 to Richard and Sally (Bath) Rubush. Debbie married Larry Ray Blubaugh on February 15, 1992; he preceded her in death on April 2, 2022.
Debbie worked in the healthcare field as a lab technician...
Lor-Anna “Lori” Jo Legg
Jul 6, 2025
Lori Legg, 66, of Murrieta, California passed from her earthly life to her eternal heavenly life on July 6, 2025. She was born and raised in Tipton, Indiana to Phil and LaKeita (Ricketts) Legg on August 14, 1958 and baptized at Kemp United Methodist Church.
Born with a heart defect requiring a surgical repair at age 13, Lori overcame the challenges...
Larry Edward Elston
Jul 2, 2025
Larry Edward Elston, 76 of Windfall died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home. He was born in Tipton on July 4, 1948 to Reuben Elston and Billie Jo (Dell) Elston Cardwell. Larry married Debby Huffman.
Larry attended Tipton Community School where he was known to friends as “Sanford.” He had several jobs over the years which included FMC, GW Pierce,...
Kenneth H. Schulenburg
Jul 2, 2025
Kenneth Harold Schulenburg, 81 left this world behind at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at home and went to his heavenly home.
He was born June 14, 1944 in Tipton County, Indiana to Orville Alvin Elmer and Esther Emaline (Beck) Schulenburg, the second of five children. He was baptized at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tipton and attended Emanuel Lutheran...
Barbara L. Schinlaub
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara L. Schinlaub of Tipton passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at I.U. Health Tipton. Her 91 years of life started on October 31, 1933 in Tipton County when she was born to Arthur N. & Myrtle H. (Marks) Ley. She married James L. “Jim” Schinlaub on May 13, 1953 and he passed away on October 18, 1993 after...
Jill Fiscus
Jun 28, 2025
Jill Fiscus, 65, Russiaville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at IU North Hospital in Carmel. She was born July 7, 1959, in Tipton to Weldon Max and Beverly Ann (Smith) Retherford. On April 30, 1983, she married Alan Dale Fiscus at the West Street Christian Church in Tipton and he survives.
Jill grew up in the town of Windfall...
Julie L. Wesner
Jun 25, 2025
Julie Lynn Wesner, 66 of Tipton died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Tipton on May 10, 1959 to Franklin Gale Mitchell and Beverley Jane (Borden) Mitchell Kennedy. She married Deanna “Tooter” Harvey on July 10, 2015; she survives.
Julie was a 1978 graduate of Tipton High...
Violet L. Reynolds
Jun 25, 2025
Violet L. Reynolds, 84, of Atlanta, was gently called home to her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, passing peacefully with family by her side. Born on March 9, 1941, in Affton, Missouri to Jack and Alice (Schaffenberger) Pennington, Violet lived her life with faith and devotion to God.
Violet married, George “Bud” Reynolds, on July 1, 1955. Though their time...
Charlene Henry
Jun 23, 2025
Charlene Henry, 98 of Tipton was born into this world in Tipton on September 9, 1926. Her parents were William & Zella (Wynn) Prifogle. She passed away at Aperion Care in Kokomo at 1:32 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. Charlene had lived in Tipton County her entire life. She married Edward T. Henry on June 17, 1950 and he...
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