Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Carolyn Joy Barker Smith
Jun 27, 2026
Carolyn Joy Barker Smith, 96 formerly of Windfall and Cicero died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Traditions at Solana in Indianapolis. She was born in Windfall on April 10, 1930, to Glen “Dick” and Byrona B. (Riffe) Barker.
Carolyn worked with her father at Solar Petroleum and later performed clerical work at the Union State Bank in Windfall, the Union...
Theresa L Berg
Jun 26, 2026
Theresa L. Berg, 68 of Kokomo, and formerly of Kempton, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Kokomo. She was born in Tipton on September 27, 1957, the daughter of Floyd & Ethel (Pearson) Brown. She married David R. Berg in 1994 and he survives.
Theresa was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, helping many people over the years. She...
Jeannie Wolfe
Jun 20, 2026
Jeannie Wolfe, 82 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at I.U. Health – Tipton. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 8, 1943 to Walter & Norma (Dogget) Giffin. Jeannie married Richard N. Wolfe on January 16, 1965 and he passed away on April 6, 1986.
Jeannie was a 1961 graduate of Smithton (Missouri) High School. She...
Angela Marie Fenoglio
Jun 12, 2026
Angela Marie Fenoglio, 54 of Westfield died Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born in Kokomo on August 3, 1971 to Marshall “Al” and Kathy Sue (Teter) Brown.
Angela was a strong worker, staying focused on her tasks as she worked with government contracts and financial details from her home office. She was an avid reader, enjoying multiple books each month,...
William A. "Bill" Grimes
Jun 4, 2026
William Arthur “Bill” Grimes went home to his Lord on Thursday night June 4, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was welcomed into the world by his loving parents, Charles Franklin Sr. and Rosamary (Bates) Grimes on October 27, 1943 in Tipton.
Bill graduated from Tipton High School as a member of the Class of 1962. Upon graduation, Bill...
Erik Jason Modisett
Jun 3, 2026
Erik Jason Modisett, age 50, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1975, in Kokomo, Indiana, Erik was raised in Windfall where he developed the strong values, work ethic, and sense of humor that would define his life. He graduated from Tri-Central High School in 1993 and was a proud graduate of Purdue University,...
Meredith K. "Katie" Ihnat
Jun 3, 2026
Meredith K. “Katie” Ihnat, 42 of Broad Ripple, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis with her parents by her side. Katie was born during a major snow storm in Kokomo on February 27, 1984 to her parents Dr. Terrence J. Ihnat and Dixie (McNew) Ihnat. From an early age, her personality, love of...
Hudson T. Holt
May 25, 2026
Hudson Timothy Holt passed into the arms of The Lord on Monday, May 25, 2026. Hudson entered this world on March 30, 2026 with his twin brother Warren to Samuel Justin and Tiffany Ann (McClain) Holt.
From the moment he entered the world, Hudson brought light and joy to everyone around him. He was a talkative, noisy, happy, smiley, and independent...
Virginia H Law
May 22, 2026
Virginia H. Law, 80 of Tipton, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 22, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Charles R. & Alma (Jordan) Watson. On July 18, 1965 she married David H. Law and he survives. She lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a deep connection to the land.
Virginia...
John T. Retz
May 11, 2026
John Thomas Retz, 80, of Windfall, entered this world on May 16, 1945, in Mier, Indiana. His parents were Ira & Naomi (Monroe) Retz. John was never a fan of being late and left this world precisely at the intended time on Monday, May 11, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family. John married Janice Long on November 16, 1990,...
Anita Sue Scott
May 11, 2026
Anita Sue Scott, 78 of Tipton passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 11, 2026. Sue was born in Elwood on Halloween in 1947. Her parents were Forrest Eugene & Sarah Louise (Mutt) Landseadel. Another important holiday in her life was Valentine’s Day 1990 when she married Jimmy Scott. They were married for 34 years until...
Ruth Inez Basey
May 9, 2026
Ruth Inez Basey passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana. Ruth was born in Moss, Tennessee on November 28, 1926 and attended the local Beach Bethany School. She relocated with her parents to a Tipton County farm in the 1940’s and lived in the area for the remainder of her life. Ruth was a woman of faith...
Gwen Wisler-Smith
May 7, 2026
Gwen M. Wisler-Smith 79 of Tipton died early Thursday morning May 7, 2026 at the Waters of Tipton. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on September 22, 1946 to James E. and Viola R. (Lewis) Smith. Gwen married William R. Smith on September 21, 1987 and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2014 after spending over 26 years...
Mary E. Klein
May 3, 2026
Mary E. Klein entered into this world in Springfield, Ohio on August 17, 1937. She departed this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 88 at The Waters of Tipton. Her parents were John V. & Eloise (Garrett) Colvin. She married George R. “Dick” Klein on October 29, 1960 and he preceded her in death on October...
Steven Rand Osbon
Apr 17, 2026
Steven Rand Osbon, 76 of Tipton passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Tipton on March 5, 1950 to Charles & Beverly (Parnell) Osbon. Steve married Joyce Graber on June 13, 1970 and she died one day short of their 55th anniversary on June 12, 2025.
Steve worked construction...
Catherine Funke
Apr 17, 2026
On April 17, 2026, Catherine Rebecca (Powell) Funke, 90, peacefully passed away at IU Health Tipton Hospital, Tipton, Indiana after a brief illness.
Catherine was born on December 12, 1935 in West Palm Beach, Florida and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a graduate of Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, Class of 1953. Her parents were Ralph Fuller Powell and Victoria Catherine...
Becky Sue Monday
Apr 10, 2026
Becky Sue Monday, 79 of Tipton was born on February 13, 1947 in Indianapolis to Janet (Hughes) Johnson. Becky passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Waters of Tipton. She married Michael Monday on June 6, 1964 and they shared 61 years of marriage.
Becky had worked for several years at the Veterans of Foreign Wars office in Indianapolis...
Jack C. DeVault
Apr 10, 2026
Jack C. DeVault, 77, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at IU Health Fishers Hospital after an extended illness.
Jack was born on July 15, 1948, in Elwood, Indiana to Richard and Waneta (Woodruff) DeVault. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1967 and served his country in the US Air Force.
Jack worked as a millwright for BorgWarner and Chrysler,...
Carolyn S. "Sue" Fox
Apr 5, 2026
Carolyn S. “Sue” Fox (formerly Smith and Larson), age 88, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana. A Tipton native who called Anderson home for decades, Sue eventually returned to her roots in Tipton for her final years. She was a woman of deep faith, tireless curiosity, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Born February 15, 1938, in...
Alice E. Gray
Mar 29, 2026
Alice Elizabeth (Tebbe) Gray, age 80, of Tipton, Indiana passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1945 in Tipton to the late August George “Gus” & Berniece Oleine Marie (Powell) Tebbe.
Alice Graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy with the Class of 1963. She dedicated many years to various roles...
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