Obituaries

Dylan M. FrixDylan Mikael Frix, 23 of Windfall passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.  God called him peacefully home early Sunday morning from his sleep.  Throughout Dylan's life he touched many people with his wonderful smile and mischievous eyes.  Dylan's life has taught everyone around him the true meaning of kindness, compassion and unconditional love.  He...

Gretchen G. BadgleyGretchen G. Badgley, 89 of Tipton died at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  She was born May 17, 1925 in Tipton to O.P. & Helen (Gant) Green.  On May 31, 1947 she married Cleo "Pete" Badgley and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1989.Gretchen was the secretary at the...

Thomas C. MarquardtThomas C. Marquardt, 6140 W.  300 N., Sharpsville, was found deceased July 1, 2006 in his residence.  He was born September 18, 1944, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Charles H. & Clara Emma (Thomas) Marquardt.He worked in Quality Control at Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, retiring in 1996.  Tom served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.He is...

Phyllis Mae CampPhyllis Mae Camp, 82 of Tipton died at 6:56 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Tipton Hospital.  Phyllis had previously lived in Anderson, Indianapolis, LaGrange and often wintered in Avon Park, Florida.  She was born on January 7, 1927 to Ray Hawkins and Fern (Hawk) Hawkins Rinker .  She married Stine Camp, and he preceded her in death.Phyllis...

Freeman C. "June" Cook, Jr.Freeman Charles "June" Cook, Jr., 56, Tipton, died Friday June 25, 2010 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1954 at Amarillo, Texas to Freeman, Sr. and Marianna (Maxfield) Cook.He worked as a consulting engineer.  Freeman graduated from Tipton High School in 1972, from Purdue in 1976 with a BS in Environmental Science, and Washington...

Douglas M. DeFordDouglas M. DeFord, 54, 335 Green Street, Tipton, died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006 at his residence.  He was born November 25, 1951, in Tipton to Max C. & Katherine L. (Cockrill) DeFord.  On August 23, 1998, he married Valarie A. Ford and she survives.He was the owner of Dougbo's in Tipton.  He was a member...

Wilma Jean DawsonWilma Jean Dawson, 89 of Tipton and formerly of Kempton, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  She was born September 11, 1921 in Tipton County to Aaron & Elizabeth (Etherington) McIntire.  On March 24, 1940 she married Paul R. Dawson and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2005.She was...

Elizabeth " Betty" MooreElizabeth Marie “Betty'' Ertel Moore was born on December 12, 1917 at home to Edward and Josephine (Cook) Ertel at 455 N. East Street, Tipton, Indiana. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. Betty was the oldest of five children. Her siblings were Mark (Artilla) Ertel, Rita (Robert) Cage,...

Arthur Eugene "Gene" JacksonArthur Eugene "Gene" Jackson, 92, Noblesville and a former Kempton resident died at 5:35 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Tipton County on July 13, 1916 to Andrew & Marie (Spaulding) Jackson.  He married Rachel Hinkle on March 12, 1938 in Tipton and she preceded him in death...

Dorothy BultemeierDorothy Bultemeier, 98 of Tipton died at 2:25 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor.  She was born on December 30, 1917 in Tipton to Alfred & Arabella (Angstadt) Weismiller.  In 1942 she married Erhard Bultemeier who preceded her in death in 1979.Dorothy moved to Ft. Wayne to pursue her education at Lutheran Hospital School of...

Betty J. CardwellBetty J. Cardwell, 82, Tipton died at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care.  She was born January 2, 1926 in Tipton to Gustav & Bernice (Cottingham) Koeper.  On July 31, 1954 she married Roy Cardwell and he preceded her in death on December 11, 1979.She worked as a Railway Express & Western Union Agent. ...

Elizabeth Ann "Nickie" MainFormer Tipton resident Elizabeth Ann "Nickie" Main died early Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in Otterbein-Cridersville Nursing Home in Cridersville, Ohio.  She was born November 20, 1922, in Tipton to Mark G. & Lillian (Carlton) Nicholson.  On August 31, 1941, she married Charles W. Main and he survives.She was a beautician, member of Order of Eastern Star -...

Jerome "Jerry" FunkeJerome "Jerry" Funke, 65 of Zionsville and formerly of Tipton died at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at  Zionsville Meadows.  He was born in Elwood on March 10, 1950 to John C. and Eva R. (Johannes) Funke.  He married Susan E. Means on August 23, 1973 and she survives.Jerry had worked at Perfect Circle and also...

Arcy G. GarmonArcy G. Garmon, 72 of Tipton died at 10:57 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis.  He was born October 9, 1940 in Scottsville, Kentucky to Fulton & Gertie (Binnion) Garmon.  Arcy married Jean Venable on December 23, 1974 and she survives.He retired from Chrysler on April 31, 1995 and recently worked for Crossmark. ...

Cordell DulworthCordell Dulworth, 77, Kokomo, and formerly of Windfall, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006 at North Woods Village in Kokomo.  He was born April 18, 1929 in Celina, Tennessee, to Charles & Rosetta (Wilburn) Dulworth.  On January 28, 1950, he married Hassie Mae Boles and she died February 17, 1998.He farmed for 23 years and then retired...

Henrietta L. DayHenrietta L. Day, 86 of Tipton died at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor.  She was born February 23, 1928 in Terre Haute to John Henry & Philomenia Gertrude (Bockhold) Hellmann.  On November 16, 1948 she married Murl Day and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2013.Henrietta was a homemaker and...

Khris Lee DickoverKhris Lee Dickover, 61 of Tipton died at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.  He was born on April 20, 1952 in Tipton to Robert & Evelyn (Wann) Dickover.Khris was a car mechanic for 20 years.  He also was a Radio Engineer, Musician, and Projectionist at the Diana Theatre.  Khris was a...

William L. "Bill" HawkinsWilliam Lee Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep the morning of September 4, 2010.  Born December 18, 1935 in Sharpsville, Indiana to Marjorie Ruth (Wooldridge) and Lloyd Francis Hawkins.  On November 15, 1958 he married Betty Ripberger at St. John’s Catholic Church, she survives.Bill was a carpenter by trade.  His unique skills with wood were apparent in...

Wilda F. AchenbachWilda F. Achenbach, 95, Atlanta, died at 5:02 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.  She was born March 21, 1914 in Omega, Indiana to Ray & Grace (Bangle) Calhoun.  On April 20, 1935 she married Cedric F. Achenbach and he preceded her in death on June 6, 1973.She was a farmer and...

Phillip J. ColePhillip J. Cole, 76 of Indianapolis died at 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at his residence in Hamilton County.  He had formerly lived in Tipton, Elwood and Richmond.  He was born July 27, 1936 in Indianapolis to Hull Cole and Mary (Mendenhall) Cole Dawson.  He married Mary Lesson on March 20, 1965 and she survives.Phil was...