Obituaries

Martha Grace BairdMartha Grace Baird, 88 of Tipton died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care at Tipton Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1920 in Tipton County, the only child of George Ray & Orpha Elizabeth (Ludlow) Findling.  On April 30, 1938 she married Chester Andrew Baird who preceded her in death on December 3,...

Judith Ann BairdJudy A. Baird, 70, of rural Tipton County died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at St. Vincent Inpatient Hospice Care Center in Indianapolis.  She was born in Kokomo on August 16, 1940, the daughter of Glen and Georgia (Hoover) Ryan.  Judy married George Warren Baird on April 11, 1959, and he survives.Judy was a seamstress all...

Vera Mae (Bennett) BauerVera Mae (Bennett) Bauer, 93 formerly of Tipton, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007 at Windsor Estates in Kokomo.  She had formerly lived in Greentown and Russiaville.  She was born June 18, 1914 in Tipton County to Olin Bennett and Janet (Hinkle) Bennett Askren.  On August 17, 1931 she married Omer Frank Bauer and he...

Sr. Julia Wagner, CSJSr. Julia Wagner, CSJ died Monday, October 24, 2011at the age of 91 in the Tipton Hospital.  A resident of St. Joseph Center since 2004, she had been in poor health for some time and died peacefully with other Sisters at her side.Matthias and Helen (Kamer) Wagner gave birth to Mary Elizabeth Wagner May 15, 1920 in...

Jean Moon BronsonJean Moon Bronson, 86, Tipton, went home to be with the Lord at 5:45 p.m. Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008.  She was born September 30, 1921 in Tipton to Ernie & Dorothy (Wilhelm) Moon.  She graduated with Honors from Tipton High School in 1939.  On December 30, 1939, she married William Bronson and he died August 2, 1973.She...

Michael D. AlderferMichael D. Alderfer, 37 of Kokomo died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 8:10 p.m. at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Howard County on December 13, 1976 to Larry and Norma (Cardwell) Alderfer.  He married Kaylee Colburn on October 12, 2013 and she survives.Michael was employed at Sam's Club in Kokomo.  He was attending  Purdue...

Oren RectorOren Rector, 90, Kempton, died at 8:33 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at Tipton Hospital. He was born in Kempton on April 14, 1917 to Oscar & Ruth (King) Rector.  On September 3, 1939 he married Margaret Pulliam and she died September 6, 1996.Oren was a minister, school teacher, principal and farmer. He had been a member of the...

Herbert A. TragesserHerbert A. Tragesser, 71 of Indianapolis died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008  at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on February 3, 1937 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christine (Funke) Tragesser.Herbert retired from Chrysler after 39 years of service.  He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kokomo, past member...

R. Rance RogersR. Rance Rogers, 50, Tipton, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born August 15, 1962 in Tipton to Richard G. & Yolanda M. (Pollo) Rogers.He was baptized at West Street Christian Church.  Rance was a 4-H club member, an artist, and a Boy Scout.  He would have been an...

Orvis Earlin Carter, Jr.Orvis Earlin Carter, Jr. 73 of Kempton died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at his residence.  He was born August 31, 1939 in Sumner County, Tennessee to Orvis Earlin Carter, Sr. and Naoma Francis (Frost) Carter.  He married Kathleen P. Jones and she survives.Earlin worked at Steel Parts for 35 years, retiring as a foreman...

Gerald F. BarrGerald F. Barr, 87 of Tipton died at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his residence.  He was born May 17, 1926 in Tipton County to Churchille Barr & Gladys (Illyes) Barr Logan.  On November 7, 1948 he married Zoe Ann Myers and they had been married for 64 years.Gerald was a farmer, substitute mail route...

Shirley J. WeismillerShirley J. Weismiller, 76 of Tipton died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2011 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born July 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Hugh V. & Cledith D. (Fritz) DeNoon.  Shirley had previously lived in Kirksville, Indiana and St. Louis, Missouri.  In 1957 she married Joseph Elliott and he died in...

Della Mae BuckleyDella Mae Buckley, 86, Sharpsville, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006  at home.  She was born at home on May 20, 1920, in Tipton County.  She was the daughter of John Emerick and Lula Mirtle (Bogue) Fennell.  On August 21, 1937, she married George Edward Buckley.  He proceeded her in death September 4, 1967.She attended Ross...

David K. CoverdaleDavid Keith Coverdale, 86 of Tipton died Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence at 8:05 a.m. He was born in Hamilton County on October 5, 1928 to John Wesley and Thelma Cecil (Dienst) Coverdale. He married Annabelle Lee on August 13, 1948 and she preceded him in death on September 3, 2002. Dave was a distributor for...

Robert J. TragesserRobert 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...

Mary Alice NicholsMary Alice Nichols, 74, Tipton, died at 4:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born May 14, 1935 in Elwood to Lowell H. and Madonna (Clyde) Kinder.  On August 25, 1956 she married Philip V. Nichols and they were married for 52 years.She was a Registered Nurse at Tipton County Memorial...

John W. SchulenburgJohn W. Schulenburg, 97 of Tipton died at 11:41 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born on February 3, 1917 in Tipton County to Paul and Martha (Leininger) Schulenburg.  On August 18, 1939 John married Capitola Hancock and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2003.John was a life-long Tipton...

Melba L. SchulenburgA Life’s JourneyMelba Louise Schulenburg entered eternal rest at 7:58 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at I.U. Health Tipton Hospital.  She was born July 11, 1919 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Martin and Hulda (Ewell) Kuhlman.  Melba was welcomed into the family of God through Holy Baptism on July 13, 1919 and confirmed her baptismal vows through...

Zoe Ann BarrZoe Ann Barr, 86 of Tipton died at 5:27 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 28, 1929 in Tipton to Irvin "Buck" & Ethel (Tudor) Myers.  On November 7, 1948 she married Gerald Barr at the Hopewell Methodist Church.  Gerald preceded her in death on June...

Antoinette "Toni" Marie WoodAntoinette “Toni” Marie Wood graduated to heaven on Saturday, December 8, 2012 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Toni was born in Tipton, Indiana on January 6, 1964.  She later graduated from Tipton High School in 1982.  That same year, she married her high school sweetheart William David Wood.  Toni and David remained in Tipton...