Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Tracy D. Boyles
Oct 8, 2025
Tracy D. Boyles, 75 of Kirklin, who departed this world peacefully on October 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Elwood on June 12, 1950, to the late Cecil Boes and Becky (Evans) Boes Albright, Tracy radiated warmth and love throughout her life. She married Jerry K. Boyles on September 30, 1996 and he survives.
Tracy...
Paul Reynolds
Oct 7, 2025
Paul Edward Reynolds 84 of Tipton died peacefully at his residence Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born in Parma, Missouri on October 17, 1940 to Bradley and Theda (Grubbs) Reynolds. Paul married Virginia L. Ziegler on December 17, 1966 spending 56 years of marriage prior to her death on May 15, 2017.
Paul proudly served his country in the United...
William "Bill" Crousore
Sep 19, 2025
William “Bill” Crousore, 74 of Walton, Indiana died peacefully at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born in Kokomo on February 24, 1951 to William E. and Marietta (Foor) Crousore. Bill married Brenda Tidler in June of 1978, spending forty-seven years together in matrimony.
Bill was employed as an engineer at Delco in Kokomo where he...
Jessica Muller
Sep 18, 2025
Jessica (Cochran) Muller, age 45, of Sheridan and formerly from Tipton, sadly left us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to an auto accident in Boone County. Born on November 28, 1979, in Tipton, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas W. Cochran III and Diana Lynn (Quear) Cochran.
Jessica dedicated the last 18 years of her life to her career...
Richard D. Martin
Sep 17, 2025
Richard Dale Martin, 73, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Born on April 28, 1952, in Washburn, Maine, he was the son of Reginald Joseph and Shirley Evilo (Lint) Martin. Richard is survived by his devoted wife, Deborah Alice Park, whom he married on March 28, 1986.
After graduating high...
Virginia L. Smith
Sep 15, 2025
Virginia L. Smith, 100, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 20, 1924, in Indianapolis, she was a cherished daughter of Carl B. and Thelma (Pearson) Longfellow. Virginia married Robert Noel Smith on November 24, 1946, and they shared 62 beautiful years together until his passing on...
Phillip Joe Tidler
Sep 7, 2025
Phillip Joe Tidler, 85, of Tipton, and formerly of Rotonda West, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep at The Waters of Tipton on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1939, in Tipton to Charles and Ruth (Lewis) Tidler.
Joe graduated from Tipton High school in 1958. He married Sue Carter Tidler on Oct 19, 1963, at Kempton...
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...
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...
Drew C. Godby
Aug 9, 2025
Drew C Godby, 35, of Sharpsville, went to be with Our Lord on August 9, 2025. He passed unexpectedly from a massive stroke at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Kokomo, he is the beloved son of Chris & Angela (Dalton) Godby.
Drew was a Christian. Psalm 23:4 is bringing the family comfort, "Even though I walk through the valley...
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,...
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...
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...


