Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

Martha F. Hawkins

Martha F. Hawkins

Jun 29, 2018

Martha F. Hawkins, 93 of Tipton died at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.    She was born in Kempton on April 23, 1925 to L. Guy & Martha (Hinkle) Orr.  On October 2, 1944 she married Robert E. Hawkins and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2013.  Martha had lived in...

Turonda Jeannine “T.J.” Cripe

Turonda Jeannine “T.J.” Cripe

Jun 26, 2018

Turonda Jeannine “T.J.” Cripe, 46 of Kokomo died at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was born in Tipton on December 25, 1971 to Bill & Vickie (Alley) Cripe.

T.J. enjoyed making blankets, taking night walks and especially spending time with her grandkids and family.

She is survived by two children, Marty Bryan Moss and...

Patrick G. Richardson

Patrick G. Richardson

Jun 21, 2018

Patrick G. Richardson, 80 of Tipton died at 9:12 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at I.U. North Hospital.  He was born in White Lake, Wisconsin on January 19, 1938 to Ralph D. & Rose M. (Gilray) Richardson.  He married Judith A. Johnson on February 15, 1958 and she survives.

Pat was a computer programmer, working at General Motors until...

Cynthia Kay Sottong

Cynthia Kay Sottong

Jun 20, 2018

Cynthia “Kay” Sottong, 71 of Tipton, died peacefully at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on March 23, 1947 in Elwood to Edward and Ruby (Gould) Fike.  On June 25, 1965, she married Richard Sottong of Tipton.  

Kay had a servant’s heart and was...

Frederick P. “Fred” Plake

Frederick P. “Fred” Plake

Jun 16, 2018

Frederick Paul “Fred” Plake, 79 of Tipton died at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  He was born on July 14, 1938 to John Hiram and Frances Jane (Crum) Plake.  Fred married Linda K. Powell on February 5, 1977, and she survives.

Fred retired from Steel Parts Corporation after 34 years.  He had his...

Esther Rosalyn “Rosie” Zell

Esther Rosalyn “Rosie” Zell

Jun 15, 2018

Esther Rosalyn “Rosie” Zell, 91 of Tipton died Friday, June 15, 2018 at Wellbrooke in Westfield.  She was born on July 7, 1926 in Howard County to William H, & Reba L. (Stout) Lewis.  Rosie was united in marriage to Robert N. “Bob” Zell on December 28, 1947 and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2016.  They were...

Lloyd G. Hewitt Ii

Lloyd G. Hewitt Ii

Jun 14, 2018

Lloyd G. Hewitt II

Lloyd George Hewitt II, 78 of Allendale, Michigan died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 20, 1939 to Lloyd G. and Julia (Imly) Hewitt.  Lloyd married Agnes I. Tragesser on February 9, 1963, and she survives.

Lloyd was an insurance sales manager, retiring after 45 years.  He...

Mary Keifer

Mary Keifer

Jun 6, 2018

Mary E. Keifer, 74 of Tipton died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on December 14, 1943 in Kempton to Romeo H. & Vera E. (Purdue) Poirier.

Mary was on the staff at the American Legion in Tipton.  She enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas, her dog Lilly and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

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Patricia (Mcintosh) Talley

Patricia (Mcintosh) Talley

Jun 5, 2018

Patricia L. (McIntosh) Talley, 89 of Carmel and formerly of Tipton, died at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at The Barrington of Carmel.  Patricia, or Patty as her friends and family called her, was born in Tipton on November 1, 1928, to Jesse Eschol & Vivian Era (Leeson) McIntosh, arriving fifteen minutes before her twin sister Jeannine.  She...

Kay A. Burns

Kay A. Burns

Jun 4, 2018

Kay Annitta (Hollingsworth) Burns, 81 of Tipton died at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  She was born on November 26, 1936 in Howard County to Keith and Rosemary (Jordan) Hollingsworth.  Kay married Howard D. Burns from Akron, Indiana on December 3, 1955 and moved to Tipton in 1963.

Kay was a graduate of...

Marilyn J. Gamblin

Marilyn J. Gamblin

May 27, 2018

Marilyn J. Gamblin, 88 of Tipton, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Marilyn was born January 8, 1930 in Carroll County, Indiana to Warren and Ruth Mae (Sottong) Mullikin.

She is survived by her three sons and their families: David Gamblin and daughter Emily; Bruce Gamblin, wife Karleen, and son Warren; and Stephen...

William W. “Bill” Witham

William W. “Bill” Witham

May 23, 2018

William W. “Bill” Witham, 89 of Sharpsville, died at 10:39 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his residence.  Bill was born on September 4, 1928 in Prairie Township of Tipton County, Indiana to Paul Augustine & Mary Helen (Davenport) Witham.  He had lived in Elizaville and Lebanon prior to 1952.  On December 14, 1952 he married Patricia J. Snyder...

Constance R. “Connie” Tolle

Constance R. “Connie” Tolle

May 11, 2018

Constance R. “Connie” Tolle, 82 of Kokomo, died at 9:50 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on April 14, 1936 in Tipton to Raymond Moody & Rosamary (Bates) Grimes.  On December 31, 1966 she married William M. Tolle, Jr. and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1999.

Connie was a stay at...

Donald L. “Donnie” Smith

Donald L. “Donnie” Smith

May 9, 2018

Donald Lee “Donnie” Smith, 58 of Tipton, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Howard County as a result of a traffic accident. He was born on July 27, 1959 in Tipton to Donald and Roberta L. (Zimmerman) Smith.

Donnie had worked at Woods Wire in Carmel and later at Steel Parts in Tipton for many years. He was a...

James Lonell Atchley

James Lonell Atchley

May 9, 2018

James Lonell Atchley, 90 of Kempton, died at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  He was born on December 21, 1927 in Clay County, Tennessee to Luke and Nardie (Butler) Atchley.  On August 11, 1950 he married Jean Elizabeth Honeas and she survives.

James was a lifelong farmer and worked at Delco Remy...

James Sheridan “Jim” Kinder

James Sheridan “Jim” Kinder

May 7, 2018

Indiana lost a giant this week when Major James S. “Jim” Kinder died of heart failure on May 7 at his home in Fishers.  Kinder, a 29-year veteran of the Indiana State Police, is often credited as the father of modern computing for law enforcement in Indiana.

Jim Kinder was born in Elwood, Indiana on May 12, 1939 to Lowell...

Beverly J. Trusty

Beverly J. Trusty

May 4, 2018

Beverly J. Trusty, 84 of Kokomo died 2:22 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Howard County on February 14, 1934 to Harry & Thelma (Healton) Huse.  She married Arthur Trusty on April 20, 1957 and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2010.

Beverly was a stay-at-home mom and wife.  She was...

Jill L. Sides

Jill L. Sides

Apr 30, 2018

Jill L. Sides, 41 of Hobbs died at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on November 9, 1976 in Savannah, Georgia to Robert & Loretta Jean (Johnston) Caplinger.  Jill had lived in Anderson for 25 years.  She married Stephen Sides on July 14, 2015 and he survives.

Jill had worked as a hairdresser;...

Paul E. Craig

Paul E. Craig

Apr 24, 2018

Paul E. Craig, 92 of Tipton died at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Fredericktown, Missouri on December 28, 1925 to Monroe and Barbara A. (Beutto) Craig. He married Imogene Bridges on December 13, 1946, she survives.

Paul was a surveyor, retiring from Alfred Benesch Consulting and Engineering...

Jerilyn Lee Hogan

Jerilyn Lee Hogan

Apr 23, 2018

Jerilyn Lee Hogan, 55 of Indianapolis and previously of Tetersburg, died at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born on July 20, 1962 in Logansport to Robert & Patricia Cook.

Jerilyn loved watching game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. She liked working word search puzzles. Jerilyn enjoyed spending...