Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

William & Donna Huffer

William & Donna Huffer

2025

William Keith Huffer and Donna C. Huffer of Tipton, married just short of 60 years, passed away within a few days of each other at The Waters of Tipton. They had previously lived in Kempton for 40 years before moving to Tipton.

Donna was born in Kokomo on June 12, 1937, the daughter of Elmer W. & Dorothy (Stunkard) Gillam. Donna...

Carl "Dee" Stakelbeck

Carl "Dee" Stakelbeck

May 7, 2025

Carl “Dee” Stakelbeck, age 80, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2025, at The Waters of Tipton. He was born on June 5, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Carl D. and Blanche (Franks) Stakelbeck. On December 7, 1974, he married Grace E. “Beth” (Law).

Dee graduated from Prairie High School in 1962. He dedicated 25 years of his career...

Ronald W. Majors

Ronald W. Majors

May 6, 2025

Ronald Walter Majors, 85, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2025, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimers and COPD. He was born on August 7, 1939, to Kenneth and Alethea Majors. On February 20, 1960, he married Margie Kay (Langley) Majors who survives. They celebrated 65 years of marriage and nearly 70 years together this past February.

In his...

Dan Crouch

Dan Crouch

Apr 27, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of Gary Dan Crouch on April 27, 2025 at Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois with his family by his side. Dan was born, along with his twin sister Ann, January 27, 1947 to Louise and Guy Crouch Jr.

Dan grew up on a family farm in Hobbs, Indiana with his three siblings, Sherry (deceased) (Larry) Beach,...

Robert "Bob" Conaway

Robert "Bob" Conaway

Apr 20, 2025

It is with heavy sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Conaway, 74, who departed this life on April 20, 2025, at 8:28 AM, surrounded by his family. A beloved member of the Tipton community, Bob was known for his unwavering dedication, generosity, and warm-hearted nature. Up until the day before his transition, he was feeling good and...

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart

Apr 18, 2025

Gary Wayne Stewart, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1951 in Tipton to Charles Otis & Mary Elizabeth (Samuels) Stewart.

He was a 1969 graduate of Tipton High School. He continued his education at Purdue University where he graduated with a Bachelors...

Beth Mundell

Beth Mundell

Apr 16, 2025

Beth Mundell, 85, of Tipton and formerly of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at IU Health Tipton Hospital.

Beth was born in Tipton on February 6, 1940, to Kenneth W. Achenbach and Anita G. (Beaver) Achenbach. On June 7, 1959, she married the love of her...

Jean Alice Basey

Jean Alice Basey

Apr 12, 2025

Jean Alice Basey, 81, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 12, 2025, at The Waters of Tipton.

Jean was born on June 17, 1943, in Tipton to James Thomas Horton and Edith (Burris) Horton. On August 20, 1960, she married the love of her life, Donald W. Basey. Together, they shared over five decades of marriage...

Bonnie G. Alley

Bonnie G. Alley

Apr 7, 2025

Bonnie G. (Badgley) Alley, age 68, entered this world in Tipton on October 28, 1956. She was the loving daughter of Cleo “Pete” & Gretchen (Green) Badgley. Bonnie passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home in Tipton surrounded by her family. She married John Alley on May 19, 2007 and he survives to cherish her memory.

Bonnie spent...

Ronald G. Reynolds

Ronald G. Reynolds

Apr 6, 2025

Ronald G. Reynolds, 76 of Tipton died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born in Gary, Indiana on September 8, 1948 to Theodore and Bernice (Spack) Reynolds. Ronald married his sweetheart, Barbara Lois McClure on March 1, 1969, spending 54 years in matrimony until her death in 2023.

Ron was a Tool and Die...

Charlie Harner

Charlie Harner

Apr 5, 2025

Charlie Harner, 58 of Tipton passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Kokomo on January 3, 1967 to Davel E. Harner and Cathy (Franklin) Harner Hawkins who both preceded him in death. Charlie married Anita L. Howery on June 14, 2008 and they enjoyed...

Andrea Jane Duvall

Andrea Jane Duvall

Mar 31, 2025

Andrea Jane Duvall, 54 of Atlanta entered this life in Tipton on February 13, 1971 and she went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025. She passed away surrounded by her loving family while at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Andrea's parents were Jim Plake and Julie (Tebbe) Plake. Her mother preceded her in death on May 18,...

Kaien Joseph Salguera

Kaien Joseph Salguera

Mar 31, 2025

It was a dark early morning March 31, 2025 when our little angel, Kaien Joseph Salguera went to heaven on a pillow of love surrounded by his family. He will be sorely missed by his parents, Carlos and Kelsey (McVeigh) Salguera, who loved their son more than words can say.

Kaien has his Grandma Elizabeth DeRossett, Great-Grandpa Joseph (Joe) Messick and...

Marie Ann Illges

Marie Ann Illges

Mar 29, 2025

Marie Ann Illges, 83 of Rural Atlanta passed away at 2:41 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at IU Health Tipton Hospital, a place where she dedicated a large part of her life to serving others. She was born on February 17, 1942 in Noblesville to Lester D. & Berniece (Spurgeon) Illges.

Marie was a graduate of Tipton High School in...

J. Lynn Mundell

J. Lynn Mundell

Mar 28, 2025

J. Lynn Mundell, 53 of Elwood, and formerly of Tipton, passed from this life of endless health problems to seeing the face of her Savior in heaven on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. She was born on February 7, 1972 in Tipton to Larry & Judy (Matherly) Mundell.

Lynn had most recently worked as...

Marie Morgan

Marie Morgan

Mar 27, 2025

Marie Morgan, 99 of Tipton passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown. She was born on October 12, 1925 in Delaware County, Indiana to Grover & Hazel (Reed) Mitchener. On November 28, 1947 she married the love of her life, William Morgan. The couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage together before William’s death...

Geraldine Forkner

Geraldine Forkner

Mar 26, 2025

Geraldine Forkner, 79, of Tipton, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at The Waters of Tipton. She was born on April 1, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Morgan) Rogers. In 2001, she married David M. Forkner, who survives her.

Throughout her life, Geraldine dedicated herself to her work in a communications factory in Shelbyville, where she...

Marvin R. Biddle

Marvin R. Biddle

Mar 23, 2025

Marvin R. Biddle, 87 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Marvin was born in Sheridan on December 8, 1937 to Ralph Raymond & Anna Marie (Lockridge) Biddle. He married Carolyn Dane on March 1, 2003 and she preceded him in death on March 25, 2020.

Marvin was proud to serve his...

Richard "Dick" D. Davis

Richard "Dick" D. Davis

Mar 22, 2025

Richard “Dick” D. Davis, 90 of Windfall passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Autumnwood Village in Tipton. Dick was born in Windfall on October 7, 1934 to Thomas C. & Winnie V. (Andrews) Davis. He married Beverly Blessing on April 1, 1955 and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2006 after 50 years of marriage.

Dick graduated...

Guy Franklin Kirby

Guy Franklin Kirby

Mar 21, 2025

Guy Franklin Kirby, 72 of rural Tipton County passed away at home on the morning of Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born in Bossier City, Louisiana on November 16, 1952 to Louis D. & Guyla J. (Cunningham) Kirby. Guy’s family moved to Tipton County when he was 10 years old. He married Susan K. Stillabower on June 15, 1974...