Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Kenneth H. Schulenburg
Jul 2, 2025
Kenneth Harold Schulenburg, 81 left this world behind at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at home and went to his heavenly home.
He was born June 14, 1944 in Tipton County, Indiana to Orville Alvin Elmer and Esther Emaline (Beck) Schulenburg, the second of five children. He was baptized at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tipton and attended Emanuel Lutheran...
Barbara L. Schinlaub
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara L. Schinlaub of Tipton passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at I.U. Health Tipton. Her 91 years of life started on October 31, 1933 in Tipton County when she was born to Arthur N. & Myrtle H. (Marks) Ley. She married James L. “Jim” Schinlaub on May 13, 1953 and he passed away on October 18, 1993 after...
Jill Fiscus
Jun 28, 2025
Jill Fiscus, 65, Russiaville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at IU North Hospital in Carmel. She was born July 7, 1959, in Tipton to Weldon Max and Beverly Ann (Smith) Retherford. On April 30, 1983, she married Alan Dale Fiscus at the West Street Christian Church in Tipton and he survives.
Jill grew up in the town of Windfall...
Julie L. Wesner
Jun 25, 2025
Julie Lynn Wesner, 66 of Tipton died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Tipton on May 10, 1959 to Franklin Gale Mitchell and Beverley Jane (Borden) Mitchell Kennedy. She married Deanna “Tooter” Harvey on July 10, 2015; she survives.
Julie was a 1978 graduate of Tipton High...
Violet L. Reynolds
Jun 25, 2025
Violet L. Reynolds, 84, of Atlanta, was gently called home to her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, passing peacefully with family by her side. Born on March 9, 1941, in Affton, Missouri, to Jack and Alice (Schaffenberger) Pennington, Violet lived her life with faith and devotion to God.
Violet married, George “Bud” Reynolds, on July 1, 1955. Though their time...
Charlene Henry
Jun 23, 2025
Charlene Henry, 98 of Tipton was born into this world in Tipton on September 9, 1926. Her parents were William & Zella (Wynn) Prifogle. She passed away at Aperion Care in Kokomo at 1:32 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. Charlene had lived in Tipton County her entire life. She married Edward T. Henry on June 17, 1950 and he...
Charles E. Elliott, III
Jun 22, 2025
Charles E. Elliott III “Chuck”, age 58 of Tipton and formerly of Rogersville, Tennessee passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by his three kids. Chuck was born in Riverside, California on February 3, 1967 to Charles E. Elliott Jr. and Patricia Sue (Curry) Elliott.
Chuck was a brick mason, owning his own business for over 35...
Maxine Harden
Jun 17, 2025
Maxine Harden, 94, of Windfall, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on December 28, 1930, in Obion County, Tennessee, to Edgar and Gladys (Rainey) Moore. On November 6, 1948 she married Earl Harden. The couple enjoyed 68 years of marriage together before Earl 's passing on November 16, 2016.
Throughout...
Joyce Osbon
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Ellen Osbon, 75 of Tipton, came into this world on February 11, 1950 in Kokomo, the daughter of Samuel & Carrie (Farrington) Graber. She passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Joyce married Steve Osbon on June 13, 1970 and she died one day short of their 55th anniversary.
Joyce retired form Delco in...
Nolan Pyke
Jun 12, 2025
Nolan Pyke, a dedicated husband, father, and community servant, passed away on June 12, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Indianapolis to Norman & Naomi (Illges) Pyke. On March 5, 1994 he married Pamela Jones and she survives.
Nolan graduated from Tipton High School Class of 1959. Following his high school...
Eric "Huck" J. Vimmerstedt
Jun 1, 2025
Eric J. Vimmerstedt, affectionately known as "Huck", passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (Morris) Vimmerstedt. In a testament to his enduring love, he married Eva J. Lee on December 15, 2006 who continues to...
Lois Lee Cook
May 31, 2025
Lois Lee Cook, 83 of Tipton died Saturday morning, May 31, 2025 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. She was born in Perry, Ohio on May 30, 1942 to Harold Vernon and Beatrice Eileen (Cross) Matthews.
Lois was an avid reader, always enjoying a good book. She was a certified Nursing Assistant, helping others with their physical care. Later she had...
Tim W. Meier
May 30, 2025
Tim William Meier, 65 of Cicero died unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025 at his home. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.
Tim was born to his loving parents, Warren and Mary Meier of North Riverside, Illinois on October 2, 1959.
Tim enlisted in the military and served as a military police officer until he was medically...
William "Bill" Joseph Marschke, Sr.
May 22, 2025
William “Bill” Joseph Marschke, Sr, 79 of Elwood died Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. Bill was born on October 24, 1945 to Albert and Helen (Russell) Marschke. He had the privilege of growing up with his loving parents Ralph and Helen Forst.
Bill was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and...
Edward Roscoe Ogden
May 21, 2025
Edward Roscoe Ogden, age 83, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on May 21, 2025, at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Tipton to Charles & Elsie (Kendall) Ogden. On December 3, 1962 he married Jerliene Jackson and she preceded him in death in September of 2006.
Roscoe, as he was affectionately known to family and...
Keith Wayne Garst
May 21, 2025
Keith Wayne Garst, 84 of Sheridan entered this world in Tipton County on September 16, 1940. He passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Tipton County, surrounded by his loving family. His parents were James S. & Irene E. (Wright) Garst. Keith spent 66 years married to Betty Ann (Featherstone) Garst who...
Diana Pasch-Presley
May 19, 2025
Diana Pasch-Presley of Indianapolis died peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on December 26, 1949 to Alvadore and Mary (Boyles) Pasch. She married Lewis Presley on December 27, 1985. Lewis passed in 2018.
Diana was a registered nurse where she cared for her patients in Wisconsin, Texas...
William Dennis Barnes
May 15, 2025
William Dennis Barnes, 72 of Tipton went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025. “Denny”, as he was known to family and “Bill” to those he worked with passed peacefully with family by his side.
Denny was born December 19, 1952, to Edgar Lee and Eva Mae (Phillips) Barnes. He grew up and lived his life in...
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
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...