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Kathye Karlene Clark
Jun 27, 2026
Kathye Karlene Clark, 73, of Oxford Junction, Iowa passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Celebration of Life will eventually be held at the Buchannan House Winery in Buchannan. Further details will follow. To honor Kathye’s love for her cats a memorial fund as been created and those proceeds may be sent to CCLAW, PO Box...
Rose Marie Moeller
Jun 26, 2026
Surrounded by the love of her family, Rose Marie Moeller, age 87, of New Liberty, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home.
Rose was born on July 23, 1938, in Edgington, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Marcelle (Oudot) Seligman. As the youngest of ten children, she was raised with strong family values, a determined...
Brenda L. Funston
Jun 25, 2026
Brenda L. Funston, 65, formerly of Tipton and Iowa City, entered the fullness of eternal life on June 25, 2026 while under the care of Birkwood Village in Fort Madison. As of this publication there are no formal services planned but you are welcome to leave your condolences at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Brenda was the daughter of Dwayne F. Stepanek and Myrta Jane...
John Edward Millard
Jun 25, 2026
John Edward Millard, age 73, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, while under the care of Iowa City Hospice. Surrounded by the love of his family, John completed his earthly journey with comfort, peace, and dignity.
John was born on August 12, 1952, in Albany, New York, to Marie J. Benson and John "Jack" E. Gallagher....
Frederick Edward Powers
Jun 21, 2026
Frederick Edward Powers, 91, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29th, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton from 4:00–7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to follow. An additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton from...
Thomas Leon Carmack
Jun 2, 2026
Thomas Leon Carmack, 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 of ongoing heart issues ending in heart failure. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery with full military honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryuneralhome.com. Personal cards may be sent to 401 E. 1st Street, Tipton,...
Larry Laroy Glick
May 31, 2026
Larry Laroy Glick, 80, of Cedar Bluff, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by the love of his family.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Darlene Verlee Buttolph
May 27, 2026
Darlene Verlee (Hollingsworth) Buttolph, 97, of Bennett, Iowa, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Clarence Nursing Home in Clarence, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. A graveside service will immediately follow at Inland Cemetery in Bennett.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Darlene...
James Leroy Crock
May 14, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” Leroy Crock will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton, with Father Flattery officiating. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19 at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, with a Rosary...
Betty Jean Ellerhoff
May 8, 2026
Betty Jean (Manning) Ellerhoff
June 1, 1958 – May 8, 2026
Betty Jean Ellerhoff, age 67, of Washington, Iowa, entered eternity on Friday, May 8, 2026, while under the care of Washington County Hospital.
A time to honor and celebrate Betty’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Family...
Barbara Jane Wood
Apr 26, 2026
Barbara Jane Wood, age 79, of Atalissa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026.
Barbara was born September 3, 1946, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Ray Alan and Wilma Adele (Henderson) Isabel. She graduated from West Branch High School and was united in marriage to Jerry Duane Wood on September 12, 1964, at Rochester Methodist...
John Wayne Werling
Apr 26, 2026
John Wayne Werling, 71, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton.
John was born June 29, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son...
Curtis Darrell Flora
Apr 25, 2026
Arrangements are pending at Fry Funeral Home for Curtis Darrell Flora, 91, of Tipton, Iowa, who died on April 25, 2026.
Curtis Darrell Flora
Apr 23, 2026
Curtis Darrell Flora, 91, formerly of Tipton, entered the fullness of eternal life on April 23, 2026 while under the care of the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. Curtis became a donor through the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com or cards sent to 407 North Washington Avenue, Lacona, Iowa 50139.
Curtis, son of Frank...
Michael James Wehde
Apr 23, 2026
Service information has been updated:
Michael James Wehde, age 62, of Solon, Iowa, passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Woodbridge Cemetery, with a reception to follow.
Michael was born on November 22, 1963. He spent much of his life working outdoors, where he felt most at...
Thomas Mowry Donohoe
Apr 17, 2026
Thomas Mowry Donohoe, 68, of Stanwood, Iowa, passed away on April 17, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by family.
Tom was born on August 28, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Danna Lu (Mowry) Donohoe. He grew up in the Stanwood and Mechanicsville area and graduated from Lincoln Community High School with the Class...
Virginia Jean Goetz
Apr 14, 2026
Virginia Jean (Ruzek) Goetz was born April 10, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Francis and Vera Virginia (Kimberling) Ruzek. She entered the fullness of eternal life on April 14, 2026, at The Lodge at Cypress Cove in Fort Myers, Florida.
Jean had a wonderful childhood, growing up in West Branch, Iowa, where she attended West Branch Schools and later Iowa...
Charlene Myers
Apr 13, 2026
Charlene Myers, 83, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away on April 13, 2026, with her family by her side.
A visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Following the visitation, family and friends are invited to the Tipton VFW for a time of fellowship and to celebrate Charlene’s life.
Charlene...
Elaine Joyce Butterbrodt
Apr 12, 2026
Elaine Joyce Butterbrodt, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Tipton’s First United Church of Christ, with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, friends and family are invited to gather in the...
Ronald Roy Rutherford
Apr 4, 2026
Ronald Roy Rutherford, age 80, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville.
Ronald was born on November 4, 1945, in Thompson, Illinois, the son of Orrie Stephen and Ellen Mary (O’Brien) Rutherford. He graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of 1964.
Following his graduation, Ronald proudly served his country in the...
