OBITUARIES

Oct 3, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Michael Scott, 64, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, with his wife, Christine, by his side.

Steve was born on September 20, 1961, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Michael and Alice (Chorpening) Scott. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1980. On April...

Sep 21, 2025

Ronald Ray Knouse, age 78, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2025, at 11:12 p.m., under the compassionate care of Compasses Hospice.

Born November 7, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Raymond Edward Knouse and Mary Alice (Thomas) Knouse Reynolds, Ron grew up in Tipton and Wilton, graduating from Wilton High School in 1964.

Ron proudly served in...

Sep 20, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Rose Eiler, 90, of Tipton, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton, surrounded by love from both family and the compassionate staff at Cedar Manor. Millie had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family, friends, and care staff.

Born July 12, 1935, in Jones County, Iowa, to...

Sep 18, 2025

Galen Monroe Miles, age 89, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, under the compassionate care of United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa.

Galen was born on March 23, 1936, in Shelbyville, Missouri, the son of Alma Lillian (Painter) Miles and Charles Cyrus Miles. He grew up on the family farm in Missouri, surrounded by a large...

Sep 10, 2025

William “Bill” Henry Coiner, age 83, of rural Cedar County, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, with his beloved wife Maxine by his side.

Born on March 14, 1942, in rural Cedar County, Bill was the son of Alva and Anna (Brinkman) Coiner. He grew up alongside his brother Robert “Punk” and...

Aug 23, 2025

James “Blue” Logsden, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Heritage Specialty Care Initiatives. In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa. A light lunch will follow.

James was born in Missouri to Cletys Alvin...

Aug 22, 2025

Robert John “Bob” Thee, 80, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Born in Iowa, Bob was the son of the late John and Evelyn Thee. He graduated from Tipton High School before attending Iowa State University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Shortly after, he was drafted into the Vietnam conflict and served proudly...

Aug 16, 2025

Patricia L. Phillips, 78, of West Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, while under the care of Hospice in her daughter’s home in Tipton. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Atalissa Fire Department in Atalissa, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to...

Aug 8, 2025

Mary Kathryn (Wiele) (St. Clair) Swan, age 81, died 8/8/2025 at her home in Tipton. Burial will take place at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa at a later date.

Mary was born July 12, 1944 in Burlington to Lester Henry Samuel and Laura Elizabeth (Scott) Wiele.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School, Burlington Community College (now Southeast) and Western Illinois...

Aug 8, 2025

Michael Steven White, 72, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a courageous three-month battle with cancer.

Born to Grant Winford White and Jane Virginia (Gallager) White, Mike grew up in Tipton and graduated from Tipton High School in 1970. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University...

Aug 4, 2025

Phyllis V. (Flory) Lenschow

June 17, 1936 – August 4, 2025

Phyllis V. Lenschow, 89, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Born on June 17, 1936, in rural Iowa County, Phyllis was the daughter of Glen Elmer Flory and Esther (Carter) Flory. She grew up walking with her...

Aug 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jamie Elaine Hamilton 

August 7, 1976 – August 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jamie Elaine Hamilton, age 48, who left this world far too soon on August 3, 2025. Born on August 7, 1976, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Bruce and Janet (Everhard) Hamilton, Jamie lived her life with a sense of adventure,...

Aug 3, 2025

Gloria Romans Nephew, age 99, formerly of Geneva, Illinois, passed away in her sleep at Sunrise of Minnetonka on August 3, 2025.

Gloria was born on July 15, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Stanley C. Romans and Helen Hove Romans. She grew up in Des Moines, attending high school during the World War II years and later attended Grandview Junior...

Jul 31, 2025

Harry Edward Wehde, 82, of Cedar Bluff, Iowa, passed away July 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, following a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his family.

Born July 14, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Harry was the son of Harry Edward and Dorothy E. (Stout) Wehde. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1961 and...

Jul 27, 2025

Mary Ellen (Goodale) Samuelson

April 14, 1938 – July 27, 2025

Mary Ellen Samuelson, 87, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, under the compassionate care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Born in rural Cedar County to Frances M. (Shetler) and Ernest W. Goodale, Mary grew up surrounded by the love and closeness of a large family. This experience...

Jul 16, 2025

John Charles “Chuck” Hoy, 74, of Mechanicsville, entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 11:00 am in the Christian Community Church, 307 E. 1st Street, Mechanicsville, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 9:30 until the start of the service. Lunch will follow in...

Jul 12, 2025

Mary Emma (Onstott) Laing, age 96, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Born July 16, 1928, in Mechanicsville, she was the daughter of Virgil and Frances (Satterfield) Cole. Mary attended country school through sixth grade and continued on to Lisbon Junior High and High School. A lifelong member of the...

Jul 12, 2025

Barbara Linn “Barb” Muhs, 64, of Lowden, IA, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, of sudden heart failure. A private celebration of Barbara’s life will be held by her family at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Drury College in Springfield, MO; P.E.O. Chapter JR in...

Jun 14, 2025

Frances Augusta Ford passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living.  Funeral service will be Friday, June 20th at 11:00am at the Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Visitation will immediately precede the service, from 10:00am-11:00am. Frances will then be laid to rest at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given...

Jun 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dennis Robert Cram

Dennis Robert Cram, 73, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from an apparent heart attack.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Downey Cemetery, located near West Liberty, Iowa. Friends and family are invited to gather at...