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Linda Marie (Shaull) Dykstra
Jun 7, 2022
Linda Marie (Shaull) Dykstra, 74, of Tipton, IA, died suddenly, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, while at her home. Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4pm – 7pm on Friday, June 10, 2022 and a funeral service, officiated by Pastor Jon Merritt, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 am. Immediately following the funeral service, Linda will...
Lorna Delila (Hahn) Morgan
May 24, 2022
Lorna DeLila (Hahn) Morgan, 78, of West Liberty, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, IA. from complications of COPD. A Memorial Service will be determined at a later date. Family asks that all cards and memorials be mailed to 1320 Harding Ave. Tipton, IA 52772. In memory of Lorna, memorials will...
Harley James Donald
May 18, 2022
Harley James Donald, 28, of Bennett, IA died unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2022, in the Bennett Park. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Harley, son of Brad Scott and Terrie Lee (Edwards) Donald was born on Tuesday, June 22, 1993 in Muscatine, IA. He graduated with his GED and worked as a salesman at McGrath Quad...
J. "Kay" (Neil) Miller
May 18, 2022
J. “Kay” Miller, 84, of Tipton, IA entered eternity in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2022, while at home under the care of Hospice and with loving family at her side. Fry Funeral Home will host a visitation on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. On Saturday, May 21, 2022. a funeral...
Chad Patrick Flory
Apr 30, 2022
Chad Patrick Flory, 38, of Mechanicsville, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Chad, son of Hobert and Terry (Netolicky) Flory, was born on October 24, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chad and his family lived in Adel, IA until 1st grade, where he enjoyed playing soccer. After moving to Stanwood, IA, Chad enjoyed Cub Scouts, Jr...
Carolyn Helen Marie (Hensch) Belitz
Apr 28, 2022
Our beloved Carolyn Belitz, age 86, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on December 7, 1935, to Herbert and Anna (Stolte) Hensch in Bennett, Iowa. A member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bennett, Iowa from an early age, Carolyn...

Gary Allen Hartig
Apr 27, 2022
Gary Allen Hartig, resident of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa and Anamosa, Iowa, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his home in Central City. Arrangements were made through Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held 5:00 - 7:00 p.m, Thursday, May 5th at the Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. A...
Gary A Hartig
Apr 27, 2022
Gary Allen Hartig, resident of Central City, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa and Anamosa, Iowa, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his home in Central City. Arrangements were made through Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m, Thursday, May 5th at the Fry Funeral Home in Tipton....
Mary "Jean" (Rhoads) Penningroth
Apr 26, 2022
(Mary) Jean Penningroth, 94 of Tipton, Iowa, died April 26, 2022 while a resident of Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. She was born Oct. 22, 1927, the daughter of Forest and Dorothy Rhoads. She was a lifetime resident of Cedar County, having attended Country School Linn #1, and graduating from Mechanicsville Consolidated School in 1945. She also attended...
Lois Lucilla (Suiter) Hoffman
Apr 26, 2022
Lois Lucilla (Suiter) Hoffman, 86, of Tipton, IA passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 26, 2022, while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Tipton. The Tipton Calvary Foursquare Church will host all services and a luncheon on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration Life...
Phillip Anthony Wagner
Apr 24, 2022
Phillip Anthony Wagner, 82, of Iowa City, IA, died peacefully of heart failure on Sunday, April 24th 2022 while at his home with his daughter Phillis, Rod and his grandpups Scooter and Baxter at his side. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm followed by a Celebration of...
Jean Carol (Manning) Edler
Apr 17, 2022
Jean C. Edler, 86 of Tipton Iowa entered eternity on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 while being lovingly cared for at Prairie Hills in Tipton. To honor Jean’s wishes, she was cremated and no visitation will be held. Her Family will gather and honor her life at a private graveside service at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 7, 2022 ...
Kathryn Arleen (Post) Hillman
Apr 15, 2022
Kathryn “Kathy” Arleen (Post) Hillman, 69, of Tipton, IA, lost her battle with liver disease and entered eternity at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 15, 2022. Per Kathy’s request, no visitation or funeral will be held. A Celebration of Life will occur on her birthday, May 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm, located at 401 W 9th...
Ellen Jane (Rohlfs) Dies
Apr 15, 2022
Ellen Jane (Rohlfs) Dies, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 while at the Clarence Nursing Home in Clarence, IA, at the age of 100. She was born at home in Eldridge, IA on August 30, 1921, to Raymond and Ella Rohlfs. Two years later, they moved to Davenport, where Ellen attended grade school and graduated from Davenport Central...
Edith "Edie" Rose (Thoeming) Steffen
Apr 14, 2022
Edith “Edie” Rose Steffen, daughter of Hugo and Tillie (Edler) Thoeming was born near Lowden, Iowa on July 3, 1926. She attended country school and then her folks moved to Conesville where she graduated in 1943. She was united in marriage with Earl V. Steffen of Tipton on March 21, 1947. Edith worked at Schultz Bros. 5&10 and then...
Shara Rose Spies
Apr 13, 2022
Shara Rose Spies, 40, of North Liberty, IA passed in her sleep on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 13, 2022. On Friday, April 22, 2022, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fry Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Wearing casual clothing to the service is encouraged, as Shara wanted her life to be celebrated rather than mourned....
Mary Jane (Carlisle) Winekauf
Apr 13, 2022
Mary Jane (Carlisle) Winekauf, 92, of Tipton, IA, entered eternity in the early morning of Wednesday, April 13, 2022 while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass officiated by Father Okumu, will be held on Wednesday, April 20,...
Beverly Etta (Safley) Burgess
Apr 9, 2022
Beverly Burgess (April 22, 1938-April 9, 2022) Beverly Etta (Safley) Burgess, 83, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, after a lengthy illness in Albuquerque, NM. Beverly was born on April 22, 1938, in Tipton, Iowa to James Archibald and Ethel Safley. Beverly married the love of her life Clifford Burgess on September 11, 1955. They started their life...
Patricia Ann (Smith) Sheets
Apr 9, 2022
Patricia Ann Sheets, age 86, died April 9th, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA following a short illness. Pat was born on November 11, 1935 in Tipton, IA, the daughter of Lance and Frances (Hipple) Smith. She was the youngest of ten children. She married Robert (Bob) C Sheets on December 15, 1951 at St Mary’s Catholic...
Dolores Jane (Thiering) Kunde
Apr 4, 2022
Dolores Jane Thiering Kunde of Tipton, passed away at the age of 94, on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation held on Thursday, April 7th from 4:00-7:00 at Fry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity...