OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2022

John Ervin Ellerhoff, 69, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away of colon cancer on Monday evening, February 7, 2022, with family present, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. The private family graveside service will be held at a...

Feb 3, 2022

Alfred “Al” Harold Ralston, 91, of Mechanicsville, IA, passed into eternity on Thursday, February 3, 2022, while at the Mechanicsville Specialty Care. A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors presented by the Mechanicsville American Legion Post 309, will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville, IA. Family asks that all...

Feb 2, 2022

Arnold “Lee” Coppess 82, of Stanwood, IA, died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm on the evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

On Monday, February 7, 2022, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A Funeral service at the First United Church of Christ,...

Jan 27, 2022

Steven "Steve" Carl Buettner, 70, of Tipton, passed away from this world on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his residence. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Steve was born Friday, August 3, 1951 in Watertown, South Dakota to Edward and Eleanor, and shared the home with brother and sisters Lee, Anne, Julie and Nancy.  Steve moved to Iowa...

Jan 26, 2022

Shirley Ann (Richards) Von Muenster Wilkins, 95, of Bennett, IA, entered eternity on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Tipton and with loving family at her side. On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett will host a Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and a Funeral service, officiated by Pastor...

Jan 24, 2022

Mary Louise Beckmann, 100, of Mechanicsville, IA passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 while under hospice care at Prairie Hills, Tipton, IA. On Friday, January 28, 2022, Fry Funeral Home will host a Celebration of Life service, officiated by Rev. Kerri Sandusky, at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at the Red Oak Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared...

Jan 24, 2022

Betty Ann Adney, 90, of Clarence and Tipton, died peacefully in her home on Monday, January 24, 2022 from natural causes. Funeral arrangements are currently pending with a Celebration of Life to be held in the Spring of 2022. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Betty was born on November 16, 1931 in Alpena, Michigan. She was the...

Jan 22, 2022

Lyla Marie (Pigsley) Halstead, 72, of North Liberty, passed away suddenly in her sleep on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Lyla was born on Saturday, April 2, 1949, to Benjamin (Sr) and Mabel (Swolley) Pigsley during an early spring snowstorm. She was the youngest of 6 children. Lyla married and later divorced, Paul Edward Halstead, Sr. She had...

Jan 20, 2022

David “Dave” Richard Reid, 61, of Solon, IA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022, due to COVID complications. On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, a funeral service officiated by Rev. Kerri Sandusky and immediately followed by a luncheon, will begin...

Jan 20, 2022

Marsha Ann Armitage, 75, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Tipton, died peacefully in her home on January 20, 2022 of natural causes. It was Marsha’s wish to be cremated and her family will remember her for the good times in her life.  Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Marsha was born on April 12, 1946 in Cedar...

Jan 11, 2022

Mary I. Casterline Tipton

Mary I. Casterline, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 at Prairie Hills at Tipton. Mary suffered several strokes in her later years, and although she worked valiantly to remain as independent as possible after these setbacks, ultimately her health failed. Per her wishes, there will not be a visitation or...

Jan 9, 2022

Daniel "Skip" Wade Schippers, 52, of Stanwood, IA, passed into eternity on the morning of Sunday, January 9, 2022 while being treated for COVID at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. All services will be at Fry Funeral Home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and a Funeral Service officiated by Rev....

Dec 30, 2021

Kenneth Wayne “Buzz” Nebergall, 88, of Tipton, entered eternity on Thursday, December 30, 2021 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services for Kenneth will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the South Bethel Methodist Church, located on the Cedar County Historical Society grounds in Tipton with Pastor Jonathon Smith officiating....

Dec 24, 2021

Terry Wayne Clarkson, 55, of Tipton, entered eternity on December 24, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending with Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Terry was cremated and will be laid to rest beside his mother, Wanda Ford, in the Rochester Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

Terry was born on October 26,...

Dec 24, 2021

Linda Sue Corbett Saen, 70, of Tipton, entered into eternity early in the morning on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Cedar Street Baptist Church, 708 Cedar Street. Tipton, followed by her funeral service at...

Dec 21, 2021

Lorna M. Marchik of Tipton passed peacefully from this realm on December 21, 2021.  She was the second of five siblings, born on December 18, 1929, to Dorothy A. (Brennan) Crock and Raymond L. Crock, Sr.  Lorna was raised on a farm in rural Tipton, and graduated from Tipton High School in 1948.  She briefly attended Marycrest College in...

Dec 19, 2021

Tracey Lynn Hughes, 53, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from complications of asphyxia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 11:00 am, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 prior to the funeral on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Shawver Cemetery. Online condolences may be...

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Jean (Clark) Johnson, 75, of Mechanicsville, died unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA, in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 12, 2021. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Fry Funeral Home will host a public Visitation from 8:30 am – 9:30 am, followed by a private Funeral Service for family and friends, which will begin promptly...

Dec 11, 2021

Judith “Jud” Vee (Hoalton) Dittmer, 79, of Tipton, died Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA. Fry Funeral Home will host all services; a Visitation on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 4-7pm and a Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Kerri Sandusky, at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Jud will then be laid to...

Dec 9, 2021

Brian Wurr Brian James Wurr, 58, died suddenly on December 9th, 2021 in New Port Ritchey, Florida where he had resided for the past several years. A Gathering of Friends & Family in Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Tipton, 401 Lemon St from 1 pm to 4 pm....