OBITUARIES

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....

Nov 28, 2021

Arlene Hines, 95, of Clarence, Iowa, entered eternity on Sunday, November 28, 2021 surrounded by her family in her home in Clarence. Private Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville with Dan Levsen officiating. A memorial for the Clarence Ambulance has been created in her memory. Online condolences...

Nov 16, 2021

Marilyn Anna May Rodgers, 88 passed away Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Marilyn was born October 12, 1933, in Guttenberg, IA the daughter of Oscar and Edith Bismarck. She attended several school in the Iowa, Minnesota & Nebraska. On August 29, 1950 she was united in marriage to Dale Rodgers at the...

Nov 15, 2021

Lorene Elizabeth Mickle, 93, of Tipton, entered eternity on Monday, November 15, 2021 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 27th at 1:00 pm in the Rochester United Methodist Church with Dr. Charles Klink officiating. Burial will follow in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery. A memorial...

Nov 15, 2021

Barbara Marie Conrad, age 95, of Tipton, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

Barbara was born June 11, 1926 to Harry and Gertrude (Kranz) Timm in Muscatine, Iowa. She married Donald Conrad on August 30th, 1949 in Muscatine, Iowa. Donald passed away on April 23, 1998.

She graduated from...

Nov 15, 2021

Jonathan “Jon” Roger Beranek, 56, of Tipton, IA left this world to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning of Monday, November 15, 2021, while at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island, IL. All services will be held at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA; a Visitation on Friday, November 19, 2021, from 5pm – 7pm and Funeral Service...

Nov 12, 2021

Kaleb Lee Wagner, 18, of Olin, Iowa died suddenly in the early morning hour of Friday, November 12, 2021 from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

In lieu of flowers family asks that all cards and memorials may be sent to: PO Box 243, Stanwood, IA 52337, in c/o Wesley Wagner Kaleb, son of Wesley...

Nov 9, 2021

David James Wallace, 61, of Tipton, drew his last breath in the presence of his family in his home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. You are invited to come and celebrate his life on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton with the Rev. Ronald Lashmit, officiating. Burial of his cremated remains will...

Nov 8, 2021

Warren Leroy Wiese, 90, of Bennett, entered eternity on Monday, November 8, 2021 while under the care of the Wheatland Manor Nursing Home. Graveside committal services will be held on Friday, November 12 at 11:00 am, Inland Cemetery, Bennett, with Pastor Scott Meyer officiating. A memorial fund has been established in his memory with proceeds being directed to the...

Nov 1, 2021

William (Bill) Henderson Small, 87, of Tipton, peacefully passed into eternity on Monday, November 1, 2021 while under the care of hospice at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. There will be no services held at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. William, son of Walter H. and Alice Mae (Spaulding) Small was born on Wednesday, March 7,...