OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2021

Berrie Glick, 73, of Cedar Bluff, IA, was called home to the gardens of Heaven on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from complications after heart surgery. A Celebration of Life, officiated by Pastor Jay Amundson, will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 10:30 am at the Tipton First United Methodist Church. Also, at the Methodist church, family will have...

Apr 1, 2021

Clara Mae Eves, 97, of Tipton, IA, entered eternity in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 1, 2021, while under the care of Hospice at Prairie Hills Assisted Living, Tipton, IA.

On Saturday, April, 3, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation at 12:00 PM, followed by a 1:00 PM Funeral Service officiated by David...

Mar 23, 2021

Christopher Daylan Meiers, was born already in the arms of Jesus, at 1:37 AM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

Son of Kathleen Short and Mitchell Meiers of Clarence, IA, Christopher is survived by, sisters, Lexi Jarchow and Lyla Meiers; grandparents, Marlene Short of Hawkeye, IA and Richard and...

Mar 21, 2021

Kathleen Humphrey September 5, 1953 to March 21, 2021

Kathleen Charlotte Humphrey, 67, of Tipton, Iowa went to her eternal home with Christ on March 21, 2021. Her body will be buried in a private service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery. Family asks that cards and memorials be mailed...

Mar 9, 2021

John Andrew Zaruba, 94, of Tipton, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, with loving family at his side. On Saturday, March 13, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will be hosting a 12:00 noon Visitation followed by a Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Pastor Kerry Sandusky, at 1:00 pm. In memory of John, a memorial fund has been established...

Mar 9, 2021

***  Due to inclement weather conditions preventing family from arriving in time, all services for Gene have been rescheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2021. ***

Eugene “Gene” Henry Morrow, 85, of Tipton, passed into eternity on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Windmill Manor Nursing Home in Coralville, IA. On Thursday, March 18, 2021, the First United Church...

Feb 16, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Lee Bena formerly of Tipton, entered into eternity on February 16, 2021 while under the care of the Guttenberg Care Center.  Private funeral services were held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:00pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa with Rev. Ronald Lashmit, officiating.  Burial: St Bridget’s Cemetery in the Nolan Settlement. Family requests memorials to be...

Feb 15, 2021

Frances Darlene Thumma, 96, of Tipton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021, after losing her 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton, IA. A private family funeral will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Fry Funeral Home and will be officiated by...

Feb 14, 2021

Frances Marion Ahrens, 95, of Tipton, passed peacefully into eternity on Sunday, February 14, 2021, after suffering a stroke and while under the care of Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton. On Friday, February 19, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation at noon, immediately followed by Funeral Services at 1:00 pm and conclude with burial services in...

Feb 12, 2021

Margaret Elaine Seebeck, 94, of Tipton IA, formerly of Bennett IA, entered eternity on February 12, 2021.  She was under the care of the Cedar Manor Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 14, 2021 at 11:00 at Fry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Inland Cemetery, Bennett, Iowa.  Online condolences may be shared at...

Feb 3, 2021

Craig Steven Pearson, ‘Worm’ , 62, of Tipton, died suddenly on Wednesday evening, February 3, 2021. In accordance with Craig’s wishes, he will be cremated. Services to be held at a later date include, a private family only Graveside Service at Rochester Cemetery, Tipton, IA and a Celebration of Life Service that will be open to the public. In...

Feb 2, 2021

Irene Elsie Rowold, 93, of Tipton, entered into eternity on Wednesday, February 2, 2021, while under the care of Hospice at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA. On Monday, February 8, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will be hosting a private, family only Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. Irene will then be laid to rest in the Lowden Cemetery, Lowden, IA....

Jan 31, 2021

Viola Winefred (Wilke) Koch, 102, formerly of Tipton, entered eternity on Sunday, January 31, 2021, while at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, IA. On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will be hosting a Visitation from 12 noon to 1:00 PM, and a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM.  Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 PM, at the...

Jan 21, 2021

Janice Beryle (McQuillen) McCrea, 94, of Olin entered into eternity on January, 21, 2021, after suffering a stroke while under rehabilitative care at the Monticello Nursing Home, Monticello, IA. Celebrant Jay Jacobson, will officiate Janice’s Graveside Service at 1:00 PM, on Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, IA. In lieu of flowers, and in Janice’s...

Jan 14, 2021

Loyce Louise (Jones) Lampe, 96, of Tipton, passed into eternity in the early hours of Thursday, January 14, 2021, while at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA, under the care of Hospice for complications resulting from an unexpected fall. All services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021. Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation at 10:00 am, immediately...

Jan 13, 2021

Harry Delmar Donald, 87, of Bennett, IA, died Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021, while under hospice care in his home from complications due to cancer. On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Fry Funeral Home will host a private Funeral Service at 12:30 PM. The service will be immediately followed by a graveside committal service, with military honors, at the Inland...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruth Naomi (Brodersen) Chalmers, 84, of Tipton, entered into eternal rest in the early hours of Friday, January 8, 2021, while under the care of hospice at her home. On Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Tipton Bible Church will be hosting a Visitation at 2:00 PM, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Committal Services will be...

Jan 1, 2021

Barbara Ellen (Birch) Wallace, 84, of Tipton, entered eternity after losing her battle with cancer, on January 1, 2021 while under the care of the Mechanicsville Nursing & Rehab Center in Mechanicsville. Visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home, on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan...

Dec 18, 2020

Doris Janet Tenley, 88, of Stanwood, entered into her eternal rest on her birthday, December 18, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her family at her side. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 10:00 am,...

Dec 14, 2020

Gladys Jean (Thurston) Simmons, 84, passed into eternity while surrounded by loving family at her home on the evening of Monday, December 14, 2020, after losing her battle with cancer. Family will hold a public graveside service at 11:00 am on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Ron Lashmit officiating. In memory of Gladys,...