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Joann Louise Coppess
Feb 27, 2025
Joann Louise (Marolf) Coppess
Joann Louise (Marolf) Coppess, 88, of Stanwood, IA, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. Visitation for Joann will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, followed immediately by her funeral service at 11:00 AM....
Nancy Lou (Murray) Donohoe
Feb 17, 2025
Nancy Lou (Murray) Donohoe, 82, of Tipton, passed peacefully into eternal life on February 17, 2025, under the care of Cedar Manor in Tipton. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tipton, followed immediately by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be held at the...
Betty Elma (Stewart) Turner
Feb 12, 2025
Betty Elma (Stewart) Turner, 90, of Tipton, IA, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, under the supportive care of Cedar Manor in Tipton. Visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home on Saturday, February 22nd, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery in Tipton at...
Yvonne C Gregory
Feb 8, 2025
Yvonne C. Gregory, 89, Tipton, died peacefully February 8, 2025 at Hallmark Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Iowa surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, on Saturday, February 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 followed by the funeral at 11:00 am, Dr. Rev. Charles Klink and Rev. Norman Anderson, officiating. Burial will conclude in Rochester Cemetery....
Judy Mae Hansen
Feb 3, 2025
Judy Mae Hansen, 66, of Mt. Vernon, IA, passed away on February 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, starting with visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 AM. Judy will then be laid to rest...
Patricia Faye (Osborn) Mcquillen
Jan 30, 2025
Patricia Faye McQuillen, 88, of Moscow, IA, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at UI Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, with visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by her funeral at 11:00 AM....
Nancy Kay Meier
Jan 22, 2025
Nancy Kay Meier, 67, of Tipton, IA, passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Friends and loved ones are invited to join the family for a reception at 3:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the VFW Post 2537 located at 401 Lemon St. in Tipton, to...
Vivian Alice (Kruse) Shontz
Jan 17, 2025
Vivian Alice (Kruse) Shontz, 96, of Tipton, IA, peacefully fell into the arms of the Lord at her home on January 17, 2025. Services for Vivian will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Fry Funeral Home, starting with visitation from 9 – 11 AM, followed by her funeral service at 11 AM. She will then be laid...
Donald Lewis Simmons
Jan 13, 2025
Donald Lewis Simmons, 90, of Tipton, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids with family by his side. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 pm, Tipton Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. Ronald Lashmit officiating. Full military honors will be given by the Tipton VFW Post 2537 and the Tipton American...
George Victor Stepper, Sr.
Jan 12, 2025
George Victor Stepper Sr., 73, of Tipton, Iowa, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2025, at the University of Iowa, after falling at his home. Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA, has been entrusted with his care. Services in Michigan will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025 at The Church of Jesus...
Patrick "Mike" Michael Drew
Jan 4, 2025
Patrick Michael ‘Mike’ Drew, 60, of Tipton, entered into a world free from any illness on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the quiet comfort of his home after battling a form of carcinoma. At the present time there are no services planned but you may feel free to leave your condolences at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Mike was born on...
Rosemary Marjorie (White) Penningroth
Jan 3, 2025
Rosemary Marjorie (White) Penningroth, 91, passed peacefully from this life on January 3, 2025, in Clive, IA. Visitation will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton on January 8, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, adjacent to the...
Randall "Randy" R. Burmeister
Jan 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randall Roland Burmeister, who departed this life in the comfort of his own home on January 1, 2025, at the age of 75. Graveside services will be held in honor of Randy's life at Inland Cemetery on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM (weather permitting), followed by...
Rebecca Lucille (Lawson) Wathan
Dec 26, 2024
Rebecca Lucille Wathan, 77, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in the comfort of her home in rural Tipton, IA, surrounded by her children. Arrangements and care have been provided by Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA. A graveside memorial service for Mrs. Rebecca Wathan will be held at Montrose Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be designated...
Ina Ella Hack
Dec 14, 2024
Ina Ella Hack, 102, of Tipton, met our Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. In honor of her life, visitation will be held at the First United Church of Christ on December 18, 2024, beginning at 4:30 PM. The funeral service will take place the following day, December 19,...
Roger Dean Wiese
Dec 6, 2024
Roger Dean Wiese, 85, of Bettendorf and formerly of Bennett, entered his eternal rest late Friday night, December 6, 2024, while under the care of the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial will be in Inland Cemetery, Bennett. Pallbearers will...
Kevin Mathew Williams
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin Mathew Williams, who departed this life on November 29, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on January 16, 1971, in Wisconsin, Kevin has overcome a lot of life's challenges with resilience and strength. Despite his circumstances, he touched the lives of those around him with his...
Rosalyn Lee (Spear) Hill
Nov 24, 2024
Rosalyn Lee (Spear) Hill, 88, of Tipton, stepped peacefully into eternity early Sunday morning, November 24, 2024 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Red Oak Cemetery, Tipton. Pastor Kerri Sandusky will officiate. Pallbearers will be John Meixner, Mattea Labs, Landan Hill, Carter Hill,...
Donna Marie (Ford) Salyars
Nov 22, 2024
Donna Salyars
May 2, 1936 - November 22, 2024
Born on May 2, 1936, in Rochester, IA, Donna Marie Salyars peacefully passed away on November 22, 2024, at her residence in Rochester, IA. Donna was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community....
Barbara Jean Post
Nov 12, 2024
Barbara Jean Post, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, in Tipton, Iowa. Born on April 27, 1958, in Washington, Iowa, Barbara led a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family.
Barbara was born to David Galloway and Carol McIntyre. She married Randall Post on July 27,...
