OBITUARIES

Apr 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Irene Doris Dettman

April 3, 1933 – April 24, 2025

Irene Doris Dettman, 92, of Tipton, Iowa, peacefully entered her eternal rest on April 24, 2025, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. Services to honor her life will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton,...

Apr 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Loretta Jean (King) Frana

November 11, 1965 – April 17, 2025

Loretta Jean (King) Frana, 59, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2025, as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. A devoted Christian, her faith in Christ was the guiding light of her...

Apr 3, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Edward Jones

October 26, 1959 – April 3, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Edward Jones, 65, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home.  A visitation to honor Charlie’s life will take place on Thursday, April 10, from 10 to 11 AM at Summit Church, rural Bettendorf, with a...

Mar 27, 2025

Becky Harden was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on June 22, 1949, on her mother’s 23rd birthday. She was the second of five children born to Gene and Rhoda (Ocheltree) Harden. Becky grew up in Tipton and was a member of the Tipton High School class of 1967. She continued her education at Scott Community College...

Mar 21, 2025

Michael Ian Kisner, 44, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life in Mike’s honor will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the First United Church of Christ in Tipton, officiated by Pastor Kerri Sandusky.

Mar 17, 2025

Paula M. Ruefer

December 22nd, 1949 - March 17th, 2025

With her family by her side, Paula Mary Ruefer, 75, passed peacefully at her beloved home in Davenport, Iowa, on March 17, 2025. Those lucky enough to have known her understand just how deeply she’ll be missed.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Mar 10, 2025

Elias Carr Crisp II, known to family and friends as Bud, of Menifee, California, and Tipton, Iowa, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Crown Manor II in Murrieta, California, following a battle with cancer. He was 81. Graveside committal services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tipton Masonic Cemetery. Online condolences may...

Mar 7, 2025

Beverly Maxine Ohrt, 84, of Wellman, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the Lone Tree Care Center in Lone Tree, Iowa.

Beverly was born on April 30, 1940, to Frank and Julia (Marker) Bair. She grew up in Cedar Bluff, Buchanan area, in a large, hardworking family.

Bev attended a one-room schoolhouse...

Mar 2, 2025

Douglas Gene Goschke, 77, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Iowa City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2025. Douglas Gene Goschke was born on July 7, 1947, to Amil Gene Goschke and June Berniece (Newell) Goschke in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Raised in Wellman, Iowa, where his parents owned the local newspaper, the Wellman Advance, Doug learned...

Feb 28, 2025

Carl R. Fisher, 76, of Maryville, Tennessee (formerly of Tipton, Iowa) passed quietly away on Friday, February 28, 2025 in the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Allegheny Baptist Church in Maryville. Memorials in his memory may be sent to 2577 Bishop Hollow...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...