OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2020

Esther Louise Henricksen, 95, Bennett, quietly entered eternity in the late evening hours of Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all cards and memorials be sent c/o Myron Henricksen to PO Box 25, Bennett, IA 52721.

A one hour visitation at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, will...

Jun 1, 2020

Robert Lee Brennan, 82, Tipton, passed quietly Monday morning, June 1, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after suffering a stroke two days prior. In lieu of flowers and in Robert’s memory, the family asks that all cards and memorials be sent c/o Jeanette Brennan to 1148 220th Street Tipton, Iowa 52772. The family will then...

May 26, 2020

Keith Francis Schulty, 77, of Tipton, died unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, May 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Funeral Services will begin 10:30 am, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, followed by a graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. In lieu of flowers and in Keith’s memory, the family has set up two memorial funds:...

May 25, 2020

Sunnia Kay Deney, 45, formerly of Tipton, passed away early Monday morning, May 25, 2020 in her home in Iowa City, after losing her battle with cancer.

For the many friends and family wishing to pay their respects to Sunnia, Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, will be hosting an outdoor drive through visitation on Thursday, June 4,...

May 18, 2020

Alberta Louise Thien, 89, of Tipton, peacefully entered eternity, at Iowa City Mercy Hospital, early Monday morning, May 18, 2020, from complications of a stroke she was stricken with four days prior.

In lieu of flowers and in Alberta’s memory, the family has set up three memorial funds:

1) First United Church of Christ, Tipton,...

May 17, 2020

Elise Jean Riley, 92, of Lisbon, passed peacefully early Sunday morning, May 17, 2020 while she was a resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. Jean, as she was known as, will be honored by her family with a graveside service in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 20, 2020. Online condolences may be shared...

May 10, 2020

Robert “Bob” Wayne Wright, 73, of West Branch, died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday evening, May 10, 2020. A private family funeral service will be at Fry Funeral Home on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:00 am followed by a private graveside service with full military honors at Honey Grove Cemetery in West Branch. In lieu...

May 3, 2020

Stephen “Steve” Matthew Person, 71, of Tipton, died suddenly on Sunday May 3, 2020, while at his home. Funeral services will be determined at a later date and all updated service information will be posted on this website where you are also invited to share online condolences. I lieu of flowers and in Steve’s memory, the family has set...

Apr 26, 2020

Linda Marie (Sheets) Williams, 67, of Dike, IA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2020, while bicycling along the Nature Trail in her home town. Funeral services are pending with Fry Funeral Home of Tipton, Iowa. As it becomes available, we will update service information on this website ( www.fryfuneralhome.com )

Due to the current pandemic restrictions,...

Apr 26, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Paustian, 69, of Tipton, died suddenly at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday evening, April 26, 2020. Her family will hold a private memorial service on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00am at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date and posted on this website...

Apr 18, 2020

Harold “Tod” Alan Swick, 73, of Tipton, lost his battle with cancer and entered eternity on Saturday, April 18, 2020 while at home and with family by his side. A private burial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, IA. Tod’s wishes were that Richard Peck, Leon Carpenter,...

Apr 16, 2020

Kay Dawn Rebec, 86, of Tipton, was found by her neighbor and appeared to have died peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A private burial of her cremated remains will be held in the Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Cedar Bluff, Iowa at a date yet to be determined. Updated service information can be found on the...

Apr 7, 2020

Richard Francis Jedlicka, 93, of Tipton, entered eternity on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 while under hospice care at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton.  Due to the current pandemic, there will be a private burial service on Monday April 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, with Father Okumo officiating. A Celebration of Life mass will be held at a...

Mar 30, 2020

Elaine Marion (Matile) Lieser of Tipton, IA, peacefully entered eternity on Monday, March 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

Elaine was born February 4, 1937, to Clarence and Sylvia (Holzhueter) Matile of Plainfield, IL. She grew up in Wheatland Township and attended Church...

Mar 20, 2020

THOMAS OLIVER FERGUSON Green Valley, Ariz. Thomas Oliver Ferguson died March 25, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz., after a brief illness. Tom was a loving husband to Elaine for 58 years, a fabulous father to Kelley (Bob) Cole and Susan (Craig) Nusenow, and his most favorite role was being Papa to Rachel and Erica Cole and Ben Nusenow. Tom was...

Mar 10, 2020

Robert “Bud” R. Burkett, 85, of Tipton, was found to have died alone in his home, on Tuesday, March, 10, 2020, during a follow-up welfare check by the Tipton ambulance director and Tipton police.

A graveside committal service will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1:00pm, at the Stanwood City Cemetery, Stanwood.

Robert (Bud), son...

Mar 3, 2020

Joyce Gaylene Morrow, 78, of Tipton, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Windmill Manor Nursing Home in Coralville. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 2, 2020, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am, at the United Church of Christ, Tipton.

A memorial fund in her memory has been...

Feb 28, 2020

Carolyn Jean Krob, 90, of Tipton, entered eternity on Friday, February 28, 2020. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:30am, St. Mary’s Catholic Church with cremation to follow. Visitation will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 4 – 7pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. A memorial fund in her memory has been established...

Feb 23, 2020

Walter Jay Johnston, 62, of Mechanicsville, entered eternity on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at home and with family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm, Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville, followed by cremation. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A memorial fund has...

Feb 19, 2020

Harold “Red” Bernard Davis, Jr., 77, of Tipton, passed away at 1:24 am on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 21 at 10:30 am, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with burial to follow in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20th from 4:00...