OBITUARIES

Nov 5, 2024

Cynthia Sue Carlisle, 85, of Tipton, Iowa, and Greeley, Colorado died peacefully at her home in Greeley, Colorado on November 5, 2024.  She was born February 15, 1939, in Tipton, Iowa to Loren and Kathryn (Roberts) Carlisle.

Cynthia graduated from Tipton High School in 1957.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from the...

Oct 25, 2024

James Donald Goatley, Jr, 81, of Tipton, entered his eternal rest on Thursday, October 25, 2024 while under the care of the Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton, Iowa. His wishes were to be cremated and no formal services are planned. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

James was born on October 9, 1943 in Denver,...

Oct 14, 2024

Christina Maria Leischner, 77, of Tipton, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 14, 2024 with her beloved husband by her side.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton, IA.  A Celebration of Life/Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 AM, at the...

Oct 8, 2024

Gloria Jane Yock age 91, last residing in Anacortes, Washington, passed away peacefully on 10/08/2024 after a short illness. She was born on 03/03/1933 in Tipton, Iowa.  She lived most of her adult life in central Iowa in the cities of Tipton, Stanwood, and Coralville.  Later in life she lived with her children in the states of Alabama, Florida...

Oct 7, 2024

David Kendall Brobst, 68 years of age, passed away on Monday, October 7th in the comfort of his home. David will be cremated and there will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton.  Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

David...

Sep 27, 2024

Willard LeRoy Gaunt, 83, of Tipton, Iowa, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at home. Graveside services to honor Willard’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Tipton, with the Rev. Ronald Lashmit officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent...

Sep 24, 2024

Joanne June (Thurston) Daufeldt, 90, of Tipton, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 while under the care of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald Lashmit, Officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com....

Sep 22, 2024

Ronald George Burroughs, 85, of Tipton, peacefully passed away September 22, 2024, under the wonderful care of St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids.  Visitation for Ron will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA.  Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 11:00 AM, also at Fry Funeral Home. ...

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy Lee (Hubbell) Demmel, aged 83, of Tipton, IA, peacefully transitioned from this life into Heaven’s glory on September 19, 2024, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton, IA.  A celebration of life will be held in Nancy’s honor September 29th at 1 PM at the Gathering Tipton. A private graveside service for family and close friends will be...

Sep 12, 2024

Joyce Lorene Clark, 80, of Muscatine, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Aspire Nursing Home in Muscatine, Iowa. It was Joyce’s wish to be cremated and she will eventually will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak, Iowa. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

Joyce, daughter of Gerald Kinnersley and Hytha Kelley...

Sep 6, 2024

Alan Aubrey Daedlow, aged 74, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home—exactly as he had wished. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:30 am in the Trinity...

Aug 28, 2024

Glen Eldon Nebergall, 84, of Tipton, peacefully entered Heaven’s gate, surrounded by his family choir, on August 28, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.  Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton.  Funeral services for Glen will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday,...

Aug 25, 2024

Evelyn Louise (Peterson) Ford, 89, peacefully entered into eternity on August 25, 2024 while under the care of Wellington Place, Decorah, Iowa. Visitation for Evelyn will take place on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 at Fry...

Aug 11, 2024

Roger Leroy Regennitter, 80, formerly of Tipton and Coralville, found his peace early on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 followed immediately by his funeral service at 11:00 at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Burial will be in the Tipton...

Aug 9, 2024

Rita Judy (Butterbrodt) Bilsland, 80, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 9, 2024. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 AM, all at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, IA. Rita’s final resting place will be Tipton Masonic Cemetery, where her family will privately...

Aug 7, 2024

James Harlen Dugger, 78, of Tipton, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 with his family by his side. Memorial services will be held at Fry Funeral Home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 am with burial following in Tipton Masonic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until the start of the...

Aug 3, 2024

Richard ‘Rick’ Lynn Kunde, 75, of Beloit, Wisconsin, formerly of Tipton, Iowa, passed away very suddenly from a suspected heart attack on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. A time to gather and meet with Rick’s family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 17th from 1:00 to 3:00...

Jul 24, 2024

Evelyn Frances Snavely, born January 6, 1933, on the Bush family farm near Plover, Iowa, to Leo and Edna (Grethen) Hanish, passed away on July 24, 2024. She was the eldest of nine siblings and a beloved figure in her family and community.

The Hanish family moved to Laurens, Iowa, in 1933, where Evelyn attended Marshal Township...

Jul 20, 2024

David Carl Pelzer passed away on July 20, 2024 at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch, Iowa, while under the care of the Care Initiatives Hospice team.  Funeral Services for David will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tipton.  Visitation is scheduled for 9 AM – 11 AM, at the...

Jul 17, 2024

Jeanne Santa Cruz 1948- 2024

Jeanne Virginia (Swan) Santa Cruz, 75, of Dallas went peacefully home to

God on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 after a brief illness.

Jeanne was born on November 28th, 1948 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Arnold

and Eleanor Swan. She grew up with her brother David on...