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Nicholas Wagner
Aug 7, 2006
Nicholas was born March 12, 1989 in Iowa City and was the son of Phillis K. Wagner Ellis. He was recently awarded his high school diploma from Elizabeth Tate High School in Iowa City. Nicholas enjoyed bowling, was one of the biggest fund raisers for the American Heart Association and was a member of Heart Friends. Nicholas is loved...
Lois Bahmler
Jul 31, 2006
Lois Mae Bahmler, daughter of Alta & Fred Howard, was born October 23, 1920, in Cedar County, Iowa. She attended country school near Cedar Bluff and graduated from Tipton High School in 1938. On October 21, 1939, Lois was united in marriage to Don Bahmler. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, church guild, Tipton Women's Club and...
Elnora Showalter
Jul 24, 2006
Elnora Elizabeth Showalter, daughter of George & Lena Huckey Duffe, was born April 10, 1917, in Moscow, Iowa. She attended country schools while growing up. Elnora was united in marrige to Donovan E. Showalter in Moscow, Iowa. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Wagner & husband, Don of Tipton, Iowa; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, her sisters,...
Dorothy Voss
Jul 23, 2006
Dorothy Marie Voss, daughter of George H. & Vina VanAtta, was born April 8, 1911 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1930. Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward F. Voss. She was a member of Rochester United Methodist Church. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Ronald Voss and James Voss, both of...
Karen Kofron
Jul 18, 2006
Karen Kay Kofron, daughter of Harry and Luva Avis Tritle, was born March 12, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1963 and Iowa State University in 1967 with a B.A. degree. She taught Art in Ames, Iowa and Special Education in Tipton. Karen was also owner/secretary of Kofron Enterprises. She was a...
Elda Rixe
Jul 9, 2006
Elda Amanda Lena Stuhr Rixe, daughter of William D. & Edna Jane Stuehm Stuhr, was born March 23, 1923, in Bennett, Iowa. She attended Bennett Schools while growing up. On May 2, 1946, Elda was united in marriage to Warren Rixe in Bennett, Iowa. Elda devoted her life to her family and her home. She was a member of...
Donald Wehde
Jul 9, 2006
Donald G. Wehde, son of George & Daisy Stubbs Wehde was born July 2, 1922, in Tipton, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Navy in November 1942, training as a machinist and serving in Oran, North Africa, for 27 months. He was discharged in November 1945. On June 25, 1945,...
Chad Johnston
Jul 4, 2006
Chad Johnny" Johnston son of Robert Charles & JoAnne Byers Johnston was born June 20 1973 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City Iowa. He was a 1991 graduate of Tipton High School. Chad worked as a carpenter and in construction. Chad is survived by his son Preston Johnston of Tipton Iowa; his parents Robert & JoAnne Johnston of Tipton...
Richard Hummel
Jun 3, 2006
Richard (Dick) S. Hummel, son of Elmer & Marie Hummel, was born December 11, 1920, in Davenport, Iowa. He was a Davenport West High School graduate and attended the Dairy Science Program in Ames, Iowa for two years. Dick served in the US Army, 95th Infantry. On October 6, 1950, Dick was united in marriage to Mary Janice Prevo...
Timothy Lang
May 30, 2006
Timothy Carl Lang, son of John Charles & Carolyn Jean Luedeman Lang, was born May 29, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a 1982 graduate of Tipton High School. Tim was employed as a mechanic and truck driver for L.L. Pelling in North Liberty, Iowa. He enjoyed the outdoors and time spent fishing. Tim is loved and survived...
Bonita Eicher
Apr 30, 2006
Bonita Bonnie" Eicher daughter of Denver & Marjorie Bridgford Kinyon was born September 23 1941 in Durant Iowa. She graduated from Tipton HIgh School in 1959 and from the American Institute of Business in Davenport Iowa. She married Abraham Eicher on December 12 1975. She was employed at the Unitversity of Iowa Clinics as an Administrative Professional. Bonnie was...
Norma Riedesel
Apr 26, 2006
Norma Velma Paustian Riedesel, daughter of Herman Henry & Wilma Amanda Sophia Edler Paustian, was born April 26, 1929 in New Liberty, Iowa. She was a 1947 graduate of Davenport HIgh School. After high school she worked at Wieman's Drug Store. On November 22, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Wayne Louis Riedesel at the Peace Church of...
Johnny Espinosa
Apr 15, 2006
Johnny Espinosa was born January 1, 1984 in Rock Island, Illinois. He attended school in Tipton, West Liberty and Columbus Junction. Johnny was united in marriage to Areli A. Quiroz on October 6, 2001 in West Liberty, Iowa. He was employed at Tyson's in Columbus Junction as a maintenance mechanic. Johnny is survived by his wife, Areli Espinosa of...
Esther Bachus
Apr 14, 2006
Esther Bachus, daughter of Charles & Carrie Peter Geadelmann, was born October 23, 1910 in Bennett, Iowa. Esther was united in marriage to Raymond Bachus on February 10, 1940 in Bennett, Iowa. She was a member of Peace Church of Christ United and Women's Fellowship of Peace. Esther is survived by her sons, Terry Bachus & wife, Joyce of...
Harry Heisch
Apr 6, 2006
Harry was born July 2, 1915, to Carl and Anna (Lett) Heisch, in Cedar County. In 1933, he graduated from Bennett High School where he was active in baseball and band. He was united in marriage to Gloria Friederichs in 1942. Harry was involved in farming most of his life, and loved dealing in livestock. In earlier years, he...
Clarence Schmidt
Apr 4, 2006
Clarence Schmidt was born on September 29, 1926 near Bennett, Iowa the son of Otto and Annie Treimer Schmidt. He attended Bennett Schools and married Deloroes F. Soenksen on January 21, 1950 in Wheatland, a marriage that lasted for fifty six years. He was a life long farmer in Cedar County before moving to Tipton in 1984. Clarence loved...
Lavaughn Eaton
Apr 1, 2006
LaVaughn Alberta Hoon was born November 12, 1919 in Tipton, the daughter of Harold and Lura Hite Hoon. She attended Tipton Schools graduating in 1937 and married Glenn W. Eaton on January 22, 1938 in Montezuma, Iowa. LaVaughn was a member of the St. Paulâa
Olliver Kelley
Mar 26, 2006
Olliver Paul Kelley was born on April 13, 1921 in Rockdale, Iowa the son of Emment and Detta Olliver Kelley. He attended Dubuque Schools and served his country during World War II. He joined the United States Army on October 31, 1942, serving until March 16, 1946. Olliver was skilled and talented in many different areas. He didnâa
Judith Rife
Mar 15, 2006
Judith Ann Rife, daughter of Charles Edward & Maurine Elizabeth Chapman Peck, was born June 3, 1941. She was a 1959 graduate of Tipton High School. Judith was employed as a case worker for the Department of Social Services, retiring after 23 years of service. Judith is survived by her daughters, Deb Olson & husband, Mark of Johnston, Iowa,...
Evelyn Hamiel
Mar 2, 2006
Evelyn Pearl Hamiel was born on September 8, 1907 at Mitchell South Dakota the daughter of James C. and Honor F. Collins Hamiel. Evelyn attended Mitchell High School and Grigg Court Reporting School in Chicago. She worked as a Court Reporter and was a member of the Tipton United Methodist Church, a fifty year member of the P.E.O., past...
