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John Lang
Sep 9, 2006
John Charles Lang was born October 1, 1937 to Francis Alvin & Doris Elizabeth Wineke Lang in Tipton, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1955. From 1955-1960, John served in the U.S. Navy. On November 30, 1957, John was united in marriage to Carolyn Jean Luedeman in Nashua, Iowa. John was employed as the Transportation Coordinator of...
Joseph Hansen
Sep 2, 2006
Joseph Allen Hansen died September 2, 2006 after long term complications related to an ATV accident. Joseph was born May 22, 1967 in Burlington Iowa. He attended the Mt Pleasant High School and Graduated in 1985. He then moved to Brooklyn New York where he volunteered for five years assisting Jehovah's Witnesses in their educational work. This is where...
Gilbert Hamann
Sep 2, 2006
Gilbert Glen Hamann, son of William F. & Emma Glazer Hamann, was born September 24, 1913, in Sunbury, Iowa. He attended Sunbury country school while growing up. Gilbert lived his life as a farmer. He is survived by his son Robert Hamann, of Petersburg, Illinois. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Hamann and a son, Glen...
Penny Weir
Aug 22, 2006
Penny Jean Linn Weir, daughter of Charles Duane & Janice Jean Holets Linn, was born October 5, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa. She was a 1977 graduate of Tipton High School and received her A.A. degree from A.I.B. College of business in Des Moines in 1979. On October 2, 2004, Penny was united in marriage to James Iain Weir in...
James Ahrens
Aug 11, 2006
James Lee Ahrens, son of John Louis & Blanche Evans Ahrens, was born January 30, 1943, in Moline, Illinois. He graduated from Bennett High School in 1961 and from Iowa State University in 1965. On February 1, 1975, James was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Marburger in St. Louis, Missouri. James was employed as a USDA Inspector. He...
Rosemary Boyer
Aug 9, 2006
Rosemary Boyer, daughter of William Henry and Mary Frances Poulter Boyer, was born July 16, 1947 in Sterling, Illinois. Rosemary enjoyed school and completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Dubuque. She loved to teach children the basics of life and, therefore, became a teacher in many Christian Schools during her lifetime. Rosemary enjoyed people and...
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...
