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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...
J. Leon Timmerman
Feb 27, 2006
J. Leon Timmerman, son of August & Veronica Vlaminck Timmerman, was born January 23, 1913, in Moline, Illinois. He attended rural schools near Toronto in Clinton County, Iowa. Mr. Timmerman was united in marriage to Alice DeWulf on January 24, 1935 at St. James Catholic Church in Toronto, Iowa. Leon and Alice operated farms in Big Rock and Plainview...
Edwin Larson
Feb 4, 2006
Edwin J. Larson, son of Edwin Francis & Clara Ann Nemmers Larson, was born August 17, 1920, on a farm in Earlville, Iowa. He was a graduate of St. Maryâa
Melvin Thiering
Jan 28, 2006
Melvin Wilbur Thiering, son of Harry and Alma Bauer Thiering, was born September 12, 1923 in Cedar County, Iowa. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1941. Melvin entered the United States Army during the Korean War. He devoted most of his life to farming the family farm. It was during this time that his fascination with tools and...
Warren Ahrens
Jan 27, 2006
Warren Herman Ahrens, son of Herman G. and Anna Boettcher Ahrens, was born January 30, 1921 in rural Wilton, Iowa. Warren attended school in rural Bennett while growing up. Warren was a farmer and drove a truck for a living. He enjoyed raising and showing Black Angus cattle. Warren was united in marriage to Edna M. Dallege on December...
Leonard Schwitzer
Jan 23, 2006
Leonard Henry Schwitzer, son of Otto and Ella Boettcher Schwitzer, was born July 25, 1913, in Cedar County, Iowa. Leonard was united in marriage to Wilma Alberta Kunde on November 30, 1940 in Clinton, Iowa. Leonard farmed and was a member of Peace Church of Christ United, Charter member of the Bennett Lions Club, Melvin Jones Award recipient and...
Louie Cook
Jan 23, 2006
Louie Earl Cook was born on March 25, 1925 in Dry Creek, West Virginia the son of Byrd and Belva White Cook. Louie attended West Virginia Public Schools. Louie married Virginia Alberhasky on Sept, 16, 1944. Louie worked as a Jeweler and Watch Maker. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, lifetime member Tipton American Legion,...
Donald Hoffner
Jan 18, 2006
Donald Henry Hoffner was born on May 29, 1930 in Clarence, Iowa the son of Henry and Lucy Elizabeth Davis Hoffner. He attended schools in Clarence, and served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Donald worked as a Mechanic and had the ability to fix anything. Donald was a past member of the Tipton...
Ruth Ibsen
Jan 17, 2006
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Kathleen Williams
Jan 8, 2006
Kathleen J. Smokie" Williams daughter of Clarence & Nancy Reed Clements was born July 261929.0 in Buchannan Iowa. She was a 1947 graduate of Tipton High School. Kathleen was employed as a secretary for the University of Iowa Hospital for 16 years retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Bernadette's Circle and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Kathleen...
Daniel Busse
Dec 28, 2005
Daniel Webster Busse, the son of Henry & Anna VanGerpen Busse was born January 21, 1912, in Aplington, Iowa. He was a 1929 graduate of Aplington High School. Daniel was united in marriage to Lola Grace Davis on February 3, 1940 in Parkersburg, Iowa. Daniel was employed as a Service Technician for Sprint Telephone Company. He was a member...
Gladys Miller
Dec 24, 2005
Gladys Leone Miller, daughter of Mervin (Pete) & Kathrine Mary Boettcher Baker, was born March 10, 1909 in Jones County, Iowa. She attended Tipton Consolitated schools. On May 9, 1938, Gladys was united in marriage to Everett Walter Miller at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tipton and...
Leland Heick
Dec 20, 2005
Leland A. Heick Age 70, of Tipton died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in Tipton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial with military rites by the Tipton VFW Post #2537 will be at the Masonic Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00...
Stella Rife
Dec 8, 2005
Stella Elizabeth Thumma Rife, daughter of Alvin and Valentine Thumma, was born September 30, 1919, in the Olin area. She was a 1938 graduate of Olin High School. Stella worked for a number of years at Shultzâa
Joyce Moore
Dec 6, 2005
Joyce Y. Moore, age 71, died on Tuesday, December 6 at approximately 2:20 p.m in her home with family and close friends at her side. She died after a very courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9th at the Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery....
