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Donald Thomas
Feb 28, 2005
Donald Floyd Thomas, son of John Floyd & Rebecca Jean Lemm Thomas, was born November 22, 1929, in Altadena, California. He graduated from Tipton High School. He served in the Navy Sea Bee's. On September 10, 1956, Donald was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Sissel in Tipton, Iowa. He was a farmer and was employed by D. O....

Stanley Eichhorn
Feb 26, 2005
Stanley L. Eichhorn, son of Chris & Mayme Bottomstone Eichhorn, was born February 19, 1911, in Oxford Junction, Iowa. He was a 1930 graduate of Wyoming High School. Stanley enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1932. On January 11, 1936, Stanley was united in marriage to Lillian E. Nowachek in Anamosa, Iowa. Stanley farmed and was a salesman for...

Sharon Ruggeberg
Feb 26, 2005
Sharon Kay Ruggeberg, daughter of Darrell Leroy & Nadine Schnede Ruggeberg, was born December 18, 1940, in rural Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa. Sharon is survived by her sister, Shirley Coons & husband, Larry, of Anamosa, Iowa; and a brother, Darrell Ruggeberg, & wife, Marion, of Lime Springs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell & Nadine...

Robert Dee
Feb 12, 2005
Robert F. Dee, age 89, died February 12, 2005, of complications resulting from a stroke. He was born in Alburnett, Iowa, was raised on the farm during the Great Depression, and was a combat pilot in WWII, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal. After the war, Robert completed his college degree, and spent a career in...

Norma K. Flora
Feb 6, 2005
Norma Kay Hopkins was born on March 4, 1943 in Newton, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Arlene Stoner Hopkins. She attended Colfax Schools and worked at the Rising Sun Stables in Pleasant Hill. Norma loved horses and working with them. Her children and especially her two grandaughters were the love of her life. Norma moved to Tipton two...

Michael Ford
Jan 29, 2005
Michael Steven Ford, son of Clarence & Lorine Meixner Ford, was born February 24, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a 1968 graduate of Tipton High School and attended Scott Community College. He served in the United States Army. Michael was employed by Petersen Iron & Metal for 18 years. He was a member of the Rochester United...

Edwin Stolte
Jan 29, 2005
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Grace Wright
Jan 19, 2005
Grace Lenora Wright, 84, of Tipton, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at Lantern Park Care Center in Coralville, Iowa, of complications from cancer. Her body has been cremated. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, First United Methodist Church, Tipton. The Reverend Mary Johnston will officiate. Arrangements by Fry Funeral Home. Another memorial service and interment will be...

Marie Laing
Jan 16, 2005
Marie Ardith Buck Laing, daughter of Charles & Olga Coonrod Buck, was born June 15, 1927, in Lowden, Iowa. She attended Tipton Schools. Marie was united in marriage to John Henry Laing in Cedar County, Iowa. Marie is survived by her daughters, Barb Kaalberg, & husband, Don, of West Liberty, Iowa, Mary Lou Laing, of Tipton, Iowa, and Jean...

James Reiling
Dec 29, 2004
James Lee Reiling, son of Harold Gregor and Elsie May Weeks Reiling, was born February 3, 1963 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Corning High School, Cornell University, and received his Masters in Computer Science and Mathematices from University of Utah. Jim is survived by his special friend, Robin L. Jones of Tipton, Iowa; his sisters,...

Fern Wilson
Dec 23, 2004
Fern Elizabeth Shirley Wilson, 96, daughter of Bert W. & Millie Ethel Wires Shirley, was born December 7, 1908, in Orange County, Indiana. She graduated from Superior Iowa High School. On December 24, 1945, she was united in marriage to Calvin Wilson in Estherville, Iowa. She was a member of the Tipton Bible Church. Fern is survived by her...

Arthur Moeller
Nov 20, 2004
Arthur Keith Moeller, son of Arthur J. & Floy Alice Shellenberger Moeller, was born October 19, 1926, in Reinbeck, Iowa. He served in the United States Army and Air Force. On December 27, 1945, Arthur was united in marriage to Gertrude Scheifelbein in Waterloo. Arthur was employed as a machinist for John Deere in Waterloo. Arthur is survived by...

Eugene Rohlf
Nov 9, 2004
Eugene W. Rohlf, son of Walter and Edna Stoltenberg Rohlf, was born August 29, 1925, in Bennett, Iowa. Eugene graduated from Bennett High School on April 3, 1948. He was united in marriage to Delores E. Hillmann in Wheatland, Iowa. Eugene and Delores farmed for 46 years and retired in Tipton in 1994. Eugene was part-owner of Bennett Equipment...

Virginia Lenihan
Oct 25, 2004
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Donald Stout
Oct 13, 2004
Donald Franklin Stout, son of Benjamin & Florence Edwards Stout, was born January 11, 1921, in Tipton, Iowa. He was a 1938 Tipton High School Graduate and served in the United States Army from 1941 - 1945. On December 24, 1941, Donald was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Stout in Tipton, Iowa. Donald worked as a carpenter, contractor...

Robert Dill
Oct 10, 2004
Robert Lee Dill, of Mediapolis died at the age of 73. He was born February 19, 1931, in Canton Missouri, the son of Jesse Merle & Malinda Mascher Dill. He attended school in Mediapolis and Sperry. Robert served in the United States Army. He was self employed as a backhoe operator and electrician. Edward is survived by his daughters,...

Katherine Gravert
Oct 10, 2004
Katherine Mildred Hourigan Gravert, 91, daughter of John J. & Emma Mary Bluedorn Hourigan, was born April 18, 1913, in Bettendorf, Iowa. She graduated from Davenport Immaculate Conception. On October 24, 1933, Katherine was united in marriage to Irvin Joseph Gravert, in Bettendorf, Iowa. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tipton....

William Byrd
Oct 8, 2004
William Morris Byrd, Sr., son of Arlie Rosco & Mary Violet McCann Byrd, was born August 30, 1929 in Roxana, Illinois. He was a graduate of Atton High School. On October 28, 1959, William was united in marriage to Beverly Irene Abel in Alton, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army. William was a member of the Cedar Street...

Edward Anderson
Oct 7, 2004
Edward Dewey Anderson, son of Dewey Charles & Myrtle Mae Kelley Anderson, was born December 22, 1922, in Boone, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army. On October 30, 1998, Edward ws united in marriage to Betty Lou Doyle in Tipton, Iowa. He was employed as a Maintenance Manager for the College Apts. in Iowa City. Edward is survived...

Angela Espinosa
Oct 4, 2004
Angela Marie Espinosa, daughter of Sharon Rae Campos and Manual Espinosa, was born May 11, 1976 in Johnson County, Iowa She graduated from Tipton High School. Angela was employed in customer service at MCI. Angela is loved and missed by her cherished daughters, Arianna and Claudia Espinosa of West Liberty, Iowa; her mother, Sharon Rae Campos of West Liberty,...