OBITUARIES

Jul 12, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” Joy (Mente) Reeve, 92 of Tipton entered eternity on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 while at Prairie Hills Assisted Living, Tipton. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the Tipton First United Methodist Church will host a Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am, and a luncheon from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm....

Jul 11, 2023

Richard Merle Shultz, 73, entered his eternal rest on July 11, 2023  at St. Mary’s in Rochester, MN following a brief illness. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery with full military honors given by the Tipton V. F. W. Post 2537 and the Tipton American Legion, Post 123. A...

Jul 7, 2023

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Gail Thien, 69, of Tipton, IA, entered eternity on Friday, July 7, 2023 while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Services for Gwen will be at the First United Church of Christ, Tipton on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with Visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and Funeral service at 11:00 am. Immediately following the funeral service, Gwen...

Jul 5, 2023

Darlene Maxine Elgin, 92, of Tipton, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in the protective shelter of her home.  Darlene was the daughter of Irwin L. Kramer and Mabel M. Bundy Kramer. She was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1930 in Bennett, Iowa. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1949 and married Lyle Elgin on...

Jun 28, 2023

Virjean Lea (Koering) Countryman, age 82, of Tipton, Iowa left her earthly body and enter into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 28, 2023. She was welcomed home by her loving husband of 40 years who passed in 1998 Claire “Jim” Countryman, her parents Edwin and Florence (Ebert) Koering, her brother Larry Koering, and...

Jun 28, 2023

Merle Lloyd Waltz, 73, of Tipton, IA, entered eternity on Wednesday June 28, 2023 while at home surrounded by his loving family.  The Waltz family is especially grateful for the care Iowa City Hospice provided Merle during his long battle with COPD. On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 10:00 am – 11:30...

Jun 27, 2023

Margaret Elaine Suchomel, 94, of Tipton died peacefully of natural causes at Cedar Manor Nursing Home on June 27, 2023. Margaret was born on July 16, 1928, in Harvey, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Blanche (Small) Morris. Her family relocated to Osage, Iowa in 1937, to Clermont, Iowa in 1941 and then to West Union...

Jun 23, 2023

Betty Jean Wulf, 90, of Tipton, was called home on Friday, June 23rd after suffering from complications of a stroke while under the watchful care of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at 10:00 am,...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Wethington Obituary Robert Bimradge Wethington was born October 23, 1929, in Red Oak township west of Tipton, Iowa, to Harry and Ollie (Clements) Wethington. The local doctor traversed a thin dusting of snow on horseback to assist with Robert's (Bob's) delivery on the family farm. His birth was a harbinger of his future, as Bob operated and lived...

May 28, 2023

Brad Alan Jackson departed this world on Sunday, May 28, 2023 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home with his wife, Kelly, by his side. Brad was 55, and was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Brad’s family will hold a private graveside funeral service on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in the Stanwood Cemetery, where he will...

May 25, 2023

On May 25th in a quiet little room in the Iowa City Rehab Center Bernard “Bernie” Dettman stepped into eternity. Bernie, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on August 24, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Robert Edward Dettman and Irene Doris Stout Dettman.

Bernie grew up in...

May 21, 2023

Lenora J. Speer Lenora Julia (Melzer) Speer passed away on May 21, 2023 in Walnut Creek, California, where she had lived since July 2016 to be near family following the death of her husband. She was 92. Lenora was the wife of Dr. Edward W. Speer, long time veterinarian in Stanwood, IA who died February 24, 2016. Married for...

May 16, 2023

Scheryl Marie Grant of Bennett Iowa passed away at home on May 16, 2023 from cancer, with her two legged and four-legged family by her side; she was 72. Scheryl was born in Moline, Il on May, 21, 1950 to John F Peterson and Ruth Dittman Peterson. She graduated from North Scott High School in 1968. Early in Scheryl’s...

May 10, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Herring, 90, passed away at Cedar Manor Nursing Home on May 10, 2023. On Friday, July 21, 2023, First United Church of Christ, Tipton will host a gathering of family and friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Followed by Military Honors and a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 am and a luncheon at the close...

May 9, 2023

Robert “Bob” Suchomel, 97, of Tipton, Iowa, passed away May 9, 2023, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton, with visitation 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Nolan Settlement, following the service. Online condolences may...

May 8, 2023

William “Bill” Lewis Stewart, 52, of Tipton, IA, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, a Visitation and Time of Remembrance will be held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at Fry Funeral Home. Bill will then be cremated and buried at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and...

Apr 26, 2023

Raldo Dean Horman, 91, of Tipton, IA, joined his wife Darlene in heaven, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4pm – 6pm. On Friday, May 5, 2023, a Funeral officiated by Pastor Kerri Sandusky, will be held at 11:00 am at...

Apr 16, 2023

Marcelia Jayne Ripley, 89, formerly of New Liberty, slipped quietly into eternity on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Northbrook Manor Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am in Peace Church of Christ United in Bennett with Pastor Scott Meyer officiating. Burial will follow...

Apr 5, 2023

Wendy Sue Long, 73, of Tipton, IA, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 while at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. Per Wendy’s wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held. She was cremated and her ashes are in the safe keeping of her family. All cards and memorials may be mailed to 18201...

Apr 4, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” Alan Barnum, 45, of Bridger, Montana, stepped peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 as a result of a car accident.

The first Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm in Buffalo, WY in the Big Horn Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Paulson officiating. A luncheon...