OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2023

Penny Ann (Thomsen) Werling, 68, of Atalissa, IA, died unexpectedly, at her home, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Family and friends are invited to a public graveside service in the Rochester Cemetery on Monday, February 27, 2023, where Penny will be laid to rest at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, family asks that memorials be sent, as they will...

Feb 20, 2023

Donalee Sue (Armstrong) Weaver, 87, of Tipton, IA died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics on Monday, February 20, 2023. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Fry Funeral Home from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. On Friday, February 24, 2023, the First United Church of Christ in Tipton will host a...

Feb 18, 2023

Carolyn Kay (Keller) Kohl, 81, of Tipton, IA, died in her sleep on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Tipton, where she resided for the past two years.

All services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA. Visitation will be from 10–11 am and Funeral services at...

Feb 5, 2023

One of Tipton’s Nonagenarians Takes His Last Walk Hugh Stumbo Hugh Winston Stumbo, 91, of Tipton, IA, died Sunday morning, Feb. 5, 2023, after suffering a stroke the day prior.  He was living his best life right up to the time of the stroke and for this his family is grateful. Hugh was laid to rest in Shawver Cemetery during...

Feb 3, 2023

Shirley Ann (Techau) Dunston, 91, of Tipton, IA entered eternity with family by her side, on Friday, February 3, 2023, while under Hospice care for pancreatic cancer, at Prairie Hills, Tipton. There will be no public services for Shirley, as she will be cremated and buried with a private family graveside service, at a later date. Online condolences may...

Feb 2, 2023

Helen B. Sauer Bennett, Iowa – Helen Berniece Sauer, 94, formerly of Bennett, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at The Pines in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. Funeral Service and Catholic Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton, Iowa. Cremation...

Jan 23, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Thumma, 94, of Tipton, IA, entered eternity on Monday, January 23, 2023 while at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Tipton. Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Funeral service for Bob will be at 11:00 am on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Tipton....

Jan 5, 2023

Randall “Randy” Lee Bormann, 61, of Tipton, IA, entered into heaven with his wife by his side, on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Fry Funeral Home will host a Visitation, on Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 2pm - 6pm. On Monday, January 9, 2023, a funeral service at the First United Methodist Church in Tipton, will begin at 10:30 am. Randy...

Dec 30, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Anna Dlouhy, 63, of Tipton, peacefully passed away with her family beside her, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA. A Visitation and Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, IA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The funeral service...

Dec 28, 2022

Michael Wayne Davisson, 65, of Tipton, IA, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 while at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Michael was born in Phoenix, AZ, on Saturday, September 28, 1957 to Norman Edwin and Laura May (Lewallen) Davisson. He graduated from Tipton High School and went on to work as a Surveyor and General Contractor. Michael married Ellen...

Dec 27, 2022

Wyatt Duane Gade, age 66, of Moscow, passed away peacefully December 27th 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Wyatt, the son of Earl and Alva Gade, was born January 5, 1956 in Iowa City. Wyatt was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and running Diddy Poles. His greatest enjoyment came from...

Dec 27, 2022

Paul Dean Campbell, 91, of Tipton, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. A visitation from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm and funeral service at 2:00 pm will be held at the First United Church of Christ in Tipton on Saturday, December 31, 2022. After the funeral service, a private family graveside service with...

Dec 26, 2022

Dwain Eugene Ford, 92, of Tipton, IA, was ushered into heaven on Monday, December 26, 2022. Dwain was born in Tipton, IA on January 17, 1930 to Mary & Norman Ford Sr. He was welcomed to the world with -20° weather and left the world on a day with record cold temperatures. He grew up on several different farms around...

Dec 22, 2022

Timmothy Aaron Montgomery, 61, of Tipton, Iowa, died December 22, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City after a long illness from a fall from a ladder, March 24, 2013. A full military funeral will be held in East Moline, Ill with burial at the Arsenal Cemetery later this spring. Born April 8, 1961, at St. Luke’s Hospital,...

Dec 15, 2022

Joyce Ellen Hakeman, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in her apartment at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton, IA.

Joyce was born in Mitchell, SD on January 23, 1932 to Eleanor and Francis Swindle.  Her mother moved Joyce and sister Francella to Le Mars, IA in January 1933 after her...

Dec 4, 2022

Monica Jeanne Droll, entered eternity on December 4, 2022 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton, IA where she had lived under the expert care of their incredible staff for the past 7 years. She was born on April 15, 1929 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Tim and Alice (Cody) Ryan. Her family moved several times during her childhood,...

Nov 30, 2022

Patricia Louise Fankhauser, mostly known by her name, Pat, entered into eternity on November 30, 2022, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Pat was born 93 years ago in the home of Gottlieb and Christina Knapp, her grandparents who lived in Harrington, Washington. She was the daughter of Robert Sargent and Hedwig Caroline Knapp Green. The family moved to Manning, Iowa...

Nov 28, 2022

Erma Ferne Lyle 95, of Tipton Iowa died Nov 28 from Covid while at Cedar Manor rehabbing from a fall. Erma was born on September 19, 1927 in Washington County Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Mildred Fay (Bauer) Turnipseed. She graduated from Washington High School in 1945. Erma was united in a marriage to James Lyle on May 23,...

Nov 19, 2022

Jo Ann (Frederick) Dietz, 82, of Tipton, entered eternity early Saturday morning, November 19, 2022 while under the care of Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23 at 11:00 am at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial will follow in Shawver Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior...

Nov 18, 2022

Joseph James “Jim” Yaukovitz, 82, of Tipton, entered eternity on Friday, November 18, 2022 while under the care of St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton with visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Online condolences may be...