Ruby A. Smith -posted March 9, 2010

Ruby A. Smith, 97, Lebanon and formerly of Kempton and Tipton, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon. She was born on March 14, 1912, in Iuka, Mississippi to Joseph & Tishamingo (Hudson) Busby. On July 18, 1944, she married Royal A. Smith Jr. and he preceded her in death on December 7, 1999.

Ruby was a homemaker and also worked at Mallory's in Frankfort. She attended Beech Grove Baptist Church in Tipton. She also worked during World War II as a welder building ships in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

She is survived by two daughters Patty Risse and husband Joe, Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and Jacki Miller and husband Jeff, Crawfordsville; six grandchildren, Amy (Lucas) Brown, Mendie (Lucas) Thomas, Lora (Smith) Richardson, Daniel Smith, J. Matthew Miller and Erin (Miller) Sebenste; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband she was preceded in death by one son Larry Smith, one sister, two brothers and one great-great-granddaughter.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Cliff Kelly presiding. Burial will be in Kempton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st. Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209.

Anna Marie Absher -posted March 8, 2010

Anna Marie Absher, age 92, of Shellman, Georgia and formerly of Windfall, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at her home in Shellman.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Brookside Cemetery in Windfall. In lieu of flowers and cards the family requests all gifts be made to the Disabled Veteran’s of America or the charity of one‘s choice. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Jane H. Durham Angell -posted March 2, 2010

Jane H. Durham Angell, age 80, passed away on Monday March 1, 2009 at Tipton County Hospital in Tipton, Indiana after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Tipton on October 5, 1929 to Henry and Ruby (Hobbs) Helgerson. Jane was married to Robert Durham on June 28, 1945 and years later after his passing on April 4, 1984 she married Don Angell who passed away in June of 2006.

Over the years Jane had attended the Apostolic Christian Church and the First Church of the Nazarene both located in Tipton. She was a member of the Plum Grove Home Ec. Club, American Legion Auxiliary Post 0046 and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 6246.

Survivors include her children; Janet Johnson of Alaska, Jay Durham of South Carolina, Joyce Durham of California along with grandchildren; Clifford Johnson, Jason Johnson, Nash Ryan Durham, three great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A brother, Francis Dellinger of Florida also survives. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and a daughter, Jewel Durham.

Funeral services will be held at the Porter Funeral Home on Friday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Public visitation will be held on Thursday March 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Porter’s. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton with Pastor’s Joshua Nichols and Pete McGuire officiating. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Rosemary Pearl Henry -posted March 2, 2010

Rosemary Pearl Henry, 90, Tipton, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1919 in Jackson County, Indiana to Sylvester E. & Bertha D. (Bricker) Needler. On June 24, 1939 she married James R. Henry, Sr. and he preceded her in death on August 15, 1998.

She was a member of the Tetersburg Christian Church and Willing Workers Class. Rosemary belonged to the Order of Eastern Star, Rosary Chapter 66. She had been the secretary for U.A.W. 1166 and participated in the support group for Dr. Leo Watson in Kokomo.

Rosemary is survived by three sons, James Ronald Henry Jr. and wife Brenda, Tipton, Bruce Lee Henry and wife Candy, Tipton and Charles David Henry and wife Carolyn, Kokomo; nine grandchildren, Annette Watson (Wes), Larry Henry (Julie), Shawn Henry (Brianna), Stacey Pinkston (Shawn), Laura Henry, Katrina Basiewicz (Tim), Nicole Henry, Rhonda Holtquist, and Jerry Henry, 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald B. Needler and Marshall Lee Needler both of Anderson, and a special caregiver, Dorothy Johnson.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen Wayne Henry and Lawrence Gene Henry, three brothers, Leslie G., Clifford B. and Virgil C. Needler, one sister, Crystal B. VanMatre, and two grandsons.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 3, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Mangold presiding. Burial will follow at Tetersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46209.

Max R. Hinkle -posted February 28, 2010

Max R. Hinkle, 84, Tipton, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1925 in South Bend to Jesse & Edna (Dellinger) Hinkle. He lived in South Bend for 38 years. On May 3, 1947 he married Donna Freese and she died June 19, 1970.

Max was a Tool and Die maker at Studebaker in South Bend and after they closed, he worked at Delco in Kokomo, retiring in 1993. He was a graduate of Riley High School in South Bend and attended the West Street Christian Church in Tipton.

Survivors include two daughters, Lindsey Ehman and husband Brent, Tipton and Kim Flittner and husband Don, Mars Hill, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Jeff Ehman and wife Stacee, Summer Norred and husband Clay, Stasha Babcock and husband Mike, Jordan Ehman, Brick Ehman, Cole Flittner, Grayson Flittner and Ashlyn-Kate Flittner; six great-grandchildren, Gunnar & Claire Norred, Reis, Kylee & Sawyer Ehman and Brileigh Babcock.

Max's funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Linda McKiernan-Allen presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 - 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Backpack Blessing ministry at West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

Robert D. Maney, Jr. -posted February 25, 2010

Robert Daniel Maney, Jr., 68, Indianapolis, and a former Tipton resident, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born June 16, 1941 in Indianapolis to Robert D. "Bud" & Mary Helen (Tolle) Maney.

Bob Worked from1969-1974 as a sports editor and writer at the Frankfort Times in Frankfort, Indiana; 1974-1978 as sports editor at the Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio; 1976-1978 as a part-time journalism teacher at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio; 1979-1981 as sports editor and reporter at the Atkinson-Annawan News in Atkinson, Illinois; 1981 writer for Coin World of Sidney, Ohio; 1982-1988 he was the General Manager for the News Publishing Co. in Atkinson, Illinois and from 1988 until retirement in 2008 he was writer/sports writer/editor of the Paxton Record in Paxton, Illinois.

While living in Paxton Bob was a member of St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Ball State University and was a member of American Legion Prairie Post 150 in Paxton. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Greenland.

Survivors include cousins Dr. Fred Tolle and wife Paula, Indianapolis, Judy (Tolle) Henderson and husband William, Greenwood, Capt. Robert Tolle, USN, (Ret.) and wife Joan, Fairfax, Virginia, Daniel Tolle, Indianapolis, Patrick Jerrell and wife Elaine, Indianapolis, Michael Jerrell and wife Linda, Indianapolis and Stephen Jerrell and wife Kaye, Jasper, Indiana.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 27, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipton, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery at a later date. No visitation is planned. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ford County (Illinois) Historical Society, P.O. Box 115, Paxton, Illinois, 60957, or the Tipton County Historical Society, 323 W. South Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

Arthur Trusty -posted February 25, 2010

Arthur Trusty, 84, Kokomo, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010 at his residence after a six-month illness. He was born September 25, 1925 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to Estile & Elizabeth (Wireman) Trusty. On April 19, 1957 he married Beverly J. Huse and she survives.

He was the owner of Pitch-Lined Burial Vaults in Kokomo for 46 years. Art was a member of One Accord Community Church. He was named Businessman of the Year for Who's Who and was an honorary police officer for the Kokomo Police Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and was a POW for 4 1/2 months. He was also awarded the Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife Beverly; eight children Judy Pearson, White City, Oregon, Anthony Trusty, Greentown, Karen Trusty, Kokomo, Peggy Riebe, Kokomo, Mike Trusty, Galveston, Jeff Trusty, Indianapolis, Janet Kitts, Kokomo, and John Trusty, Kokomo.

Art is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Ethel Stine, Kokomo, Harold Trusty, Chicago, Jean Shelton, Burlington, and Ed Trusty, Georgia; 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur Trusty, Jr. and Raymond Trusty.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26 at the One Accord Community Church, 2015 East Carter Street, Kokomo, with Revs. Scott Butzin and Gary Carpenter presiding. Burial will be in Barnett Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo FOP, 102 West Markland Avenue, Kokomo, Indiana 46901.

Joseph D. Ploughe -posted February 22, 2010

Joseph Dan Ploughe, 69, Windfall, passed at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 18, 1940 in Kokomo to Noble Martin Ploughe and Dorothy (Redman) Ploughe McClellan. On November 6, 1965 he married Carol Graham and she survives.

He was a banker and had worked at Union State Bank and First Farmers Bank & Trust, retiring in 2003. Joe was a member of the Windfall Christian Church and an Elder and Sunday School teacher. He was a past president of the Windfall Lions Club and had held various offices within the club and was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award.

He was a past member of the Gideon's and past director of Winston-Salem Bible College. He had also started a church jail ministry. Joe was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School in 1960. His interests included church, golf, photography and travel.

He is survived by his wife Carol (Graham) Ploughe; two sons, Anthony Martin Ploughe, Seattle, Washington and Christopher Graham Ploughe, Windfall and his twin sister, Judith Ann Morgan and husband Bryce, Chesterton. Joe was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers, Lovevern Off, Noble "Sonny" Lamar Ploughe, Luellen Vandevender and Larry Ploughe.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Roudebush presiding. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Windfall. Visitation will be from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Windfall Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 126, Windfall, Indiana, 46076.

Molly Grubb -posted February 22, 2010

Molly Grubb, age 55, of Windfall, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Clarian North Hospital in Hamilton County, Indiana. She was born on September 24, 1954 to Peggy S. (Mason) Cassity in Muncie, IN.

Molly was married to and is survived by her loving husband Wayne Grubb of Windfall, IN. For 17 years Molly was the manager of Fast Lane Foods in Windfall. She was an avid bowler and participated on various leagues in Kokomo at both Cedar Crest and Don Lowry Lanes. Molly loved sports and was a big supporter of Tri-Central athletics.

Molly is survived by her husband Wayne, her two sons; Ronny and wife Leslie “Precious” Grubb, and Jason and wife Michelle “Princess” Grubb all of Windfall along with grandchildren; JT Grubb, Juston Grubb, Macy Jo Grubb, Janson Grubb, Katie French, and Jarron Grubb. Surviving siblings include Michael (Mary) Terrell of Muncie, Ronda (Tom) Patton of Peru, Roger (Allyson) Cassity of Windfall, and a brother in law, Leonard Grubb of Elwood. Preceding Molly in death are her mother and 2 sisters; Marla Grubb and Nina Everling.

Calling will be held at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton, Indiana on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, at 10 a.m., also at Porter‘s with Pastor Chris Ellis officiating. Interment will be in the Brookside Cemetery, in Windfall, Indiana. Online condolences can be made at porterfh.com

Betty Lee (Legg) Beach -posted February 9, 2010

Betty Lee (Legg) Beach, 83, Marion, and a former Tipton resident, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. In June, 1948 she married Jack E. Beach and he preceded her in death in February, 1976.

She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She was a 1944 graduate of Tipton High School and attended Indiana and Purdue Universities.

She is survived by one son, Timothy J. Beach, Morgantown and three grandchildren, Sara Beach, Bruce Beach and Allison Beach. Betty was preceded in death by one son, Bruce E. Beach and one brother, Jack Legg.

Her funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, February 12 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 - 1 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46209.

Charles “Bud” Henry McDaniel -posted February 8, 2010

Charles “Bud“ Henry McDaniel, age 73, passed away on February 8, 2010 at his home in Tipton. He was born on January 9, 1937 in Macomb, Illinois to Arthur E. and Florence B. (Barnes) McDaniel.

Bud was a 1956 graduate from Macomb High School where he was very active in athletics and was a varsity letterman. He lettered and received numerous awards in football, baseball, and track while in high school and loved watching the Colt’s and the Cincinnatti Reds. Bud retired from Steel Parts and from being self-employed as a contractor in 1999, with over 30 years in at Steel Parts. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Son’s of the Legion, and the United Steelworkers Local 3875.

Bud’s survivors include his children; Cynthea Lorane McDaniel of Tipton, James Richard Albright of Elwood, Mark Alan Albright of Tipton along with grandchildren; Sherry Albright of Tipton, Jessica Albright of New Jersey, Robbie, Nathan, & Daniel Albright all of Cicero, Derek Langoff of Tipton, Tricia Harris of Newport News, VA, Craig Ferguson of Tipton, and Sam Abbott of Elwood. Great grandchildren include; Zakari, Emily, AJ, Bryce, Kelsie, Sydney, Bradley, Blake, Danielle, Noah, Ivy, and Elizebeth.

Surviving siblings include a sister Lora Mae Vail of Macomb, IL, two brothers; Francis McDaniel of Macomb, IL and Donald McDaniel of Ottwell, IN . Other survivors include; Mary Keifer, Sheila Maddox, Sherry Dick, Shelly Kivett, Kerastin, Trevor, Sabrin, Shauna, Whitney, Nickolas, Asia, and Isaiah. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton with calling two hours before services. Interment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb, Illinois on Friday, February 12 at 1 p.m. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Ruth Wimer -posted February 6, 2010

Ruth Wimer, 106, Carmel, and a former Tipton resident, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Summer Trace in Carmel. She was born February 9, 1903 in Tipton County, the eldest daughter of William A. & Emma (Meyer) Wimer.

A life-long member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, she graduated from Blakers College and Indiana State University, with graduate work at the Universities of Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. She taught Home Economics in Frankton and Kempton, was 4-H Club leader in Madison County for three summers, Home Demonstration Agent in Madison County for six years and in Tipton County for 25 years.

Ruth held membership in county, state and national professional organizations. For several years she served on the board of directors of the Tipton County Housing Corporation and was secretary for several years. She assisted with the reorganization of the Tipton County Historical Society, served as president for three terms, and on the board of directors and the building committee. She was the Associate Editor for the history book Tipton County: Her Land and People, which was published in 1976.

She received distinguished awards from the National Home Demonstration Agents Association, Purdue University and the Indiana Historical Society.
Ruth is survived by nieces and nephews, Betty Jo (Wimer) Beever, Tipton, Carol Ann (Wimer) Svane, Michigan, David Schulenburg, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Jerry Schulenburg, Noblesville, Indiana and Diane (Schulenburg) Schumacher, Arizona. She was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Wimer, and one sister, Dorotha Mae (Wimer) Schulenburg.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. St. Rd. 19, Tipton, with Rev. Robb Roloff presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. St. Rd. 19, Tipton, or the Tipton County Historical Society, 323 W. South Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

Jerald A. “Jerry” Shupperd -posted February 4, 2009

Jerald A. “Jerry” Shupperd, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.

He was born in Tipton on August 26, 1955 to Charles and Denzil (Reynolds) Shupperd. On June 25, 1994 Jerry married Raetta K. McPhearson and she survives in Elwood. He worked for Cincinnati Floor Inc. and belonged to the Carpenter’s Union Local # 60. Jerry loved riding his motorcycle and was an avid Colt’s fan.

Survivors include his wife, Raetta Shupperd, his seven daughters; Camella Rodgers of Kokomo, Heather Nicole Shupperd of Tipton, Chasity Mitchell of Kokomo, Chairity Mitchell of Cape Corral, FL, Tanya Rogers of Tipton, Tiffany Mundy of Elwood, and Torie Shupperd of Elwood, and his mother, Denzil Shupperd of Arcadia.

Other survivors include two sisters; Linda Shupperd of Arcadia, Jenny Wallace of Tipton, and a brother, Darrell Shupperd of Tipton along with grandchildren; Hannah, Zachary, Anthony, Malaki, Andrew, Harley, Hailey, Joshua, Kahli, and Junior. Jerry was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Joseph Reynolds.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2010 at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton. Calling will be two hours before services. Pastor Kevin Carr will be officiating. Interment will take place at the Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Betty Ruth Wertz -posted February 1, 2010

Betty Ruth Wertz, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor, in Tipton, Indiana. She was born in Tipton on June 9, 1927 to George Emerson and Margaret Ethel (Moore) Glass. On February 22, 1947 Betty married John William Wertz, and he passed away on February 19, 1998.

Betty was a 1945 graduate of Tipton High School and longtime member of the Trinity Wesleyan Church in Tipton. She retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo in 1990 after 30 years of service to the company.

Survivors include her three daughters; Kathy and husband Bob Sloniker of Albany, IN, Karen and husband Mark York of Tipton, Connie and husband Pat Ripberger of Tipton along with siblings; Robert and wife Mary Glass of Tipton, and Margaret Reese of Tipton.

Other survivors include grandchildren; Adam Wiggington, Jeff Wiggington, Carey Gipson, Christina Flint, Kimberly Auler, Stacy Jones, Scott Ripberger along with great grandchildren Sydnee, Payton, Marleee, Macy Wiggington, Rilyn & Niyah Gipson, and Taylor Auler.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Lloyd Glass, George Glass, Don Glass, and sisters; Dorothy Lineberry Leisure, Goldie Cage, Mary Martin, Juanita Cardwell, Doris Ann Glass.

Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Wesleyan Church in Tipton, Indiana on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 10 a.m. with Pastor David Cornwell officiating. Calling will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday February 3, 2010 at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope Academy, P.O. Box 6475, Rapid City, South Dakota 57709. Online condolences at are available at porterfh.com

Debby L. (Burket) Bowman -posted February 1, 2010

Debby L. (Burket) Bowman, 59, Kokomo, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at her sister's residence after a 5-month illness. She was born August 1, 1950 in Elwood to Donald G. & Norma (Porter) Burket.

Debby retired from Delco Electronics in 1999. She was a member of the Wildcat Guardians and had formerly attended the First Baptist Church in Tipton.

Debby is survived by her father, Donald Burket, Tipton; three brothers and one sister, Steve Burket and wife Marlene, Bradenton, Florida, Jane Galloway and husband Joe, Kokomo, Rex Burket and wife Rhonda, Kokomo, and Brian Burket and wife Laura, Walton; nieces and nephews Tyson Schoolman and wife Jodi, Kyle & Brett Galloway, Ashleigh, Tracey, Rex and Noah Burket, Matt Burket and Michael Burket. She is also survived by one great-niece, Karsyn Schoolman and one great-nephew, Cole Riley. Debby was preceded in death by one brother, Jeff Burket.

Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton with Rev. Mark Ward presiding. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society, 713 N. Elizabeth Kokomo, Indiana, 46901.

Guy Crouch, Jr. -posted January 27, 2010

Guy Crouch, Jr., 89, a lifelong farmer in the Hobbs community of Tipton County died at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Tipton Hospital. He was the son of Guy & Helen (Meyncke) Crouch. On May 28, 1937 he married Louise Wilburn and she survives.

Guy had served as Madison Township Trustee and had also served as a Tipton County Councilman. He was a member of the Tipton Community School Board and president of the Tipton County Livestock Breeders Association.

Guy was a ringmaster of the Tipton County 4-H livestock shows for many years and a strong supporter of the 4-H program. He was an active member of the Hazel Dell Friends church, serving in many capacities. He was a kind and loving husband and father.

Survivors besides has wife Louise include four children, Sherry Beach and husband Larry, Winamac, Tom Crouch and wife Betty, Lexington, Kentucky, Dan Crouch and wife Jane, Lisle, Illinois and Ann Swift, Tipton;10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Max Crouch, Tipton and several nieces and nephews.
Guy was preceded in death by four brothers, Ed, Clarence, Maurice and Bob Crouch; three sisters, MariLou Downs, and Ruth and Patti Crouch and one grandson.

Funeral services for Guy will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 30 at the Hazel Dell Friends Church, 4017 E. 300 N., Windfall with David Freelan presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, and from 12 - 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hazel Dell Friends Church, 4017 E. 300 N., Windfall, Indiana, 46076.

Herbert F. Moeller -posted January 18, 2010

Herbert F. Moeller, 91, Tipton died at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1918 in Farmers Retreat, Indiana to Herman Henry & Carrie (Linkmeyer) Moeller. On January 20, 1946 he married Lucy Ploughe and she survives.

He was a contractor and co-owner with his father of Moeller & Sons and was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tipton. Herb served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Survivors besides his wife Lucy include two daughters, Kristy Moeller Ottinger, Greenville, Tennessee, and Cynthia Smith, Westfield, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Herb's funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 20 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. Main Street, Tipton with Rev. Robb Roloff and Rev. Kurt Gremel presiding. Burial will be in Normanda Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Young-Nichols Funeral home.

Herb's family will also have visitation from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the restored Old St. John's Lutheran Church, behind Emanuel Lutheran, a building which he was instrumental in moving and restoring.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at the Emanuel Lutheran Church 1385 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

Betty Jean Arnett -posted January 14, 2010

Betty Jean Arnett, age 81, passed away on January 13, 2010 at Sheridan Healthcare in Sheridan, IN. She was born on April 12, 1928 in Clinton County, Indiana to William T. and Iva M. (Simpson) Friend.

After graduating from Kempton High School in 1946 Betty went on to marry Norman D. Arnett on July 29, 1948 and he passed away on May 27, 1990. Betty had worked at Delco Radio in Kokomo and was a homemaker.

Betty’s survivors include her children; Linda Purvis of Indianapolis, Terry Arnett of Tipton, Marsha and husband Randy Kerr of Atlanta, IN, and Timothy Arnett of Indianapolis along with grandchildren; Steven Purvis, Tina Arnett, Erica Arnett, Amber Kerr, Kristen Kerr, and 5 great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Calling will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton. Funeral services being held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 18, at Porter‘s. Pastor Rita Raymond will be officiating. Interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Ted William Davis -posted January 13, 2010

Ted William Davis, 59, Arcadia, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on November 6, 1950 in Elwood to Ray & Rena Davis. On August 11, 1973 he married Julie Ann Scherer.

He received his BS from Indiana State University and his MAE from Ball State University. He was employed as a Speech Pathologist at Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation for 35 years. He also was employed as the Building Commissioner of Arcadia. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tipton.

In addition to his wife Julie, he is survived by his daughter Cheryl Ann Davis, Indianapolis; son Sean William Davis and wife Anastasia, Tipton: one grandson, Alexander William Davis; two sisters, Lisa Mahan, Fishers and Chris Isaacson and husband John, Glen Ellyn, Illinois; one brother, Mark Davis and wife Suzi, Brownsville, Texas; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Mark Mahan.

Friends may call from Noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, January 16 at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. Main Street, Tipton. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Robb Roloff and Rev. Kurt Gremel presiding. Private family burial will take place in Zimmer Cemetery, Noblesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Families of SMA, 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007, in support of his grandson. Envelopes will be available at the church. Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, is in charge of the arrangements.

Golda Lillian Butler -posted January 8, 2010

Golda Lillian Butler, age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor, in Tipton, Indiana. She was born in West Plains, Missouri on May 19, 1925 to Clarence and Jessie (Reeves) Reed. On May 4, 1944 Lillian married Dallas Butler, and he passed away in March of 1989. Lillian had worked at Stellite in Kokomo and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son, Danny and wife Melody Butler of Tipton, siblings; Elmo Reed of Greentown, Mildred Myers-Miami, IN, and Pansy Crites of Greentown. Other survivors include her grandchildren; Drew, Casey, and Brady Butler. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be on Saturday January 9, at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior the service. Burial will be at the Phlox Cemetery. Online condolences at are available at porterfh.com

Bonnie J. Smith -posted January 6, 2010

Bonnie Josephine (Langolf) Smith, age 88, San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Atlanta, died at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Kingsley Place in San Antonio.

She was born April 20, 1921 in Hamilton County, to Otto and Ruth (Bolton) Langolf. Bonnie married Ralph N. Smith, who predeceased her on January 23, 1993.

She retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 32 years, working as a clerk and then Postmaster Pro Tem of the Atlanta Post Office. Bonnie was a member of: Albright United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, TX, New Hope Home Economics Club, Tipton Co., and Order of Eastern Star. She also belonged to Atlanta’s Serve-All Club, during it’s existence.

Surviving family includes four children - Lester R. Smith, Grand Junction, Colorado, Suzanne G. Mills, San Antonio, Texas, David Langolf Smith and wife Karla, Atlanta, and Nanci J. Smith, San Antonio, Texas; two grandsons, Lance Smith and wife Heather & Justin Smith, all in Colorado; three step-grandchildren, Angel Ringer, Wes York & Will York, in Indiana; great grandson, Brayden Smith; and, step-great-grandchildren: Dorian, Quincy & Alyssa York, Jonathon & Annabelle York, and, Madison Ringer.

Bonnie is also survived by a sister, June Wise, Spencer, Indiana, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Ward & Joe Langolf, and five sisters, Ethel May Himes, Margaret Haston, Grace Swinford, Charlotte Wise, and Marylou Myers.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Barnett presiding. Burial will follow in Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 - 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tipton County Senior Center, 341 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072.

Tracey W. Johnson -posted January 2, 2010

Tracey W. Johnson, age 48, passed away on Thursday December 31, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born in Tipton, IN on November 22, 1961 to Robert and Karin (Robinson) Johnson who survive in Windfall. Tracey had worked for Penske Truck Leasing as a diesel mechanic.

Along with his parents Robert and Karin other survivors include his son Brady and wife Kendra Foreman of Tipton, two sisters; Kelly Johnson of Tipton, Anna and husband James Bowers of Windfall, three nephews; Tyler, Shawn, Logan, and three great nephews.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday January 4, at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton with visitation two hours before the service. Pastor Tim Lueking of the Cicero Christian Church will be officiating. Interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery in Windfall.

The family requests that instead of flowers, donations may be made to help offset funeral expenses. Online condolences are available at porterfh.com

Donna D. Lorts -posted January 2, 2010

Donna Dee Lorts, 98 of Sharpsville died at 7:44 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Tipton Hospital. She was born in Nevada, Indiana, on October 15, 1911, the daughter of Cash & Bessie (Shaw) Cottingham. In 1931 she married Wayne Lorts and he preceded her in death on December 29, 1978.

Donna Dee believed in the sanctity of marriage and wanted others to experience the joys that she had shared with Wayne. She relished being a farm wife and took an active part on the farm, cooking and helping out in the fields. After Wayne died, she continued living on the farm. She delighted in the frequent visits from family.

Donna Dee was often found at the kitchen table with a book in her hands, her faithful dog Sally by her side, and an endless supply of love and snacks for her visitors. She relished the exuberance of children even when her grandchildren kicked a football out of her upstairs window and her great-grandchildren played rambunctiously under the bed at family gatherings.

She graduated from Sharpsville High School, had belonged to the Nevada Methodist Church and attended the Windfall Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are daughters Sandy Richey and husband Jim, Sharpsville, Ricky Moeller and husband Ron, Kokomo, sons Terry Lorts and Ted Lorts and wife Sandy, all of Sharpsville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Tim Richey and wife Maigen, Tracy Dorsett and husband Tony, Dan Lorts, John Lorts and wife Tammy, Jim Lorts and wife Carol, Ted Lorts and wife Pam, Bob Lorts, Rhonda Conwell and husband Adam, Renae Shirley and husband Dan, and Ryan Moeller and wife Aly. Donna Dee also had 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son and one sister, Cuma Sullenger.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, with Pastor Bill Salsbery presiding. Burial will follow in Nevada Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.