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Vincent McCormack
Vincent J. McCormack, 82 years young, died peacefully in his Kokomo home on Thursday, November 20, 2003, a beautiful sun-kissed morning. His beloved wife, Mary Jo (Terre) McCormack, was at his side in death, as she had been for the 49 years of their happily married life.
From Moneymore, County Derry, Northern Ireland, he was one of seven children born January 25, 1921, to Margaret and John McCormack, who are deceased. Three of his brothers, Bernard John, Patrick Gerald and Anthony, preceded him in death. His remaining siblings, Margaret Hawkins, Gene McCormack, both of Tipton, and Malachy McCormack, Kokomo, mourn his death and celebrate his life.
Vince retired as a printer at the Kokomo Tribune in 1987. He served as local President of the International Typographical Union in Kokomo, IN. His service to his parish church, St. Joan of Arc, was among his cherished works. He served as Eucharistic Minister as well as an Usher for 25 years. Days before his death he was received as an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Tipton, IN. For several years, he and Mary Jo volunteered at St. Joseph Center. He enjoyed reading with young children as a Book Buddy at Elwood Haynes Elementary School. Vince considered it a privilege and civic duty to work at the voting polls for the past 10 years.
Vincent and Mary Jo were godparents to six children: Margaret Hawkins, Veronica Maxwell, Mary Frances Fernung, Elena Rudy, Shayla Hawkins and Ryan Emrick. He was friend and champion to countless people who came into his life, never turning away from someone in need of an encouraging word or a bit o’ Irish blarney.
Words were sustenance for Vince McCormack. He loved to read, from the classics to the local newspaper. He was reciting verses from Oliver Goldsmith and Tennyson just hours before his death. He was equally enamored with talking, and talking and talking. . . his Irish wit never dulled! He took pleasure from attending plays, operas and symphonies with Mary Jo. He motivated and inspired young people to pursue their dreams. Vince played the violin with skill and pleasure, beginning with his participation in a dance band in Ireland in the 1940’s. He joyfully played for friends and families at various gatherings.
Vincent McCormack always had kind words for others and never expected them to be said of him. How difficult to say enough about him now! He truly was a gentleman and a gentle man who will be missed beyond expression.
And so we say . . . g’bye, Luv, until we meet again.
Visitation hours are 2:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Sunday, November 23, with Rosary said at 7:00 p.m. Father Dennis O’Keeffe will celebrate Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church, 900 South Purdum, Kokomo, Monday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Tipton, IN. Memorials may be made to Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School Endowment Fund or the Kokomo Humane Society.
Ann (Sottong) Mohr
Ann (Sottong) Mohr, 39, 7332 N. Michigan Road, Fairland, Indiana, died at 1:57 A.M. Monday, February 2, 2004, at I. U. Hospital in Indianapolis after a 17-month illness. She was born September 29, 1964, in Tipton to Gerald "Bud" & Joyce (Good) Sottong. Ann lived in Tipton until she married Steve Mohr on August 3, 1991.
She was a Dental Hygienist, working for Dr. Stegemiller in Southport. Ann attended Rocklane Christian Church in Greenwood. She was a graduate of the I.U. Dental School Dental Hygiene program in 1990.
Ann loved baking and won several awards for her baked goods at the Indiana State Fair. She also enjoyed crafts and sewing.
Survivors include her husband Steve; parents Bud & Joyce Sottong, Tipton; one brother, Bill Sottong, Hobbs; and her maternal grandmother, Pansy Good, Tipton.
Her funeral will be Thursday, February 5, at 10:00 A.M. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Keaton presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 921 E. 86th Street, Suite 205, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Mary A. Bear-Ormsby
Mary A. Bear-Ormsby, 96, Tipton, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at 5:17 A.M. at Autumnwood Extended Care in Tipton. She was born February 17, 1908, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Wilford E. & Beatrice (Buckman) Wheatley. On October 21, 1931, she married Albert J. "Pinkie" Bear and he died on September 27, 1983. She then married Arthur Ormsby on July 6, 1991 and he survives.
Mary worked as a bookkeeper for Overdorf Motors for several years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton.
In addition to her husband Arthur she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe & Loretta Bear, Tipton, and Ray and Glenna Bear, Tipton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice & Harold Sampson, Somerset, Kentucky, Martha & Malachy McCormack, Kokomo, and Theresa & Ed Lutchka, Wright City, Missouri; one sister, Margaret Englert, Kokomo; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Four brothers, five sisters, and two grandchildren are deceased.
Mary's funeral will be Tuesday, April 13, at 10:00 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be Monday, April 12, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton with a wake service at 7:00 P.M. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County Boy's & Girl's Club, 341 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Lena M. Rice
Lena M. Rice, 87, Tipton, died at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Tipton on October 1, 1917, to Ernest and Donna (Needham) McCubbins. She married Charles E. Rice on July 5, 1940, he preceded her in death on May 2, 1996.
Lena is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Larry & Becky Rice, Kempton; Jim & Jan Rice, Kokomo; Mike & Gayle Rice, Tipton. One sister, Nettie Langley of Tipton, one half sister, Joan Sharp of Elwood and one half brother, Leroy Owens of Tipton also survive. She was preceded in death by siblings Thelma Burns, Mary Miller, Betty Fenn, Margaret Holmes, Raymond McCubbins, and half brother Phil Miller.
Grandchildren include Brian Rice and wife Karen, Nicci Hicks and husband David, Jenny Hensley and husband Bart. Step grandchildren are Lee Ann Goar, Jack Fouch Jr., Denise Bousum and husband Brian, and Dana Cook. Lena has 4 great grandchildren: Kobe and Paxtyn Hicks and Brooks and Jordyn Hensley. Step great grandchildren are Dustin Cook, Dalton Bousum and Destiny Beaver.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.,on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton with the Rev. Steve Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery
in Tipton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 1, from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Karen Sue Rich
Karen Sue Rich, 63 of Tipton died at 9:17 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born November 8, 1943 in Tipton to David A. "Bert" and Alice M. (Crum) Plake. On February 14, 1959 she married J.D. Rich and he survives.
She was retired from Quaker Oats in Tipton and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton and the Altar Rosary Society. She was a former member of the Twilight Club.
She is survived by her husband, J.D. Rich; one daughter, Kathy S. Rich, Tipton; one son, Jay D. Rich, Tipton; three brothers, James A. Plake, Monticello, Phillip E. Plake, Tipton, and Boyd A. Plake, West Lafayette; three grandchildren, Tyler Maddox, Connor Rich and Courtney Rich.
One son, Jason Rich, and three brothers, Gerald L. Plake, Dartis T. Plake, and David R. Plake are deceased.
Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Tipton County, P.O. 82, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Aaron Lee Rogers
Aaron Lee Rogers, 27 of Tipton died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Muncie. Aaron was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was born April 9, 1985 in Tipton to Terry Lee & Debra Lynn (Burnette) Rogers.
Aaron worked for JB Enterprises of Westfield. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Aaron attended Tipton High School and graduated from Elwood High School in 2003. He will be remembered for being a wonderful father to his beautiful Ella, his care-free spirit, his contagious laugh, his compassionate nature, and his love for music.
He is survived by his daughter, Ella Grace Rogers; mother, Debra Thomas and husband Bill of Tipton; father, Terry Rogers and wife Amy of Elwood; sisters, Emily Grace, Stefnie Jones her husband Kyle, and their children Austan, Brandon, Anna, and Haden Jones; Hillary Leeson and her children Ava and Ezra; brothers, Andy Rogers his wife Jen and little Benjamin, PFC Nick Leeson; grandparents, David and Arnell Burnette of Tipton, Joy Rogers, Elwood; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tony Rogers of Elwood.
“So now you’re not there / but your ghost burns in the air / finally above us the waves have come / to take you away” (Missing, City and Colour). Thank you for the memories. You will be dearly missed.
Aaron's funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 2 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Ella Grace Rogers Trust fund c/o Encompass Credit Union, 201 N. Main St, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
Billie Ryan Schroeder
Billie Ryan Schroeder, 28, Tipton died at 12:43 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 2, 1982 in Tipton to Timothy & Gloria (Tragesser) Schroeder.
Billie worked in his family's business, BRS Mechanical in Tipton. He was member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was an avid Bears and Cubs fan.
Survivors besides his parents include his grandparents, Tom & Nancy Tragesser, Mac & JoAnn (Schroeder) McCammon; one sister, Briana Carter and husband Bryan; one brother, Braden Schroeder; nieces & nephews Hannah Schroeder-Henry, Peyton, Eli and Sofia Carter. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billie R. Schroeder.
Billie's funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-7:00 Sunday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County Foundation, P.O. Box 412, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
J.L. Strong
J.L. Strong, 85, of Tipton, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1926 in Tennessee to James Otis & Lillie (Johnson) Strong. On May 5, 1951 he married Velma Rayl and she preceded him in death on May 28, 1986.
J.L. was a construction superintendent for Frash Construction in Noblesville and a member of the Church of Christ in Tipton.
He is survived by his granddaughter, Christy (Edwards) Durm and husband Timothy of Elwood, one grandson, Rich Edwards and wife Tracy of Kokomo, one step-daughter, Tana (Edwards) Entinghe and husband Dave, Texas; a brother, Clayton Strong of Tipton; one sister, Bertha Sweezy of Tennessee. Great grandchildren include, Nicholas Thompson, Alec Hallgarth, Cody Borders, Joey Edwards, Lexi Gieger, Lakye Edwards and Erika Robinson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Caye and Calie Strong and three sisters, Versia Netherton, Ersa Smith and Nora Copas, and one grandson, Marty Edwards.
His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. John Ankrom presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674.
Sharon A. Stroup
Sharon A. Stroup, 67, Bay Village, Ohio, and a former Tipton resident, died at 11:14 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at her residence. She was born May 16, 1937, in Tipton to Thomas E. & Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason. On August 6, 1955, she married Ronald D. Stroup and he survives.
She was a housewife and a member of St. Peregrine Catholic Chapel in Westlake, Ohio and a graduate of the St. Joseph Academy in Tipton in 1955.
Sharon is survived by her husband Ronald; her mother, Mary Ann Mason of Bay Village; three sons and one daughter, Gregory Stroup, Columbus, Ohio, Ronald Stroup II, Lowell, Massachusetts, Katharine Dean, Columbus, Ohio, and Mark Stroup, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Tom Mason, Troy, Michigan, and Mike Mason, Tipton, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Andrea Stroup, Michelle Stoup, Andy Webb, Jenny Webb, Matthew Webb, David Calhoun, Angela Calhoun, Chris Calhoun, and Emily Calhoun; one great-grandchild, Cal Webb.
Her father Thomas Mason, one daughter, Karen Calhoun, and one brother, Richard Mason, are deceased.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, with a Wake service at 5:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9455 Delegates Row, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240.
Thomas E. "Tom" Tragesser
Thomas Edward "Tom" Tragesser, 76, Tipton died at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1936 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christine (Funke) Tragesser. On November 9, 1957 he married Nancy Smith and she survives.
Tom was a tool & die maker and the owner of Swift Tool & Die, having opened the business in 1963. He named it after his first aircraft, the Swift. He had also worked at Chrysler Corporation from 1984-2001 and was a farmer.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Tom graduated from Tipton High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Air Reserve from 1953 - 61.
Survivors besides his wife Nancy include four children, Doug Tragesser and wife Darlene, Atlanta, Indiana, Gloria Schroeder and husband Tim, Tipton, Tamara Emswiller and husband David, Middletown and Carrie Dickey and husband Brad, Tipton; 10 brothers and sisters, Rita Parr, Georgia, Bob Tragesser and Deanne, Tipton, Jim Tragesser and wife Betty, Tennessee, Connie Mumford, Kokomo, Henni Schulenburg and husband Elwyn "Schuley", Wyoming, Fran Mozzone and husband Mike, Ft. Wayne, Becky Soupley, Kokomo, Donna Tidler and husband Dean, Colorado, John Tragesser and wife Linda, Tipton, and Ted Tragesser and wife Linda, Illinois.
Tom is also survived by nine grandchildren, Briana Carter and husband Bryan, Tabitha Gremel and husband Shane, Carly Sharber and husband Josh, Kilah Dickey, Greg Dickey, Cameron Tragesser, Braden Schroeder, Damon Dickey and Kalyn Dickey; seven great-grandchildren, Hannah Leigh Schroeder Henry, Peyton Carter, Eli Carter, Addison Gremel, Sofia Carter, Kurt Gremel and Reagan Sharber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Herb Tragesser, a grandson, Billie Schroeder and an infant grandson.
Tom's funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 22 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery
with military Honors. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service of Kokomo, 2800 South Reed Road, Kokomo, Indiana, 46902, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or the American Cancer Society, 2723 S. Albright Road, Kokomo, Indiana, 46902.
Raymond E. Trusty
Raymond E. Trusty, 54, 1201 W. Tate Street, Kokomo, died at 9:05 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2004, at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born February 7, 1950, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Arthur & Alice (Conter) Trusty. He worked for the Street Department of the City of Kokomo.
Ray is survived by his father and step-mother, Arthur & Beverly Trusty of Kokomo; 3 daughters, Jeannine Trusty, Lafayette, Angie Trusty, Kokomo, and Heather Trusty, Canton, Ohio; 5 brothers, Arthur Trusty, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, Anthony Trusty, Walton, Michael Trusty & wife Jenny, Bunker Hill, Jeffery Trusty, Indianapolis, and John Trusty & wife Brenda, Kokomo; 3 sisters, Judy Peterson, Oregon, Peggy Riebe & husband Bill, Kokomo, and Janet Kitts, Kokomo; 4 grandchildren, Kylie Trusty, Isaac Trusty, Julia Hutchins, and Camille Giasson. One grandchild, Casey Trusty, is deceased.
His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, at Victory Church of God, 2216 E. 100 N., Kokomo, with Rev. Herman Gorham presiding. Burial will be in Barnett Cemetery, Kokomo. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, is in charge of the arrangements.
