Maria M. Tipton

Maria M. Tipton, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Parkview Hospital. Born October 28, 1927 in Wurzburg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Johan and Augusta Rudnick. Maria was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and bingo. She is survived by her children, Lori (Patrick) Kelly of Wolcottville, Ind., and Gene Tipton of Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shawna (Lohn) Powell-Goble of Fort Wayne, Michael S. Powell Jr., of Indianapolis, Ind., Anna M. Kelly of Fort Wayne, and Daniel P.A. Kelly of Fort Wayne; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her companion, William Stultz. Funeral Service is 2:00pm on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Advantage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2403 E. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Parkview Home Health & Hospice. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com.