Michael D. Tipsword (76) of Catlin
Published on November 13 2020 7:50 am
Michael D. Tipsword, 76, of Catlin, Illinois passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home.
Michael was born on June 5, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Deane Tipsword and Mary Genevieve Peters. He married Jolene Deal on May 3, 1971 in Danville, Illinois and she preceded him in death on October 29, 2007.
Survivors include: two sons: Paul (Katy) Bierman of Tolono, Illinois and Mikey Tipsword of Catlin, Illinois; three daughters: Brenda (Dave) Edwards of Marshfield, Indiana, Annette (Jamie) Pitlik of Danville Illinois and Holly (Jon) Kizer of Gifford, Illinois; one sister: Lynn Velasco of Effingham Illinois. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one brother: Tom Tipsword.
Michael served in the US Army and had been a heavy equipment operator for 17 years at Material Services of Fairmount. He was a member of the Catlin American Legion and the Apalosa Quarter Horse Association. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, reading, and was an avid Cubs fan.
Visitation is from 4 to 6 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Robison Chapel in Catlin, Illinois. Military honors by Catlin American Legion will be provided. Memorials in his memory to the Catlin Public Library. Online condolences by clicking here.