Henry L. Tipton, Age 72 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully September 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda Tipton nee Honn. Loving father of Timothy (Donna) Tipton, Toni (Oscar) Rivera, Jeffery (Tanya) Tipton, Jerry (Gail) Tipton, Eric (Melissa) Tipton, and Brian (Kim) Tipton. Cherished grandfather of twenty grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Ruby Weis and Gaye Easterling. Henry was preceded in death by three brothers; Harry, Bob and Leslie. Henry was a proud Army Veteran. Memorial Gathering, Thursday September 22, 2016 4:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army 8225 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. Information (708) 755-6100 www.smitsfh.com