Jewel Tipsword Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jewel Tipsword of Sorento, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 11, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aaron Steele and Pearl Steele (Roberson); her husband Bill; her sisters, Lucille Gruner (Harold), Ruby Tipsword (Duane) and Bernice Frigo (Bruno); her nephews, Larry Gruner of Greenville and Vernon Durbin of Hillsboro; and her niece Bonnie Hamilton of Jacksonville.
She is survived by: her daughter Sharon Lee Eck (James) of Springfield Illinois; her grandchildren, Aaron Eck (Lorachelle) of Taylorville and Sarah Eck (Brady Meredith) of Riverton; her great grandchildren, Peyton Juatana and Elliot James Eck of Taylorville; her nieces, Marsha (Gruner), Lutz (Rick Kampwerth) of Highland, Vicki Durbin (Frigo) of Hillsboro and Yvonne (Bandelow) of Greenville, Illinois; and her nephew Rick Frigo of Jacksonville, Illinois. She is also survived by many great-nieces and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sorento Municipal Center. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. In retirement, Jewel volunteered at the Sorento School for several years and was employed at JG and Associates until the COVID pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be graciously directed to Sunnyside Cemetery.
