Obituaries

Hubert H. Hamilton

Hubert H. Hamilton

Apr 10, 2025

Hubert H. Hamilton, 94, of Pleasant Plain, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Colonial Manor of Amana following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Antioch Cemetery, rural Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors in care of 1012 Sunny Lane, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield...

Jack L. Whitten

Jack L. Whitten

Apr 9, 2025

Jack L. Whitten, 88, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City due to complications with diabetes.

Graveside services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. Memorials may be made to...

Donald LeRoy Roland

Donald LeRoy Roland

Mar 31, 2025

     Donald LeRoy Roland, 98, of Addington Place in Fairfield, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

     Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Faith Methodist Church in Libertyville with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery....

Kai J. Druhl

Kai J. Druhl

Mar 19, 2025

     Kai J. Druhl, PhD, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

     Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.

     Kai was born May 1, 1943 in Germany. He received his doctoral degree...

Kay Ann Evans

Kay Ann Evans

Mar 18, 2025

Kay Ann Evans, 72, a resident of Richland, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Windsor Place in Sigourney.

A visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March...

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph

Mar 6, 2025

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph died March 6, 2025 after a fall. He had severe heart disease and increasing memory loss. His last conscious act was making sure his car was clear of light snow, something he loved to do.

Jeffrey was born July 6, 1942, in Piscataway, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University and earned a master’s degree from Crozer Theological...

Joanne B. Wilson

Joanne B. Wilson

Mar 3, 2025

Joanne B. Wilson, 98, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 3 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and a family service will be at a later date. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at 1707-A Linden Drive, Fairfield, IA 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting...

Jan Dolly Reever

Jan Dolly Reever

Feb 24, 2025

Jan Dolly Reever (Hedges) passed away February 24, 2025 at her home with her family with her. She was born June 7, 1943 to Wayne and Jean Hedges in Jefferson, Iowa at the Greene County Hospital. She grew up on a farm north of Bayard, Iowa. Some of her favorite childhood memories were squishing chicken poop between her toes and...

Darlene M. Johnston

Darlene M. Johnston

Feb 20, 2025

Darlene M. Johnston, 103, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

 A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield with Pastors Lee Carr and Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery in rural Batavia at a...

Mary Lou Shannan

Mary Lou Shannan

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Lou Shannan, 91, a longtime resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Parkview Care Center.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. A gathering to celebrate her life will follow at the Fairfield...

Debi Sue Ayer

Debi Sue Ayer

Feb 16, 2025

      Debi Sue Ayer, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.

      An open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:30 a.m....

Floyd E. Shafer

Floyd E. Shafer

Feb 12, 2025

Floyd Eugene Shafer, 95, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the...

Danny Albert Buttery

Danny Albert Buttery

Feb 11, 2025

Danny Albert Buttery, 82, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UI Healthcare Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City. 

 Open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:30...

Michelle "Shelly" Lynn Moore

Michelle "Shelly" Lynn Moore

Feb 8, 2025

Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Emry, a cherished woman and mother known for her loving and nurturing personality, passed away suddenly February 8, 2025. 

An open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life for Shelly will be held at a...

Larry "Zeke" Smith

Larry "Zeke" Smith

Feb 8, 2025

Larry “Zeke” Smith, 86, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

 Per his wishes, there will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers or memorials Zeke and his family would appreciate you showing others acts of kindness. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

 Zeke was born May...

David M. Grimm

David M. Grimm

Feb 7, 2025

David Merle Grimm, 80, a resident of Fairfield, passed away February 7, 2025. 

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal service. Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation and mailed to the family at 4115 Olde Coach Rd. Durham, NC 27707. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family. 

Born August 7, 1944 in Iowa City,...

Gloria Jean Droz

Gloria Jean Droz

Feb 6, 2025

 Gloria Jean Droz, 79, a resident of Portland, Oregon, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home.

 Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 with the family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be held at Memorial Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made...

Margaret C. Curtis

Margaret C. Curtis

Feb 5, 2025

Margaret (Margie) Carolyn Courtney Curtis, a loving mother, devoted friend, and fierce advocate for animals, passed away at the age of 77, February 5, 2025, in Keota, Iowa. Born February 24, 1947, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Florine Roslin Moyer Courtney and Alfred Lee Courtney, Margaret spent her life brightening the world with her kindness, humor, and unwavering compassion.

 A mother first...

Timothy Bowker

Timothy Bowker

Feb 3, 2025

     Timothy G. Bowker, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. 

     There will be no services held at this time. 

Ricky Scott Fidler

Ricky Scott Fidler

Feb 3, 2025

Ricky Scott Fidler, 77, a resident of Ottumwa, passed away Monday, February 4, 2025 at his home.

 His body has been cremated and there will be no services held at this time. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield at a later date. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

 Ricky was born November 2, 1947 in Fairfield,...

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