Obituaries

Norma Joan Emerson

Norma Joan Emerson

Nov 28, 2024

Norma Joan (Weirbach) Emerson, 92, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away November 28, 2024. Norma was born, December 4, 1931, to Edward R. and Leora G. (Given) Weirbach, at home near Farson, Wapello County, Iowa.

Norma grew up on a number of farms in Wapello and Jefferson Counties. She became a permanent resident of Fairfield in 1945 when the family settled on...

Andrew David Phillips

Andrew David Phillips

Nov 19, 2024

     Andrew “Andy” David Phillips, 30, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024 in Spencer, Iowa. 

     Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation for family and friends will be at 9:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Memorials may...

Kathy Jo Deao

Kathy Jo Deao

Nov 19, 2024

Kathy Jo Deao, 53, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024 at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney. 

 Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Monday. Burial will be at...

Anna Jean Kraemer

Anna Jean Kraemer

Nov 4, 2024

   Anna Jean Kraemer, 79, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

    Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield. A visitation for family and friends will begin at...

Angela Jane Sheehan

Angela Jane Sheehan

Nov 2, 2024

 Angela Jane Sheehan, 52, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home.

 Visitation for family and friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will follow at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family for her sons. 

For anyone who would...

Twila Mae Keller

Twila Mae Keller

Oct 26, 2024

 Twila Mae Keller, 89, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

 Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30th at Behner Funeral...

Maxine

Maxine

Oct 21, 2024

Maxine, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home.

There will be no services held at this time. 

Maxine was born in Alexandria, Virginia, the daughter of Harry and Carrie Parrott. She worked as a legal secretary. 

Maxine is survived by her sister, Sharon; and her brother, Jeff.

Carlta E. Conrad

Carlta E. Conrad

Oct 21, 2024

 Carlta Elaine Conrad, 82, a resident of Ottumwa, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting with arrangements. 

 Carlta was born August 24, 1942 in Orange, California, the daughter of Carlton and Edna (Warner) Conrad. She received...

Glenn W. Ferrell

Glenn W. Ferrell

Oct 14, 2024

     Glenn Wilburn Ferrell died October 14, 2024, at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa, due to complications of a long illness. 

     A visitation for family and friends will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday,...

Robert L. McKee

Robert L. McKee

Oct 13, 2024

Robert L. McKee, 93, a resident of Sigourney, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. 

 A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be...

Glenda Faye Douthart

Glenda Faye Douthart

Oct 6, 2024

Glenda Faye Douthart (nee Casteel), aged 73, passed away on October 6, 2024, in West Burlington, Iowa. Born on July 9, 1951, in Unionville, Missouri, she was a cherished member of the community.

Glenda dedicated 20 years of her life to working in the Hy-Vee kitchens in both Mount Pleasant and Fairfield. Her commitment to her work was paralleled by her...

Verda Jean Baird

Verda Jean Baird

Oct 5, 2024

Verda Jean Baird died on October 5, 2024, at Parkview Care Center. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 11, 1930, the daughter of Rudolph and Esther (Wagner) Johnson. Visitation will be at Behner Funeral Home 5:00 pm. - 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 10. The service will be 10:30 am, Friday at Behner Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen...

Delores E. Walker

Delores E. Walker

Oct 3, 2024

Delores E. Walker age 74 of Hedrick passed away October 3, 2024, at her home.Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 10 at Sigourney Hope Lutheran Church.  With the funeral service starting at 10:30 and Pastor Richard Meyer officiating. Burial will follow the service in Pennington Cemetery south of Sigourney. Memorials may be made to Sigourney Hope Lutheran...

Sherry L. Jennings

Sherry L. Jennings

Sep 30, 2024

Sherry Lynn Jennings, 55, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the VFW, 121 E. Broadway in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family. 

 Sherry was born September 30, 1969 in Iowa...

Loretta L. Atwood

Loretta L. Atwood

Sep 26, 2024

     Loretta L. Atwood, 58, a resident of Lockridge, gained her angel wings Thursday, September 26, 2024.

     Loretta is survived by her mother, Alicia Harrison; sister, Rhonda Picha; children, Mark Atwood, Alicia Atwood; stepchildren, which “were her own” she would say, Lori Phongsavanh, Jerry Chiles (Carrie Chiles), and Steven Chiles (Meagan Chiles); 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 2...

Gary L. Watson

Gary L. Watson

Sep 20, 2024

Gary L. Watson, 64, formerly of Lockridge, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

 A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4th at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be...

Ronald E. Dailey

Ronald E. Dailey

Sep 10, 2024

Ronald E. Dailey, 81, a resident of Packwood, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. 

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Prairie Center Cemetery in Packwood, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Iowa Veterans Home. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements. 

 Ron...

Rita D. Vernon

Rita D. Vernon

Sep 4, 2024

In Loving Memory: Rita Dolores Vernon, 66, died at home on 9/4/2024, surrounded by family, friends and caregivers. 

Rita spent her teenage years in Cape May, New Jersey where she fell in love with the ocean and all of nature. The seventh of eight children, Rita spent her teenage years in Cape May, New Jersey where she fell in love with...

Jack LeRoy Webster

Jack LeRoy Webster

Sep 2, 2024

Jack LeRoy Webster, 67, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.

There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the family and directed to 1602 Southview Cir, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Jack was born July 20, 1957 in Belvidere, Illinois, the son of Roy “Bill” and Helen (Zwer) Webster. He married...

Jeffrey L. Phillips

Jeffrey L. Phillips

Aug 31, 2024

 Jeffrey L. Phillips, 65, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

 A memorial gathering will be held 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to the funeral home at 203 S. Main St. Fairfield, IA...

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