Obituaries
Suzanne Miller
Aug 30, 2024
Suzanne Miller quietly passed on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her cabin north of Bentonsport. Suzanne was born June 19, 1949, the daughter of Duane Sarby and Gloria Smith. She has sons Lauren, Nathan (with Lori), and Todd (with Angi), as well as nine grandchildren.
Suzanne was a weaver by trade and created art across many mediums, but particularly enjoyed painting....
Clifford Brian Stains
Aug 30, 2024
Clifford "Brian" Stains passed away peacefully in Fairfield, IA on August 30, 2024.
There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
An avid lover of the outdoors, music, science, and the arts, he will be remembered for his intellect, kindness, generosity, and warmth of spirit.
A Double Red, having graduated from...
Delores "Dody" J. Foster
Aug 28, 2024
Delores “Dody” Jean Foster, 54, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made...
Donna S. Findling
Aug 28, 2024
Donna S. Findling, 80, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
There will be no services held at this time.
Rose M. McMahon
Aug 22, 2024
Rose M. McMahon, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.
A rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15th at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with visitation for family and friends from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday,...
James Blough
Aug 18, 2024
James Parker Blough, 79, a resident of Coral Gables, Florida passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Cemetery Foundation, and written to Fairfield Cemetery Endowment Fund, 510 E. Stone St., Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral...
Roberta "Bobbie" McCarty
Aug 17, 2024
Roberta “Bobbie” McCarty, 63, of Batavia, Iowa died August 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Bobbie was born January 15, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri to Robert and Helen (Petersen) Bissell. She married Tony McCarty in 2001. Bobbie had an incredible work ethic. She worked 3-4 jobs at a time to support her family. Her...
Ferne M. Lawson
Aug 16, 2024
Ferne M. Lawson, 102, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be held 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st at Behner Funeral Home with Rev. Al Coffin officiating....
Cleda D. Biggs
Aug 15, 2024
Cleda D. Biggs, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia.
Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 19th at Behner Funeral Home. Burial...
Carolyn Mae Buch
Aug 13, 2024
Carolyn Mae Buch, 64, formerly of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Hospice House in Ottumwa.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Paul Hughes officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Friday. Burial will be at...
James T. Denny
Aug 12, 2024
James T. Denny, 73, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Iowa.
Jim was born June 18, 1951 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of William and Betty (Leonard) Denny.
Jim worked for Waste Management. He enjoyed music and working on cars.
Those...
Joyce Elaine Schindler
Aug 9, 2024
Joyce Elaine Schindler, 83, of Fairfield, passed away with family by her side August 9, 2024. She was born in Berwyn, Illinois, and graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. She worked in Chicago for several years before relocating to the Bay Area. There she completed her Associate’s Degree from the College of San Mateo. One of her...
Betty Lou Marshall
Jul 31, 2024
Betty Lou Marshall, 97, fondly known as “GG,” of Packwood, formerly of Burlington, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Betty was born June 5, 1927 to Clyde and Laura Shupe. She was raised in Lacona, Iowa and enjoyed music, playing softball and basketball along with her sister, Irene. Her other siblings were Nile, Norvel (Alice), Russ (Carol), and Paul (Ladora) Shupe....
Frank W. Nicely
Jul 28, 2024
Frank W. Nicely, 77, Fairfield resident, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2024, at Behner
Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Mary Maxine Switzer
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Maxine (Jones) Switzer passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years on July 28, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa with family by her side.
A Memorial Service Celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Burial will...
Mary Jean Chapuis
Jul 26, 2024
Mary Jean Chapuis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2024 at the age of 85. Mary was born Mary Jean Davis in Ottumwa, Iowa, August 12, 1938, to Lewis and Bessie Davis.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Dan) Morrow of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; son, Scott...
Linda Diane Van Fleet
Jul 26, 2024
Linda Diane Van Fleet, 79, of rural Stockport, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. An additional visitation will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July...
Carl Eaton
Jul 10, 2024
Carl Eaton, 55, a resident of Fairfield, passed away July 10, 2024, at his home.
A memorial service celebrating Carl’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Fairfield Friends Church. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Carl was...
Russell Douglas Chambers
Jul 5, 2024
Russell Douglas “Bugsy” Chambers, 74, a resident of Richland, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Antioch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for final expenses. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Doug was born January 18,...
Jesse Holder
Jul 4, 2024
Jesse Leon Holder, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Carol Holder, 2288 Marigold Blvd. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield...
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