Obituaries

Robbin D. Ehret

Robbin D. Ehret

Jul 1, 2024

Robbin D. Ehret, 64, formerly of Libertyville, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa.

Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating. Memorials...

Nellie W. Oosthoek

Nellie W. Oosthoek

Jun 30, 2024

Nellie W. Oosthoek, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield. 

 Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 5th at...

Kenneth H. McKee

Kenneth H. McKee

Jun 29, 2024

Kenneth H. McKee, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Private burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Corning, Iowa. Memorials may be made...

Ross G. Walker, Jr.

Ross G. Walker, Jr.

Jun 24, 2024

Ross Gray Walker, Jr. was born to Ross and Fern Smith Walker on November 15, 1927, in Fairfield, Iowa at the former Jefferson County Hospital (now Prestige Care Center), where he passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by family.

He graduated from Fairfield High School, attended Parsons College, and Iowa State College (ISU) where he studied mechanical engineering. When...

Barbara Ann Starr

Barbara Ann Starr

Jun 24, 2024

Barbara Ann Starr, 80, a resident of Wayland, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Cottonwood United Methodist Church in rural Wayland. Burial will be held at a later date at Cottonwood Cemetery. Memorials...

Donald M. Ulm

Donald M. Ulm

Jun 17, 2024

 Donald M. “Bear” Ulm, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.

 Don’s choice for his service was to have a party with food and music. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Walton Club in Fairfield. Please dress casually. Iowa State and Chicago...

Beverly Rae Fulton

Beverly Rae Fulton

Jun 10, 2024

            Beverly Rae Fulton, 84, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be...

Ralph R. Hearn

Ralph R. Hearn

Jun 10, 2024



Ralph R. Hearn, 71, a resident of Fruitland, Iowa, formerly of Richland, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at...

Herbert Wells

Herbert Wells

May 30, 2024

            Herbert Wells, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home.

            A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.

            Herb was born July 7, 1953 in Germany. He married Tammie Barber,...

Melvena J. Shondel

Melvena J. Shondel

May 24, 2024

            Melvena J. Shondel, 90, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home.            

            A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 210 S. 15th St. in Fairfield. She will be laid...

Beverly J. Lamansky

Beverly J. Lamansky

May 21, 2024

Beverly Jean (Dory) Lamansky of Fairfield, passed away at the age of 91, May 21, 2024.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25th at St. Joseph...

William F. Clarkson

William F. Clarkson

May 20, 2024

William “Bill” F. Clarkson Sr., 83, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.

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

Bill was born June 19, 1940 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the son of Floyd and Vera (Clark) Clarkson. He married Marilyn Keller,...

Karen Irene Phillips

Karen Irene Phillips

May 1, 2024

            Karen Irene Phillips, 85, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

            A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at a later date at the Foursquare Church in Fairfield. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of...

Juanita Lee

Juanita Lee

Apr 27, 2024

            Lida Juanita Lee, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. 

            Graveside services will be held at a later date at Lockridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Public Library or to the family in care of...

Teresa E. Thomas

Teresa E. Thomas

Apr 27, 2024

            Teresa E. Thomas, 66, a resident of Keosauqua, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00...

Connie Lucille Waugh

Connie Lucille Waugh

Apr 18, 2024

            Connie L. Waugh, 77, of Libertyville, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield. 

            Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Fell Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with...

Becky Lynn Dimmitt

Becky Lynn Dimmitt

Apr 17, 2024

Becky Lynn Dimmitt, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home.

           A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home. A visitation for friends and family will be Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the...

Carolyn Joan Talley

Carolyn Joan Talley

Apr 17, 2024

            Carolyn Joan Talley, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

            Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery...

Russell Allen Rippey

Russell Allen Rippey

Apr 14, 2024

Russell Rippey, 71, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, April...

Avis M. Hill

Avis M. Hill

Apr 12, 2024

            Avis M. Hill, 82, of rural Batavia, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at her home.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held...

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