Obituaries

Robert W. "Bob" Brown

Robert W. "Bob" Brown

Mar 14, 2020

Robert W. “Bob” Brown age 95 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home.

Due to the CDC guidelines and out of respect for the family, there will be a private family service held at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Geraldine "Gerri" Mae Peck

Geraldine "Gerri" Mae Peck

Mar 14, 2020

Geraldine “Gerri” Mae Peck 86 of Fairfield, IA passed away March 14, 2020, at Parkview Care Center.

Private family service and burial will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Rick Peck, 406 West Hempstead, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Steven Wallace

Steven Wallace

Mar 13, 2020

DUE TO THE CDC RECOMENDATIONS, STARTING MARCH 18, 2020, WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE FUNERAL SERVICES OPENED TO THE PUBLIC.  STEVE'S SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO PRIVATE.

Steven Wallace age 51 of Lockridge, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will...

Sarah Lynn Zimmer

Sarah Lynn Zimmer

Mar 8, 2020

Sarah Lynn Zimmer age 39 of Fairfield, passed away March 8, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center surrounded by her family.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday March 12, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at...

Ruth Carolyn Larson Koontz

Ruth Carolyn Larson Koontz

Mar 5, 2020

Ruth Carolyn Larson Koontz age 94, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living surrounded by family.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020,...

Norma Jean Osing Davisson

Norma Jean Osing Davisson

Mar 4, 2020

Norma Jean Davisson age, 87 formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, March 04, 2020, at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield, Iowa.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, March 9, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. ...

Iona "Midge" Jane Vogt Greiner

Iona "Midge" Jane Vogt Greiner

Feb 29, 2020

Iona “Midge” Jane Vogt Greiner, age 72 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at home.

There is no service at this time.  Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Library or Every Step Hospice.

Midge was born November 5, 1947, in Fairfield to Raymond and Martha (Lankford) Vogt.  She married Lloyd T. Greiner...

William David Banks Claxton

William David Banks Claxton

Feb 29, 2020

William David Banks Claxton age 77, went to be with the Lord February 29, 2020.

There will not be any services at this time.

William was born January 11, 1943 in Missouri to Bill and Cleo (William Claxton).

William served in the Navy.  He had a passion for guitars, computers and high-tech gadgetry. ...

Claude Lewis Nicholson

Claude Lewis Nicholson

Feb 26, 2020

Claude Lewis Nicholson age 81 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Burial...

Virginia VanNess

Virginia VanNess

Feb 25, 2020

Virginia VanNess age 93 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Behner...

Corazon "Cora" Bartolome Guillermo

Corazon "Cora" Bartolome Guillermo

Feb 18, 2020

Corazon “Cora” Bartolome Guillermo, age 88, passed on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at The Oaks Assisted Living in Fairfield, Iowa. The visitation will be held on Saturday February 29, 2020 at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am.

A memorial has...

Arthur "Art" Embree Hutton

Arthur "Art" Embree Hutton

Feb 15, 2020

Arthur Embree Hutton, 80, passed away Saturday, February 15, at his home with his wife of 37 years at his side.  Arthur had suffered a territorial stroke five and a half years before.  Hospice Compassus of Washington, IA provided initial services in his early convalescence until he no longer met their qualifications for care.  For the past 15 months...

Linda Fitzgerald

Linda Fitzgerald

Feb 9, 2020

Linda Fitzgerald age 69 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Parkview Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Fairfield Friends Church with Pastor...

Sheri Ann Kessler

Sheri Ann Kessler

Feb 7, 2020

Sheri Ann Kessler age 62, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

There will be a private service at a later date.  A memorial has been established in Sheri’s name with cards and memorials mailed to Amy Heston, 5472 Wild Rose Lane #1100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Sheri...

Thomas "Tom" Dean Dickinson

Thomas "Tom" Dean Dickinson

Feb 1, 2020

Thomas Dickinson age 63 of Fairfield passed away February 1, 2020, at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.

Tom was born on August 15, 1956, in Fairfield, Iowa to Florence Wittmer Dickinson and Glenn Dickinson.

Tom lived in Fairfield all of his life. Tom worked at Fairfield Middle School as a head custodian until his...

Margaret "Betty" Elizabeth Coop

Margaret "Betty" Elizabeth Coop

Jan 29, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Coop age 93 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Lake Darling Lodge with Pastor Ryan Dexter officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m.  Private burial will...

Robert "Bob" Lee Vogt

Robert "Bob" Lee Vogt

Jan 27, 2020

Robert “Bob” Lee Vogt age 67 of Richland, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date at Friends Cemetery, Richland, IA.

In lieu...

Pauline 'Polly" Reeder

Pauline 'Polly" Reeder

Jan 26, 2020

Our beloved mother and grandmother Pauline “Polly” Reeder passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born July 8, 1924, in Fairfield, Iowa, the fourth of five daughters, born to Charles and Charlottie Steele.

Pauline loved growing up in Fairfield and valued the many life- long friendships she made in the community....

Ralph James Pratt

Ralph James Pratt

Jan 20, 2020

Ralph James Pratt age 85 of Lockridge, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2020, at Keota Health Center.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne Brokken officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.

In – lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Richard Boyd Jr.

Richard Boyd Jr.

Jan 17, 2020

Richard Dwayne Boyd Jr. age 50 of Fairfield, passed away January 17, 2020.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. ...