Obituaries

Ruth "Arlene" Lyon

Ruth "Arlene" Lyon

Jul 20, 2019

Ruth “Arlene” Lyon, age 93, of Birmingham passed away July 20, 2019 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.

Per her wishes she has been cremated.  Graveside memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Reverend Phil Campbell officiating.  Following the service there will be a luncheon at the...

Philora Alda (Ruggles)  Yardley

Philora Alda (Ruggles) Yardley

Jul 13, 2019

Philora Alda Yardley, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away July 13, 2019, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at Fairfield First Baptist Church...

Cheryl Ann Houseal

Cheryl Ann Houseal

Jul 9, 2019

Cheryl Ann Houseal, age 74 of Germanville passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor...

Barbara Ann Omoregie

Barbara Ann Omoregie

Jul 4, 2019

Barbara Ann Omoregie, age 61 passed away July 4, 2019, at Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehab, Winfield, IA.

Barbara has been cremated and no public service is planned at this time.

Barbara was born August 2, 1957 to L.T Combs and Barbara Nicks in Cleveland, MS.

She worked in management at the Renaissance...

Norbert Joseph Hammes

Norbert Joseph Hammes

Jul 3, 2019

Norbert Joseph Hammes, age106 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

Prayer Service will be at 4:15 p.m. with visitation for family and friends to follow at  5:00 pm. – 7:00 pm, Friday, July 5, 2019, at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m.,...

Justin "Jai" Edward Malloy

Justin "Jai" Edward Malloy

Jun 30, 2019

In the early afternoon of June 30th Justin Edward Malloy, 31 passed away suddenly at his home in Sacramento California. Justin is the beloved son of Mayor Ed Malloy and Vicki Malloy. He was born in Fairfield on August 11th 1987 and attended the Maharishi School through 9th grade and finished his high school education though home study. He...

Edith (Sperry) Jordan

Edith (Sperry) Jordan

Jun 30, 2019

True to her beautiful and loving spirit, Edith Sperry Jordan left this world Sunday, June 30, 2019.  After living a wonderful life for 104 years, she was anxious to rejoin her cherished husband and good friends, but at the same time remained ever mindful that it was God’s decision and not hers, passing away peacefully at the University of...

William "Bill" Dane Corry

William "Bill" Dane Corry

Jun 30, 2019

William Dane Corry (Bill) of Birmingham, Iowa passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 30, 2019.

He was born on October 8, 1936, the son of Richard D. Corry Sr. and Wilda E (Harness) Corry.  On June 10, 1956 he married Donna June Bishop at the Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.

Survivors include...

David Kirk Glass

David Kirk Glass

Jun 24, 2019

David Kirk Glass, age 60 of Libertyville, passed away June 24, 2019, at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019 , at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the family.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to David Cory...

Ann Elaine Buck

Ann Elaine Buck

Jun 20, 2019

Ann Elaine (Johnson) Buck of Fairfield, Iowa, went to be with the Lord June 20th, 2019, at Jefferson County Health Center.  She was born December 16th, 1953, to Pauline R. (Wagoner) Johnson and Harry Oscar Johnson in Baltimore, Maryland.

She was a much-beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, and she is survived by her husband of...

Elizabeth "Bettye" Valeria Small

Elizabeth "Bettye" Valeria Small

Jun 16, 2019

Elizabeth (Bettye) Valeria Small of Libertyville passed away on June 16, 2019 at Jefferson County Health Center. She was 96 years old. Funeral services will be at 11:00 July 20, 2019 with Visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville. A private family burial will be held at Fell Cemetery in Libertyville.

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Norman "Barney" Baird

Norman "Barney" Baird

Jun 15, 2019

Norman “Barney” Baird age 90, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, after a short illness being moved two days ago to Parkview Care Center.

Norman “Barney” Baird was born in Des Moines County, Iowa on March 25, 1929, the son of Rodman and Helen (Delzell) Baird.  He was baptized in the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church...

Aaron Patrick Dalbey

Aaron Patrick Dalbey

Jun 14, 2019

Aaron Patrick Dalbey, age 44 of Fairfield, formerly of Ottumwa, passed away June 14, 2019.

Visitation for family & friends will be 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019 , at First United Methodist Church basement.  Celebration of Life service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Dave Goehring officiating.

Memorials...

William Harry Kallaher

William Harry Kallaher

Jun 5, 2019

William Harry Kallaher, age 67 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his home.

Per his wishes he has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Violet Leah Brown

Violet Leah Brown

Jun 5, 2019

Violet Leah Brown age 99, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Monday, June 10, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church with...

Suzy Jean Riley Morrison

Suzy Jean Riley Morrison

May 30, 2019

Suzy Jean Riley Morrison, age 67, of Douds, Iowa, passed away peacefully, to join her family members in the house of the Lord, on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the home of Daniel and Maria Ingle.

She was born on April 10, 1952 in Warrensburg, Missouri to Charles and Eula Stoneking Riley. She married Eugene Elloid Morrison...

Beverly Grace Schrum

Beverly Grace Schrum

May 30, 2019

Beverly Grace Schrum, age 89 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at her home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home with Dave...

Sally Suffern Boden

Sally Suffern Boden

May 30, 2019

Sally Suffern Boden, age 72, of Fairfield passed away May 30, 2019, at her home.

According to Sally’s wishes the body has been cremated.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Foursquare Church with Pastor Matt Crowl officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later...

Jerry Jacob Ehrhardt

Jerry Jacob Ehrhardt

May 26, 2019

Jerry Jacob Ehrhardt age 77, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Per Jerry’s wishes, the body has been cremated and there will be no services.

A memorial has been established, cards and memorials can be sent to Sherry Ehrhardt, 2195 Greenbrier Circle, Fairfield, Iowa 52556....

Kenneth Gilbert McGuire

Kenneth Gilbert McGuire

May 22, 2019

Kenneth Gilbert McGuire, age 84, of Fairfield passed away May 22, 2019, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 , at Word of Life Lutheran Church.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 , at...