Obituaries

Wayne "Jack" E. Porter

Wayne "Jack" E. Porter

Dec 15, 2018

Wayne “Jack” E. Porter age 94 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Oaks.

There will be a celebration of life gathering 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday, December 21, 2018, at First United Methodist Church.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous. Cards and memorials...

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr.

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr.

Dec 14, 2018

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr, age 55 of Fairfield, passed away December 14, 2018 at Parkview Care Center.

The body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Joliet, Il.

Michael E. Streitmatter was born August 30, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois to Michael Edward and Donna (Kijowski) Streitmatter...

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr.

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr.

Dec 14, 2018

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr. age 74, of Fairfield passed away December 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday December 19, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home.

According to his wishes the body has been cremated.

Elsworth was born June...

Patricia Ann Funkhouser

Patricia Ann Funkhouser

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia Ann Funkhouser, age 83, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Households of Bethany in Story City surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Fairfield with her son-in-law Reverend John Louk officiating. Visitation for family and friends will...

Norma Lillian Manley

Norma Lillian Manley

Dec 11, 2018

Norma Lillian Manley, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 14, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home...

Thomas H. Anderson

Thomas H. Anderson

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas H. Anderson age 83 of Fairfield, formerly of Rockton, IL passed away December 10, 2018, at his home.

Tom was born March 8, 1935, in Rockford, IL to Gunnar A. and Alice (Layng) Cordell.  He married his sweetheart and best friend RoJean Slote on March 5, 1960 in Hastings, NE

Tom graduated from West...

Robert "Bob" Allen Haifley

Robert "Bob" Allen Haifley

Dec 1, 2018

Robert “Bob” Haifley age 89 of Fairfield, passed away, Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Friday, December 7, 2018, at Suburban Heights Baptist Church.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Parker officiating.  Burial will be at...

Gary Ray Howard

Gary Ray Howard

Nov 26, 2018

Gary Ray Howard, age 72 of Omaha, NE passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home.

Gary was born in Fairfield, IA to Milton R. and Katherine (Skaggs) Howard.  He was married, by Charles Luers, to Corliss La Chan Horn on October 29, 1978, in Blakesburg, IA.

Gary served in the U.S. Navy during...

Robert "Bob" Lee Gerard

Robert "Bob" Lee Gerard

Nov 20, 2018

Robert “Bob” Lee Gerard age 69 of Libertyville, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at his home.

Graveside Memorial service with military honors will be 10:00 am, Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Oakhill Cemetery, Williamsburg, IA with Chaplin Gordon Hawkins officiating.

A Celebration of life, with a light lunch, at Fairfield Walton...

Patsy "Sue" Austin

Patsy "Sue" Austin

Nov 13, 2018

Patsy “Sue” Austin passed away at 86 on November 13, 2018, in Fairfield, IA.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Friday, November 30, 2018, at First United Methodist Church.  A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11:00 am, November 30, 2018 , with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating. Burial...

Luanna "Stubby" Klein

Luanna "Stubby" Klein

Nov 12, 2018

Luanna (Stubby) Klein passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, Oaknoll Retirement Residence Iowa City, Iowa under Hospice Care.  She was born September 16, 1920, to Clara (Pickford) Barnes and Earl O Barnes at home near Salem, Iowa.  Her four older brothers nicknamed her Stubby which would be the name she responded to for many years in Fairfield, Iowa.

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Jay "Randy" Randolph Coplin

Jay "Randy" Randolph Coplin

Nov 11, 2018

Jay “Randy” Randolph Coplin, age 69 of Fairfield, passed away November 11, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Pattison Cemetery rural Fairfield.  There will also be a Celebration of Life service to be announced.

Randy was born August 9, 1949, to Sidney...

Lois Darlene Weirup

Lois Darlene Weirup

Nov 10, 2018

Lois Darlene Weirup, age 84, of Maquoketa, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. Graveside service celebrating Lois' life will be held at 12 P.M., Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Buckhorn Cemetery in rural Maquoketa with Pastor Judy Heinrich officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa or Waterford/Buckhorn...

Avis (Blaskey)  Madden

Avis (Blaskey) Madden

Nov 8, 2018

Avis Blaskey Madden, 92 of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018 at her home at The Gardens Assisted Living.  She was born February 11, 1926 in Ogden, IA to Michael and Ida Lindhall Blaskey. She was united in marriage to Paul S Madden on November 24, 1946, in Ogden, IA. After living in Estherville, IA and...

Ricardo Alvarado

Ricardo Alvarado

Nov 7, 2018

Ricardo Alvarado age 76, of Pleasant Plain, passed away November 7, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Memorials can be made to the family and mailed to Barbarita Schefcik, 715 Bighorn Ave., Alliance, NE 69301.

Ricardo was born December...

Karen Tedrow

Karen Tedrow

Nov 3, 2018

Karen Tedrow age 75 of Libertyville, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 , at Jefferson County Fairgrounds Cambridge Building.

Memorials may be sent to James Tedrow, 1604 275th Street, Libertyville, IA 52567.

Karen...

Junior Farrier

Junior Farrier

Nov 3, 2018

Junior Farrier was born October 13, 1925, to Marion & Tempest Farrier.  He passed away November 3, 2018, in Iowa City after a short illness at the age of 93.  He was the oldest of 10 children.  Junior graduated from Ollie High School in 1944.  He was drafted during his senior year.  Although he did not get to complete...

Robert Earl Brady

Robert Earl Brady

Nov 2, 2018

Robert Earl Brady age 74, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at his home.

Open visitation with family present will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to the family at 907 W. Stone, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

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Mary Helen Kessler

Mary Helen Kessler

Nov 1, 2018

Mary Helen Kessler age 76 of Fairfield, passed away November 1, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

Graveside memorial service will be at Pleasant Plain Friends Cemetery 10:30 am, Thursday, November 8, 2018, with Pastor Len Maselli officiating.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital or Donor’s choice.  Cards and memorials...

David Franklin Duncan Jr.

David Franklin Duncan Jr.

Oct 27, 2018

David Franklin Duncan Jr. age 54, of Fairfield, passed Saturday, October 27, 2018, due to injuries from an accident.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, November 3, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church.  Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Philip Cressey officiating.  Burial of cremains will be at...