Obituaries

David Cook Carpenter

David Cook Carpenter

Apr 9, 2024

David Cook Carpenter, 70, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center. 

A private family service was held to honor David on Monday, April 15, 2024. Memorials may be made to the family. 

David was born June 3, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Carpenter and Signe Broch.

David was a technical writer and worked on high-speed...

Lloyd Merle Ferrel

Lloyd Merle Ferrel

Apr 7, 2024

            Lloyd Merle Ferrel, 80, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services...

Joriel Fartheree

Joriel Fartheree

Apr 5, 2024

Joriel Fartheree, 37, of Fairfield, died April 5, 2024 at his home. There will be no services at this time. 

R. Stanley Thrall

R. Stanley Thrall

Apr 5, 2024

            R. Stanley Thrall, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

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

            Stan was born December 28, 1953 in...

James Daniel Buie

James Daniel Buie

Apr 2, 2024

James Daniel Buie, DC, 55, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

            There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the Agriculture Department at Maharishi International University or to the family c/o Lilian Buie 300 E. Madison Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Dan was born February 4, 1969 in Marshall, Missouri,...

Joseph E. Kessler

Joseph E. Kessler

Mar 30, 2024

            Joseph Edward Kessler, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. 

            Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2024 at Pleasant Plain Friends Cemetery in Pleasant Plain. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Behner Funeral Home in...

Carolyn L. Millard

Carolyn L. Millard

Mar 29, 2024

         

            Carolyn Lou Millard, 81, of Stockport, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua. 

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

            Carolyn was born April 30,...

Denise Ann Pease

Denise Ann Pease

Mar 28, 2024

            Denise Ann Pease, 65, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home.

            Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Maple Hill...

Shirley Anne Brobston

Shirley Anne Brobston

Mar 26, 2024

Shirley Anne (Fleming) Brobston, 76, returned peacefully to her heavenly home on March 26, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. 

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Iowa with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating.  Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Cancer Society...

Craig A. Manning

Craig A. Manning

Mar 25, 2024

Craig Allan Manning, 69, of Brighton, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. 

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. with visitation for family and friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.   

Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024,...

Marie Anna Hammes

Marie Anna Hammes

Mar 24, 2024

            Marie Anna Hammes, 104, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.  

            A rosary will be recited at 4:15 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield with visitation for family and friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral...

Sueanna Mae Pilkington

Sueanna Mae Pilkington

Mar 23, 2024

            Sueanna Mae Pilkington, 61, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home.

            A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

            Sueanna...

Kathy Diane Pruden

Kathy Diane Pruden

Mar 14, 2024

            Kathy Diane Pruden, 70, a resident of Bonaparte, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua. 

            Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and directed to Amy Topping, 609-8th St. Bonaparte, IA 52620. Behner Funeral Home...

Kevin W. Franklin

Kevin W. Franklin

Mar 13, 2024

            Kevin W. Franklin, 63, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home.

            Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. –...

Jeffrey Lynn Quick

Jeffrey Lynn Quick

Mar 12, 2024

              Jeffrey Lynn Quick, 66, a resident of Fairfield, formerly of Lockridge, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

            Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life...

Elaine Kozeliski

Elaine Kozeliski

Mar 9, 2024

Elaine Borg Kozeliski, 82, followed her husband Tom to Heaven on March 9, 2024, due to renal failure, three short days after his passing. As a recipient of her son’s kidney in 2006, she lived life to its fullest for an additional 17 years. Her final days were filled with love and laughter while she was surrounded by her daughters,...

Gary G. Houseal

Gary G. Houseal

Mar 7, 2024

            Gary G. Houseal, 80, of Germanville, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at University of Iowa Healthcare Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City.

            Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfiled with the family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Memorial...

Thomas Kozeliski

Thomas Kozeliski

Mar 6, 2024

Thomas Francis Kozeliski, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully in his Sun City, South Carolina home on March 6, 2024. His final days were spent surrounded by his wife, his daughters, their husbands, and his grandchildren.

Tom was born on May 7, 1938 in Centerville, Iowa to Thomas Francis Kozeliski, Sr. and Mary Margaret Vicevich. In 1955, he joined the Iowa National...

Bruce W. Andre

Bruce W. Andre

Feb 29, 2024

    Bruce W. Andre, 82, a longtime resident of Fairfield, passed away on February 29, 2024, at the University of Iowa Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City surrounded by his wife, Portia, and family. 

     A celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Golf and Country...

James Lee Harris

James Lee Harris

Feb 29, 2024

            James Lee Harris, 87, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.

            Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A luncheon and time for gathering will follow at...

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