Obituaries

Jack L. Berry

Jack L. Berry

Oct 26, 2018

Jack L. Berry of Libertyville was born on a farm near N. English IA. to Dorothy Pennington Berry and Howard Knipfer Berry and passed away Oct. 26, 2018 at home on his farm near Libertyville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Rev. Beth Harbaugh officiating.  Burial...

Dorothy Claire Louden

Dorothy Claire Louden

Oct 21, 2018

Dorothy Claire Walton Louden passed away very peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Jefferson County Health Care Center with her family by her side.

She was born August 29, 1922 in Coffeyville, KS, the youngest of Cory and Tacy    Waltons’ three children.

She married Joe Earley of Fairfield, Iowa in 1943 and they...

Jean Wallace

Jean Wallace

Oct 18, 2018

Jean Wallace, of Fairfield, Iowa, died on October 18, 2018, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

Family and friends may gather at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, Fairfield. The service will begin at 11:00, with the Reverend Joseph Phipps officiating. A lunch reception will follow. Burial of cremains will be...

Thomas "Tom" Gerald Tedrow

Thomas "Tom" Gerald Tedrow

Oct 18, 2018

Thomas “Tom” Gerald Tedrow age 96 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Keosauqua Health Care Center.

Graveside memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Winchester Cemetery, near Birmingham with Charles Tedrow officiating.

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

Dennis (Grandpa) Mercer

Dennis (Grandpa) Mercer

Oct 16, 2018

Dennis (Grandpa) Mercer, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away, Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Friday, October 19, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Friday, October 19, 2018 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield with...

Sandra Mae Stump

Sandra Mae Stump

Oct 16, 2018

Sandra Mae Harrison Stump – loving, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on October 16, 2018 surrounded by her family. Grandchildren (and many others) remember her warm cookies, as many as you could eat, available at every visit. Her children remember her sense of humor, unending patience and laughter.  Her husband remembers her devotion and undying love.

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Raymond Eugene "Gene" Heckethorn

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Heckethorn

Oct 15, 2018

Raymond Eugene “Gene” Heckethorn passed away at home after a long illness on October 15, 2018.

Gene was born on November 16, 1954, to the parents of Raymond Henry and Violetena Vivian (Hartley) Heckethorn in Ottumwa, Iowa.  Gene married Betty Miller in 1974 and had two children.  They later divorced.

Gene is survived by his...

Jacquelynn Jeanne Waddell

Jacquelynn Jeanne Waddell

Oct 14, 2018

Jacquelynn Jeanne Waddell age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 18, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2143 South 32nd Street, Fairfield, Iowa.

Funeral service will be 11:00...

Bonnie M. Peaslee

Bonnie M. Peaslee

Oct 12, 2018

Bonnie M. Peaslee, 83, 506 South B Street, Fairfield, Iowa, entered into eternal life at 6:42 PM, October 12, 2018, at ­­­her home surrounded by loving family members.

Services will be 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 25, 2018 , at First Lutheran Church with the Pastor Greg Friedrich Officiating.  Burial will be at 12:30 pm, Friday, October...

Sharron May Main

Sharron May Main

Oct 12, 2018

Sharron May Main, 74, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018, after a seven year struggle with illness.  Sharron was born December 27, 1943, to Rev. Robert Lee Swanson and Pauline “Peggy” Eloise Gundy Swanson in Bloomington, IL.  Growing up as a “Preacher’s Kid” took her to St. Croix Falls, WI, Dubuque, Burlington, Farmington, Ames,...

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr.

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr., 78, left his little piece of heaven in Libertyville, IA for the one beyond on Tuesday, October 9th surrounded by those he loved in the home he adored.  He will be remembered for his heartfelt laugh, his admirable integrity and honesty, his ornery sense of humor, incredible generosity, and the immense love, pride and respect...

Mary Ellen Roland

Mary Ellen Roland

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Ellen Roland age 90 of Fairfield, passed away October 5, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church with Reverend...

Marilyn Joyce Ward

Marilyn Joyce Ward

Oct 2, 2018

Marilyn Joyce Ward age 87 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Friday, October 12, 2018 , at Behner Funeral Home.  Following the visitation, she will be cremated.

Graveside Celebration of Life service will be...

Karla Kay Carr

Karla Kay Carr

Oct 2, 2018

Karla Kay Carr age 77, of Libertyville, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Sunnybrook Care Center in Fairfield.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will follow the visitation at the Dew Drop, Libertyville, IA.

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Arley "Art" Richard Talbot

Arley "Art" Richard Talbot

Sep 30, 2018

Arley “Art” Richard Talbot age 81of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor James Cecil officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to...

Ferne Wickliff

Ferne Wickliff

Sep 30, 2018

Ferne (Headley) Wickliff entered heavens gates September 30th, 2018 met by her husband, Pete; children: Kim, Brad, and Gina (Hugunin); sisters: Phyllis (Lavirn) Stisser of Wyoming, Illinois, Virginia (Joe) Zeier of Tennessee; brothers: Bud (Betty) Headley of Fairfield, Iowa, Clifford Headley of California; and parents: Howard and Winnie Ahlgren Headley, as well as 2 nephews and 4 nieces.

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Helen Irene McLain

Helen Irene McLain

Sep 30, 2018

Helen Irene McLain, age 91 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Friday, October 5, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Reverend Dianne Brokken officiating.  Burial will be in Lockridge Cemetery. ...

Ronald "Ron" James Long

Ronald "Ron" James Long

Sep 29, 2018

Ronald James Long, 83, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Church of the Nazarene with...

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez

Sep 29, 2018

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez, age 18 passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, due to injuries in a car accident.

Visitation for family & friends will be 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St Mary Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will start at 10:00 am.  with Father James Betzen officiating.   Cremation will follow after...

Glenn Utah Hill

Glenn Utah Hill

Sep 25, 2018

Glenn Utah Hill, 98 of Fairfield, IA passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living where he had resided since April 2017.

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at...