Obituaries

Jacob Jon Schmitt

Jacob Jon Schmitt

Jul 7, 2018

Jacob Jon Schmitt, age 43 of Ollie, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home.

A memorial service will be 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Reeves officiating.  Burials of cremains will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family...

James "Jim" Leahy

James "Jim" Leahy

Jul 5, 2018

James “Jim” Leahy age 83, of Batavia, passed away July 5, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City.

Visitation for family & friends will be 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, July 9, 2018,...

George Sales

George Sales

Jun 27, 2018

George Sales age 75, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, July 2, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 3, 2018,...

Ashley (Hill) Ozdemir

Ashley (Hill) Ozdemir

Jun 24, 2018

Ashley Hill-Ozdemir age 32 of Fairfield, passed away June 24, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, July 2, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

A graveside memorial service will be 11:15 am, Monday, July 2, 2018, at Memorial Lawn Cemetery with Pastor...

Elizabeth Gallegos

Elizabeth Gallegos

Jun 24, 2018

Elizabeth Gallegos age 46, of Fairfield, passed away June 24, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & clinics due to injuries from an automobile accident.

Visitation for family & friends will be 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday,...

Delfina Ann Reccasina

Delfina Ann Reccasina

Jun 20, 2018

Delfina Ann Reccasina was born on August 10th 1925 in the Bronx New York, to Vincent and Providenza Romano Bica.  She peacefully passed away, Wednesday June 20th 2018, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.

A celebration of her life was held Saturday June 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Behner Funeral Home, followed...

Maxine Charlett Butler

Maxine Charlett Butler

Jun 16, 2018

Maxine Charlett Butler age 93 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Parkview Care Center.

Maxine deeded her body to the University of Iowa.  No services are planned at this time.

Memorials can be made to the Bargain Box. Cards and memorials can be mailed to Jack Porter 2235 Business...

Evelyn M Adam

Evelyn M Adam

Jun 14, 2018

Evelyn M. Adam, 94, died June 14th, 2018 at Sunnybrook Nursing Home in Fairfield, Iowa. She was born February 27, 1924, in Lake Andes, South Dakota, the only daughter of Anthony and Lena (Bechen) Sobaski. The family settled in the Brighton area and Evelyn attended and graduated from Brighton High School. After graduation, she worked at the Ordinance Plant...

John Frederick Birchfield

John Frederick Birchfield

Jun 12, 2018

John Frederick Birchfield, age 68 of Fairfield, passed away June 12, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA with Chaplin Dick Terp officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors of America....

Ronald LeRoy Rambo

Ronald LeRoy Rambo

Jun 12, 2018

Ronald “Ron” LeRoy Rambo, age 65, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

There will be a memorial graveside service 10:00 am, Friday, June 15, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Jason Crandle officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to 107 Washington Street,...

William "Bill" Charles Torrington

William "Bill" Charles Torrington

Jun 11, 2018

William (Bill) Charles Torrington passed away June 11, 2018 in Fairfield, Iowa, surrounded by family.

He was the son of the late Frank and Sylvia Torrington; brother of John (Sandra Maddever), Robert (Susan Bain), Gail, the late Frances (Martin Goodkey), and Lisa (John Horvatek); father of Michael (Weihui Wang), Elizabeth (Nicolas Suna), Mary (Marc Stokes), and Daniel...

Lois Jean Kremer

Lois Jean Kremer

Jun 11, 2018

Lois Jean Kremer age 72, of Fairfield passed away, Monday, June 11, 2018 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, June 15, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Word...

Eugene "Gene" Leroy Copeland

Eugene "Gene" Leroy Copeland

Jun 10, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Leroy Copeland, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away June 10, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2018, at First United Methodist Church.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2018, at First United...

Kenneth "Kenny" James Simons

Kenneth "Kenny" James Simons

Jun 6, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny” James Simons, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

There will be an open visitation 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

A private burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

A...

Robert Edward Denney

Robert Edward Denney

May 28, 2018

Robert Edward Denney age 98, of Richland, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, at Keosauqua Health Care Center.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor John Kermott officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Visitation for family & friends will be Friday, June...

Dorothy L. Clark

Dorothy L. Clark

May 26, 2018

Dorothy L. Clark, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away May 26, 2018 in Ottumwa, IA.

Memorial service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating with visitation for family & friends starting at 9:00 am until the time of service.  Burial of cremains will be at a...

Timothy "Tim" Lee Haney

Timothy "Tim" Lee Haney

May 25, 2018

Timothy “Tim” Lee Haney age 60 of Fairfield, passed away, Friday, May 25, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.  Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

Memorials may be...

Charles Hamilton Derr

Charles Hamilton Derr

May 21, 2018

Charles Hamilton Derr age 91, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 25, 2018, at Wilson Cemetery, Independence, Iowa...

William "Bill" H. Turner

William "Bill" H. Turner

May 5, 2018

Bill Turner went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2018, after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Friday, May 11, 2018, at...

Lois Reva Metz

Lois Reva Metz

May 4, 2018

Lois Reva Metz, age 93, formerly of Fairfield, IA, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at Clayberg Fulton County Nursing Center, Cuba, IL.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 10,...