Obituaries
Cynthia Richie Cole
Feb 10, 2018
Cynthia Richie Cole, 76, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Parkview Care Center on Saturday morning, February 10, at 5:20 AM. Cynthia was born in Oakland, CA in 1942, and resided in Fairfield, Iowa, for the past 30 years. Cynthia was a long-time practitioner of Transcendental Meditation and was an alternative health care consultant. Until recently,...
Nancy Joan Davis
Feb 8, 2018
Nancy Joan Davis, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Florida.
Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations...
Wendall Dean King
Feb 7, 2018
Wendall Dean King age 82 went to his heavenly home on February 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Wendall was born June 15, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant Iowa son of Eliza King Kiger, raised by Harley and Ellen King Smutz. A graduate of Fairfield High School class of 1953. He was united in...
Savannah Alyn Patterson
Feb 6, 2018
Savannah Alyn Harrell Patterson went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2018.
Savannah was a vibrant artist and devoted mother. She graduated from Arizona State University.
Savannah was born December 29, 1965 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Daniel E. and Ardala “Jean” (Furnas) Harrell.
A celebration of life...
William "Bill" Louis Grunwald
Feb 6, 2018
William “Bill” Louis Grunwald age 76 of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 9, 2018, at First Lutheran Church and 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm prior to the...
Dennis John Steele
Feb 2, 2018
Dennis John Steele age 57, of Packwood passed away February 2, 2018 at Jefferson County Health Center. At this time no services are planned. Dennis is survived by his loving partner, Teresa Gibbs, parents, 5 children and 7 grand children.
Mary I. Fleig
Feb 2, 2018
Mary I. Fleig age 86, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at McCreedy Home, Washington, IA.
Visitation for family & friends will be 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 pm with Reverend Kathy Remley officiating. Burial of cremains...
Karen Elaine Stoltz
Jan 31, 2018
Karen Elaine Stoltz age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at her home.
Visitation for family and friends will be 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 with words of comfort by Steve Burns. Burial will be at...
Larry Lee Wells
Jan 29, 2018
Larry Lee Wells was born August 26, 1940, in Van Buren County, Iowa. He was the son of Esmond Lafayette Wells and Evangie Lorretta (Collier) Wells. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Hawaii for his four years of service, and graduated from Parsons College. Larry married Karen Arlene Brown on June 22,...
John Petit
Jan 18, 2018
John Petit passed away peacefully on January 18th 2018 in Fairfield, Iowa at the age of 61 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
John is survived by his sister Diane Petit, son Collin Petit, and daughter Rachele Petit.
John was born on February 1st, 1956 in Connecticut to Ann and Leonard Petit. He...
Keith Gale Bagby
Jan 18, 2018
Keith Gale Bagby of Fairfield, died January 18, 2018.
No service is planned at this time. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery. He chose to donate his body to the Carver College of Medicine at the University for scientific research.
Memorials can be made to the...
Barbara Ann (Gaalaas) Doyle
Jan 14, 2018
Barbara Ann (Gaalaas) Doyle, 86, of Fairfield, died January 14, 2018 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, Iowa.
Per Barb's wishes, her body has been cremated.
Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Frist Presbyterian Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am,...
Donna Jean Coop
Jan 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Jean Coop announces her passing on January 10, 2018, after a brief illness, at the age of 81 years. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her children Leigh Ann (Peter Feeley), John, Barbara Davis (Dan), and James (Carolyn). She will also be fondly remembered by her grandson...
George Bradfield
Jan 10, 2018
George Bradfield age 93, of Fairfield, formerly of Packwood, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.
Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, January 15, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation starting at 11:00 am with Pastor Danny Cary...
Richard W. Dick
Jan 7, 2018
Richard W. Dick, 83, of Marion, IA died suddenly in his home on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Masonic Rites will start at 1:00 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA with visitation for family & friends to follow. Memorial Service starts at 2:30 pm at Behner Funeral Home with words...
Mona Mae Smith
Jan 6, 2018
Mona Mae Smith, 79 of Albia, formerly of Ollie, passed away Saturday January 6th, 2018 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Mona Mae, the daughter of Carl Bedker and Myrtle Johnson Daly was born in 1938 in North Platte, NE. Mona’s father passed in 1940. When her mother married Charles[Ed] Daly she gained 7 siblings. Mona...
Lois Evelyn (Clampitt) Adams Presto
Jan 6, 2018
Lois Evelyn (Clampitt) Adams Presto of Cape Coral, FL, age 82, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Fort Myers, FL.
Visitation for family and friends will be at 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA. Funeral service will...
Carole Jean (Goodwin) O'Neill Morrison
Jan 5, 2018
Carole Jean (Goodwin) O’Neill Morrison, 90, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away January 5, 2018 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living Center.
Burial of the urn will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday January 10, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial Funeral Mass will be at 12:00pm, Wednesday January 10, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father...
Rev. William E. Rathbun
Jan 5, 2018
The Rev. Dr. William (Bill) E. Rathbun went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 5, at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, IA. Bill was born to Elmer A. and Mable R. (Buchner) Rathbun on October 19, 1926 in Arkansas City, Kansas. His parents divorced when Bill was 10, and he later moved to Wichita,...
Roger Craig Fleig
Dec 31, 2017
Our hearts are heavy at the passing of Roger Craig Fleig, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, who passed away on December 31, 2017.
Roger was born on September 20, 1950 in Fairfield, Iowa to Milburn and Mary (Newlon) Fleig. He was raised on the family farm southeast...