Obituaries

Feb 25, 2017

Nicole L. “Nicky” Goehring age 75, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville with Pastor...

Feb 23, 2017

Dr. John William Glotfelty, 88, died peacefully on February 23, 2017, after a short illness. The son of Galen Floyd Glotfelty and Mary Susan Boley, John was born September 28, 1928, in Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. He grew up on farms in the Batavia and Libertyville area outside of Fairfield, Iowa. His parents and extended family had...

Feb 15, 2017

Jerald “Jerry” Calnon age 65 of Fairfield passed away peacefully February 15, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. Per his wishes no funeral is planned. Jerry was born August 9, 1951 in Sheldon, IA to Fredrick and Faye (Shaner) Calnon. Most recently he was employed as coordinator for both Jefferson County 911 and Emergency Managements until health forced his...

Feb 15, 2017

Jeanni D. Dugan passed in her sleep Wednesday morning, February 15, 2017, due to ongoing medical problems. She is survived by husband Michael Dugan, sons Chris Elliott, and Michael P. Dugan. Grandchildren Nicholas, and Katherine Elliott. She was loved, and she will be missed by many

Feb 14, 2017

Roderick Arthur Magoon died at his home in Fairfield, Iowa, on Feb. 14, 2017. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 20, 1936 to Wallace Herbert Magoon (d. 1986) and Iris Norton Eppens Magoon (d. 1992). Rod attended Burris Lab School of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana and graduated President of the Class of 1954; attended Wabash College...

Feb 13, 2017

William “Bill” Gerald Hunerdosse, age 74 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Parkview Care Center. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Behner Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield with Rev. Tom Palmer officiating. Burial will...

Feb 11, 2017

James Merlin Nelson, age 47 of Fairfield passed away February 11, 2017 A Celebration of Life will be 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2017 at VFW. A memorial has been established. Cards and memorials can be sent to: David Summers, 21626 115th St. Birmingham, IA 52535. James was born on December 5,1969 in Des Moines to...

Feb 9, 2017

Edith Sievers Morrow passed away February 9, 2017. Edith was born April 21, 1926 to John and Sarah Martin. She was the fourth of eight children. Edith enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, puzzles, Wii bowling, dancing traveling and spending winters in Arizona. She was a member of the Richland United Methodist Church in Richland, IA. Surviving family members are one...

Feb 5, 2017

Amy Jo Essary formally of Fairfield passed away peacefully in her home in Cedar Rapids, IA Sunday, February 5, 2017. Open Visitation will start Thursday afternoon 1:00pm - 5:00 pm, February 9th 2017 at Behner Funeral Home, in Fairfield IA. Visitation with family present will be 9:00AM – 10:30AM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fairfield,...

Feb 4, 2017

David “Max” Woods, age 83, of Fairfield passed away February 4, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne Brokken and Pastor Calvin Helterbran officiating. Military rites will follow the service. Burial will be at Campground Cemetery near Memphis, MO. Visitation for Family and...

Feb 2, 2017

Cindy Shondel age 65 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her home. Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, February 6, 2017 at First Baptist Church. Following the visitation, she will be cremated. Memorial service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Jim...

Jan 29, 2017

Audrey Edith Doud, age 83 of Fairfield passed away January 29,2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. At this time, no services are planned. Memorials may be made to The Family. Cards and memorials can be sent to: Judy Johnson, 4350 W. Deer Run Dr. # 101. Brown Deer, WI 53223. Audrey was born on April 14,1933 in Douds, Iowa...

Jan 26, 2017

Marcene Mae Ferrel, age 71, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, Iowa with family graveside services. Cards and condolences can be sent to: Tina Solomon in Phoenix, Arizona, or Vic Ferrel in Fairfield, Iowa. Marcene was born on November 9,...

Jan 22, 2017

R. Keith Shafer, age 90, passed away January 22, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Behner Funeral Home. A memorial service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, east...

Jan 20, 2017

E. Jane Essary Rowe age 71, of Birmingham, IA, passed away January 20, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center. The body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date. A memorial has been established. Cards and memorials can be mailed to: Roger Hendricks, PO Box 78, Birmingham, IA 52535. Jane was born February...

Jan 19, 2017

Charlotte Hewitt age 86 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center. Visitation for family & friends will be 9:30 am -10:30 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 at Behner Funeral Home prior to the service. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Campbell officiating....

Jan 16, 2017

Margaret (Peg) Howell Newell, aged 100, passed into eternal life at Valley View Village in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 16, 2017. Peg was active and vivacious until a recent compression fracture in her spine took away her mobility. She was born in 1916 at home on the Howell family farm, SE of Glasgow, Iowa that was settled by...

Jan 14, 2017

John B. Milligan, 62, passed away Jan. 14 2017 at home in Lockridge, Iowa after a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 23 1954 in Fort Benning, Georgia. John attended school in Las Vegas, NV, and graduated from Clark High School in 1973 where he Lettered in Basketball and was also in the band. After High School, he...

Jan 10, 2017

Thomas LeRoy Porter was born September 7, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles and Editha (Guthrie) Porter.  He passed away January 10, 2017, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Gertrude Ann (McCoy) Porter was born April 6, 1933, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Clarence and Olga (Tetmeyer) McCoy.  She passed away September 1, 2022, at Lantern Park, Coralville.

Jan 5, 2017

Dorothy Jean Fickel Crawford departed this life on January 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, TX after a lengthy and heroic battle with a very serious illness. Dorothy was born on September 23, 1940 in Jefferson County, IA to Alfred Earl and Mary Helen (Billingsley) Fickel. She married Melvin (Pete) Crawford on July 23, 1961 in Indianola, IA. Survivors include...