Raymond “Ray” Gene Haile, age 53 of Batavia, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center. A public celebration of life service will be at a later date. There will be a private family memorial service with Pastor Steve Lamb officiating.  Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery, Batavia, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Packwood Fire & Rescue or Prairie View United Methodist Church.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to...

Thomas “Tom” Frances Spalla, age 78 of Hedrick, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. Tom has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tommy Spalla, 1726 Willow Blvd., Lockridge, IA 52635. Tom was born May 4, 1941, in Wisconsin to Herb and Rose (Ducharme) Spalla.  After high school Tom went to work for the railroad, He served in the Army during Vietnam War from 1966 – 1968.  After the...

Jerry Leahy, aged 87, passed peacefully of natural causes at home on March 24, 2020 surrounded by family. A private family ceremony and cremation were held at Behner’s funeral home. Jerry was born October 24, 1932 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, where he grew up over the Leahy family grocery store. He is survived by wife Marge; 3 children: Roger, Jim, & Mea; 6 Grandchildren: Amber, April, Jesse, Ravon, Sean, & Sam; 2 Brothers: Dan & Mike; and 3 Great Grandchildren: Julian,...

Frederick “Gene” Ball, age 71 of Batavia, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home. Open visitation will be 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020 and 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2020 at Behner Funeral Home. Private funeral service will be held for the family.  Following the service, burial with Military Honors will be at Abingdon Cemetery. In-lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established and can be mailed to Rosalita Ball,...

Esther Faye Goettsche age 74 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. At this time, a private family service will be held for children and grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life service for family & friends will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Serenity House or Donor’s choice.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Andrea...

Danny “Dan” Qualters Sr. age 62 of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center. There will not be any service at this time.  In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Judy Qualters, 2542 Douds Road, Libertyville, Iowa 52567. Dan was born April 3, 1957 in Compton, California to William and Lola (Clark) Qualters.  He married Judy Lucille Simmons on April 5, 2004. Dan worked for Sonitrol for 30 years as...

Geraldine “Gerri” Mae Peck 86 of Fairfield, IA passed away March 14, 2020, at Parkview Care Center. Private family service and burial will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Rick Peck, 406 West Hempstead, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gerri’s memory to Noah’s Ark, Jefferson County Park or Christmas Lighting on the square. Gerri was born March 18, 1933 in Oskaloosa, IA to Garett...

Robert W. “Bob” Brown age 95 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home. Due to the CDC guidelines and out of respect for the family, there will be a private family service held at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Celebration of Life for Bob will be at a later date. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church and mailed to Bettye Brown,...

DUE TO THE CDC RECOMENDATIONS, STARTING MARCH 18, 2020, WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE FUNERAL SERVICES OPENED TO THE PUBLIC.  STEVE'S SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO PRIVATE.     Steven Wallace age 51 of Lockridge, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home. Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home. Private Family Funeral Service will be at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary...

Sarah Lynn Zimmer age 39 of Fairfield, passed away March 8, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center surrounded by her family. Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday March 12, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Brown officiating.  Burial will be at Batavia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or Marion Avenue Baptist...