Obituaries

Guerdon Hugh Lee

Guerdon Hugh Lee

Jan 12, 2026

Guerdon Hugh Lee, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Park Place Long-Term Care in Mt. Pleasant.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Lockridge Cemetery.

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Charles Bird

Charles Bird

Jan 12, 2026

     Charles Bird, 52, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at his home.

     Arrangements are currently pending. 

Charles C. Espy, Jr.

Charles C. Espy, Jr.

Jan 2, 2026

Charles C. “Chuck” Espy, Jr., 84, a resident of Fairfield for over 50 years, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Following the service...

Yehoshua "Joshua" Cohen

Yehoshua "Joshua" Cohen

Dec 30, 2025

Yehoshua "Joshua" Cohen, 75, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

A Vedic Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Jennifer Hamilton presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Joshua was born May 11, 1950 in...

Michael H. Kelley

Michael H. Kelley

Dec 29, 2025

Michael Harry Kelley, 87, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

A celebration of life for friends and family will be held on his upcoming birthday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s name may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Mike was born January 27, 1938 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin...

Nicholas E. Owens

Nicholas E. Owens

Dec 27, 2025

Nicholas E. Owens, 44, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa, after a brave battle with B-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for the benefit of Nick’s daughter and sent to...

Dennis Kiger

Dennis Kiger

Dec 24, 2025

Dennis Lee Kiger, 76, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at...

Patricia J. Anderson

Patricia J. Anderson

Dec 23, 2025

Patricia J. Anderson, 82, of rural Stockport, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorials in her honor may be made to All God’s Creatures in Mt. Pleasant or Stockport Fire &...

Caroleann Black

Caroleann Black

Dec 19, 2025

Caroleann Black, age 88, of Columbia, Missouri died December 19, 2025.

Her body was cremated. A visitation for family and friends will be held 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am, with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. A private burial will be held at Batavia...

Gary K. Stevens

Gary K. Stevens

Dec 17, 2025

Gary Keith Stevens, 77, a resident of Eldon, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home.

There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

Gary was born December 24, 1947, the son of Robert and Mildred (Wirth) Stevens. He married Judy Winter, October 5,...

Tommy Ray Thompson

Tommy Ray Thompson

Dec 14, 2025

Tommy R. “Tom” Thompson, 76, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.

Tom was born January 24, 1949 in Anamosa, Iowa the son of Homer and Dorothy (Orr) Thompson. Tom was raised in Wyoming, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1971.

Tom was a Certified Public Accountant at TDT CPAs and Advisors, opening...

Floyd J. West

Floyd J. West

Dec 10, 2025

Floyd J. West, 90, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a time for sharing at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral...

Virgil Myers

Virgil Myers

Dec 7, 2025

Virgil Lee Myers, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Fairfield.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 11th at the funeral home with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. Burial...

Albert W. Shondel

Albert W. Shondel

Dec 6, 2025

Albert Wayne Shondel, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. A time for food and...

Marilyn Darlene Glass

Marilyn Darlene Glass

Dec 5, 2025

Marilyn Darlene Glass, 93, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at the home of her son, Bob, in Libertyville.

A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield with visitation to follow from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Mass for Marilyn and her husband, Robert W. “Bob”...

Robert Leroy Scotton

Robert Leroy Scotton

Dec 4, 2025

Robert “Bob” Leroy Scotton, 90, of Fairfield, IA, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 10:00 am. Burial will be at Wright Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials can be made to Noah’s...

Donnie Ray Henderson

Donnie Ray Henderson

Dec 1, 2025

Donnie Ray Henderson, 86, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, at First Christian Church...

Sandra Marie Hoguet

Sandra Marie Hoguet

Dec 1, 2025

Sandra Marie (Hotle) Hoguet, 79, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, December 1, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield with her daughter by her side.

Sandra was born September 24, 1946 in Fairfield, the daughter of Walter “Shorty” and Helen (Oswalt) Hotle.

In her earlier years, Sandra was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and was a talented piano player – often playing...

Katy Hutton

Katy Hutton

Nov 30, 2025

In loving memory of Katy Hutton

On November 30th, 2025, Katy Hutton died peacefully at home under the care of Hospice and surrounded by family. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher and friend, she will be missed by many.

Katy loved gardening and took great pride in her flowers. She was an avid card player and a loyal Hawkeye fan,...

Marlene Melcher

Marlene Melcher

Nov 29, 2025

     Marlene Melcher, 87, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

     Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Pastor John Wilbur officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service....