Jo Ann Marilyn Allerdice, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Addington Place with family by her side. Jo Ann was born on September 5, 1936, to Anthony and Bertha (Kilburn) Peck near Packwood, IA. She married Robert “Bob” Fry on May 29, 1954, in Fairfield, IA and to this union they were blessed with five children: Becky, Connie, Diane, Greg, and Bobbette. Bob tragically died on November 26, 1960. By the grace of God, Jo Ann met...

John Lindsay Roush age 57 of Fairfield, passed away January 23, 2023, at Jefferson County Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home & Crematory. There will be a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family and sent to Cindy Roush, 2147 257th St., Fairfield, Iowa 52556. John was born July 30, 1965, to Melvin Louis and Betty Darlene (Greiner)...

Wayne Helton Scott age 96 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Prestige Care Center. There will not be any services at this time. Memorials may be made to Donor’s choice and mailed to Kevin Scott, 910 South 6th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Wayne was born October 20, 1926, to Frank B. and Pauline (Woellhaf) Scott.  He married Betty Lou Lynn December 8, 1948, at the First Methodist Church.  They later divorced. Wayne served in the National Guard during...

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Biggs age 64 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home with words of comfort by Tim Lantz.  Burial will follow the service at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or to...

Richard “Dick” Edward Johnson age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Addington Place in Fairfield. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family at this time, and they will decide later what the memorials will go to.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Sherry Bemis, 101 East 1st Street, Packwood, Iowa 52580. Dick was born May 4, 1943, in Pleasant Plain, IA to Charles and Nita (Hodson) Johnson. ...

Rowan “Gene” Powers age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center. Gene has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Gene was born January 4, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa.  Gene attended Iowa City High School and while in school he played basketball.  In 1956 he moved to California and graduated from Riverside High School in 1959.  After high school he joined the Airforce from 1959-1963.  After...

William “Bill” Gilbert Bell age 86 of Mount Ayr, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation for family friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Behner Funeral Home.  The funeral service will start at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Kermott officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Fund or Soteria Baptist Church in Des...

Rachel Julianna Howell, age 102, passed away December 29, 2022, at Parkview Care Center. Open visitation for family & friends will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.  No family will be present. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Glasgow Cemetery with Pastor Mike Metz officiating. Memorials may be made to the Glasgow Cemetery Cards and memorials can be sent to Ernie Riepe, PO Box 1088, Fairfield, Iowa...

Joan Kay Fitzgerald age 74 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home. Joan was born September 6, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to Daniel and Helen (Comley) Floyd.  She married Donald “Don” Robert Fitzgerald on July 10, 1985, in Birmingham. Joan was very talented in doing various crafts and also crocheting.  Some of her other interests was collecting unicorns, playing computer games, watching western shows and cats.  Spending time with family was...

Joyce Elaine Reddick born September 3rd, 1942, in Keokuk Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.  Joyce was Married to Wayne Wells June 25th, 1960. Following his passing she was married to Andrew Reddick December 7th, 2002. She was preceded in death by her father Harold Richards, mother Doris Richards, husband Wayne Freeman Wells, daughter in law Denise Wells, and grandson Darrell Gonterman. She is survived by her husband Andy Reddick, Children Mike Wells, Lori...