Esther S. Plum age 96 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Addington Place. Esther was born September 16, 1925, in Story County, IA to Osmund and Ada (Wicks) Helgeland.  She married Bruce Eldon Plum in Ames, Iowa on March 2,1951.  They were blessed to have 60 years of marriage before he passed away on September 18, 2011. Esther graduated from McCallburg High School (Story County Public High School) in 1943.  She worked for 10 years as Jefferson County...

Dean S Roussos, PhD, age 92, of Boardman, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28,2022 at Canfield Place Assisted Living, with his youngest daughter and caregiver Nancy, by his side. He was born in Newton, IA on September 23,1930 to Steven and Penelope (Katsouras) of Kiparissia and Andritsana, Greece respectively. Dean graduated in 1948 from Newton High School, after which he worked at his family's restaurant, Steven's Grill in Newton, IA and then at the Maytag factory...

Phyllis Elaine Cline age 68 of Lockridge, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born April 9, 1954, in Fairfield to Robert and Addie (Hall) Manning.  She married Duane Cline on May 29, 1999 in Lockridge on the family farm.  Phyllis worked as a CNA at the Jefferson County Public Health.  Some of her interests were camping, motorcycle riding and going to tractor and truck pulls.  She was a member of the First...

Troy Andrew McClaran, age 55 of Birmingham, passed away, Wednesday September 28, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center. Troy was born in Keosauqua on May 26, 1967, to Robert E. and Judith A. Howard McClaran. He lived all his life in Van Buren County Iowa. Troy worked with Tenco and his jobs were at Jim’s Jack and Jill, Econo Foods and Iowa State Bank. Troy loved NASCAR, Iowa Hawkeye Sports along with WWE Wrestling.  He enjoyed camping at the State Fair and making many new...

William “Bill” Raymond Wheeler age 82 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Ottumwa Regional Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.   Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors and mailed to Donna Wheeler, P.O. Box 14, Freemont, Iowa 52561. Bill was born December 17, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa to Raymond and Emma (Carver) Wheeler.  He married Donna R. Marshall on August 19, 1964. ...

David E. Van Alst of Stockport, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Stockport Community Center with words of comfort by Pastor Mike Renken. Memorials may be made to REM Group Home, Washington, Iowa.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Doris Van Alst, 2951 268th Street, Stockport, Iowa 52651. David was born July 20, 1942, in Toddville, Iowa to...

Dema Kay Gire age 70 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Dakota Gire, 810 West Depot Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Dema was born November 3, 1951, in Pittsburgh, IA to Emery Raymond and Cecil (Cox) Winters- Gire. Dema worked for Books Are Fun setting up book fairs.  She enjoyed watching old western movies and western shows like...

One of a kind. Ornery and loving all in one, Christy Stevens died on Monday, September 12, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. The funeral will be a private gathering with only close family members and friends present. Christy lived life on her terms. She had a soft side for the ones she loved and enjoyed making people laugh. She loved and cared for all animals. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, her cats, collecting things, AND her Kansas City Chiefs. She could turn a...

Delores Mae Camelin age 94 of Fairfield passed away September 8, 2022, at Prestige Care Center. Delores was born October 20th, 1927, in Pennsylvania to Leo and Teresa (Jones) Snyder. She was married to Edward Larson.  He passed away. Delores later married Everette (Ebb) Camelin.  He passed away April 22, 2007.  Delores was a caregiver to the elderly, worked in nursing homes, and worked at the ordinance plant in Middletown.  She lived in Illinois, Oakville, Iowa,...

Sandra Ellis age 73, of Birmingham, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Leutzinger officiating.  Burial will be at Bonaparte Cemetery. A memorial has been established and can be mailed to Robert Ellis, 2070 Agate Street, Marion, Iowa 52302. Sandra...