Obituaries
Sheri Lynn Smith
Nov 11, 2026
Sheri Lynn Smith, 65, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Arrangements are currently pending.
Sandra Jo Yarnell
Nov 9, 2026
Sandra Jo Yarnell, 89, a resident of Birmingham, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Birmingham Community Church in Birmingham, with Pastor Phil Ross officiating. Private burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. In lieu of...
Dixie B. Wege
Nov 5, 2026
Dixie B. Wege, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her home.
A service to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is caring for Dixie and her family.
Dixie was born June 19, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Miriam (Stage) Bostwick.
Dixie embraced life with...
Catherine L. Wolf
Oct 30, 2026
Catherine L. Wolf, 62, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at her home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is caring for Catherine and her family.
Catherine was born January 30, 1964 in Porterville, California, the daughter of Cleveland and Joan...
Barbara Lynn Williams
Oct 26, 2026
Barbara Lynn Williams, 63, of rural Libertyville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating Barb's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Behner...
James O. Coffin
Oct 22, 2026
James O. “Jim” Coffin, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.
Funeral services celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Behner Funeral Home, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery...
James A. Orr, V
Oct 12, 2026
James A. “Jimmy” Orr, V, 49, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home.
There will be no services held at this time.
Jimmy was born November 25, 1976 in Ottumwa, the son of James A., Jr. and Marilyn (McElroy) Orr.
Those left to honor his memory include his son, Matthew Warner; mother, Marilyn Reyes of Cedar Rapids; sister, Melissa...
Ronald Duane Pickard
Oct 7, 2026
Ronald Duane Pickard, 86, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Fairfield Friends Church, 1209 S. 6th Street in Fairfield. A memorial service celebrating his life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026...
Hiroko Nordyke
Oct 3, 2026
Hiroko (Sakamoto-Ojima) Nordyke, 61, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.
Born on October 16th, 1964 in Japan to her wonderful parents, Hiroko Nordyke grew up and came to America where she had three beautiful daughters.
Hiroko was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, cherished family member, and a dear friend to many. Everyone who...
Rebecca Lynn Badger
Sep 16, 2026
Rebecca Lynn Badger, 74, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at her home.
There will be no services held at this time.
Michael C. Griffin
Sep 16, 2026
Michael Calvin Griffin, 80, of Fairfield, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Fairfield.
A memorial gathering celebrating Mike’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the Carnegie...
David A. Burnett
Sep 16, 2026
David A. Burnett, 60, a resident of Stockport, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to Noah's Ark Animal Foundation.
David was born June 10, 1966 in Keosauqua, the son of Alan Floyd and Sandra Lee (Hemn) Watson. He...
Susan Diane Hines
Sep 13, 2026
Susan Diane Hines, 60, a resident of Bonaparte, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Visitation for family and friends will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Bonaparte United Church in Bonaparte. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow at 11:00 a.m....
Ernie Riepe
Sep 2, 2026
Elmer Ernest “Ernie” Riepe, 87, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, after a recent cancer diagnosis. A stubborn farmer at heart, Ernie faced this adversity with the same determination and faith that carried him through a lifetime of hard work.
Ernie was born on February 23, 1939 to Wilmer and Minnie (Rubey) Riepe....
Marilyn J. Warren
Aug 22, 2026
Marilyn Thatcher Warren, 89, of Batavia, passed away August 22, 2026.
Born July 26th 1937 in a crossfire hurricane
She didn’t just pass — she rose from the night, dust in the moonbeam, a flicker of light.
Sweeter than she showed, with a love running deep, a lantern she guarded, a flame she would keep.
She held love in, not knowing how to show...
Carl D. Hearn
Aug 14, 2026
Carl Hearn, 69, of Batavia, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
There will be a private service held at a later date. Behner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Carl was born in the car behind the wheel at Junction 303 & 34 to Maynard M and Josephine (Pearson) Hearn. He attended Fairfield School District...
Marylin Darleen Shelledy
Aug 13, 2026
Marylin Darleen Shelledy, 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Park Place Elder Care in Mt. Pleasant.
Burial will be at Spencer Cemetery in Stockport, and per her wishes, no services are being held. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Marylin was born September 8, 1939 in Van Buren County,...
Ruth E. Briggs
Aug 10, 2026
On Monday, 10 August 2026, Ruth Elizabeth “Ruthie” Briggs (Darrah), at the age of 88 years, at the family homestead, known as the “Purple Palace” in Libertyville, Iowa, passed away, alone.Unexpected health issues prompted her unforeseen demise.
Since 1966, Ruthie’s impact of the Libertyville and Fairfield communities has been inspiring and noteworthy. With her death, “great Crone knowledge and a Wise...
Sharon Louise Scanlon
Aug 10, 2026
Sharon Louise Scanlon, 75, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home.
There will be no services held at this time. Memorials in her memory may be made to Maharishi International University.
Sharon was born October 11, 1950 in West Allis, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Patricia (Gibson) Ullrich.
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Renea Jean Rippey
Aug 5, 2026
Renea Jean Rippey passed away August 5,2026 at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Private services will be held with burial at Fell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Robyn Rippey, P.O. Box 264, Libertyville, Iowa 52567. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Renea was born at in...
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