Obituaries

Jody Lynn Draznin

Jody Lynn Draznin

May 8, 2025

     Jody Lynn Draznin, 69, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at her home.

     A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025 with a Vedic Service to follow at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. 

     A full obituary will be made available when complete.  

Patricia Ann Warnell

Patricia Ann Warnell

May 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Warnell, 77, a resident of Fairfield, formerly of Conrad, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Harvest Acres Nursing and Rehab in Keota, Iowa.

A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

Pattie was born September 29,...

Bettye Rose Brown

Bettye Rose Brown

May 2, 2025

Bettye Rose Brown, 98, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Dominic Francis Forlini

Dominic Francis Forlini

May 1, 2025

Dominic Francis Forlini, 75, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

A service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.

Dominic was born April 25, 1950 in The Bronx, New York City, New York the son of Salvatore and Maria (La Vopa) Forlini. He was a graduate of Glassboro State...

Winn Harrison Gregory, M.D.

Winn Harrison Gregory, M.D.

Apr 29, 2025

Winn Harrison Gregory, M.D., 76, a resident of Pella, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jefferson County Health...

Harvey John Condon

Harvey John Condon

Apr 22, 2025

     Harvey John Condon, 96, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home.

     A graveside service honoring his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Prairie Center Cemetery in Packwood. A Celebration of Life Ice Cream Social will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m....

Jared Patrick Graber

Jared Patrick Graber

Apr 19, 2025

Jared Patrick Graber, 32, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025.

A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield with Fr. Nick Adam as celebrant. Memorials may be made to the family in care of 205 W. Washington Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner...

Kristine L. Wood

Kristine L. Wood

Apr 14, 2025

Kristine LaVaune Wood passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her friends and family.

Kris was born in Des Moines, IA, to Warner and LaVaune Wood on August 20, 1948. She grew up in Des Moines, graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa in January 1971....

Hubert H. Hamilton

Hubert H. Hamilton

Apr 10, 2025

Hubert H. Hamilton, 94, of Pleasant Plain, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Colonial Manor of Amana following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Antioch Cemetery, rural Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors in care of 1012 Sunny Lane, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield...

Jack L. Whitten

Jack L. Whitten

Apr 9, 2025

Jack L. Whitten, 88, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City due to complications with diabetes.

Graveside services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. Memorials may be made to...

Donald LeRoy Roland

Donald LeRoy Roland

Mar 31, 2025

     Donald LeRoy Roland, 98, of Addington Place in Fairfield, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

     Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Faith Methodist Church in Libertyville with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery....

Kai J. Druhl

Kai J. Druhl

Mar 19, 2025

     Kai J. Druhl, PhD, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

     Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.

     Kai was born May 1, 1943 in Germany. He received his doctoral degree...

Kay Ann Evans

Kay Ann Evans

Mar 18, 2025

Kay Ann Evans, 72, a resident of Richland, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Windsor Place in Sigourney.

A visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March...

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph

Mar 6, 2025

Jeffrey Robert Fitz-Randolph died March 6, 2025 after a fall. He had severe heart disease and increasing memory loss. His last conscious act was making sure his car was clear of light snow, something he loved to do.

Jeffrey was born July 6, 1942, in Piscataway, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University and earned a master’s degree from Crozer Theological...

Joanne B. Wilson

Joanne B. Wilson

Mar 3, 2025

Joanne B. Wilson, 98, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 3 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and a family service will be at a later date. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at 1707-A Linden Drive, Fairfield, IA 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting...

Jan Dolly Reever

Jan Dolly Reever

Feb 24, 2025

Jan Dolly Reever (Hedges) passed away February 24, 2025 at her home with her family with her. She was born June 7, 1943 to Wayne and Jean Hedges in Jefferson, Iowa at the Greene County Hospital. She grew up on a farm north of Bayard, Iowa. Some of her favorite childhood memories were squishing chicken poop between her toes and...

Darlene M. Johnston

Darlene M. Johnston

Feb 20, 2025

Darlene M. Johnston, 103, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

 A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield with Pastors Lee Carr and Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery in rural Batavia at a...

Mary Lou Shannan

Mary Lou Shannan

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Lou Shannan, 91, a longtime resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Parkview Care Center.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. A gathering to celebrate her life will follow at the Fairfield...

Debi Sue Ayer

Debi Sue Ayer

Feb 16, 2025

      Debi Sue Ayer, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.

      An open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:30 a.m....

Floyd E. Shafer

Floyd E. Shafer

Feb 12, 2025

Floyd Eugene Shafer, 95, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the...