Obituaries
John Willis Scotton
Nov 8, 2025
John Willis Scotton, 61, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
John was born March 24, 1964 in Fairfield, the son of Dwain and Violet (Hagans) Scotton.
John worked as a carpenter for Rebling Construction. He...
Thomas F. Hirsch
Nov 5, 2025
Thomas F. Hirsch, 84, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City.
There will be no services held at this time.
Tom was born August 3, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Marcus A. and Babette (Freund) Hirsch. He married Jean Kovacs,...
Gloria M. Norris
Nov 2, 2025
Gloria M. Norris, 96, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
There will be no services held at this time.
Gloria was born December 31, 1928 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Iwasko) Zielinski.
Gloria worked at George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C....
Dale Joe Clark
Nov 1, 2025
Dale Joe Clark, 59, a resident of Richland, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be at Batavia Cemetery at a later date. Memorials...
David A. Neff
Oct 31, 2025
David A. Neff, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
Memorial Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. A luncheon and time for gathering of friends and family will follow until 2:00...
Jerry Alan Bissig
Oct 29, 2025
Jerry Alan Bissig, 58, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at his brother’s home in Burlington, Iowa.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorials may be made to First Resources Corp., Ottumwa,...
Sherry Lee Hogue
Oct 27, 2025
Sherry Lee Hogue, of Maharishi Vedic City, passed away peacefully at her home.
Vedic and Jewish Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Jennifer Hamilton and Rabbi Alan Green presiding.
Sherry was born in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Hollis and June (Kline) Hogue....
Shirley Louise Kitch
Oct 26, 2025
Shirley Louise Kitch, 85, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Country Lane Manor in Keosauqua.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Fr. Ross Epping officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at St. Alphonsus Cemetery...
Lee "Butch" Sell
Oct 25, 2025
Lee Alan “Butch” Sell, 71, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Butch was born June 12, 1954 in Fairfield, the son of Clell and Barbara Joan “Bobby” (Hagans) Sell. He married Beverly Ross, May 17, 1996...
Jack W. Eddy
Oct 22, 2025
Jack W. Eddy, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Jack's home, 2550 New Glasgow Rd, Fairfield, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or...
Wayne D. Kneeskern
Oct 20, 2025
Wayne D. Kneeskern, 85, a resident of Richland, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Washington.
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in Richland with Fr. Ben Snyder as celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m....
Crystal Renee Amendt
Oct 6, 2025
Crystal Renee Amendt, 55, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Hope Lodge or the family and sent to 105 Jefferson St. Libertyville, Iowa 52567.
Crystal...
Shirley Pauline Hermann-Dorothy
Oct 4, 2025
Shirley Pauline Hermann-Dorothy, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Country Lane Manor in Keosauqua.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8th...
Barbara Gaumer
Sep 25, 2025
Barbara S. Gaumer, 80, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 p.m. at The Oaks Assisted Living, located at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the...
Gary M. Grunstein
Sep 23, 2025
Gary Mitchell Grunstein, 66, a resident of Fairfield, passed away September 23, 2025 at his home.
There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Gary was born October 19, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of Herman and Claire (Weiss) Grunstein.
Gary worked in sales his entire life. He was a follower...
Zella Bernice Thompson
Sep 21, 2025
Zella Bernice Thompson, 88, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials...
Rachel Irene Kemp
Sep 19, 2025
Rachel Irene Kemp, 94, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Jefferson County Health Center.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the...
David G. Ward
Sep 19, 2025
David Gregory Ward, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ross Epping officiating. Private burial will be...
Peggy Lee Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Peggy Lee Wilson, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Peggy was born May 12, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant, the...
Gifford Shanstrom
Sep 18, 2025
Gifford L. Shanstrom, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 307 S. 29th St. Unit B, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the...
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