Obituaries

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Johnson

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Johnson

Jul 9, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Johnson age 70 of Fairfield, passed away July 9, 2022, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on May 10, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on May 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Ron was...

JoAnn Johnson Pettigrew

JoAnn Johnson Pettigrew

Jan 26, 2024

Jo Ann Johnson Pettigrew, age 92, passed away January 26, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on May 10, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on May 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m....

Karen Irene Phillips

Karen Irene Phillips

May 1, 2024

            Karen Irene Phillips, 85, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

            A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at a later date at the Foursquare Church in Fairfield. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of...

Juanita Lee

Juanita Lee

Apr 27, 2024

            Lida Juanita Lee, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. 

            Graveside services will be held at a later date at Lockridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Public Library or to the family in care of...

Teresa E. Thomas

Teresa E. Thomas

Apr 27, 2024

            Teresa E. Thomas, 66, a resident of Keosauqua, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00...

Connie Lucille Waugh

Connie Lucille Waugh

Apr 18, 2024

            Connie L. Waugh, 77, of Libertyville, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield. 

            Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Fell Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with...

Becky Lynn Dimmitt

Becky Lynn Dimmitt

Apr 17, 2024

Becky Lynn Dimmitt, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home.

           A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home. A visitation for friends and family will be Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the...

Carolyn Joan Talley

Carolyn Joan Talley

Apr 17, 2024

            Carolyn Joan Talley, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

            Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery...

Russell Allen Rippey

Russell Allen Rippey

Apr 14, 2024

Russell Rippey, 71, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, April...

Avis M. Hill

Avis M. Hill

Apr 12, 2024

            Avis M. Hill, 82, of rural Batavia, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at her home.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held...

David Cook Carpenter

David Cook Carpenter

Apr 9, 2024

David Cook Carpenter, 70, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center. 

A private family service was held to honor David on Monday, April 15, 2024. Memorials may be made to the family. 

David was born June 3, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Carpenter and Signe Broch.

David was a technical writer and worked on high-speed...

Lloyd Merle Ferrel

Lloyd Merle Ferrel

Apr 7, 2024

            Lloyd Merle Ferrel, 80, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

            Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services...

Joriel Fartheree

Joriel Fartheree

Apr 5, 2024

Joriel Fartheree, 37, of Fairfield, died April 5, 2024 at his home. There will be no services at this time. 

R. Stanley Thrall

R. Stanley Thrall

Apr 5, 2024

            R. Stanley Thrall, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

            There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

            Stan was born December 28, 1953 in...

James Daniel Buie

James Daniel Buie

Apr 2, 2024

James Daniel Buie, DC, 55, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

            There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the Agriculture Department at Maharishi International University or to the family c/o Lilian Buie 300 E. Madison Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Dan was born February 4, 1969 in Marshall, Missouri,...

Joseph E. Kessler

Joseph E. Kessler

Mar 30, 2024

            Joseph Edward Kessler, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. 

            Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2024 at Pleasant Plain Friends Cemetery in Pleasant Plain. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Behner Funeral Home in...

Carolyn L. Millard

Carolyn L. Millard

Mar 29, 2024

         

            Carolyn Lou Millard, 81, of Stockport, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua. 

            There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

            Carolyn was born April 30,...

Denise Ann Pease

Denise Ann Pease

Mar 28, 2024

            Denise Ann Pease, 65, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home.

            Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Maple Hill...

Shirley Anne Brobston

Shirley Anne Brobston

Mar 26, 2024

Shirley Anne (Fleming) Brobston, 76, returned peacefully to her heavenly home on March 26, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. 

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Iowa with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating.  Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Cancer Society...

Craig A. Manning

Craig A. Manning

Mar 25, 2024

Craig Allan Manning, 69, of Brighton, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. 

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. with visitation for family and friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.   

Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024,...

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