Obituaries

Hattie Lucille Manning Hoover

Hattie Lucille Manning Hoover

Feb 16, 2023

Hattie Manning Hoover, 95, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 in Keosauqua, IA. Hattie Lucille Nash was born on May 1st, 1927 to Elwood and Bertha (Dunsmor) Nash in Pleasant Plain, IA.

She married Dale James Manning in Brighton on November 12, 1946. Together, they had four daughters: Judith, Carole, Joan and Sherry. He passed away ...

Daniel Edward "Ed" Donald

Daniel Edward "Ed" Donald

Feb 14, 2023

Daniel Edward “Ed” Donald, age 83, most recently of Parkview Nursing Home, Fairfield, and previously Mt. Pleasant, and Stockport, IA passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

A gathering for friends and family will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Stockport Legion Hall, Stockport, IA, with family present from...

Stephen "Steve" Mark Keller

Stephen "Steve" Mark Keller

Feb 8, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Mark Keller age 65 of Fairfield, passed Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home...

Jo Ann Marilyn Allerdice

Jo Ann Marilyn Allerdice

Feb 1, 2023

Jo Ann Marilyn Allerdice, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Addington Place with family by her side. Jo Ann was born on September 5, 1936, to Anthony and Bertha (Kilburn) Peck near Packwood, IA. She married Robert “Bob” Fry on May 29, 1954, in Fairfield, IA and to...

John Lindsay Roush

John Lindsay Roush

Jan 23, 2023

John Lindsay Roush age 57 of Fairfield, passed away January 23, 2023, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home & Crematory.

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date. ...

Wayne Helton Scott

Wayne Helton Scott

Jan 12, 2023

Wayne Helton Scott age 96 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Prestige Care Center.

There will not be any services at this time.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s choice and mailed to Kevin Scott, 910 South 6th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Wayne was born October...

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Biggs

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Biggs

Jan 10, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Biggs age 64 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023,...

Richard "Dick" Edward Johnson

Richard "Dick" Edward Johnson

Jan 8, 2023

Richard “Dick” Edward Johnson age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Addington Place in Fairfield.

Dick was born May 4, 1943, in Pleasant Plain, IA to Charles and Nita (Hodson) Johnson.  He married Diane Cole on October 16, 1966.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Dick served in the National Guard...

Rowen "Gene" Powers

Rowen "Gene" Powers

Jan 7, 2023

Rowan “Gene” Powers age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

Gene has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Gene was born January 4, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Gene attended Iowa City High School and while in school he played...

Dorothy Louise Rathbun

Dorothy Louise Rathbun

Jan 6, 2023

Dorothy Louise Rathbun was born Dec. 2,1931 to Stewart and Samantha Newcomer in Wichita, KS.  She was born the youngest, to a blended family with 9 siblings. Dorothy passed into her Savior’s presence, Jan. 6th, 2023, at Parkview Care Center.

For 69 years, Dorothy and William (Bill) Rathbun, were married and made homes in Kansas, Missouri and...

Mary Elizabeth Grimes

Mary Elizabeth Grimes

Jan 2, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Grimes, 90, a lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, at Addington Place.

Mary was born January 14, 1932, to William H. and Ethel (Howsare) Nicholson near Crawfordville, Iowa.  Mary attended school there and later attended her high school years in Washington, Iowa.  Mary moved to Fairfield and met the love...

William "Bill" Gilbert Bell

William "Bill" Gilbert Bell

Dec 29, 2022

William “Bill” Gilbert Bell age 86 of Mount Ayr, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Visitation for family friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Behner Funeral Home.  The funeral service will start at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Kermott officiating.  Burial will follow...

Joan Kay Fitzgerald

Joan Kay Fitzgerald

Dec 29, 2022

Joan Kay Fitzgerald age 74 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home.

Joan was born September 6, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to Daniel and Helen (Comley) Floyd.  She married Donald “Don” Robert Fitzgerald on July 10, 1985, in Birmingham.

Joan was very talented in doing various crafts and also crocheting.  Some...

Rachel Julianna Howell

Rachel Julianna Howell

Dec 29, 2022

Rachel Julianna Howell, age 102, passed away December 29, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.

Open visitation for family & friends will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.  No family will be present.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Glasgow...

Joyce Elaine Reddick

Joyce Elaine Reddick

Dec 27, 2022

Joyce Elaine Reddick born September 3rd, 1942, in Keokuk Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.

Joyce was Married to Wayne Wells June 25th, 1960. Following his passing she was married to Andrew Reddick December 7th, 2002.

She was preceded in death by her father Harold Richards, mother Doris Richards,...

Vivian Chris Riley

Vivian Chris Riley

Dec 25, 2022

Vivian “Chris” Riley age 66 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Lacey...

Cory W Hervey

Cory W Hervey

Dec 25, 2022

Cory Willard Hervey age 47 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow the visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.  Private family burial will be...

Alice L. Shafar

Alice L. Shafar

Dec 22, 2022

Alice L. Shafar, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2022. Hospice had recently been brought in to help care for her after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. Alice was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 9, 1927, was united in marriage with Max L. Shafar on September 24, 1947, and they moved to...

Louie George Bloomquist

Louie George Bloomquist

Dec 21, 2022

Louie Bloomquist age 85 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the visitation starting at 2:00 p.m., with Masonic service during the...

Mark Roger Shafer

Mark Roger Shafer

Dec 17, 2022

Mark R. Shafer age 73 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home.

Knights Columbus Rosary will start at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023 , at St. Mary Catholic Church with visitation to follow going from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mass with Christian Burial will be 10:30...