Obituaries

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...

Richard Maxwell Hall

Richard Maxwell Hall

Dec 17, 2022

We regret to announce the death of Richard Maxwell Hall on December 17th, 2022.

Richard was an Air Force Veteran, an Award-winning managing editor of the computer magazines at Thaddeus Computing, a beloved priest at Saint Gabriel and All Angels, and a loving father and husband.

He leaves behind his wife Lucinda, and his children...

Patricia "Pat" Evelyn Bates

Patricia "Pat" Evelyn Bates

Dec 16, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Evelyn Bates age 91 of Fairfield, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 16, 2022, at her home.

There will be an open visitation from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.  The family will not be present.

Funeral service will be 10:30...

Danny Ray Cantrell

Danny Ray Cantrell

Dec 15, 2022

Danny Ray Cantrell age 48 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.

There will not be any services at this time.

Danny was born August 4, 1974, in Fort Worth, TX to Randy Cantrell and Linda Sue Webster.

Danny loved his dogs and his friends.  He was always willing...

Larry Dean Diers

Larry Dean Diers

Dec 14, 2022

Larry Dean Diers age 64 of Brighton, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home.

Larry was welcomed into this world by Julius F. and Margaret A. (Hollander) Diers on September 23, 1958, in Fairfield, Iowa.

Larry was instantly the focal point of the family and admired dearly by his three sisters. Larry was...

Lucas Aaron William McElderry

Lucas Aaron William McElderry

Dec 11, 2022

Lucas Aaron William McElderry age 20, passed away December 11, 2022, at his home.

Lucas was born April 26, 2002, to Mike McElderry and Heather Farmer at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Lucas worked at Faircast, Keosauqua Sale Barn and other odd jobs.  He was an outdoors person and enjoyed hunting, fishing.  Some of...

Jerry J. Langner

Jerry J. Langner

Dec 10, 2022

Jerry J. Langner age 67, of Fairfield, passed away December 10, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.

A graveside service will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating.

Memorials can be made to Donnor’s Choice.  Cards and memorials can be mailed to Ron Langner,...

Charlotte L. Bissig

Charlotte L. Bissig

Dec 2, 2022

Charlotte L. Bissig, 102, of Fairfield passed away December 2, 2022, at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield, formerly Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m.,...

Sherry Lynne (Ellis) Reid

Sherry Lynne (Ellis) Reid

Nov 26, 2022

Sherry Lynne Reid age 50 of Stockport passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, due to injuries from an auto accident.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 202 2, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 ,...

Roger Lee Channel

Roger Lee Channel

Nov 25, 2022

Roger Lee Channel age 79, of Libertyville, passed away November 25, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Faith United Methodist Church with...

Jeffery Paul Snelling

Jeffery Paul Snelling

Nov 23, 2022

Jeffery Paul Snelling age 54 of Fairfield, passed away November 23, 2022, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 2, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery....

Marjory F. Mullikin

Marjory F. Mullikin

Nov 23, 2022

Marjory Mullikin changed her address on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born Marjory Faye Crawford to Charles and Dorothy (Myers) Crawford on June 10, 1937 in a farm house in Wapello County, north of Ottumwa. Marjory was the oldest of five children. She and Willis were in the same grade in Pleasant Plain School through the eighth grade....