Obituaries
James "Jim" John Simpson Jr.
Jul 7, 2022
James “Jim” John Simpson Jr. age 75 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
A celebration of life gathering will be 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Walton Club. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.
...Margie Marilyn Mairet
Jul 6, 2022
Margie Mairet age 81 of Fairfield passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022, at Washington County Hospital.
Margie was born on January 23, 1941, to George Albert and Opal Sylvia (McCleary) Mairet and raised in Jefferson County.
She worked at Universal Company for many years, then did housekeeping until her health declined.
Margie...
Judith Ann Eddy
Jul 4, 2022
On Monday, July 4, 2022, Judith Ann Eddy passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 74. Judith was born October 4, 1947, in Fairfield, IA to Donald William Leppert and Alice Louise Kent.
Judith was a natural caregiver, with a compassionate, caring spirit. She married Kimball Kelly. After providing years of childcare, Judith...
Mary Elizabeth Manning
Jul 4, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Manning age 59 of Brighton, passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9,...
Carl Harrison Adamson
Jul 1, 2022
Carl Harrison Adamson passed away on July 1, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
Carl was born November 1, 1941, in Luray, MO at home to Neva Lucille Adamson (McCarty) and James Franklin Adamson. He had two sisters, Mary Adamson (Dieterich) husband Norman, and Jeannie Adamson (Ray) husband Larry...
Hazel "Maxine" Tedrow
Jun 29, 2022
Hazel “Maxine” Tedrow age 89 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Prestige Care Center.
A private celebration of life will be held at Millers Chapel with words of comfort by Tammy Tuttle.
Friends are welcome to sign the guest book starting at 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday, July...
John R. Moore, III
Jun 27, 2022
John R. Moore, III went to be with our Lord on June 27, 2022, losing his battle with cancer. Born in Pasadena, CA to John R. Moore and Virginia Worley Moore on March 12, 1945. He lived in France from 1952 to 1953 where his only brother Ed Moore was born. Then the family moved to Morocco in 1954...
Alva Lee Sheraden
Jun 25, 2022
Alva Lee Sheraden, aged 78 years and 27 days, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday June 25, 2022, at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, IA. He was born on May 29,1944 to Betty Lou (Glandon) and Alva Paul Sheraden. He was diagnosed with chronic leukemia during the fall of 2021 and fought a courageous battle. He also battled...
Millard Earl Morgan
Jun 12, 2022
Millard Earl Morgan age 81 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Prestige Care.
Visitation for family & friends will be 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will start at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial will follow the service at the family...
Ila Mae Bradshaw
Jun 11, 2022
Ila Mae Bradshaw age 91 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Prestige Care.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor...
Benjamin "Ben" Christopher Johnston
Jun 7, 2022
Please note the change of location for Ben's visitation & service.
Benjamin “Ben” Christopher Johnston age 20 of Fairfield, passed Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation for family & friends will be 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022,...
David Emery Miller
Jun 5, 2022
David Emery Miller age 54 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home....
Cecilia Anne (Kessel) Adam
Jun 5, 2022
Cecilia Anne (Kessel) Adam age 65 of Fairfield, passed away after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home, Fairfield, Iowa.
Graveside memorial service...
Alberta Yvonne Liljedahl
Jun 1, 2022
Alberta Yvonne Liljedahl age 91 of Fairfield, passed away June 1, 2022, at her home.
Graveside memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., June 25, 2022 , at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating.
Memorials may be made First Lutheran Church and mailed to Ann Godwin, 2258 Salina Road, Fairfield, Iowa 52556....
Paul "Doc" Eugene Bates
May 25, 2022
Paul “Doc” Eugene Bates age 93 of Fairfield, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastors Danny Cary and Dianne Beghtol officiating. Burial will follow the service in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Those...
Neva Mae North
May 22, 2022
Neva Mae North, age 82 of Bonaparte, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Keosauqua Health Care Center.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Ju ne 25 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church, Bonaparte. Pastor Mark Caston held a private service for family only.
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Barbara "Barb" Ann Liles
May 11, 2022
Barbara “Barb” Ann Liles age 63 of Packwood, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Ollie...
Sandra Munley
May 11, 2022
Sandra Munley age 52 of Cantril, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Christiana Wilson, 1501 Ave. B, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627. ...
Mark Alan Eklund
Apr 26, 2022
Mark Alan Eklund age 61, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Jefferson County Health Center after a brief battle with cancer.
Visitation for family and friends will be 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2022,...
Violet Irene Findlay
Apr 22, 2022
Violet Irene Findlay age 88 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Briarwood Rehabilitation Center, Iowa City, IA.
Violet was born July 21, 1933, in Birmingham to Harley F. and Ila W. (Brandt) Shipley. She married Hugh D. Findlay on June 25, 1955. He passed away October 12, 1999.
Violet graduated from Birmingham...