Obituaries
Margaret C. Curtis
Feb 5, 2025
Margaret (Margie) Carolyn Courtney Curtis, a loving mother, devoted friend, and fierce advocate for animals, passed away at the age of 77, February 5, 2025, in Keota, Iowa. Born February 24, 1947, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Florine Roslin Moyer Courtney and Alfred Lee Courtney, Margaret spent her life brightening the world with her kindness, humor, and unwavering compassion.
A mother first...
Timothy Bowker
Feb 3, 2025
Timothy G. Bowker, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025.
There will be no services held at this time.
Ricky Scott Fidler
Feb 3, 2025
Ricky Scott Fidler, 77, a resident of Ottumwa, passed away Monday, February 4, 2025 at his home.
His body has been cremated and there will be no services held at this time. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield at a later date. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Ricky was born November 2, 1947 in Fairfield,...
Victor E. Harlan
Jan 27, 2025
Victor E. Harlan, 73, a resident of rural Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A memorial service celebrating Victor’s life will...
Donald K. Waters
Jan 26, 2025
Donald K. Waters, 97, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.
According to Mr. Waters’ wishes, his body has been cremated and no services will be held. The family requests no memorials. Cards may be sent to 305 W. Van Buren Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is...
Stephen Lee Swygard
Jan 23, 2025
Stephen Lee Swygard, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.
His body has been cremated. He will be laid to rest next to his parents at Steinmeyer Cemetery in rural Farmington. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Steve was born September 30, 1954 in Keosauqua, the son of Gerald L. and Nellie...
Scott Dean Houser
Jan 21, 2025
Scott Dean Houser, 49, a resident of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Fairfield VFW. Memorials may be made to his family and mailed to 202 S. Washington St. Wayland, IA 52654. Behner Funeral Home in...
Marian Louise Luedtke
Jan 4, 2025
Marian Louise Luedtke, 77, a resident of Grimes, Iowa, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her sister’s home in Iowa City, surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Carnegie Museum, McElhinny House Foundation, or First Lutheran Church and...
Carl Nicholas Bloom
Jan 2, 2025
Carl Nicholas Bloom, 57, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, as the result of a brain tumor.
Per Carl’s wishes, his brain will be donated for medical research and his body cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Montrose Riverfront, Inc. 203 N. 1st St. Montrose, Iowa. Memorials may be made to...
Edward Paul Hoyle
Dec 25, 2024
Edward Paul Hoyle, 52, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 with a visitation for family and friends held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be...
Thomas Edward Murphy III
Dec 23, 2024
Thomas Edward “Ed” Murphy III, 45, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Vedic Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to...
Helen Louise Vander Hamm
Dec 23, 2024
Helen Vander Hamm, 98, formerly of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Lone Tree Health Care Center in Lone Tree, Iowa.
Helen was born October 22, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Porter) Simon. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1943 where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Victory Corp...
Charlotte Mae Lenhart
Dec 21, 2024
Charlotte Mae Lenhart, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials...
William R. Hertel
Dec 15, 2024
William Robert Hertel, 77, of Denver, Iowa, formerly of Gilbert, Arizona and Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa.
In accordance to his wishes, Bill will be cremated and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Behner Funeral Home...
Kevin Allen Sinn
Dec 10, 2024
Kevin Allen Sinn, 67, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to Kendall Sinn, 1003 W. Spaulding Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting...
Arlene Mae Haifley
Dec 7, 2024
Arlene Mae Haifley, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
Per Arlene’s wishes there will be no services held at this time.
Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Arlene was born September 18, 1931...
Steven Lee Mast
Dec 3, 2024
Steven Lee Mast – Fairfield, Iowa.
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Steve crossed the river on December 4th, 2024. A man’s man, Steve loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, ‘real sports’, glazed donuts, cigarettes and black coffee (not necessarily in that order). He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none that loved to...
Amanda Person
Dec 2, 2024
Amanda Lynn Person, 41, a resident of Fairfield, passed away alongside her husband, Charles, as the result of an automobile accident in Washington County, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life for Amanda and Charles will be held at a later date at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Behner Funeral Home, 203 S. Main...
Charles Person
Dec 2, 2024
Charles Arthur Fleek Person, 54, a resident of Fairfield, passed away alongside his wife, Amanda, as the result of an automobile accident in Washington County, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life for Charles and Amanda will be held at a later date at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Behner Funeral Home, 203 S....
Todd Michael Jones
Dec 1, 2024
Todd Michael Jones, 54, a resident of Batavia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Todd was born April 15, 1970 the son...
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