Obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Barbara Joyce Bristow passed away February 19, 2022, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa. She was 97. Barbara was born December 11, 1924, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Carrie Hopper, and her sister, Marilyn Thrasher. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a niece...

Feb 16, 2022

Darlene Ann Blakley age 81 formerly of Davenport, passed away February 16, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.

There will not be any service.

Darlene was born January 28, 1941, to John and Gertrude “Babe” (Bernauer) Coleman in Iowa City, Iowa.

Darlene has lived in the Ottumwa area for the last 8...

Feb 15, 2022

Dale Loren Guffey age 76, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Ottumwa Good Samaritan Center.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s/Dementia and mailed to Todd Guffey, 405 West Maple, Libertyville, IA 52567.

Dale was born...

Feb 11, 2022

Terry Raye Bonnett age 77 of Fairfield, passed away February 11 at home surrounded by family.  Born September 19, 1944, in Fairfield he was the third child of Raymond and Elaine (Ferrel) Bonnett.  His early years were spent in Libertyville, moving to Fairfield after 5th grade.  Terry was a FHS wrestler and active in FFA and 4-H, graduating from...

Feb 6, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Dean White age 63 of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Sandra Koettel, 1922 Greenwood Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501.

Larry was born December...

Feb 5, 2022

John William Jarr age 72 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

There will be no services.  Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Wava Jarr, 402 South 2nd Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

John was born June 23, 1949, in Muscatine to Lavern...

Feb 4, 2022

David Wheeler age 12 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Middletown Cemetery.

David was born April 3,...

Feb 4, 2022

Verda Fay Davis age 85 of Fairfield, passed away February 4, 2022, at her home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Mary...