Obituaries

Ann Kathleen Lane

Ann Kathleen Lane

Oct 9, 2022

Ann Kathleen Lane, 74, of Fairfield, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held beginning at 8:30 AM on Monday, October 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fairfield, followed immediately by a funeral service at 10 AM. A private burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Harper, Iowa. In lieu...

Phyllis Elaine Cline

Phyllis Elaine Cline

Oct 1, 2022

Phyllis Elaine Cline age 68 of Lockridge, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.

Phyllis was born April 9, 1954, in Fairfield to Robert and Addie (Hall) Manning.  She married Duane Cline on May 29, 1999 in Lockridge on the family farm.

Phyllis worked as a CNA at the...

Dean S. Roussos

Dean S. Roussos

Sep 28, 2022

Dean S Roussos, PhD, age 92, of Boardman, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28,2022 at Canfield Place Assisted Living, with his youngest daughter and caregiver Nancy, by his side. He was born in Newton, IA on September 23,1930 to Steven and Penelope (Katsouras) of Kiparissia and Andritsana, Greece respectively. Dean graduated in 1948 from Newton High School,...

Troy Andrew McClaran

Troy Andrew McClaran

Sep 28, 2022

Troy Andrew McClaran, age 55 of Birmingham, passed away, Wednesday September 28, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

Troy was born in Keosauqua on May 26, 1967, to Robert E. and Judith A. Howard McClaran.

He lived all his life in Van Buren County Iowa. Troy worked with Tenco and his jobs were at...

William "Bill" Raymond Wheeler

William "Bill" Raymond Wheeler

Sep 28, 2022

William “Bill” Raymond Wheeler age 82 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Ottumwa Regional Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.   Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors and mailed to Donna Wheeler, P.O. Box 14, Freemont, Iowa 52561.

Bill...

David E. Van Alst

David E. Van Alst

Sep 26, 2022

David E. Van Alst of Stockport, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center.

A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Stockport Community Center with words of comfort by Pastor Mike Renken. Memorials may be made to REM Group Home, Washington,...

Dema Kay Gire

Dema Kay Gire

Sep 15, 2022

Dema Kay Gire age 70 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Dakota Gire, 810 West Depot Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Dema was born November 3,...

Christy Stevens

Christy Stevens

Sep 12, 2022

One of a kind. Ornery and loving all in one, Christy Stevens died on Monday, September 12, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. The funeral will be a private gathering with only close family members and friends present.

Christy lived life on her terms. She had a soft side for the ones she loved and...

Delores Mae Camelin

Delores Mae Camelin

Sep 8, 2022

Delores Mae Camelin age 94 of Fairfield passed away September 8, 2022, at Prestige Care Center.

Delores was born October 20th, 1927, in Pennsylvania to Leo and Teresa (Jones) Snyder. She was married to Edward Larson.  He passed away. Delores later married Everette (Ebb) Camelin.  He passed away April 22, 2007.

Delores was a caregiver...

Sandra Lee Ellis

Sandra Lee Ellis

Sep 3, 2022

Sandra Ellis age 73, of Birmingham, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Leutzinger officiating. ...

Gertrude Ann (McCoy) Porter

Gertrude Ann (McCoy) Porter

Sep 1, 2022

Thomas LeRoy Porter was born September 7, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles and Editha (Guthrie) Porter.  He passed away January 10, 2017, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Gertrude Ann (McCoy) Porter was born April 6, 1933, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Clarence and Olga (Tetmeyer) McCoy.  She passed away September 1, 2022, at Lantern Park, Coralville.

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Ruth Eileen (Hardy) Pickard

Ruth Eileen (Hardy) Pickard

Aug 29, 2022

What a gal! What a dame!  What a mom!  Selfless to the end and a lady of full sovereignty, Ruth Eileen Pickard died on Monday, August 29, 2022.

A hardworking farm woman through and through, she made her parents proud:  Henderson and Esther Marie Hardy of Wapello, where she grew up, before leaving for the...

Donna Irene Essary

Donna Irene Essary

Aug 22, 2022

Donna Irene Essary age 91 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at her home.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.   Burial will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery.

Donna was born June 28, 1931, in Fairfield to Marvin...

Beverly Jane Rebling

Beverly Jane Rebling

Aug 22, 2022

Beverly Jane Rebling, age 85, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 22, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.  She was born November 1, 1936, on a farm near Ainsworth, IA to Harry C. Miller and Ethel (Miller) Hanze.

Beverly graduated from Brighton HS, class of 1955.  She was united in marriage...

Sue Heston

Sue Heston

Aug 20, 2022

Sue Heston, age 84, of Monroe, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Iowa. Sue was born on February 3, 1938 in Grapeland, Texas to John L. and Lucy J. (Brimberry) Prestridge. She was raised in Montalba, Texas and graduated from Palestine High School in the class of 1956. She worked...

Kenneth Norton

Kenneth Norton

Aug 18, 2022

Kenneth Lee Norton a lifelong resident of Fairfield, Iowa passed peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022, with family by his side.

A memorial service is scheduled for September 10th, at 2:00 pm at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating.  To celebrate Kens life a gathering at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center will follow...

"Zip" Victor Arthur Zaragoza

"Zip" Victor Arthur Zaragoza

Aug 10, 2022

“Zip” Victor Arthur Zaragoza age 76 of Richland, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,...

Berdina A. Metz

Berdina A. Metz

Aug 7, 2022

Berdina A. Metz age 97 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Prestige Care Center.

Graveside memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery.

Family and friends can stop in to sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022,...

Delbert Crawford

Delbert Crawford

Jul 29, 2022

Delbert Crawford, 93, died July 29th, 2022, at the Hospice House in West Burlington.

He was born on December 9th, 1928, near Selma, IA. He was the son of Wayne and Elsa Crawford. He grew up in Libertyville and graduated from Libertyville High School in 1947.

Delbert enlisted in the US Army in 1950 and...

Mary Elizabeth Newlon Fleig

Mary Elizabeth Newlon Fleig

Jul 26, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Newlon Fleig, age 93, formerly of Fairfield, Iowa, made her transition to eternal peace reuniting with those she loved who had gone before her, on July 26, 2022, at the Manor House Care Center in Sigourney, Iowa, where she had resided for the past two years.

Mary was born January 6, 1929, at her grandparents’...