Obituaries

Alice "Jolene" Tedrow

Alice "Jolene" Tedrow

Aug 26, 2021

Alice “Jolene” Tedrow age 55 of Libertyville, IA, passed away August 26, 2021 at Jefferson County Health Center.

Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Jefferson County Park shelter #3. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Cards and memorials may...

Sandra "Kay" Kayleen Ehrhardt

Sandra "Kay" Kayleen Ehrhardt

Aug 25, 2021

Sandra Kayleen “Kay” Ehrhardt age 80 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Kay was born October 2, 1940, in Jefferson County to Snowden and Freda (Carr) Wyckoff.  She married Walter Ehrhardt and later divorced.  Her companion for 30 years was Dan Harrison.

Kay attended Fairfield Community School District.  She worked at Brown Pharmacy,...

John Lediaev

John Lediaev

Aug 21, 2021

John Paul Lediaev, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away on August 21, 2021 in the University of Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital at the age of 80.

John was an Emeritus Associate Professor of Mathematics at University of Iowa. He moved to Iowa and joined the University in 1967 after completing his Ph.D at University of California, Riverside.

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Crystal Ann Love

Crystal Ann Love

Aug 18, 2021

Crystal Ann Love age 62 of Oxford, Iowa formerly of Birmingham, passed away August 18, 2021, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to: Jennifer Williams, 1401 East 3rd Street, Washington, Iowa 52353.

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Robert "Bob" Richard Brobston

Robert "Bob" Richard Brobston

Aug 8, 2021

Robert Richard Brobston (Bob), 72, returned to his heavenly home on August 08, 2021 in Franklin TN.

Grave side service will be 10:30 a.m. on August 21, 2021 , at Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham IA with Reverend John D. Boatman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Bob would hope that you would do unexpected...

Mary Christina Barnett

Mary Christina Barnett

Aug 6, 2021

Mary Christina (Frakes) Barnett age 79 of Fairfield, passed away August 6, 2021, at her home.

Graveside Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery with words of sharing by her brother, Harold.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington County Hospice. Cards...

Sharlene Kay Smith

Sharlene Kay Smith

Aug 5, 2021

Sharlene Kay Smith age 72 of Milan, Tennessee, formerly of Fairfield, passed away August 5, 2021.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 to time-of-service Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Al Coffin officiating.  Inurnment...

John Arthur Copeland Sr.

John Arthur Copeland Sr.

Aug 2, 2021

John Arthur Copeland Sr. age 87 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021 at Behner Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow starting at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow...

Ellen Westhoff

Ellen Westhoff

Jul 31, 2021

Ellen Westhoff age 66 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., August 11, 2021 , at Behner Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., August 12, 2021 , at Behner...

Raymond "Ray" Edward Engle

Raymond "Ray" Edward Engle

Jul 30, 2021

Raymond “Ray” Edward Engle age 73 of Fairfield passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at The University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Visitation for family& friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at...

Mary Ann Lisk

Mary Ann Lisk

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Ann Lisk age 74 of Keokuk, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Graveside Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, IA with Reverend Phil Campbell officiating.

Memorials may be made...

Betty "Jean" Johnson

Betty "Jean" Johnson

Jul 28, 2021

Betty “Jean” Johnson age 94 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Gabriel Claussen officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Amanda...

Bobby Gene Forrester

Bobby Gene Forrester

Jul 25, 2021

Bobby Gene Forrester age 36 of Fairfield, passed away July 25, 2021.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Bobby was born February 2, 1985 in Las Vegas, NV to Melvin and Cheryl (Osborn) Forrester.

Bobby was very creative and build anything that he could imagine. ...

Carol Kay Hagans

Carol Kay Hagans

Jul 19, 2021

Dickie Paul Hagans, passed away April 29, 2021, and his wife Carol Kay Hagans passed away July 19, 2021, both at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA.

Visitation for Dickie & Carol will be 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Brighton Community Church.  A Celebration of Life will follow starting at 11:30...

Tyler Scott Stein

Tyler Scott Stein

Jul 17, 2021

Tyler Scott Stein age 56, formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away July 17, 2021, at his home in Fairfield, IA.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Justin Stein, 304 Iowa Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Tyler was born August 24, 1964, in Sterling, IL. to Donald Lawrence and Judy...

Dennis Dowell

Dennis Dowell

Jul 10, 2021

Dennis Dowell age 73 of Fairfield passed, away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his home.

A private family Vedic service was held with cremation following the service.  Cards can be mailed to Alisha Dowell, 107 South B Street, Apt 4, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Dennis was born December 29, 1947, in Kenosha, WI to Billie King...

Roy W. Tonnessen

Roy W. Tonnessen

Jul 6, 2021

Roy Werner Tonnessen, age 69, of Fairfield Iowa passed away Tuesday July 6.  Born in the beautiful country of Norway, Roy came to Fairfield to earn his MBA from MIU, where he met his future wife, Ann. They recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in May.

Roy was inquisitive, joyous, a spiritual seeker, generous, and a great...

Alice Elsie Barker

Alice Elsie Barker

Jul 3, 2021

Alice Elsie Barker age, 75 of Fairfield, passed away July 3, 2021, at Parkview Care Center.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor John Wilbur officiating.  Visitation for family & friends will start at 10:00 a.m. until time of service.  Inurnment will follow the service...

Larry Hahn

Larry Hahn

Jul 2, 2021

Larry Hahn age 72 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.  Cremation will follow the service.  Inurnment...

Donald "Don" Irwin Brobston

Donald "Don" Irwin Brobston

Jun 27, 2021

Donald “Don” Irwin Brobston age 81 of Libertyville, passed away June 27, 2021, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Masonic Service to start at 5:00 p.m. and visitation for family & friends to follow until 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July...