Obituaries

Robert L. Rasmussen

Robert L. Rasmussen

Oct 27, 2021

Robert L. Rasmussen, long-time state and civic leader of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away with family at his side on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Jefferson County Health Center. He was 89.

Rasmussen was born on June 5, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Doris Prohaska Rasmussen. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from...

Mark Anthony Pohren

Mark Anthony Pohren

Oct 19, 2021

Mark Anthony Pohren, 72, passed away on October 19th, 2021 in Fairfield, IA.  Mark was born October 19th, 1949 in Fairfield, IA to Richard “Pete” and Annabelle (Caviness) Pohren.

Mark married Diana Jane Heminger August of 1980 and they later separated.

Mark grew up on the family farm in Pleasant Plain, IA.  He graduated from...

David Wayne Buch

David Wayne Buch

Oct 18, 2021

David Wayne Buch age 59 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 29 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery with Father Nick Adam officiating.

David was born January 27, 1962, in Quebec, Canada.  He was the son...

Christine H. (Rusk) Ogden

Christine H. (Rusk) Ogden

Oct 17, 2021

Christine H. (Rusk) Ogden age 70 of Libertyville, passed away October 17, 2021.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville with Rev....

Michael John Parker

Michael John Parker

Oct 14, 2021

Michael John Parker age 63 of Fairfield, passed October 14, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic, Iowa City, Iowa.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at...

Charles L. Davisson

Charles L. Davisson

Oct 11, 2021

Charles L. Davisson, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, of pulmonary complications of COVID-19. Per his family’s wishes, only private observances will be held.

Charles, the son of Charles and Wealtha Davisson, was born on April 18, 1939, in Perlee, Iowa.  He attended a...

Daniel "Sharpy" James Sharp

Daniel "Sharpy" James Sharp

Oct 10, 2021

Daniel James Sharp, 63, often nicknamed  "Sharpy" passed away October 10, 2021 at his home in Douds, IA. Danny was born July 12,1958 in Grinnell, IA to James and Norma Jean Sharp. He was proudly their 1st born child and gave them so much joy. The Sharp family later moved to Newton in the early 60's where they raised...

Ramona Ann Bagby

Ramona Ann Bagby

Oct 8, 2021

Ramona Ann Bagby age 87 of Stockport, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health & Hospice, West Burlington, IA.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Mary Kathryn Hart officiating.  Inurnment will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Dennis Dale Askew

Dennis Dale Askew

Oct 4, 2021

Dennis Dale Askew, age 73 of Packwood, passed away Monday, 4 October 2021, at the VA in Iowa City ICU.  He was well loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be...

Rose M. Rambo

Rose M. Rambo

Oct 2, 2021

Rose M. Rambo age 91 of Libertyville, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her home.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery with Chaplain Jason Crandell officiating.

A memorial has been established with cards and memorials mailed to Rose Mary Fritts, 205 West Maple, Libertyville,...

Chris Eugene Watson

Chris Eugene Watson

Sep 30, 2021

Chris Eugene Watson age 60 of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Henry County Health Center.

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

A memorial has been established and can be mailed to Robin Hoaglin, 33903 145th Street, Hillsboro, Iowa 52630.

Chris...

William "Bill" Richardson

William "Bill" Richardson

Sep 30, 2021

William “Bill” Richardson age 77 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Sunny Brook Living Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating. ...

Dennis Clair Adam

Dennis Clair Adam

Sep 29, 2021

Dennis Clair Adam age 89 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his home.

Open Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church and from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. a visitation with family present.

Mass with Christian burial will start...

Marjorie Josephine Curtis Marine

Marjorie Josephine Curtis Marine

Sep 26, 2021

Marjorie Josephine Curtis Marine age 90 of Fairfield, passed Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life service will start at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Al Coffin officiating.  Inurnment will be at a...

L. Robert "Bob" Keller

L. Robert "Bob" Keller

Sep 25, 2021

L. Robert ‘Bob’ Keller passed away at his home on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Bob was born on June 12, 1929, in Fairfield, Iowa. He was the son of John E. Keller and Grace Heisel Keller and lived in Jefferson County his entire life.

Bob graduated from Fairfield High School in 1947 where he was active in...

Bodhi Ford Trump

Bodhi Ford Trump

Sep 24, 2021

Bodhi Ford Trump was delivered stillborn in Ottumwa on Friday, September 24, 2021, infant son of Jesse and Nicole (DeOrnellas) Trump.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Nicole Trump, 614 W. Monroe Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Bodhi is survived by his parents, Jesse and Nicole; siblings, Milo Leslie Trump, Payton Lee...

Mary Louise Sciple Paulding

Mary Louise Sciple Paulding

Sep 19, 2021

Mary Louise Sciple Paulding age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Fairfield, Iowa.

Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25,...

Harold "Hal" Andy Farrier

Harold "Hal" Andy Farrier

Sep 19, 2021

Harold “Hal” Andy Farrier, age 83, passed away at his home on September 19, 2021, surrounded by his family. Hal was born on March 13, 1938, on a small farm outside of Brighton, IA to Marion and Tempest Farrier.

Hal married Carolyn “Kay” (McDanal), the love of his life, on January 11, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Viola "Vi" Mae Turner Graf

Viola "Vi" Mae Turner Graf

Sep 17, 2021

Viola “Vi” M. Graf, age 98, of Fairfield, died September 17, 2021 at the Jefferson County Health Center,  Fairfield, Iowa.

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m. at Word of Life Lutheran Church, 2092 Libertyville Road, Fairfield, Iowa.  Open visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. with the family present.  The...

Julie Ann Christner

Julie Ann Christner

Sep 16, 2021

Julie Ann Christner age 64 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Behner Funeral Home.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

In lieu of...